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1979. Comprehensive album of artistic views of New Zealand as seen through the lens of a distinguished New Zealand photographer.

1946. A complete vintage guide to every branch of the carpentry trade for all those engaged in the crafts of carpentry and joinery.

1949. One of the outstanding regional histories in the series published by the Otago Centennial Historical Committee.

1971. A publication to mark the Centenary of the Auckland City Council 1871-1971.

1965. The very popular author's second book she writes the history of Mount Algidus station in the Canterbury high country in New Zealand.

1968. Vintage gardening book well illustrated with monochrome images and drawn illustration.

1957. Dispels a long-standing fallacy - that New Zealand hotels lack colour, tradition, and a tale that tingles.

1952. Second World War escape stories from all the arenas of the war.

1979. Vintage guide to nautical / maritime cruising around the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman Bay regions of New Zealand.

1956. This is the story of Frank Clune's holiday trip around the New Zealand Islands.

1991. 1st edition. One in a series of reference books of famous merchant fleets, past and present.

1955. An annual collection.

1956. An annual collection.

1978. A chronicle of Hato Petera College in Auckland's Northcote.

1973. A biography of the author, who through dogged persistence realised her two main ambitions - to become a nurse, and to travel to foreign places.

1975. Published for the 1875 to 1975 centennial celebration of Katikati in the Bay or Plenty.

1982. 1st edition. The centennial history of the Waihemo County Council 1882-1982.

1945. 1st edition. An account written as a result of an Auckland doctor’s travels in Italy during service with the 2nd N.Z.E.F.

Undated. Amateur publication chronicling the history of Kihikihi School (Waikato) from 1869-1938.

1997. Annual summary of all maritime accidents in New Zealand during 1995-1996.

1949. A collection of cartoons published in the The New Zealand Herald newspaper during 1948 and 1949.

1965. 1st edition. A vintage guide for choosing native plants for the New Zealand garden.

1933. A journal of the Waihi High School.

1962. 1st edition. The biography of Sir William Stephenson, the director of Britain’s secret intelligence organisation in America during the Second World War.

1971. A yearly publication by Fielding Agricultural High School.

1970. 1st edition. An illustrated account of nearly a century of country life in a remote and isolated Banks Peninsula bay inhabited and farmed by members of the Menzies family.

1969. 1st edition. A study of the Volcanic Plateau-Bay of Plenty region.

1987. Retro Wises illustrated travel guide to New Zealand and its attractions.

2005. One of Britain's leading authorities on historic architecture takes readers on a tour of mankind's greatest monuments.

2021. 1st edition. This major book tells the story of four expeditions made by staff of the Dominion Museum between 1919 and 1923.

2008. Two decades with NZ Geographic magazine have given Kennedy Warne the privilege of seeing New Zealand as few others have seen it.

1997. 1st edition. A study of the evolution of special forces from 19th-century imperialists to the SAS.

2010. These are the guitars so famous that their names are often household words: B. B. King's Lucille, Eric Clapton's Blackie, Stevie Ray Vaughan's First Wife, Billy F Gibbons' Pearly Gates, Neil

2012. This book is a beautiful collection of Philips best-loved stories and photographs.

2010. 1st edition. Takes a fresh look at one of the most controversial events in our country's military history.

1999. Biography of Robert Laidlaw, founder of Farmers Trading Co. - an early 20th century version of Jeff Bezos with the "new" concept of catalogues and mail order purchase.

2007. 1st edition. There have been many books written on the SAS, most telling of individual events in the Regiment's history.

2006. 1st edition. Explains how to combine traditional styles and techniques with innovative design to create twenty-five custom-built motorcycles.

2013. A stunning, fully illustrated guide to the country and times that shaped our greatest short story writer.

2005. An erudite, lively search for the real Helen of Troy-–a chronicle combining historical inquiry & storytelling élan.

1975. A history of Ardmore Teachers College near Auckland, produced on the closing of the college in 1974.

1973. Limited edition. Comprehensive history of the the Banks Peninsula Cruising Club, based within Lyttleton Harbour near Christchurch.

1956. The author was an Australian bomber pilot who was shot down in a Lancaster over Hanover.

2014. Eighty of New Zealand's finest cooks, chefs and bakers let us into their homes and their hearts as they share their favourite recipes

1987. A vintage cookbook and collection of recipes by television cooking legend Alison Holst.

1951. 1st edition. An annual collection of poetry.

1966. 1st edition. This is a sensitive account of Ngaio Marsh's childhood and adolescence in Christchurch and the establishment of her theatre and writing careers both there and in the United Kingdom.

1951. 1st edition. Descriptive information of New Zealand birds.

2002. Souvenir edition celebrating 50 years of service from the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade between 1952 - 2002.

2008. 1st edition. Includes a short history of the VC recipients. - Corporal Willie Apiata V.C. was awarded the Commonwealth's highest military award for his actions with the NZ SAS in Afghanistan.

1949. The story of human endeavor that preceded, and followed upon, the discovery of gold in its mountains, rivers and river terraces.

1967. 1st edition. The stories and experiences of a railway enthusiast who spent hundreds of hours riding the rails throughout New Zealand during their glory days of steam and diesel.

1983. 1st edition. The biography of the New Zealand pilot who led a raid on Amsterdam Power Station in 1943.

