De Ribeaucourt, C. A Manual of Rational Bee-Keeping.
Pub. Diprose & Bateman. [c.1879] pp.xv, [i], 108 with col. frontis., and b/w. text illus. Small 8vo. Hardback. Small bookseller’s label to front pastedown. Minor spotting to fore-edges of text block o/w. contents fine. Original decorated cloth boards in thor. vg. to nr. fine condition. Scarce. Harding 346.
‘Study of Bogue’s 32-page catalogue suggests that the Diprose & Bateman ed. is the earlier.’ (Harding 346). A delightful, to-scale, architectural drawing of a Bee-House is featured on the frontispiece.
£325.00 [ref: 71207]

Deans, A.S.C. The Bee Keepers Encyclopedia.
1st. Ed. Pub. Andrew George Elliott. 1949 pp.190 with b/w. photos. and figs. 8vo. Hardback. VG. plus.
A detailed and easily absorbed guide to all aspects of beekeeping.
£11.00 [ref: 64005]

Deans, A.S.C. The Bee Keepers Encyclopedia.
2nd. Large Rev. Ed. Pub. Andrew George Elliott. [c.1950] pp.190 with b/w. photos. and figs. 8vo. Hardback. Bookseller stamp to title page. Good to vg.
A detailed and easily absorbed guide to all aspects of beekeeping.
£10.00 [ref: 63988]

DEFRA. The Small Hive Beetle. A serious new threat to European apiculture.
1st. Ed. Pub. DEFRA. 2003 pp.16 with numerous color photos. Crown 4to. A fine softback.
£7.50 [ref: 53929]

Delaplane, K.S. Honey Bees & Beekeeping. A Year in the Life of an Apiary.
2nd. Ed. Pub. Univ. of Georgia. 1996 pp.ix, 138 with b/w. photos. & figs. Thor. vg. spiral-bound softback. Title page signed by the author.
A detailed, easily absorbed, book designed to provide a brand-new beginner with a working knowledge of beekeeping.
£15.00 [ref: 69005]

Devon Apicultural Research Group. Living With Varroa Jacobsoni.
3rd. Ed. Pub. D.A.R.G. 1992 pp.18 with b/w. figs. 8vo. Owner’s small label to title page. Fine softback.
A booklet produced to explain what can be done if hives become infected.
£7.50 [ref: 67881]

Devon Apicultural Research Group. Living with Varroa Jacobsoni.
3rd. Ed. Pub. DARG. 1992 pp.18 with b/w. figs. 8vo. Fine softback.
Information on the detection and methods of treatment of the varroa mite.
£5.00 [ref: 69692]

Devon Apicultural Research Group. Living with Varroa Jacobsoni.
3rd. Ed. Pub. DARG. 1992 pp.18 with b/w. figs. 8vo. Fine softback.
Information on the detection and methods of treatment of the varroa mite.
£5.00 [ref: 69685]

Devon Apicultural Research Group. Queen Rearing.
1st. Ed. Pub. DARG. c.1990 pp.20 with b/w. diagrams. 8vo. Fine softback.
Originating from discussions at DARG meetings, a concensus view of good current practice and knowledge.
£2.50 [ref: 69683]

Devon Apicultural Research Group. Queen Rearing.
1st. Ed. Pub. DARG. c.1990 pp.20 with b/w. diagrams. 8vo. Fine softback.
Originating from discussions at DARG meetings, a concensus view of good current practice and knowledge.
£2.50 [ref: 69684]