F. Clerici. (text by Hopkinson, G.). L’Ape: Sua Anatomia-suoi Nemici. (The Bee : Its Anatomy - Its Enemies.)
Facs. Ed. Pub. Northern Bee Books. 2014 pp.iv, 32 with 30 colour reproductions of plates. A new softback. Geoff Hopkinson has added text to explain what is being shown in the plates. Originally the plates were 12’’ x 18’’ and they have been reproduced here at approximately half their original size. A fascinating insight into the understanding of bee anatomy in 19th century Italy.
The set of 30 chromo-lithographed plates presented here were first printed in Milan in 1875. The original microscopic drawings were by Count Gaetano Barbo, and the lithographer was Fenghi. These colourful illustrations were subsequently used extensively by writers of the period.
£8.95 [ref: 47957]

Fabre, J.H. More Hunting Wasps. Translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos.
Pub. Hodder & Stoughton. [c.1922] pp.vii, 376. 8vo. Bookplate. Scattered spotting, o/w. a thor vg. hardback, in vg. dw. with a little loss.
£18.00 [ref: 61896]

Fatigati, E. Buzz. A Beekeeper’s Primer.
Pub. Rodale Press. 1976 pp.139 with illus. throughout. Dust-marked top-edge of text block otherwise a vg. copy in same dustwrapper.
£4.00 [ref: 47066]

Fatigati, E. Bzzz - A Beekeeper’s Primer.
Pub. Rodale. 1976 pp.139 with b/w. illustrations. A vg. in vg. dw. chipped along top-edge.
‘When Alan’s grandfather gave him a hive of real bees, he started an adventure that was to bring him many rewards...’
£5.00 [ref: 48483]

Fearnley, James. Bee Propolis. Natural Healing from the Hive.
1st. Ed. Pub. Souvenir Press. 2001 pp.172 with b/w. illus. 8vo. Nr. fine softback. Out of print.
Manufactured by bees from plant resins to keep their hives free of harmful bacteria, the potential of propolis for human health is becoming recognised. It may be the natural antibiotic of the future.
£14.00 [ref: 70121]

Feltwell, J. Honeybees.
1st. Ed. Pub. Wildlife Matters. 2012 pp.58 with colour photos., throughout. 8vo. A fine softback.
An attractive summary of information and practical advice about bees.
£12.00 [ref: 53912]

Ferguson, I.K. Pollen in Taxonomy.
1st. Ed. Pub. Central Association of Beekeepers. 1979 pp.18 with b/w. figs. 8vo. Fine softback.
The text of a lecture given to the Central Association of Bee-Keepers in March., 1978.
£3.50 [ref: 69253]

Ferguson, I.K. Pollen in Taxonomy.
1st. Ed. Pub. Central Association of Beekeepers. 1979 pp.18 with b/w. figs. 8vo. Nr. fine softback.
The text of a lecture given to the Central Association of Bee-Keepers in March., 1978.
£3.00 [ref: 69252]

Fert, G. Breeding Queens. Production of package bees. Introduction to artificial insemination.
3rd. Ed. Pub. O.P.I.D.A. 1997 pp.104 with b/w. photos. & illus. throughout. Large 8vo. Nr. fine softback. Out of print.
This volume has been translated from the classic french text by Gilles Fert and is a comprehensive guide to breeding queens.
£35.00 [ref: 69705]

Field, O. Notes on Cameroon Bee Farming.
1st. Ed. Pub. Central Assoc. of Bee-Keepers. 2000 pp.8. 8vo. Fine softback.
The text of a lecture given to the Central Association of Bee-Keepers in May, 1999.4
£2.50 [ref: 69478]