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	SCOTTISH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION An introduction to bees and beekeeping Scottish Beekeepers Association, n.d.(c.1980).Paper covers.Good/No Jacket.Cover foxed and spotted, internally scarcely used.A beginner's guide to beekeeping, illustrated by monochrome photographs. In English. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: 2808 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	CRANE, EVA Honey sources of some tropical and subtropical countries Bee Research Association, 1973, Reprinted from Bee World vol.54 part 4.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Includes typewritten note by the author on BRA compliments slip dated 24/9/1974.In English. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 \| JP¥ 587] Book number: 2809 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	CROMPTON, JOHN The hunting wasp Collins , 1948, 1st edition.Hard covers, no dust jacket.V.g./ No Jacket .V.g. title on spine somewhat dulled.A page-turner which describes in gory detail the appalling predatory activities of this vicious group of insects.Chapters include ""the beetle hunters"", ""the spider hunters"", ""the ant hunters"" and so on.An erudite but immensely readable book. In English. GBP 6.50 [Appr.: EURO 7.25 US$ 10.8 \| JP¥ 954] Book number: 778 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	DADANT, C.P. First lessons in beekeeping Dadant & Sons, Illinois, 1976, 6th printing.Paper covers.0 915698 02 1.V.g./ No Jacket .V.g.Useful introduction to beekeeping from one of the principal US manufacturers of beekeeping equipment. In English. GBP 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 9 US$ 13.29 \| JP¥ 1174] Book number: 779 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	FORSTER, KARL AUGUST Die Biene: graphische BlÃ¤tter aus fÃ¼nf Jahrhunderten KÃ¼snacht, ZÃ¼rich, 1975, 1st edition.Paper covers.Fine /No Jacket.Rear cover lightly soiled; price sticker.A catalogue of the Forster Collection (Sammlung) of images which show bees, beehives or other apicultural artefacts.The woodcut of ""Concordia mit dem Bienenstock"" (Frankfurt 1589) shows an intrepid, scantily dressed lady clutching a hive around which are circling some seriously oversized bees.Other images are more realistic; the collector has assembled a most interesting series of images of 'bees in art'.98 pp. of which 52 pp.are the catalogue and the remainder the illustrations (in monochrome, on gloss paper).Attractive coloured image, originally hand-coloured, on front cover.In German. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.93 \| JP¥ 1761] Book number: 1990 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	HARWOOD, A.F. (ED.); THE APIS CLUB British bee plants The Apis Club, n.d.[c.1965].Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.V.g. pages sl.browned at edges, moth-nibbled at base for c.1 cm.In English. GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.61 \| JP¥ 1467] Book number: 785 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	HARWOOD, A.F. (ED.); THE APIS CLUB British bee plants The Apis Club, n.d.[c.1965].Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.V.g. pages slightly crinkled, browned at edges, nibbled at base for c.1 cm.A comprehensive listing of garden plants suitable to be grown for bees in Britain.81, (6) pp. In English. GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.61 \| JP¥ 1467] Book number: 2637 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	IMMS, A.D. Insect natural history Collins New Naturalist series no.8, 1947, 1st edition.Hard covers, no dust jacket.V.g./ No Jacket .The wrapper has been adhered to the front free end paper and the front and rear blurb are attached on the front end paper (so are very well preserved).One of the most detailed of the early New Naturalist series, covering a vast subject.317 pp.Review by W.B.Thomas in The Observer, 19 October 1947, adhered on rear free end paper.317 pp. 106 colour photographs, 104 monochrome photographs, 8 maps and 40 diagrams. In English. GBP 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 27.75 US$ 41.53 \| JP¥ 3669] Book number: 2036 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	MAFF Diseases of bees (with) Nosema Disease Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, H.M.S.O. 1948, Bulletin no.100.Paper covers.Good /No Jacket.Good, cover sl.soiled.A guide to bee diseases, notably Foul Brood.Also includes, loosely inserted, Advisory Leaflet no.472 on Nosema Disease, 1965 reprint.26 pp. plus 4 pp.of photographs (detached from staples). In English. