Search Results: fifty years among the bees by miller cc

Paperback. Very Good.

Bees Books Published Between 1901 + 1999 . 1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. A. I. Root. 1980. pp.328 with b/w. photos. 8vo. Softback. Inscription. Some spotting to edges of text block and covers, o/w. fine. A fascinating, practical period insight into beekeeping.

This is an antique beekeeping book, "Fifty Years Among the Bees" by C.C. Miller. 1911 1st edition; The A.I. Root Company; Medina, Ohio. There are black & white photographs throughout. Decorative floral end papers. This enlarged edition ("about one eighth being new matter") follows the 1886 publication of "A Year Among the Bees," and the 1902 publication of "Forty Years Among the Bees" by Miller. There is a biographical sketch of the author at the front, and an Index and list of Illustrations at the back. There are five advertising pages at the back for books on beekeeping.
Condition:There are a few small stains on the covers. Bright gilt lettering on the spine. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a crack at the rear hinge between two end papers resulting in the back cover being a bit shaky. Foxing to the front and rear end papers. Tiny cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine. The text pages are mostly clean with only some very mild age-toning along the outer page edges, and an… Read More

New Berlin, N.Y.: Molly Yes Press, 1980. Reprint of 1915 Edition, wear to covers, unmarked, illustrated, 328pp,. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Medina, Ohio: Root, A.I., 1920 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Good. Original Cloth. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original maroon cloth with black border stripe and lettering, black spine lettering. No DJ. Scan shows the mottled cover, which I believe was caused by moisture. Only minor corner wear, bookplate of previous owner, OW good. Dr. Miller was a close associate of A.I. Root, who is known among agricultural collectors as the grandfather of American apiculture. A lifetime's education about bees, with light-hearted descriptions of early schooling and work experiences of value to anyone, especially the young. This is not only the best of the bee books, but also a revealing biography of an inquisitive, highly-disciplined teacher, medical doctor, and apiarist. 328 pp..