Tarzan of the Apes.
Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1914.There are 3 states of the first edition. All 3 states have the publisher’s name, A.C. McClurg, printed on the spine and on the title page. The first and second state have the words “W.F. Hall Printing Co. Chicago” printed in Old English on the copyright page, whereas the third state uses the Gothic type-face. The 1st state has an Acorn symbol printed on the spine between the A. and C. in A.C. McClurg. The covers of the 1st & 2nd state are dark red, the 3rd state may also have green or orange variants.
The Return of Tarzan. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1915. “Second Edition” through “Seventh Edition” can be found on the title page. The first printing does not state anything on the title page.
The Beasts of Tarzan. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1916. There are two variants, a dark green and an olive green for which a priority has not been established.
The Son of Tarzan. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1917. The first state lacks a dedication, the second state carries a dedication “To Hulbert Burroughs”. Green bindings on the first four states, the third and fourth dated “1918”.
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1918. The First Edition carries the 1918 date on the title page. In 1927, Grosset and Dunlap’s first issue of this title was bound McClurg signatures, the binding was red, and carried “Grosset & Dunlap” on the spine with a McClurg title page.
Jungle Tales of Tarzan. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1919. the first printing is bound in orange, subsequent printings were green.
Tarzan the Untamed. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1920. the first printing has “1920” on the title page.
Tarzan the Terrible. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1921. The first edition has the date “1921” on the title page and an error on the caption of the illustration facing page 248 reading “Ko-tan” the 1922 printing corrects it to “Mo-sar”.
Tarzan and the Golden Lion. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1923. There was only one McClurg printing of this title.
Tarzan and the Ant Men. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1924. There was only one McClurg printing of this title bound in dark brown, however Grosset and Dunlap’s first issue of this title was bound McClurg signatures, the binding was orange, and carried “Grosset & Dunlap” on the spine with a McClurg title page.
The Eternal Lover. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1925. There was only one McClurg printing of this title, and though Tarzan (Lord Greystoke) is a minor character, it falls chronologically in the Tarzan series between The Return of Tarzan and Jungle Tales of Tarzan.
The Tarzan Twins. Joliet, IL: P. F. Volland, 1927. The edition is marked on the Verso.
Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle. Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1928. “Second Edition” through “Fourth Edition” can be found on the Title Page followed by the date. The first printing does not state anything on the title page.
Tarzan and the Lost Empire. New York: Metropolitan, 1929. There was only one Metropolitan printing of this title bound in orange; however Grosset and Dunlap’s first issue of this title was bound Metropolitan signatures. The binding was red, and carried “Grosset & Dunlap” on the spine with a Metropolitan title page.
Tarzan at the Earth’s Core. New York: Metropolitan, 1930. There was only one Metropolitan printing of this title bound in olive green; however Grosset and Dunlap’s first issue of this title was bound Metropolitan signatures. The binding was red, and carried “Grosset & Dunlap” on the spine with a Metropolitan title page.
Tarzan the Invincible. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1931. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering.
Tarzan Triumphant. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1931. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering. Grosset and Dunlap’s second issue (1934) of this title was bound Burroughs signatures, the binding was red, and carried “Grosset & Dunlap” on the spine with a Burroughs title page.
Tarzan and the City of Gold. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1933. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Tarzan and the Lion-Man. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1934. Bound in a light gray cloth with black lettering, decorated in red and black, “First Edition” is stated on the verso.
Tarzan and the Leopard Men. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1935. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins, with Jad-Bal-Ja, The Golden Lion. Racine, WI: Whitman, 1936. “Mr. Robert R. Barrett has reported, I’ve recently been able to correct an erroneous listing both in Henry Hardy Heins’ GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BIBLIOGRAPHY OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS, and in L. W. Currey’s SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY AUTHORS. On page 84 of Heins’ listing for TARZAN AND THE TARZAN TWINS WITH JAD-BAL-JA, THE LION, Heins lists a blank spine variant, designating it as “1a.” Heins further goes on to note that “the blank spine variant (our copy of which came directly from the Burroughs stock in Tarzana) may have been the first trial run. Its red lettering and picture are faintly visible against the black background, but only under a flashlight or other direct beam from an incandescent lamp.” Mr. Barrett goes on to say, “I purchased this copy from Heins, who described it: ‘This is the copy of edition ‘1a’ which is described on page 84 of the Bibliography. Very fine condition, with the edges smoked from the ERB Inc. storeroom fire of 1958; contains ERB Inc.’s fire-damage sticker which is signed by Hulbert Burroughs.’ Upon receiving the book, I immediately examined the spine and determined that it was black only because of the smoke damage. In order to verify my theory, I began to rub the spine with a soft cloth, and some of the black began to come off. I then dampened the cloth and continued to gently rub the spine until the title, circular picture of Tarzan, and the number ‘4056’ was easily visible without strong light, either sunlight, flashlight, or incandescent light. As a result I have had to conclude that there are only two variants: ‘1’ and ‘1b.’ ” -Barry R. Levin.
Tarzan’s Quest. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1936. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Tarzan and the Forbidden City. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1938. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Tarzan the Magnificent. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1939. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Official Guide of the Tarzan Clans of America. Tarzana, CA: Tarzan Clans of America, 1939. Only one edition printed.
Tarzan and the Foreign Legion. Tarzana, CA: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1947. Issued in blue cloth and red lettering with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Tarzan and the Madman. New York: Canaveral Press, 1964. Bound in several colors, precedence unknown, with “First Edition” stated on the verso.
Tarzan and the Castaways. New York: Canaveral Press, 1964. The first state incorrectly lists the copyright dates for some of the individual stories that make up the novel. Canaveral printed a label with the corrected dates and pasted it over the errors to create the second issue.
Tarzan – The Lost Adventure (Completed by Joe Lansdale) Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse Books, 1995. Limited edition of 1,000 copies in dark green leather cover and gold lettering signed by Danton Burroughs. Trade edition green cloth lettered in gold with printer’s code with “1” on extreme right.