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: 1342 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD Swarming of bees Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970, Bulletin 206.Paper covers.0 11 240506 1.V.g./No Jacket.V.g.The third impression of 1974.A government advisory leaflet on how to control swarming, decorated with a rather unusual ""op-art"" design on the front cover.iv + 40 pp. In English. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: 1021 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	MOUNTAIN, M.F., DAY, R., WUARTLEY, C. & GOATCHER, A. Garden plants valuable to bees International Bee Research Association, 1981.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Most of this booklet consists of tables grouped under various headings in which the principal bee-plants are listed.Though modest in its design it is packed with useful information.In English. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 \| JP¥ 587] Book number: 2811 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	PLATEAU, FELIX Recherches experimentales sur les fleurs entomophiles peu visitees par les insectes, rendues attractives au moyen de liquides sucres odorants. Hayez, imprimeur des Academies Royales, 1910, Academie royale de Belgique, classe des sciences, memoires, deuxieme serie, tome 2.Paper covers.Good /No Jacket.Comprising fascicule VII of the second volume of the second series of this journal, this separately paginated offprint describes a series of experiments with Fumaria, Polygonum, Lilium, Passiflora, Oenothera, Pisum, Linum, Pelargonium, Clematis, Convolvulus and Petunia.55 pp.Faint stamp on front cover; pages tanned.In French. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.93 \| JP¥ 1761] Book number: 3193 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	WILLIS, J.C. & BURKILL, I.H. Flowers and insects in Great Britain part 2: observations on the natural orders Dipsacaceae, Plumbaginaceae, Compositae, Umbelliferae and Cornaceae, made in the Clova Mountains Annals of Botany Company, 1903, Reprinted from Annals of Botany vol.17 no.66.Paper covers.Good/No Jacket.Cover torn at corners, pages creased at corners, somewhat tanned.A remarkable compilation of insect visitors to a range of plants in Scotland, compiled while on holidays between 1894 and 1899.The insects were named by G.C.Bickness, H.G.Burkill, P.Cameron, E.Saunders, D.SHarp, G.H.Verrall and C.Warburton.36 pp. In English. GBP 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 9 US$ 13.29 \| JP¥ 1174] Book number: 2810 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.

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	SCOTTISH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION An introduction to bees and beekeeping Scottish Beekeepers Association, n.d.(c.1980).Paper covers.Good/No Jacket.Cover foxed and spotted, internally scarcely used.A beginner's guide to beekeeping, illustrated by monochrome photographs. In English. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: 2808 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	CRANE, EVA Honey sources of some tropical and subtropical countries Bee Research Association, 1973, Reprinted from Bee World vol.54 part 4.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Includes typewritten note by the author on BRA compliments slip dated 24/9/1974.In English. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 \| JP¥ 587] Book number: 2809 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	CROMPTON, JOHN The hunting wasp Collins , 1948, 1st edition.Hard covers, no dust jacket.V.g./ No Jacket .V.g. title on spine somewhat dulled.A page-turner which describes in gory detail the appalling predatory activities of this vicious group of insects.Chapters include ""the beetle hunters"", ""the spider hunters"", ""the ant hunters"" and so on.An erudite but immensely readable book. In English. GBP 6.50 [Appr.: EURO 7.25 US$ 10.8 \| JP¥ 954] Book number: 778 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	DADANT, C.P. First lessons in beekeeping Dadant & Sons, Illinois, 1976, 6th printing.Paper covers.0 915698 02 1.V.g./ No Jacket .V.g.Useful introduction to beekeeping from one of the principal US manufacturers of beekeeping equipment. In English. GBP 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 9 US$ 13.29 \| JP¥ 1174] Book number: 779 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	FORSTER, KARL AUGUST Die Biene: graphische BlÃ¤tter aus fÃ¼nf Jahrhunderten KÃ¼snacht, ZÃ¼rich, 1975, 1st edition.Paper covers.Fine /No Jacket.Rear cover lightly soiled; price sticker.A catalogue of the Forster Collection (Sammlung) of images which show bees, beehives or other apicultural artefacts.The woodcut of ""Concordia mit dem Bienenstock"" (Frankfurt 1589) shows an intrepid, scantily dressed lady clutching a hive around which are circling some seriously oversized bees.Other images are more realistic; the collector has assembled a most interesting series of images of 'bees in art'.98 pp. of which 52 pp.are the catalogue and the remainder the illustrations (in monochrome, on gloss paper).Attractive coloured image, originally hand-coloured, on front cover.In German. