Description :
This 1939 edition of The ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture by A.I. and E.R. Root is a landmark reference book for beekeepers, entomologists, and agricultural historians. Bound in embossed brown faux leather with gold gilt detailing and the iconic bee emblem on the cover, this edition is part of The A.I. Root Bee Library. Inside, the book offers a comprehensive encyclopedic guide to apiculture, including detailed illustrations such as anatomical diagrams of honeybees. It shows signs of age, including cover edge wear, bumped corners, and minor page staining, adding authentic character to this collectible piece.
Era:
1939
Style:
Scientific Agricultural Reference / Early 20th Century American Printing
Technique:
Embossed faux leather hardcover, gold gilt title stamping, printed illustrations
Tools Used:
Letterpress printing, hand-drawn illustration plates, embossing press
History:
First published in the late 19th century, this encyclopedic guide was (and remains) a cornerstone resource for American beekeeping, reflecting advances in agricultural science and hobbyist beekeeping practices.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: The A.I. Root Company, Medina, Ohio
Measurements:
Approx. 7 ½" W x 10 ¾" H x 2 ½" D
Suggested Weight:
Approximately 3–4 pounds
Music:
If owned at the time, readers might have listened to early swing music or radio broadcasts popular during the late 1930s.
Item Number : P12950
Category : Collectibles
Brand : The A.I. Root Company, Medina, Ohio
