1963. 1st edition. One of the most amazing tales of shipwreck ever, as a Tongan cutter runs onto the dreaded Minerva Reef, and 17 men must fight for the chance of survival.
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1947. Vintage and very detailed reference book on native animals of New Zealand from sponges to molluscs to mammals.
2002. 1st edition. SIGNED. Poet Joy Ogier uses plant images as metaphors for human experiences and personalities.
1960. Vintage gardening guide, Brett's gardening guide was a bastion of gardening books.
1920s. Vintage gardening guide, Brett's gardening guide was a bastion of gardening books.
1958. A practical management of poultry for profit, in its fourth edition.
1940s. A practical management of poultry for profit, in its second revised edition.
1991. Revised vintage guidebook for travel around Wellington. Where to go, what to see, and how to get there.
1899. Antique catalogue for the Auckland Industrial and Mining exhibition held in New Zealand.
1961. Vintage edition of the Electrical Writing Regulations 1961 for use by electricians in New Zealand.
1972. 1st edition. SIGNED. A compilation of three books.
1974. Original sale and purchase land deed for the site of the city of Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau dated 29 July 1841 that would look great framed.
1989. 1st edition. A descriptive autobiography by Keri Hulme. Some text in Te Reo Maori. Signed by photographer.
1974. A New Zealand Geological Survey handbook on the geology of the Tararua ranges in the North Island.
1865. A short but comprehensive account of the progress of Christianity in New Zealand, from its first introduction in 1814.
1991. A history of the suburbs of Grey Lynn and Westmere in Auckland.
1929. Vintage school magazine from 1929.
1928. Vintage school magazine from 1928.
1938. Vintage school magazine from 1938.
1930. Vintage school magazine from 1930.
1957. 1st edition. The story of seven of the French priests who came to New Zealand as missionaries from 1838 onwards.
1976. The Electrical Writing Regulations for use by electricians in New Zealand.
1937. Vintage gardening guide, Brett's gardening guide was a bastion of gardening books.
1925. Fungous diseases of fruit-trees in New Zealand and their remedial treatment.
1933, 1st edition. A biography of Captain Albert Ball, a British fighter pilot during the First World War.
1966. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.
1986. SIGNED. A history of the West Coast South Island town of Hari Hari from the day it was purchased from the Maoris to the year 1985.
1981, 1st edition. A account of the Wellington city from it's founding in 1840 through to the building of the Town Hall in 1981.
1979. Vintage publication on bush and beach walks and places of interest on the Coromandel Peninsula.
2002, 1st edition. SIGNED. A history of the Omanawa settlers from 1910 to 1960 who founded the Bay of Plenty town renowned today for its waterfalls.
1991. The history of the original surveyors of Tauranga and District.
1979, 1st edition. History of one of New Zealand's most iconic tourist brands.
1967, 1st edition. The story of the Tasman Shipping Line, an independent locally owned and run outfit that successfully traded frozen goods across the Tasman.
1982. Vintage book on the Wanganui River region in New Zealand.
1935. The Lonsdale Library volume on cruising and ocean racing to help and instruct beginners through to experienced sportsman.
1955. A selection from the work of Australian and New Zealand poets.
1971. One of three volumes of Spike Milligan's outrageous, hilarious, legendary War Memoirs.
1987. A bi-monthly publication by the Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand.
2013. A magnificent celebration of New Zealand's long, complex, varied coastline.
1976. An vintage exposition of procedures and methods of costing.
2011. Tracks the immediate effects of the quake and its aftermath as well as looking at the science behind the quakes.
1952. A vintage guide on leno weaving prepared for international correspondence schools.
2008. From the Far North to the West Coast of the South Island, Snapper gives fascinating insights into the life story and history of these remarkable fish.
2013. This is probably the most important book published in recent times concerning the Treaty of Waitangi.
1928. An official guidebook / directory by the White Star Tourist Services of New Zealand.
1939. The author has achieved considerable distinction for his single-handed cruises.
1986. A bi-monthly publication by the Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand.
2009. The real Burt Munro, inventor of the world's fastest Indian motorcycle, in his own words.
1970. Written to provide a readable text at the fundamental level so that not only obstetric nurses but medical students and even inexperienced doctors may find it useful.
