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treatise on the nature, economy, and practical management, of bees
in which the various systems of the British and foreign apiarians are examined, and the most improved methods laid down for effectually preserving the lives of the bees. Containing also, an accurate description, illustrated by plates, of the hives, invented by Lombard, Ducouedic, Huber, Vicat, l'Abbé́ della Rocca, and other foreign apiarians; and of a newly invented hive, for the purpose of depriving the bees of thier honey, with safety and expedition : forming the most complete guide to the study and management of those valuable insects
xxiii, 1 unnumbered page, 414 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : 6 plates (1 folded) ; 24 cm.
Publisher's advertisements: last 2 pages.
8 pages of publisher's advertisements tipped in front.
John G.P. Wood (collection sold to TMV, small red label "J.G.P. Wood M.R.C.V.S" on back paste-down). TMV