Hodges book for sale

[salmonman]

Hi, I have a copy of "Pollen loads of the Honey bee" by Hodges 1974 copy.

Does it have a value and if so is any one interested?

many thanks

 

[BeeJayBee]

Hi, I have a copy of "Pollen loads of the Honey bee" by Hodges 1974 copy.

Does it have a value and if so is any one interested?

This site http://www.reigatebeekeepers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=115 suggests

"Unfortunately currently out of print. Typical second hand prices vary from £50+. Earlier versions, with hand painted pollen colour plates cost more ~£100. To obtain a copy, search google for second hand book suppliers."

There's an undated, hardcover, copy on [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pollen-Loads-Honeybee-Dorothy-Hodges/dp/0900149507"]Amazon [/ame]priced at £598.50

I'd very much like to buy it from you, but can't run to anywhere near that much at the moment.

 

[alanf]

There's an undated, hardcover, copy on Amazon priced at £598.50

For secondhand books, abebooks is normally a good place to try, it's where many booksellers list stock. There are four copies listed. Starting price is the 1984 facsimile reprint listed at 90 pounds.

Most books trade on condition, rarity and desirability (however you define that). Which you might want depends on whether you want a working reference copy or a collection. Two 1952 first editions: fine condition (close to new) with dustjacket 410 pounds. Shelfworn and faded, no dustjacket, 200 pounds. The 1974 is listed as facsimile "with addenda", very good condition at 600 pounds.

Why the seller thinks that a 1974 facsimile edition is worth 600 which is more than a 'fine' first edition or why it is listed at over 500 more than what I guess would be a nearly identical 1984 facsimile listed at 90 pounds by another dealer I have no idea. Not suggesting that this applies here but you do have to bear in mind that many dealers are one man bands with no specialist knowledge of particular areas. Some maybe 'testing the market' or posing as a larger operation with greater stock levels than they actually have. They know they can get hold of particular editions if someone actually makes an offer but don't expect cash with order as listed.

 

[salmonman]

Mine is the 1974 facsimilie version.hard back,dust covers,stain to cover, shelf worn but looks like its never been opened.
Where do we go from here?
Would you like some photo's?

 

[salmonman]

if you go to Amazon site ,click on the one used icon and then go to read more it tells you all the info on the book they are selling.Hope this helps.

 

[alanf]

Quick look at the amazon listing shows it is the same dealer/book as the 600 quid abebooks listing but amazon has fewer notes as to condition. Reigate beekeepers book reviews are useful (thanks for link), 1952 first editions have separately printed colour samples stuck in. Hence the collector interest. Later reprints have printed plates and additional notes on sampling pollen from honey.

Reigate estimate of 50 pounds plus, an abebooks dealer listing at 90 suggests dealer offers or auction estimates around 40-50. There's a link to an auction site at the top of the forum.

 

[Poly Hive]

Xbay it with a reserve of £60 and see what happens.

PH

 

[Baggyone]

I'd contact bbka districts to see if any want it. Ours have a copy and its a nice concise book about the subject.

Worth 600 quid though?

baggy