1953. Vintage handbook for owners to get the best out of their Austin A.40.
1985, 1st edition. The True and Triumphant Story of Flight BA 009 and the Jakarta Incident.
1976, 1st edition. Traces the history of the district Te Aroha, Morrinsville, Tahuna, Waitoa from the earliest times and tells of the great estates and of people. SCARCE
1974. 1st edition. Spike Milligan's second volume of war autobiography.
2004. This second superb collected work of one of Britain's best-loved comedians.
1960s. A vintage motor vehicle owner's handbook for the Austin Cambridge and Countryman.
1959. Mechanical details of the Standard Eight up to 1955 and instructions on how to deal with adjustments, repairs and maintenance.
1960. Vintage manual for the Standard Ten from 1954.
1950s. A vintage motor handbook for the Vanguard Vignale Saloon de Luxe.
1950s. A vintage instruction book for the Vanguard Saloon series 3.
1953. A vintage instruction book for the Vanguard Saloon series 2.
1976. 1st edition. Frank Roberts was a New Zealand model engineer whose exquisite garden railway achieved international accolades.
1955. A complete vintage guide to servicing information for all Chevrolet models 1929 to 1955, including power-glide.
1981. Biography of Henry Fox Chaffey and his wife Annie who lived in the remote uninhabited hills beyond Motueka near the top of the South Island.
1963. Vintage motor manual for the Ford range of small cars.
1963. Vintage motor manual with full details of the Annual Vehicle Test.
1965. A vintage motor vehicle owner's handbook.
1968. Vintage manual for Holden series FX, FJ, FE, FC, FB, EK, EJ, EH, HD, HR, HK, Torana, Morano.
1980s. Two vintage booklets issued by the Accident Compensation Corporation to help new motorcyclists' stay safe on the roads.
1926. Vintage technical and reference book on plants and weeds of New Zealand.
1960. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.
1949. A vintage motor repair manual for Vauxhall Cars models H & I.
1955. Vintage owners manual for the Vauxhall Victor and Cresta models 1955.
1947. Vintage guide to servicing information for all Chevrolet models from 1947.
1956. Vintage owners manual for the Vauxhall Victor and Cresta E model.
1957. Vintage owners manual for all Vauxhall models from 1933.
1986. Retro owner's manual for the 1986 FWD Toyota Corona.
1970s. A vintage product catalogue for Auto Machine Manufacturing Co based in Onehunga, Auckland.
1976. A vintage educational publication on international relations during the World War Two years.
1958. Vintage motor manual for the Austin range of small cars.
1950s. 1st edition. A vintage motor vehicle operation manual for the Morris Minor Series 2, released in 1952.
1948. Vintage guide to servicing information for all Chevrolet models for 1948.
1945. A home-study course and general reference work on the construction, care, and repair of cars and trucks.
1960s/70s. Information flyers for the Benmore / Waitaki / Aviemore Power Projects in the South Island.
1961. Vintage owners manual for Ford Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac cars.
1975. Vintage service schedule booklet for the Ford Escort 1300L 4 dr sedan.
1960s. Vintage owners manual for the 1960s Ford Falcon XR.
1954. A vintage curated collection of articles by Fred Russell.
1976. A vintage and collectable guide to motor vehicle troubleshooting.
1956. Autobiographical account of the author's first years in New Zealand.
1980s. Retro Honda owners manual, in English, German, French and Spanish.
1970s. Vintage brochure produced by Air New Zealand to promote the New Zealand domestic network.
1979. Vintage handbook to operate and maintain your Lancer.
1974. Vintage owners manual for the Mark 3 Ford Cortina.
1965. Vintage motor manual for the Ford Anglia, Prefect and Popular.
1981. A vintage car care guide for the complete beginner.
1996, 1st edition. Vintage book on horses.
1961. 1st edition. The centennial history of the great New Zealand shipping company.
1980. 1st edition. Celebrating 75 years of the iconic New Zealand company and its people, covering events like the Napier earthquake and Wahine storm.
