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London: Trewman & Son, 1799. Publishers original full leather binding with gilt lettering on red leather panel, with gilt bands on spine, and gilt diagonal marking to all edges of leather. Two title pages, giving the same information, however the second title page includes engraving of beehive with very ornate lettering. 108pp including index and list of writers on bees. Plus fold out engraving at the end of the book, plus Errata slip, plus24 blank pages for notes. First page has some pencil notes by previous owner. Small engravings at the end of each letter. Owners previous name 'Tho Deane 1800' beautifully scripted in ink on front end paper. Binders label on front end paper. Letter headings: The Design of the Author; Of Situations and Aspects; Of Bee-Houses; Of Hives; Of Different Bees and the Natural Duration of Their Lives; Of Swarms, and Hiving Them; Of Uniting Swarms or Stock; Of Change of Pasture and Bee-Flowers; Of Deprivation, and the Implements Necessary for Taking Honey and Wax, Without Destroying the Bees; Of the Separation of Honey and Wax; Of Mead; Of Feeding and Management; Of the Enemies of Bees; Sale and Purchase of Swarms; Of the Effects of the Stings of Bees, &c. An extremely rare publication, in excellent condition. A must for the collector. . First Edition. Full-Leather. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.