Jones, R. The Folk Art of Slovenian Hive Fronts.
1st. Ed. Pub. International Bee Research Assoc. 2013 pp.84 beautifully illus. in colour throughout. Small 4to. A new softback.
Illustrated front boards on beehives are an essential part of Slovenian beekeeping. Using over fifty examples, that are part of the Eva Crane Historical Collection, this book examines their history and describes in detail the range of subjects covered.
£12.50 [ref: 54894]
Jones, R. The Folk Art of Slovenian Hive Fronts.
1st. Ed. Pub. International Bee Research Assoc. 2013 pp.84 beautifully illus. in colour throughout. Small 4to. Fine softback.
Illustrated front boards on beehives are an essential part of Slovenian beekeeping. Using over fifty examples, that are part of the Eva Crane Historical Collection, this book examines their history and describes in detail the range of subjects covered.
£10.00 [ref: 70162]
Jones, R. (Ed.). The IBRA Museum Part 3: Hives. An international collection of historical and contemporary artefacts illustrating all aspects of beekeeping.
1st. Ed. Pub. IBRA. 2010 pp.43 with numerous colour and b/w. photos. 8vo. A new softback.
£8.00 [ref: 54893]
Kearns, C.A. and Thomson, J.D. The Natural History of Bumblebees. A Sourcebook for Investigations.
1st. Ed. Pub. Colorado Univ. Press. 2001 pp.xiv, 130 with col. & b/w. photos. and b/w. illus. Small 8vo. New softback. Off-mint. Out of print.
An informative book on native North American bumblebees, with ideas for further research.
£29.50 [ref: 69445]
Khismatullina, N. Apitherapy. Guidelines for More Effective Use.
1st. Eng. Ed. Pub. Perm. 2005 pp.206. 8vo. Fine hardback. Published in an edition of only 1000 copies. Very scarce.
Recommended. A review of treatment schemes, using the healing properties of beekeeping products, offered to patients in Russian clinics over the previous 15 years.
£60.00 [ref: 70122]
Kingham, G. Honey Bee Drones. Specialists in the Field.
1st. Ed. Pub. NBB. 2020 pp.82 with colour photos. and b/w. illus. throughout. Large 8vo. New softback.
Concentrating only on the drone, this book provides details regarding the drone’s internal and external anatomy, production and development, behaviour, role in the hive, genetics and more. Copiously illustrated, the book also discusses the latest research updates on drones.
£15.00 [ref: 59397]
Kirk, W.D.J. and Howes, F.N. Plants for Bees. A Guide to the Plants that Benefit the Bees of the British Isles.
1st. Ed. Pub. IBRA 2012 pp.311 with colour photographs throughout. 4to. Signed by William Kirk to half-title. Fine hardback in fine dustwrapper. This copy has the original dustwrapper (not price clipped) with the RRP set at £25.00.
Highly recommended.
£50.00 [ref: 59443]
Kirk, W.D.J. and Howes, F.N. Plants for Bees. A Guide to the Plants that Benefit the Bees of the British Isles.
1st. Ed. Pub. IBRA 2012 pp.311 with col. photos. throughout. 4to. Fine hardback in fine dustwrapper.
Highly recommended. A modern update by Kirk on the classic title by Howes. Very well illustrated, showing plants good for nectar and pollen and their attraction to social and solitary bees.
£30.00 [ref: 71038]
Laidlaw, H.H. Jr. Instrumental Insemination of Honey Bee Queens. Pictorial Instructional Manual.
Pub. Northern Bee Books. 2013 pp. 144 with b/w. photographs and text figs. A new softback.
£18.00 [ref: 48605]