1959. 1st edition. Traditional Maori place Names and sites of Wellington Harbour and environs.
1987. Bi-annual publication printed for the Whakatane, Tauranga and Opotiki Historical Societies.
1973. 1st edition. The story of the first hundred years 1873 - 1973 of freezing works company R&W Hellaby Ltd.
1984. 1st edition. This book looks at Mt Roskill during the period before the turn of the century.
1969. SIGNED. An artistic tribute to Wellington by artist John Castle.
1966. 1st edition. Tells of the author's adventures in the Fiordland Region of New Zealand, as a bushman, tourist guide, launch skipper and as a worker on the Manapouri-Deep Cove hydro-project.
1960. 1st edition. The summation of Admiral Hickling's 10 years on the Tongariro.
2012. A literary portrait of New Zealand's best-loved children's author.
1939. Vintage school magazine from 1939.
1937. Vintage school magazine from 1937.
1936. Vintage school magazine from 1936.
1948. A vintage motor repair manual for Vauxhall Cars models H & I.
1952. A vintage motor repair manual for Models E and Bedford CA in a six book set.
2023. How to make pickles, preserves, sourdough, kombucha, cured meats, yoghurt, vinegar and all kinds of ferments.
1936. The Christchurch Technical College, Vol. III, No. 1 - December 1936 Part 2.
1936. The Christchurch Technical College, Vol. III, No. 1 - July 1936 Part 1.
2000. First edition of the new millennium in 4 sections.
1935. The Christchurch Technical College, Vol. III, No. 12 - 1935.
1984. Biography of New Zealand who played a pivotal role in the Air defence of London in the Battle of Britain.
1983. A vintage and comprehensive guide to the facilities and services available in Porirua City and Tawa Borough.
2000. 1st edition. The story of New Zealand private health insurance company Southern Cross Healthcare. SIGNED.
1973, 1st edition. Regional New Zealand history. SCARCE.
1981, 1st edition. Illustrated throughout with photos, a comprehensive history celebrating the centenary of Cathedral Grammar School.
1962. A miscellany of local Waihi history published for the Jubilee of 1962.
1947. A rare and collectable account of the eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886, including information on lakes, terraces and geysers.
2009. SIGNED. The Inspiring Story of Bendigo Station, home of Shrek.
1961. 1st edition. A history of the Bank of New South Wales in New Zealand 1861-1961.
2005. 1st edition. Biography of Eliza Cowie, wife of the first Bishop of Auckland.
1994. 1st edition. Some text in Te Reo Maori. A collection of 24 profiles of Maori women.
2006. A selection of 100 of the most important, beautifully made, quirky, humorous and sometimes poignant maps from the comprehensive Alexander Turnbull Library collection.
1910. A classic reference work by Methodist missionary and ethnographer, Rev. George Brown (1835-1917).
1950s. Vintage magazine of aerial monochrome photographs from around New Zealand.
1995. The celebration of the centenary of one of New Zealand's best known independent schools, King's College, Auckland.
1983. Vintage manual for New Zealand Rail trains.
1992. In the history of automotive engineering, one Australian holds a unique place. He is Philip Edward Irving, M.B.E.
1965. A vintage folded lithograph map of Christchurch, city and suburbs in a card hardcover.
1987. An informative account of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's history, and of the people and aircraft who have made it what it is.
1940. 1st edition. Robert Graham was a pioneer colonist from Scotland, who in 1842 he sailed on the ship Jane Gifford bound for Auckland, New Zealand.
2007. Award-winning poems from the Margaret Reid Prize for Traditional Verse and the Tom Howard Poetry Contests.
1951. 1st edition. The incredible story of one man's escape from Devil's Island after twenty years of living hell.
1958. 1st edition. A story of several pioneer New Zealand families who the author is connected to notable the Orbells.
1961. 1st edition. The style book for use by the staff at the New Zealand Herald and The Weekly News.
2009. This Guide, with over 1700 entries and 500 illustrations, is a key reference work on ancient Greece and Rome.
2002. Social history that eavesdrops on the everyday conversations or idle thoughts of the great and the good.
1972. 1st edition. A book on Appalachia's philosophy of simple living.
