Discover the hidden world of the American black bear through Joe Van Wormer’s The World of the Black Bear. Originally published in 1966, this hardcover edition features the author’s striking wildlife photography alongside detailed scientific insights.
Ideal for those passionate about nature, this collector’s book also makes a distinguished addition to cabin interiors or coffee tables.
Quick Specs
∙ Item Type: Hardcover book with dust jacket
∙ Size: 10″ × 8″ × 0.5″
∙ Material: Cloth-bound boards, laminated paper jacket, heavy stock paper
∙ Color: Olive green boards; black-and-white photographs; green white-print jacket
∙ Origin / Maker: Joe Van Wormer (author/photographer); J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia & New York
∙ Year or Era: 1966 (mid-20th century natural history)
Condition
∙ Dust jacket shows edgewear, small chips at corners, light scuffs, and sun-fading on spine
∙ Boards are crisp with minimal shelf wear; binding tight
∙ Interior pages (163 total) are clean, unmarked, and fully legible; occasional light age toning at margins
∙ Sold as pictured—see all photos for detail
About the Author / Maker
Joe Van Wormer was a renowned wildlife photographer and naturalist whose seminal work on black bear behavior combines heartfelt narrative with candid images of bears in the wild.
👉 A must-have for wildlife collectors and nature book lovers—bring home this vintage classic today!
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