Miner, T.B. The American Bee Keeper’s Manual. Being a Practical Treatise on the History and Domestic Economy of the Honey-bee. 1st. Ed. Pub. John Wiley, London. 1849
pp.iv, 349 with one page advert of Miner’s beekeeping supplies. Charming Victorian illustrated frontis., with further vignettes and illustrations in text. 8vo. Hardback. Contents show some darkening/foxing, largely to blank margins, otherwise in thor. vg. condition. Early signature of Chas. D.W. Terry to ffep. More recently, very handsomely rebound in half-calf leather with raised bands, gilt lettering & decoration to spine over marbled boards, all in fine condition. Scarce first edition. (Harding 266)
‘[The] best all-round American bee-book till then published’ (Walker).
£350.00 [Ref: 53996]