1852-64 THE HONEY BEE Thomas James BEEKEEPING Apiculture FINE BINDING

Description: [Natural History] ~ WITH A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR [JAMES, Thomas] The honey bee. Reprinted from the 'Quarterly Review' London. John Murray, 1852. . 8vo. [4], 99pp, [1]. [Bound after:] JAMES, Thomas. The history and antiquities of northamptonshire. London. John Murray, 1864. iv, 103pp, [1]. [And:] [JAMES, Thomas]. The flower garden. With an essay on the poetry of gardening. London. John Murray, 1852. 108pp. 8vo. Handsomely presented in richly gilttooled green calf, with the titles of the works lettered in gilt to upper board. Marbled endpapers and edges. With an albumen photographic portrait (presumably of the author) tipped to blank flyleaf opposite the title of the first bound (second mentioned) work. Slightly rubbed to extremities, else a crisp copy. Inscribed 'The Rev. Ellis Everett. With very kind regards from E.J. Theddingworth, November 10th 1886' to blank flyleaf at front. A collection of three works by Eton educated Thomas James (180963), sometime assistant master at Charterhouse, and later rector of Theddingworth, better known for his translation of Aesop's Fables (London, 1848). All are reprinted from appearances in the Quarterly Review. The Honey Bee, with frequent reference to works of classical and modern literature (including a quote attributed to Byron ('Sweet is the hum of bees') is complete with numerous facts and figures relating to Bees in their natural habitat, in addition to providing a survey of the contemporary literature of beekeeping. The inclusion in this copy of a photographic portrait of a man sat on a decidedly inside chair, reading a book outside, and the inscription mentioning Theddingworth, suggests that this was at least a family copy, if not the author's own. ~ About Antiquates We’re based in the heart of the Dorset countryside, with an antiquarian bookshop in Wareham, housed within a beautiful Grade II Listed Georgian Building, we also travel far and wide to buy, sell and advise on rare books. We offer a wealth of antiquarian books, specialising in early and hand-press printing - but not excluding all others! Our bias is towards the unusual, the interesting and the important - and we try to offer our customers a varied and frequently changing selection, along with advice on library development and special purchases. We are proud and active members of the ABA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers) and the PBFA (Provincial Book Fairs Association) - professional bodies for the antiquarian book trade, abiding by their codes of practice and exhibiting at several large national and regional book fairs each year. Viewings of all books in our stock are possible by appointment at our Wareham bookshop, the details for which are displayed in the 'Business seller Information' section below. Purchase and Payment We aim to make your purchase as straightforward and pleasurable as possible. Payment can be made by various methods: From customers in the UK we accept: Paypal Bank Transfers (in GBP £ Sterling) Cheques (in GBP £ Sterling) For customers from the rest of the world we accept: Paypal Bank Transfers (in GBP £ Sterling) Postage and Packing As experienced and professional booksellers we have shipped books to many countries, and will be happy to quote costs for destinations and/or services other than those currently specified for this heavy book. All books are expertly wrapped, dispatched via national and international postal or courier services, and fully insured from our door to yours. Please be aware that antiquarian books can be imported to many destinations without restriction or extra duties (for example, the entire European Union), but that some destinations do charge import duties and/or sales tax on imported items. As per eBay terms, buyers are liable to pay these costs on receipt. Please see Postage and Payments section

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