Keys, John. The Antient Bee-Master’s Farewell. Or, full and plain directions for the management of bees to the greatest advantage; disclosing further improvements of the hives, boxes, and other instruments, to facilitate the operations; especially that of separating double and treble hives or boxes, with certainty and safety, without injuring the bees.....interspersed with new but important observations. 1st. Ed. Pub. Robinson, London. 1796
pp.xvi, 273 with two plates. 8vo. Hardback. Half title removed, title-page strengthened at hinge, wanting pages 113-128. Closed tear and a repair to Plate 1. Period inscription to front pastedown and period articles to p.73 and p.92. Original full leather boards neatly repaired, more recent calf spine and ffep, all in thor. vg. condition. (Harding 154).
Despite the missing leaves, this is still a fascinating period insight into beekeeping knowledge and practices. John Keys was a Welsh Bee-keeper and wrote this work from Bee-Hall near Pembroke.
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