Feel free to open and try out every product you receive, without commitment. The standard edition has fauxleather covers, plain white edges. A full set of 26 volumes, plus index, of the popular timelife series, the old west. The old west by time life and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Time life the old west book collection this lot north. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west.
Old west by time life abebooks shop for books, art. Timelife series there are 31 titles in this series. After all these years have passed, i finally have come to the conclusion that someone will no doubt get more pleasure from these books. Does anyone know if the fancy leather bound timelife book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I just recently acquired a complete set of these books, so i had to have the master index to complete the set. Time life the old west book collection this lot for auction. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians, gamblers and gunfighters there are 27 volumes in the series. Timelifes the old west series must be one of their best, after all those film and tv western series, its fascinating to find out what the old west and its characters were really like. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The american old west was a time of heroes, adventure, and discovery.
Direct holdings global llc, through its subsidiaries starvista live, lifestyle products group and time life, is a creator and direct marketer that is known for selling books, music, videodvd, and multimedia products. Time life series there are 31 titles in this series. A paperback index of the entire 26volume series, the old west from time life. In the late seventies, and i think into the eighties, timelife books publised a multivolume set of really nice, but very expensive books called the old west. See all books authored by ogden tanner, including the ranchers, and garden. Introduced in the 1970s, time life produced a fabulous collection of books telling much of the history of how the western united states was settled. The current focus of the company is music, video and entertainment experiences such as cruises as the book division closed in 2003. A vintage collection of the old west books by time life books.
Time life books the old west series complete 26 volume set. Time life the rivermen the rivermen, by the editors of time life books, with text by paul oneil. It is simply a collection of books about what the old west was really like from the eyes of gun fighters, mountain men, indians and cowboys. See the complete the old west series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Books are used read once, but in excellent condition. This lot includes all 26 books of the time life the old west collection. Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set. Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set by. Hard cover very good clean and tight with only light wear embossed brown cover, no dust jacket if issed 236 pages with index illustrations and photography throughout first editionr as no prior printing noted. A collection of 21 time life classics of the old west books. Time life the rivermen the rivermen, by the editors of timelife books, with text by paul oneil. Timelife books the old west commercial offer, 1980. Time life s the old west series must be one of their best, after all those film and tv western series, its fascinating to find out what the old west and its characters were really like.
Heres a commercial offer for the timelife books the old west series. Timelife series books can usually stand on their own as individual volumes, which perhaps explains my lack of concern. Explore the colorful life of the legendary old west authoradventurer in this engaging and spirited biography publishers weekly. Vintage collection of the old west books by timelife books. Binding is weathered on a couple of books due to being boxed up in attic.
This is one of the largest collections of vintage old west magazines on the whole webwide world, if not the largest, and its still growing. Buy time life books the old west by time life books online at alibris. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians, gamblers and gunfighters. Some of the books list the printing first, second, etc. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These book sets were advertised heavily on tv for awhile, and as a kid i used to think that they were.
Buy timelife books the old west by timelife books online at alibris. Lot of the old west 26 volume complete set timelife. There are two methods that timelife used to indicate the printing sequence of these books. We will gladly refund or credit the product purchase price to your original form of payment. I recently discovered that the time life editors drew content from the 26volume series to create a 432page, singlevolume abridgement entitled time life books the old west. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with a time life product, simply return it within 30 days. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, native americans, gamblers and gunfighters. Trailblazers the old west, vol 3 by timelife books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set book. Get the best deal for collectible western americana books from the largest online selection. Mar 12, 2014 originally a series of 31 volumes of factual and fictional stories of the wild west, printed in the early 1980s by time life books, facsimilies of original f. In fact, i have read it at least once a year for the past ten or so and it is still as. Master index 9780809423187 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
I originally read the time life series on the old west in the late 1970s as they came outmy local library obtained them. Check with usedantiquarian bookdealers in your area for this expertise. Timelife books the old west by timelife books alibris. These reprinted books from 19801983 are reprinted from their original dates in the late 19th to early 20th century. Spanning the majority of the 19th century, this hundred year span was filled with stories of gunslingers, cowboys, and gold rushes. Ogden tanner books list of books by author ogden tanner. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Time life books classics of the old west collection ebth. It was published in 1990 by prentice hall press and was an alternate offering for bookofthemonth club. This is believed to be a complete 26 book collection. A vintage collection of the old west books by timelife books. The old west time life book, first edition abebooks. Each book has a beautiful top with the appearance of tooled plush leather not leather and a unique western picture.
And, if you love old west books, you might also want to take a look at our huge collection of vintage western magazines. Jul 07, 2007 in the late seventies, and i think into the eighties, time life books publised a multivolume set of really nice, but very expensive books called the old west. Timelife classics of the old west series home page index. Find great deals on ebay for time life books the old west and the old west time life books set. Here is a list of 10 of the best nonfiction old west books of all time, in no particular order. I recently discovered that the timelife editors drew content from the 26volume series to create a 432page, singlevolume abridgement entitled timelife books the old west. Davy crockett is quoted in the frontiersmen, but doesnt appear in the index, an omission that the master index rectifies. With the exception of the master index, theyre bound in brown leather or leatherette best guess bonded leather thats. Lot of the old west 26 volume complete set timelife series. The old west time life books series 24 out of 26 book set. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Each book deals with a unique topic such as the indians, trains, stage coaches, and etc. Please note that at this time, the vast majority of our timelife books are not. Recently ive looked at the books with renewed interest.
Wyoming mercantile timelife classics of the old west. I originally read the timelife series on the old west in the late 1970s as they came outmy local library obtained them. With the exception of the master index, they re bound in brown leather or leatherette best guess bonded leather thats. This collection includes the indians, the scouts, the women, the texans, the loggers, the canadians, the spanish west, the rivermen, the fortyniners, the chroniclers, the pioneers, the trailblazers, the alaskans, the mexican war, the gamblers, the gunfighters, the townsmen, the end and the myth, the soldiers, the. Trailblazers the old west, vol 3 by time life books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Time life series books can usually stand on their own as individual volumes, which perhaps explains my lack of concern.
A paperback index of the entire 26volume series, the old west from timelife. Reasonable offers considered 1974 time life old west leatherette books, incomplete set of 20 should be 26 plus a master index booklet western history i know the complete set is worth a bit over 200, accepting offers and please dont waste my time by trying to low ball me. This is a collection of 26 old west books made by time life books in the 1970s. For over thirty years these books have set in my library. Having moved from the east coast to new mexico, i find remnants of the old west all around me.
It was published in 1990 by prentice hall press and was an alternate offering for bookof the month club. Publication date 1980 topics old west alexandria, va. Unfollow time life books the old west to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This 240 page, leather bound book is filled with stories, photographs and images of the rivermen that helped settle the old west.
The method differs between titles, and may even differ between various printings of individual titles. Timelife books books list of books by author timelife books. See all books authored by timelife books, including serial killers true crime, and water spirits the enchanted world series, and more on. Vintage collection of the old west books by timelife. The old west by timelife and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Time life books the old west series complete 26 volume set keith wheeler on.
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