Description
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Author: Zane Grey
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Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
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Edition: Authorized Grosset & Dunlap reprint edition
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Date of Publication: Copyright 1930
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Place of Publication: New York
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Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
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Page Count: 301 pages
Condition
Very Good+ overall.
Original Very Good+ dust jacket, clean and bright, now protected in a new Brodart archival cover. Blue publisher’s cloth shows light shelf wear and mild fading beneath the jacket, consistent with age. Clean text, solid binding. Prior owner inscription dated August 31, 1940; neat and unobtrusive.
Description
Set along the U.S.–Mexico border, The Shepherd of Guadalupe is one of Zane Grey’s more reflective Western novels, emphasizing moral choice and redemption as much as frontier drama. Against stark desert landscapes, Grey explores conscience, identity, and spiritual resolve, offering readers a quieter but deeply resonant story.
This novel appeals to readers who enjoy classic Westerns with emotional depth and ethical tension, as well as those drawn to Grey’s evocative sense of place and enduring human themes.
Collector’s Notes / Why We Love This Book
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Complete vintage copy with original Grosset & Dunlap dust jacket, now archivally protected
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Dust jackets for this title are increasingly uncommon in VG+ condition
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Period owner inscription (1940) adds subtle historical charm
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A handsome, shelf-worthy example of early 20th-century Western publishing
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Ideal for collectors seeking quality and presentation without first-edition pricing
