White, William. A Complete Guide to the Mystery and Management of Bees. Ltd. Ed. Fac. Rep. Pub. NBB. 1977
pp.viii, 2 leaves, 14-75. Small 8vo. A fine hardback, hand-bound in maroon cloth boards with gilt decoration and signed by the binder. No. 126 of a limited edition of 250. Facsimile of the 1852 edition. Scarce. Loosely included, a small sheet of notes commenting on the text made by David Smith.
This fascinating work by William White was first published in 1771. Just over 80 years later in 1852, another edition was published to which was added the seven page ‘A practical monthly bee calendar’ by James Beesley of Banbury.
£75.00 [Ref: 54561]