Thorley, John: Melissologia, or the female monarchy, being an enquiry into the nature, order and government of bees. , London: N Thorley, 1744.

First edition. 8vo, xlvi, 206pp, 2pp explanation of the plates. 2 plates only (of 5); lacks the frontispiece and plates 1 and 4. Plate 3 has a large chip out of one edge (with some minor loss to the engraved image). Full brown calf. Binding heavily rubbed, joints cracking (but sound), contents age-toned but generally near-VG. Overall a good copy. (Book ref. 2822)  £150.00

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