Alford, D.V. Bumblebee Distribution Maps Scheme. Guide to the British Species.
1st. Ed. Pub. Bee Research Assoc. 1973 pp.48 with 45 b/w. figs. 8vo. Softback. Small owner’s label. Nr. fine. Spring 1974 Progress Report produced by the BRA regarding the scheme, loosely inserted.
Not distribution maps, but a guide to the British species of bumblebees with keys and illustrations.
£12.00 [ref: 64264]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebee Distribution Maps Scheme. Guide to the British Species.
1st. Ed. Pub. Bee Research Assoc. 1973 pp.48 with 45 b/w. figs. 8vo. Softback. Occ. spotting o/w. fine.
Not distribution maps, but a guide to the British species of bumblebees with keys and illustrations.
£9.00 [ref: 65539]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebees.
1st. Ed. Pub. Davis-Poynter. 1975 pp.xii, 352 with colour and b/w. photos., b/w. text figs. and dist. maps. 4to. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw. Several related newspaper and journal articles loosely inserted.
The much preferred hardback first edition with colour and b/w. plates which were omitted from the later reprint.
£50.00 [ref: 65538]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebees.
1st. Ed. Pub. Davis-Poynter. 1975 pp.xii, 352 with colour and b/w. photos., and illus. Small 4to. Neat signature to front pastedown. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw. Scarce.
The much preferred hardback first edition with colour and b/w. plates which were omitted from the later reprint.
£65.00 [ref: 60669]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebees.
1st. Ed. Pub. Davis-Poynter. 1975 pp.xii, 352 with colour and b/w. photos., and illus. Small 4to. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw. Scarce.
The much preferred hardback first edition with colour and b/w. plates which were omitted from the later reprint.
£75.00 [ref: 61887]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebees.
1st. Ed. Pub. Davis-Poynter. 1975 pp.xii, 352 with col. & b/w. photos., b/w. figs. and dist. maps. 4to. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
The much preferred hardback first edition with colour and b/w. plates which were omitted from the later reprint. Dr. Alford provides an overall picture of these fascinating and enigmatic insects and is an valuable source of reference for anyone with an interest in bees.
£40.00 [ref: 69049]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebees.
Rep. Pub. NBB. 2009 pp.ix, 352 with figs. throughout. 4to. New softback.
Dr. Alford’s book was the first comprehensive study of these insects for over 60 years. It deals with their life history and habits in considerable detail. Illustrated keys to species are provided.
£19.00 [ref: 65653]

Alford, D.V. Egg Laying by Bumble Bee Queens At The Beginning of Colony Development.
Rep. Ed. Pub. Bee Research Association. 1971 pp.8 with b/w. figs. 8vo. Fine softback.
£3.00 [ref: 68939]

Alford, D.V. The Life of the Bumblebee.
Rep. Pub. NBB. 2009 pp.80. A new softback.
Aimed at the general reader, this book tells the fascinating story of the life of the bumblebee. Nest building, the development of colonies, foraging, winter survival and natural enemies are all described. Brief details are provided on each of the 25 British bumblebee species.
£11.00 [ref: 41691]

Alford, D.V. The Life of the Bumblebee.
1st. Ed. Pub. Davis-Poynter. 1978 pp.80 with b/w. photos. and illus. 8vo. A nr. fine hardback in thor. vg. dw.
£6.00 [ref: 56868]