{"product_id":"bees-wasps-ants-and-allied-insects-of-the-british-isles-edward-step-1st-ed","title":"Bees, Wasps, Ants and Allied Insects of the British Isles, Edward Step — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co., Ltd., 1932\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Small 8vo, pp. xxv, 238.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original cloth binding remains remarkably firm, tight, and square, with the brown cloth clean and the gilt bee motif and spine lettering exceptionally bright and unoxidised. The characteristic rounded corners of the boards are sharp, exhibiting minimal shelf-wear, while the internal text block is securely bound and the hinges are entirely sound. Pages appear bright and clean, largely free from the heavy foxing often found in nature guides of this period, save for some mild age-toning to the text block edges. The scarce original dust jacket is present and intact; it exhibits only light rubbing, minor edge-creasing, and slight chipping to the spine extremities, yet it remains highly attractive and is now preserved in a protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a desirable true first edition of Edward Step’s comprehensive entomological study, issued in the publisher's original cloth and forming part of the esteemed Wayside and Woodland series. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout, boasting 44 colour plates displaying 470 figures, 67 plates showing 170 photographic reproductions and text illustrations, alongside an additional 64 wing maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe unclipped dust jacket is notably well-preserved and lists other contemporary titles in the series on the rear panel. Early printings of this work that retain their original dust jackets in such respectable, complete condition are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA classic of British natural history, Edward Step's beloved guide provides a fascinating and in-depth look into the complex social lives and habits of the Hymenoptera order. Designed for both the amateur field naturalist and the seasoned entomologist, this wonderfully illustrated work remains an invaluable reference and a beautiful piece of vintage nature publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54416506945875,"sku":"4771","price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260723_214716.jpg?v=1785151835","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/bees-wasps-ants-and-allied-insects-of-the-british-isles-edward-step-1st-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}