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2016. 3rd Edition. New Zealand's Most Comprehensive Outdoor Guidebooks.

1968. This is the first book in English to explore the origins and scope of the extraordinary style which became dominant in Europe and America in the 1920s and 30s

1981. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. A account of the Wellington city from it's founding in 1840 through to the building of the Town Hall in 1981.

1986. A history and a celebration of New Zealand's magnificent old houses, a clear and approachable account of how these houses were made and inhabited.

2016. Reads like a thriller - and reveals many secrets...one of the great entrepreneurial stories of our time.

2004. A fascinating collection of aviation stories brings together a selection of the best writing by and about Kiwis with wings. 

2007. An inspiring and emotionally encouraging moving story of courage and determination.

2007. 1st Edition. Co-written by geologist Dr Hamish Campbell and award-winning author Gerard Hutching reveals startling new information about this country's natural history.

1996. How to play, where to play, and what to play with; explains how to arrange and benefit from lessons.

2010. Develop your skills on the tee, fairway and green, eliminate common errors and become a better all-round golfer.

2017. The America's Cup has always been a hotbed of intrigue, spying, cheating, double-dealing and hard-fought court cases - before the boats even get on the water.

1984. 1st Edition. The stories, legends, history, characters and characteristics of a lot of New Zealand pubs.

2018. This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms.

2003. An illustrated collection of Kiwiana.

2008. Three Centuries of Kiwi Christmas Celebrations from the Alexander Turnbull Library.

1978. 1st Edition. Biography of Sid Going, one of the great All Blacks of all time.

1968. 1st Edition. Vintage handbook for rugby players.

1972. Vintage handbook for horse enthusiasts.

2008. a gripping history based on five years of front-line reporting about how the war was turned around–and the choice facing America.

2002. An encyclopedia of the world's most fabulous motors and their makers.

Published 1979. Rare and collectable.

1998. 9th Millennium Edition. A guide to the north-east coast of New Zealand and anchorages from the Three Kings Islands to Cape Kidnappers.

1995. Celebrates the development of the volunteer Coastguard movement in New Zealand.

2007. Responsible for well over 200 murders, Richard Kuklinski, aka the Ice Man, will go down as one of the most vicious mafia killers in history.

1989. Dept of Conservation publication.

2005. Creates a panoramic view of the era, and skillfully identifies the sources and causes of Britain’s decline.

1995. As new. Never before has there been a more vivid and dramatic pictorial account of the largest, most destructive war ever fought.

1983. As new. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Stories of Cornish folk who took on the long and burdensome journey to New Zealand bringing with them their Cornish traditions and skills.

1967. 1st Edition. The creative study and application of Chairman Mao's works.

1990. A lively and fascinating account of the evolution of a great NZ law firm, with many glimpses into the lives of those who shaped its course.

2016. From the secret SAS archives the first ever authorized history of the SAS.

1985. Signed by Author.

2012. Funny, disturbing and incredibly moving, Jennifer's stories bring to life the colourful world of the East End in the 1950s.

1921. A course of British history, designed to meet the requirements of the NZ primary school syllabus for Standard 3.

2007. 3rd Edition. Hand made in New Zealand by cyclists for cyclists.

1984. Nice history collectors book.

1935. Excellent memoir of 1st WW air warfare. Rare and collectable.

1928. Robison's Manual for the use of Naval Radiomen. Rare and collectable.

1979. An account of its history, operation and restoration. Nice history collectors book.

1983. 1st Edition. Reflecting on every aspect of the 1983 All Black vs Lions tour. Nice sports collectors book.

1961. A collection of articles by leading evangelical Christian scientists & theologians.

1974. First published in The Netherlands 1961. A most useful reference work for Roman & Greek Classics.

1967. 1st Edition. Examines the history of the sport of orienteering and provides practical data on equipment, fitness training, and the rules of competition.

1965. 1st Edition. Includes B&W astronomical map plates. Rare and collectable.

1961. A large number of chemical experiments for young chemists. Rare and collectable.

1969. 1st Edition. Author recalls his travels along the Black Sea coast of Turkey from Istanbul to Kars in his yacht.

