The Honey Bee;  its Natural History, Physiology and Management
by Edward Bevan, M.D.
" A bee amongst the flowers in spring, is one of the cheerfullest objects that can be looked upon.  Its life appears to be all enjoyment: so busy and so pleased."  Paley
published by Baldwin, Cradock and Joy,  London 1827
book measures 7 3/4" by 4 1/2"
front and rear covers detached. flexible paper covered boards have wear, spots, edge wear, fading, discoloring. spine covering gone.  spotting on endpapers/first few pages in front and back.  previous owner name/date 1840 on title page . 404 pages overall good/clean with a few spots here or there. some edge wear. please look at the photographs and read description below. 

loc. built in second, yes