Charles, David. Somerset Beekeepers and Beekeeping Associations. A History, 1875-2005.
1st. Ed. Pub. Somerset Beekeepers’ Association. 2005 pp.160 with b/w. photos. 8vo. Nr. fine softback.
This book commemorates the centenary of the present Somerset Beekeepers’ Association established in 1906 by L.E. Snelgrove, a beekeeper of great renown. The book recounts the evoution of the craft and profiles the lives and the beekeeping of some of the prominent people involved.
£11.00 [ref: 69048]

Cook, Vince. Queen Rearing Simplified. A system of queen rearing developed by the author in the commerical field of beekeeping whilst in New Zealand but with a practical application for all beekeepers.
Rep. Pub. Northern Bee Books. 2008 pp.63 with b/w. photographs and text figs. A new softback.
£9.95 [ref: 48607]

Cooper, Beowulf A. The Honeybees of the British Isles.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. BIBBA. 2021 pp.viii, 158, 7 with b/w. photos.and illus., plus index. 8vo. New softback.
A most important book on the breeding, mating behaviour, selection and all aspects of the native British bee by this giant of beekeeping. Highly recommended.
£15.00 [ref: 59887]

Copinger, Ian. Heather Honey. An Anthology of Works.
Pub. NBB. 2016 pp.123. Small 4to. Softback. New.
Heather Honey is the Queen of all honeys. To gain a good crop it is important to manage your stocks during the mid season in order that they are at their strongest in August. This Anthology brings together writings from all the past Great Heather Bee Masters – Francis Sitwell, Brother Adam, Colin Weightman & William Hamilton together with a contribution from one of the most successful current competitors – Peter Schollick.
£12.95 [ref: 58655]

Cramp, D. The Bee Keeper’s Field Guide. Solutions for Beekeepers.
Rev. Ed. Pub. Bassdrum. 2006 pp.100 with col. photos. Small 8vo. New ringbound hardback.
Designed for use in the field, this handy guide includes a troubleshooting guide to problems with colonies; field diagnosis, treatment and control of bees and a seasonal management checklist.
£15.00 [ref: 69444]

Crane, Eva. Making a Bee-line. My Journeys in Sixty Countries, 1949-2000.
1st. Ed. Pub. IBRA. 2003 pp.viii, 327 with colour photos. Royal 8vo. A new softback.
A fascinating insight into Eva Crane’s life. Eva was Director of the International Bee Research Association from 1949-83 and her many books on Beekeeping and honey are very highly respected world wide.
£12.00 [ref: 54423]

Crane, Eva. The Rock Art of Honey Hunters.
1st. Ed. Pub. IBRA. 2001 pp.106 with numerous b/w. photos., and illus. 8vo. A new softback.
Based on 380 rock art sites in four continents. Demonstrates how early man harvested honey from bees’ nests and how he visualised the structure of the nest.
£10.00 [ref: 54422]

Dade, H.A. Anatomy and Dissection of the Honeybee.
Rev. Ed. Rep. Pub. IBRA/ Northern Bee Books. 2017 pp.196 with b/w. illus. 8vo. A new softback. This is a clear and practical guide to both the anatomy and dissection of the honeybee and is written in a style which makes the subject understandable by those without formal training in zoology or entomology. It is a classic of the beekeeping world.
£22.50 [ref: 53516]

Dartington, R. Construction Information for Dartington Hives. With full details for making the ‘garden’ and ‘country’ models of the Dartington Long Deep Hive.
1st. Ed. Pub. NBB. 2018 pp.70 with b/w. photos., and figs. 8vo. A new softback.
Provides full construction plans for the Dartington Long Deep Hive, a design which includes all the space and features needed to manage a colony throughout the whole season without additional boxes.
£18.99 [ref: 54855]

Dartington, R. New Beekeeping. In a Long Deep Hive.
1st. Rev. Ed. Pub. NBB. 2018 pp.41, with colour photos., and b/w. illus. 8vo. A new softback.
£15.00 [ref: 54856]