1978. This vintage handbook is concerned with all the detail of staging a production.

1984. Vintage guide book to the area.

2004. A design source book full of ideas for New Zealand gardeners and a look at over 50 New Zealand gardens.

1998. David Roberts toured the Sinai Peninsula, Petra, Jerusalem, Palestine, the coasts of Lebanon, and Baalbec, returning to England to produce a series of moving and delightful lithographs.

1989. A detailed and valuable reference for students of the German Army before the First World War.

1978. Covers raw materials and the five main techniques of basketry, as well as unique baskets.

2006. Special features include historical background on the craft and buying tips with advice on pitfalls to avoid.

Circa 1970. The clues to a persons character are hidden in their handwriting. Vintage technical book.

1960. Still new. Local New Plymouth history. Rare and collectable.

1988. A fresh view of the American Revolution, chronicling key events from 1776 to 1781.

1980. 1st Edition. Biography of England great Ian Botham.

1939. 1st Edition. An Illustrated Survey of English Literature.

1904. Classic poetry.

1972. A history in two parts. Nice collectors book.

1962. Local Northland history. Rare and collectable.

1964. Vintage cook book by Epsom Girls' Grammer School.

1963. Children's Classic

Published 1982.

Published 1983

1948. A History in lighter vein of the Otago Province. Rare and collectable.

1930. 1st Edition. The life of Frederick Maning who lived in the far north at the time of the battles against Hone Heke and the Ngapuhi.

1940. Vintage technical and reference.

1949. A popular self educator. Vintage textbook.

1906 (113 years old) Vintage school textbook. Rare and collectable.

1911. (108 years old) Small pocket book - the 1911 version of Google. Rare and collectable.

1982. A guide to contemporary openings giving the strategic ideas and historical background.

1938. A practical manual dealing with every aspect of Clipper ship modelling. Nice model makers or enthusiasts book.

1984. Signed by Author. The story on New Zealand Sailors who served on H.M.S. Aurora Royal Navy from 1941 to 1945.

1982. 2x book set issued in a slip cover.

2003. Charles Brasch - celebrates his life and legacy in a series of essays by writers and critics, including people who knew him.

1951. 1st Edition. The third of Monica Dickens' autobiographica l books describes her time as cub reporter on the Downingham Post.

1970. Vintage technical reference book for boating enthusiasts.

1969. 1st Edition. An engaging autobiographical account of a young American woman's life in her Samoan husband's native home.

1956. The thrilling record of seven safaris - seven unique journeys in different parts of the world.

2005. St Aidans Church 2005 Remuera.

1979. 1st Edition, Still new. Details 25 favorite cricketers. Nice sports history collectors book.

1968. 1st Edition. Still New. The early days and growth of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown up to the beginning of the boom era of the 1970s. Nice history collectors book.

1999. Describes more than 100 original inventions from shed throughout New Zealand.

2006. Contains a robust blend of home-brewed ingenuity and people-driven philosophies that have made Starbucks one of the world's most admired companies.

1970. 1st Edition. The history of the establishment and governance of the town of Wellington. Rare and collectable.

1998. Celebrates the rebirth of the cigar.

1985, 1st Edition.

1950. 4th Edition. Vintage technical reference.

1962. Identification handbook for antique collectors. Rare and collectable.

1964. A useful pocket reference book for any antiques or furniture buyer. Rare and collectable.

Published 1983

Circa 1940. A course of British history, designed to meet the requirements of the NZ primary school syllabus for Standard VI

1955. A course of British history, designed to meet the requirements of the NZ primary school syllabus for Standard V

1955. Upholstery and Soft Furnishings. Burkes help yourself series No 12.

1946. Selection & range of party themed games & activities. Rare and collectable.

Published 1996.

2014. The culmination of a culinary journey into the heartland of a wild and beautiful country.

1959. 1st Edition. Trailing the wake of a doughty seaman, the author tells of Joshua Slocum, the man who single-handed made a trip around the world by nail back in the 1890's.

1954. 1st Edition. Best account of the first ascent of Everest.