Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada is a collection of 64 plates of Ansel Adams' stunning black and white photographs along with 132 pages of text. This hardcover book is signed by Ansel Adams. No dust jacket. Good -Very Good condition. First edition, first printing SIGNED. The seminal edition of this classic volume, fully signed by Ansel Adams on the half title page. Published 1948. This book is highlighted by selections from the works of John Muir and edited by Charlotte E. Mauk. Naturally a perfect harmony between the author John Muir and the photographer. Very good light tan boards, darkened along bottom edge and slightly along top edge. Faint yellowing at top and bottom edges of the white pages with the photographs. All pages intact and unmarked. Slight discoloration of inside front cover and moderate discoloration of inside of back cover.