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EARLIEST NEW ZEALAND: The Journals and Correspondence of the Rev. John Butler

EARLIEST NEW ZEALAND: The Journals and Correspondence of the Rev. John Butler

$189.95NZD

1927. A collection of the surviving journals and letters of Rev. John Butler, one of the earliest missionaries in New Zealand.

BLACK LIKE ME

BLACK LIKE ME

$189.95NZD

1960. Documents the author's experience traveling through the segregated Deep South in 1959 while passing as a Black man.

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News - No. 5346, 11 May 1966

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News - No. 5346, 11 May 1966

$49.95NZD

1966. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1760 - 1960

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1760 - 1960

$57.95NZD

1960. A history of 200 years of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, from its early days in a coffee shop to its contribution to the history of shipping throughout the world.

LLOYD'S: A Historical Sketch

LLOYD'S: A Historical Sketch

$49.95NZD

1937. 1st edition. A narrative of Lloyd’s evolution from Edward Lloyd’s 17th century coffee house into the world’s leading marine insurance market.

LLOYD'S: The Fascinating Story of a famous institution Lloyd's of London

LLOYD'S: The Fascinating Story of a famous institution Lloyd's of London

$79.95NZD

1952. 1st edition. A clear, compact history of the Lloyd’s insurance market, written to explain both its origins and its distinctive way of doing business.

LLOYD'S: A Historical Sketch

LLOYD'S: A Historical Sketch

$47.95NZD

1937. A narrative of Lloyd’s evolution from Edward Lloyd’s 17th century coffee house into the world’s leading marine insurance market.

AND AT LLOYD'S: The Story of Price, Forbes and Company Limited

AND AT LLOYD'S: The Story of Price, Forbes and Company Limited

$149.95NZD

1954. 1st edition. Traces the parallel history of Price, Forbes & Company Limited alongside the evolution of the Lloyd’s insurance market.

THE HISTORY OF LLOYD'S And of Marine Insurance in Great Britain

THE HISTORY OF LLOYD'S And of Marine Insurance in Great Britain

$249.95NZD

1876. 1st edition. A classic study that charts Lloyd’s rise from a London coffee house to the centre of global marine insurance.

A HISTORY OF LLOYD'S: From the Founding of Lloyd's Coffee House to the Present Day

A HISTORY OF LLOYD'S: From the Founding of Lloyd's Coffee House to the Present Day

$124.95NZD

1928. A comprehensive, narrative history of Lloyd’s from its 17th century beginnings in Edward Lloyd’s coffee house through its transformation into a modern, global insurance market.

HIS WAY: A biography of Robert Muldoon
New Book

HIS WAY: A biography of Robert Muldoon

ISBN# 186940243X
$42.95NZD

2000. Robert Muldoon was Prime Minister of New Zealand for eight and a half years (1975 - 1984).

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1923 - 1924, Volume 1, Register - 7964

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1923 - 1924, Volume 1, Register - 7964

$599.95NZD

1923. Volume 1 + Appendix SCARCE WORLDWIDE

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1930 - 1931, Volume I, Register - 6246

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1930 - 1931, Volume I, Register - 6246

$295.95NZD

1930. Volume 1 - Steamers and Motorships. SCARCE WORLDWIDE.

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1939 - 1940, Volume 1, Register - 4297

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1939 - 1940, Volume 1, Register - 4297

$295.95NZD

1939. The register which is printed solely for the information of Merchants, Shipowners, Underwriters and others. SCARCE WORLDWIDE.

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1909 - 1910, 573, Volume 1, 2 and Appendix

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING 1909 - 1910, 573, Volume 1, 2 and Appendix

$999.95NZD

1909. Steamers, Sailing Vessels + Appendix. SCARCE WORLDWIDE.

LLOYD'S MARITIME ATLAS: 5th Edition

LLOYD'S MARITIME ATLAS: 5th Edition

$59.95NZD

1951. First published since 1951, Lloyd’s Maritime Atlas is the oldest and most respected atlas in the shipping industry.

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING - 7 large volumes covering 1909 to 1940

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING - 7 large volumes covering 1909 to 1940

$1995.95NZD

1909 to 1940. Printed solely for the information of Merchants, Shipowners, Underwriters and others. SCARCE WORLDWIDE.

WEST COAST Pictorial

WEST COAST Pictorial

ISBN# 0723307873
$39.95NZD

1987. Pictorial record of the West Coast of New Zealand.

ICONS NGA TAONGA: From the Collections of Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand
New Book

ICONS NGA TAONGA: From the Collections of Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand

ISBN# 090901096X
$59.95NZD

2004. Presents items from the collection held by Te Papa Tongarewa, the Museum of New Zealand.

KING OF THE CASTLE: Biography of William Larnach
New Book

KING OF THE CASTLE: Biography of William Larnach

ISBN# 9781869536060
$44.95NZD

1997. Biography of William Larnach, one of New Zealand's enduring historical figures.

GREAT KIWI ROAD TRIPS
New Book

GREAT KIWI ROAD TRIPS

ISBN# 9781877457074
$44.95NZD

2007. Seeks out the remote corners of New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff, covering all the best driving routes and hidden gems along the way.

