Edwardes, Tickner. The Lore of the Honey-Bee. 10th. Ed. Pub. Methuen & Co. 1919
pp.xxiii, 281 with b/w. photos. 8vo. Hardback. Neat signature, dated 1923, to ffep. Some spotting to fore-edges of text block, ends and and occ. internally o/w. contents fine. Original cloth boards nr. fine.
A fascinating period insight. Considers the origins of beekeeping and bee-masters of the middle ages. Then moves on to the roles within the hive, swarming, and beekeeping practices of the period of publication.
£15.00 [Ref: 71777]