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.93 \| JP¥ 1761] Book number: 1990 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	HARWOOD, A.F. (ED.); THE APIS CLUB British bee plants The Apis Club, n.d.[c.1965].Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.V.g. pages sl.browned at edges, moth-nibbled at base for c.1 cm.In English. GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.61 \| JP¥ 1467] Book number: 785 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	HARWOOD, A.F. (ED.); THE APIS CLUB British bee plants The Apis Club, n.d.[c.1965].Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.V.g. pages slightly crinkled, browned at edges, nibbled at base for c.1 cm.A comprehensive listing of garden plants suitable to be grown for bees in Britain.81, (6) pp. In English. GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.61 \| JP¥ 1467] Book number: 2637 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	IMMS, A.D. Insect natural history Collins New Naturalist series no.8, 1947, 1st edition.Hard covers, no dust jacket.V.g./ No Jacket .The wrapper has been adhered to the front free end paper and the front and rear blurb are attached on the front end paper (so are very well preserved).One of the most detailed of the early New Naturalist series, covering a vast subject.317 pp.Review by W.B.Thomas in The Observer, 19 October 1947, adhered on rear free end paper.317 pp. 106 colour photographs, 104 monochrome photographs, 8 maps and 40 diagrams. In English. GBP 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 27.75 US$ 41.53 \| JP¥ 3669] Book number: 2036 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	MAFF Diseases of bees (with) Nosema Disease Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, H.M.S.O. 1948, Bulletin no.100.Paper covers.Good /No Jacket.Good, cover sl.soiled.A guide to bee diseases, notably Foul Brood.Also includes, loosely inserted, Advisory Leaflet no.472 on Nosema Disease, 1965 reprint.26 pp. plus 4 pp.of photographs (detached from staples). In English. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: 1342 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD Swarming of bees Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970, Bulletin 206.Paper covers.0 11 240506 1.V.g./No Jacket.V.g.The third impression of 1974.A government advisory leaflet on how to control swarming, decorated with a rather unusual ""op-art"" design on the front cover.iv + 40 pp. In English. GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 \| JP¥ 734] Book number: 1021 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	MOUNTAIN, M.F., DAY, R., WUARTLEY, C. & GOATCHER, A. Garden plants valuable to bees International Bee Research Association, 1981.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Most of this booklet consists of tables grouped under various headings in which the principal bee-plants are listed.Though modest in its design it is packed with useful information.In English. GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 \| JP¥ 587] Book number: 2811 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	PLATEAU, FELIX Recherches experimentales sur les fleurs entomophiles peu visitees par les insectes, rendues attractives au moyen de liquides sucres odorants. Hayez, imprimeur des Academies Royales, 1910, Academie royale de Belgique, classe des sciences, memoires, deuxieme serie, tome 2.Paper covers.Good /No Jacket.Comprising fascicule VII of the second volume of the second series of this journal, this separately paginated offprint describes a series of experiments with Fumaria, Polygonum, Lilium, Passiflora, Oenothera, Pisum, Linum, Pelargonium, Clematis, Convolvulus and Petunia.55 pp.Faint stamp on front cover; pages tanned.In French. GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.93 \| JP¥ 1761] Book number: 3193 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.
	WILLIS, J.C. & BURKILL, I.H. Flowers and insects in Great Britain part 2: observations on the natural orders Dipsacaceae, Plumbaginaceae, Compositae, Umbelliferae and Cornaceae, made in the Clova Mountains Annals of Botany Company, 1903, Reprinted from Annals of Botany vol.17 no.66.Paper covers.Good/No Jacket.Cover torn at corners, pages creased at corners, somewhat tanned.A remarkable compilation of insect visitors to a range of plants in Scotland, compiled while on holidays between 1894 and 1899.The insects were named by G.C.Bickness, H.G.Burkill, P.Cameron, E.Saunders, D.SHarp, G.H.Verrall and C.Warburton.36 pp. In English. GBP 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 9 US$ 13.29 \| JP¥ 1174] Book number: 2810 Click here to order or inquire at Acanthophyllum Books.