Unicorn Bookshop: Est. 1989

1986. The first book to cover the entire history of military aviation in France, translated from the 1980 French edition.

1996. 1st edition. Unique history of the first Wehrmacht bomber aircraft including the early Dornier Do F, 11, and 13 models.

1983. Text in German and English. A chronicle of the Dornier company, one of Germany’s most influential and innovative aircraft manufacturers.

1981. 1st edition. Explores the ingenuity and daring of individuals who pushed the boundaries of technology to conquer the skies.

1996. Squadron Signal Publications: Mini Number 8.

1996. Squadron/Signal Publications: Mini number 7.

1995. Squadron/Signal Publications: Number 6

1994. Text in German. A history of human flight, tracing aviation from its earliest mythic and experimental beginnings to the technological sophistication of the modern era.

Text in German. A history of one of World War II’s most distinctive and innovative fighters.

1986. 1st edition. Covers a wide range of German aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s, including stalwarts and experimental designs.

1993. A history of one of the most successful short to medium range airliners of the late 20th century.

1995. The P-51 Mustang was the premier propeller-driven fighter of World War II.

1996. Text in Polish. A genuinely rare title on the Polish Air Force in World War and their use of the P-51.

1986. 1st edition. The development of the F-5 family, including its origins as the N-156 and its role as a versatile export fighter used by over 30 nations.

1996. Squadron Signal Publications: Mini Number 1.

1997. 1st edition. Exclusive photos and scale drawings highlight this detailed look at Imperial Russia's first fighter plane, the S-16.

1996. 1st edition. A history of the Supermarine Spitfire’s service in the formative years of the Israeli Air Force.

1966. 1st edition. A historical account that documents the rapid, dramatic advancements in aviation between the World Wars.

1994. 1st edition. An illustrated history of the amazing recovery of a fleet of World War II warplanes, frozen in Greenland for 50 years.

1993. The development of German air power from 1933 to the end of World War II with coverage of over 35 fighter aircraft and more than 50 bombers.

1985. 1st edition. A history of the McDonnell F 101 Voodoo, one of the most distinctive and versatile fighters of the early Cold War.

1996. 1st edition. Volume 4 of Vought F4U Corsair focuses on the later wartime and early postwar chapters of the Corsair’s career.

1994. An illustrated survey of German, Italian and Japanese Aircraft brought to allied countries during and after the Second World War.

1970. 1st edition. The narrative traces man's journey from the Wright Brothers' first powered flight to the Apollo 11 moon landing.

1992. Complete edition of the Christchurch Star during the big snow in 1992.

1992. Complete edition of the Christchurch Press covering the big snow in 1992.

2011. Complete edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.

2010. Complete tribute edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.

1976. Coverage of the flooding in the Wellington and Hutt Valley areas due to rainfall.

2001. Complete edition of Christchurch Star newspaper during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.

2001. Complete edition of The Press newspaper in Christchurch during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.

2001. Complete edition of The Sunday Star Times newspaper during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.

2010. Complete edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.

2010. First 6 pages only of this edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.

2011. Complete edition during coverage of the Christchurch earthquakes.

1976. Coverage of the flooding in the Wellington and Hutt Valley areas due to rainfall.

1976. Coverage of the flooding in the Wellington and Hutt Valley areas due to rainfall.

2008. Special edition covering the life and death of Sir Edmund Hillary. Includes a few pages from The Press covering 50th anniversary of Everest ascent.

1984. An original vintage copy of Wairarapa Time- Age paper from 38 years ago.

1997. Collection of three special editions covering the death of Princess Diana.

1960. Special feature to the Southland Daily News covering the opening of Bluff Island Harbour.

1948. Special edition of The Evening Star covering the 1888 - 1948 Otago centennial.

1982. Vintage special edition covering 100 years of meat exports from the Otago region.

1970. 1st edition. An overview of the U.S. Army Air Corps during the critical years leading up to and including the early stages of World War II.

1977. 1st edition. An introductory yet informative reference book, capturing the distinctive character and capabilities of U.S. Naval Aviation within the “Air Forces of the World” series.

1982. 1st edition. More than 133 types of the greatest American warplanes are fully described and illustrated.

1978. A comprehensive visual record of human flight.

1969. 1st edition. Highlights how naval aviation adapted to the demanding environment of aircraft carriers.

1983. A highly regarded reference guide primarily used by scale modelers and aviation historians.

1970-1974. 1st edition. Combined 4 volume set. A reference series documenting every aircraft used by the U.S. military from the dawn of powered flight through the early 20th century.