[Beekeeping] DUCHET (François-Xavier). *Culture des Abeilles* or *An Experimental and Rational Method for Making the Best Use of Bees by Constructing Hives…

[Beekeeping] DUCHET (François-Xavier). *Culture des Abeilles* or *An Experimental and Rational Method for Making the Best Use of Bees by Constructing Hives Better Suited to Their Instincts*, with a New Treatise on the Origin of Beeswax. Veney, published by P. A. Chenebie, 1771. One volume, in-12 format, in contemporary sheepskin, smooth spine with decorative embellishments, gilt fillet framing the covers. (4) ff., 344 pp. A rare first edition illustrated with several woodcuts in the text, inc

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Books & manuscripts

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Villefranche-sur-Saône