Bee World: Volume 42 No 12, including certain Apicultural Abstracts and an Index to Volume 42 of Bee World and Volume 12 of Apicultural Abstracts

Title Continues ... to which are added various interesting articles, by von Frisch, Lindauer, Butler and others, reprinted from Bee World published in London by the Bee Research Association 1952-1961 bound together in one volume. This first article is 'Orienting Ability and Communication Among Bees by K von Frisch reprinted from Bee World 33 (2) & (3) 35-40 (1952). This is followed by 'The Preparation of Microslides of the Honeybee by J Eric Marson reprinted from Bee World 33 (11) /: 183-188 (1952) & 34(1) : 4-7 (1953). Next comes 'Division of Labour in the Honeybee Colony' by M Lindauer reprinted from Bee World 34: 63-73, 85-90 (1953). Then comes 'The Importance of Queen Substance in the Life of a Honeybee Colony' by C G Butler reprinted from Bee World 35(9) : 169-176 (1954). Then comes 'The Water Economy and Temperature Regulation of the Honeybee Colony' by M Lindauer reprinted from Bee World 36: 62-72, 81-92, 105-111 (1955). Then 'Propolis Bees and their Activities' by Waltraud Meyer reprinted from Bee World 37(2) : 25-36, (1956). Then 'Queen Priping' by E F Woods reprinted from Bee World 37: 185-195, 216-219 (1956) . Then 'Communication Among the Honeybees and Stingless Bees of India' by M Lindauer reprinted from Bee World 38: 3-14, 34-39 (1957). Then 'Which Takes the Initiative in the Virgin Queen's Flight, The Queen or the Workers?' reprinted from Bee World 39(3): 57-62 (1958). Then 'Queen Substance' by C G Butler reprinted from Bee World 40(11): 269-275 (1959). This is followed by Vol 42, No 12 December 1961 and then Volume 42 January-December 1961 Subject Index and Author Index. Bound as one in black leather with 5 raised bands to the spine. Boards are generally in very good order. No particular bumping or wear to corners or edges. Hand lettered title page. Previous owner's bookplate. Text is clean and neat, but the address for further copies has been amended in pink ink at the end of each article. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 566g. (YBP Ref: 029763:1-R11)

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• Size: 8vo - over 73/4in - 93/4in Tall
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• Published Date: 1964
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• Language: English