1981. A comprehensive visual resource of every significant development in art from Palaeolithic cave paintings to Superrealism.
1994. An in-depth look into the life and works of nine impressionist masters, including Pissarro, Manet, Degas, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Bazille, Morisot and Cassatt.
1968. This new reader's edition of the complete Bible in modern English uses the text from the Standard edition of the Jerusalem Bible.
2008. A collection of 100 fine paintings by 67 different New Zealand artists, from the colonial gardens of the 1840s to the best loved of the present day.
1987. Limited edition. The family history of the two families of the Perrys and the Millers, from which the author, the Hon. Sir Clifford Perry, descended from.
1912. A book on the poetical works of Robert Burns.
1993. A collection of poems by World War fighter pilot Jim Bailey.
1930. Sir Alan Cobham's account of his flight round Africa in 1929 in a flying-boat.
2006. 1st edition. One hundred key maps that changed human perception and understanding of the world.
1986. 1st edition. Autobiography of General Chuck Yeager who was the greatest test pilot of them all.
1994. This beautiful edition contains the stories by A.A. Milne.
2008. A celebration of 75 years of Weir House at Victoria University in Wellington.
1965. Limited edition. A tribute to James Ernest Strachan and his work at Rangiora High School in Canterbury.
2002. A study on the Wader distribution at Farewell Spit, Golden Bay and Tasman Bay, New Zealand.
1987. 1st edition. An informative account of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's history, and of the people and aircraft who have made it what it is.
1939. During the first year of the war, recruitment posters became became a common sight on hoardings and public buildings.
1888. This is an early example from 1888 of the many posters issued by the newly-constituted Government Railways Department.
1950. 1st edition. Travelogue of James Riddell's months long flight from Great Britain to Australia and back with his friend, author Nevil Shute.
1982. 1st edition. Covers fifty years of the New Zealand Women Writers' Society.
1976. 1st edition. New Zealand is a land of great mountain ranges, vast snow-fed rivers, lush pastures and blue seas.
1999. The first book to recount the disastrous events of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
2009. 1st edition. The centennial history of the Titirangi Golf Club.
1987. A comprehensive and authoritative account of game fishing in the Pacific region.
1978. 1st edition. The story of the Clutha gold-fields between 1845 and 1870s.
1966. 1st edition. The autobiography of New Zealander Mary Scott, recalling her time as a farmer's wife, librarian and novelist.
1968. Vintage manual No 2 on firearms and hunting by the National Mountain Safety Council in New Zealand.
1975. 1st edition. A guide and history of the old goldfields of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
1977. 1st edition. Talented artist John Castle and Auckland journalist Mervyn Dykes jointly celebrate the joys of the Gulf.
1985. 1st edition. SIGNED. Autobiography of cricketer Jeremy Coney.
2016. 1st edition. A comprehensive history of New Zealand seen through a female lens.
1914. 1st edition. New Zealand church history.
2007. 1st edition. Biography of William Garden Cowie, the first Bishop of Auckland in what is now known as the Anglican tradition.
2008. 1st edition. Memoirs of Maurice and Noreen Clarke who started life in the coal mining areas of Durham and Yorkshire.
2012. 1st edition. Details the history of cannabis in New Zealand including growing, use and Police involvement.
1961. A vintage manual / guide for railroad personnel.
1959. 1st edition. This collection of the experiences of some of New Zealand's earliest European explorers.
1986. Ministerial Advisory Committee on a Maori perspective for the Department of Social Welfare.
2000. 1st edition. History of the unconventional differential engine.
2019. Edited and introduced by Witi Ihimaera, brings together the poetry and prose of Haare Williams to produce a work that is a biography of the man and his times.
1932. A history of the romantic conquest of the silvery waterway.
1974. Collection of poetry in charming slipcase format by New Zealand poets.
1964. 1st edition. Small poetry collection by New Zealand poet Nancy Bruce.
2010. A rich descriptions of people and places on the Hokianga in 1847 and the transcription is dedicated to the descendants and all the people of Hokianga.
1954. Original map of the Caribbean / West Indies region.