SKINNER, M. P. “Bears in the Yellowstone” [A. C. McClurg & Co., 1925] Signed

SKINNER, M. P. Bears in the Yellowstone.

Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1925. First edition. 8” x 5.5”, 158pp with 56 photo illustrations. Publisher’s black cloth stamped in gilt with bear vignette to upper board and spine. Presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper: “With compliments of M. P. Skinner,” and with the author’s ownership-style inscription beneath. Small engraved bookplate of Madge E. Harkness to front pastedown. Light rubbing to extremities, minor bumping at spine ends, text clean and sound, binding firm. Very Good+.

An uncommon firsthand Yellowstone natural history title by one of the park’s early wildlife interpreters, with lively observations of black and grizzly bears drawn from direct field experience. The signed presentation association adds particular appeal, especially in a book that remains sought after by collectors of national park, Western Americana, and wildlife material.