NEW ZEALAND'S MARITIME HERITAGE

NEW ZEALAND'S MARITIME HERITAGE

ISBN# 0002176793
$39.95NZD

1987. New Zealand will forever be a maritime nation.

VINTAGE MAP: Plot of Christchurch 1850

VINTAGE MAP: Plot of Christchurch 1850

$59.95NZD

1850. Reproduction from 50+ years ago of city of Christchurch map originally produced in 1850 by Ed. Jollie, Assistant Surveyor.

TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF NEW ZEALAND PAINTING

TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF NEW ZEALAND PAINTING

ISBN# 701803657
$49.95NZD

1971. 1st edition. The author selected the many illustrations to complement his narrative on the two hundred year survey of New Zealand art.

VINTAGE MAP: Napier pre and post earthquake 1865 and 1965

VINTAGE MAP: Napier pre and post earthquake 1865 and 1965

$89.95NZD

1965. Reproduction of plan of Napier City in 1865, comparing; > Ahuriri Lagoon, Scinde Island and surrounds up to 1865. > 100 years of progress 1965 after reclamations and earthquake action.

VINTAGE MAP: Pulman's Register Map of the City of Auckland 1863

VINTAGE MAP: Pulman's Register Map of the City of Auckland 1863

$79.95NZD

1863. Reproduction of city of Auckland map originally produced in 1863 by G. Pulam, Lithographer of Auckland.

VINTAGE MAP: Plan of the Town of Wellington and Port Nicholson 1840

VINTAGE MAP: Plan of the Town of Wellington and Port Nicholson 1840

$89.95NZD

1840. This map is a modern reproduction from the 1840s original held by the Alexander Turnbull Library, by the Department of Lands and Survey.

VINTAGE POSTER: Garfield Connoisseur Cat Food 1978

VINTAGE POSTER: Garfield Connoisseur Cat Food 1978

$199.95NZD

1978. An original poster from 48+ years ago that would look fantastic framed.

MUSTERER ON MOLESWORTH

MUSTERER ON MOLESWORTH

$59.95NZD

1953. 1st edition. A rare author's account of mustering on this iconic high country station.

A HISTORY OF FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION
New Book

A HISTORY OF FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION

ISBN# 0874743109
$189.95NZD

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

DORNIER DO 23: First Bomber of the Wehrmacht

DORNIER DO 23: First Bomber of the Wehrmacht

ISBN# 0764300938
$39.95NZD

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

DORNIER: Die Chronik Des Altesten Deutschen Flugzeugwerks

DORNIER: Die Chronik Des Altesten Deutschen Flugzeugwerks

ISBN# 3925505016
$47.95NZD

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

EARLY BIRDS: An Informal Account of the Beginnings of Aviation

EARLY BIRDS: An Informal Account of the Beginnings of Aviation

ISBN# 0525931341
$59.95NZD

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

F-82 TWIN MUSTANG
New Book

F-82 TWIN MUSTANG

ISBN# 0897473671
$49.95NZD

1996. Squadron Signal Publications: Mini Number 8.

GRUMMAN JF DUCK
New Book

GRUMMAN JF DUCK

ISBN# 0897473663
$49.95NZD

1996. Squadron/Signal Publications: Mini number 7.

H-13 SIOUX
New Book

H-13 SIOUX

ISBN# 0897473450
$49.95NZD

1995. Squadron/Signal Publications: Number 6

ILLUSTRIERTE GESCHICHTE DER LUFTFAHRT

ILLUSTRIERTE GESCHICHTE DER LUFTFAHRT

ISBN# 3860470892
$49.95NZD

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.

LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING

LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING

ISBN# 809013288X
$39.95NZD

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

LUFTWAFFE AIRCRAFT

LUFTWAFFE AIRCRAFT

ISBN# 0517468077
$69.95NZD

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

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-80

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-80

ISBN# 1853103586
$44.95NZD

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

MUSTANG: North American P-51

MUSTANG: North American P-51

ISBN# 1853107255
$39.95NZD

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

NORTH AMERICAN P-51 B/K MUSTANG

NORTH AMERICAN P-51 B/K MUSTANG

ISBN# 838615330X
$39.95NZD

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

NORTHROP F-5 and F-20

NORTHROP F-5 and F-20

ISBN# 0711015767
$79.95NZD

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.

P-35

P-35

ISBN# 0897473671
$49.95NZD

1996. Squadron Signal Publications: Mini Number 1.

SIKORSKY S-16
New Book

SIKORSKY S-16

ISBN# 0963711083
$59.95NZD

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

SPITFIRE: Star of Israel

SPITFIRE: Star of Israel

ISBN# 0958359407
$79.95NZD

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

THE CHALLENGING SKIES: The Colorful Story of Aviation's Most Exciting Years 1919-39

THE CHALLENGING SKIES: The Colorful Story of Aviation's Most Exciting Years 1919-39

$59.95NZD

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

THE LOST SQUADRON: A True Story

THE LOST SQUADRON: A True Story

ISBN# 0747518262
$59.95NZD

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

THE LUFTWAFFE ALBUM: Bomber and Fighter Aircraft of the German Air Force 1933-1945
New Book

THE LUFTWAFFE ALBUM: Bomber and Fighter Aircraft of the German Air Force 1933-1945

ISBN# 1854094092
$59.95NZD

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.

VOODOO
New Book

VOODOO

ISBN# 0897471628
$59.95NZD

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