Fascinating and well-researched account of the life and habits of a much-maligned but very useful insect and pollinator. Crompton knows his insects. 12 chapters drawn from his experiences of wasps in a variety of countries and settings. Tightly bound, very light foxing on end pages. Non price-clipped dustjacket (10s 6d) with light foxing and repairs to the top and bottom of the spine. 255 pages.

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Title

The Hunting Wasp

Publisher

Collins

Publication Date

1948

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Good

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Natural History

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We have been selling rare and scarce books & ephemera for over 50 years and specialise in the following categories: mountaineering & climbing; mountain and adventurous travel, caving & potholing; Literature, cycling; railway history, topography.

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Le Plessis Books
United Kingdom

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