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180 - [Manuscript]. [CASTELJAU (Christian de)].
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
[Manuscript]. [CASTELJAU (Christian de)]. [Treatise on Beekeeping, c. 1902]. In-8° notebook comprising 69 sheets, 6 blank leaves and 1 page, in small squared paper. Plain marbled blue cover. Includes, amongst other things, the Apiary, Artificial Swarming, Honey Harvesting, the Worker Bee, Feeding the Bees, Inspecting the Hives in Spring, advice for the months of April and August, tasks in July, measures to combat drought, feeding weak hives, seasonal advice, various methods of rearing, etc., along with some observations from 1902 followed by replies to a beekeeper. An index appears on the last page.
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About the sale ONLINE Collection of beekeeping postcards from Mr Christian de Casteljau. Books, lithographs & other specialities
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Auction time 09/11/2026 at 4:00 PM
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