901 - BEES. BINET, Léon (1891–1971), physician and physiologist, member of the Academy of Sciences.

BEES. BINET, Léon (1891–1971), physician and physiologist, member of the Academy of Sciences. File consisting of 5 documents, totaling approximately 14½ pages in quarto and octavo formats. Circa 1940–1964. A few small creases and tears. A fascinating collection of letters, manuscripts, articles, and notes by Professor Léon Binet, relating to his research on bees, their venom, and the medicinal benefits of honey. -""The Chemist Bee." Complete typewritten draft. This text constitutes the first chapter of Binet’s book, titled *Animals in the Service of Science* (Paris, 1940). The text contains numerous cross-outs, corrections, and additions in Binet’s own hand. No place, no date. 8 pp., in-4 format, including one handwritten page. The pagination was modified in red at a later date. An interesting study containing the results of Binet’s research on bee venom, wax, and honey and their applications in medicine. A copy of the first page, with handwritten notes, is enclosed. -A typewritten bibliography of works on bees and their study in the service of science, consulted by Binet. Numerous strikings-through, corrections, and additions. 2 pp., in-4. -A letter from the author (L.A.S.) regarding this chapter: “Sir, the story of Pallas is a legend! I have written three articles on ‘bees as chemists,’ which are to be Chapter I of a book currently being printed by the N.R.F. (*Animals in the Service of Science*) [...]. I would like to discuss honey as a medicinal antidote to poisons and a healing agent.” He enclosed Chapter I with his correspondent. Paris, undated. 1½ pp., in-8. Black ink, “Hôpital Necker” letterhead. -“A Eulogy for Bees.” Facsimile with handwritten note and Binet’s signature. November 19, 1964. 1 p., in-4. Letterhead: “Faculty of Medicine—Dean’s Office.” -“What Precious Helpers There Are in the World of Bees for Human Health.” Typewritten copy with Binet’s autograph signature. No place, no date. 1 p., in-4. Enclosed are four newspaper or magazine articles relating to Binet’s work on bees, their venom, etc.: “Professor Léon Binet and His Remarkable Work”; “Health Through Honey,” etc.