Wildman, Thomas. A Treatise on the Management of Bees; Wherin is contained the Natural History of those Insects; with the various methods of cultivating them, both Antient and Modern, and the improved Treatment of them. To which are added the Natural History of Wasps and Hornets, and the means of destroying them. 1st. Ed. Pub. London, Cadell for the author. 1768
pp.xx, 170 plus 3 fold-out copper-engraved plates plus index. 4to. Hardback. Scattered light foxing, mainly at ends, otherwise text is in fine condition. Minor off-setting and spotting on plates, o/w. in fine condition. Handsomely bound in original full-leather boards, tree-calf design, with gilt decoration. More recently, a new spine has been professionally added, decorated with gilt crests and lettering. A very nice copy of this the first (large format) edition. (Harding 119). Would be very hard to find a nicer copy.
Thomas Wildman understood the nature and behaviour of bees and this treatise ‘shows culture and an unusual knowledge of continental beekeeping’ (Harding 119).
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