1984. A directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tokelau, Tonga and Western Samoa.

1986. A reference book providing information on New Zealand and Pacific Island books in print, publishers and distributors.

2015. 1st edition. An important work that gives voice to an unspoken chapter of New Zealand history.

1947. Vintage and very detailed reference book on native animals of New Zealand from sponges to molluscs to mammals.

1984. A vibrant, dramatic redefining of the creation myths of the Maori from a women's perspective.

1946. 1st edition. Written to introduce American readers to New Zealand including bibliography & index.

1955. 1st edition. An account of the founding and development of the city of Auckland and its suburbs from 1840, including a forecast of what the future held for the city.

1955. Vintage book on trout fishing in Taupo, New Zealand.

1950. In October 1942, Vladimir Peniakoff, nicknamed Popski, formed his own elite fighting force in the North African desert.

1974. 1st edition. The kingdom was two historic Canterbury sheep runs, Grasmere Station and the adjoining Cora Lynn, over 60,000 acres of high country in the Waimakariri basin.

2006. 1st edition. SIGNED. This is Joy Ogier's third anthology - the final book in a trilogy.

1957. 1st edition. This book is a symposium of papers written by a number of the leading scientists in the Dominion today.

1968. 1st edition. The history of New Zealand/Australian publishers and booksellers AH & AW Reed, on their 60th anniversary.

2011. 1st edition. E Tu Ake tells the story of Maori and introduces the concepts that underpin the Maori world view.

1975. 1st edition. A fascinating book on local and international stage performers in New Zealand during early colonial times.

1971. 1st edition. The classic account of photography in New Zealand, includes essays on all the important early photographers.

1973. 1st edition. The never-before-revealed secrets of the explosion that shook the world.

1987. Vintage newspaper published by the New Zealand Railways.

1985. Vintage newspaper published by the New Zealand Railways.

1977. Vintage motor sport newspaper, published fortnightly.

1970s. Large A2 sized poster issued by New Zealand Post Office detailing the technology around early telephone communications.

1886. Facsimile copy of original newspaper, covering the Mount Tarawera eruption and surrounding areas with old illustrations and a map.

1969. Appears to be facsimile reprint comprising the first pages of four editions of the Christchurch Star covering the first moon landing.

1968. Vintage newspaper with coverage of the Inangahua earthquake.

2006. Revised edition of a vintage guide to the Northern Coromandel Peninsula.

1988. Pictorial history of the Blue Funnel Line started by Alfred & Philip Holt who named their ships after the heroes of the Trojan War.

1939 + 1941. Vintage mariners handbooks in a two volume set.

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

1946. Two vintage road codes for learner drivers.

1936. The storms that besiege New Zealand coastline have brought hundreds of good ships to disaster.

1966. SIGNED. Trailblazing author Shirley Maddock and photographer Don Whyte made an extraordinary voyage around the Hauraki Gulf, documenting its people and places.

1966. 1st edition. The problems and pleasures of managing Mount White a New Zealand Sheep Station.

1976. 1st edition. Details of the life and career of the New Zealand rugby player Fergie McCormick. Includes the the publishers original release card.

1986. 1st edition. The fourth autobiography of Robert Muldoon's years as Prime Minister of New Zealand.

1971. Vintage book on New Zealand birds.

1957. The story of a great woman who has been the mainspring of maternity history in New Zealand.

1989. 1st Edition. Autobiography of famous New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee.

1968. A larger format book of colour and black and white photographs and text about the Mount Algidus station in Canterbury.

1972. 1st edition. New Zealand business history.

1970. Through three decades Dr. Lynch was consultant pathologist to the New Zealand Police.

1976. 1st edition. Biography of Sir Walter Nash (1882-1968) who served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1957 to 1960.

1961. Vintage guide to tramping, hunting and outdoors.

1973. 1st edition. Experiences during a decade on the footplate during the depression years, living in the Railway Company huts in the North Island high country.

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

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

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

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

1923. Volume 1 + Appendix SCARCE WORLDWIDE

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

1955. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1955. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1976. Issued by ACC / Beverley Pentland MBE The Fireworks Lady to promote safety with fireworks. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Departments of Labour and Health to promote safety in the workplace. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1950. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1940. Promoting safety awareness around detonator explosives for children and the workplace. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1940. Promoting safety around detonator explosives for children and the workplace. This is original, not a reproduction.

1961. Original newspaper article from 6th March 1961 on space exploration history.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1960. Issued by the New Zealand Transport Department promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1950. Issued by the Department of Education promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1950. Issued by the Department of Education promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1950. Issued by the Department of Education promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1950. Issued by the Department of Education promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

1950. Issued by the Department of Education promoting road safety for children. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

Screen printed illustrated posters from Tre Tryckare, Sweden, ready for framing.

1986. Own a unique piece of sailing history - this poster is the real McCoy from generations ago - not a modern reproduction.

1986. Own a unique piece of sailing history - this poster is the real McCoy from generations ago - not a modern reproduction.

1986. Own a unique piece of sailing history - this poster is the real McCoy from generations ago - not a modern reproduction.

1950. This is number 15 in a series of Enid Blyton Nature Prints for schools that were available in the 1950's. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

Circa 1954. Own a unique piece of New Zealand aviation history - this poster is the real McCoy from generations ago - not a modern reproduction.

1996. A selection of recipes from The Platter Place Delicatessen and café by the owners, Coralie Clark and Debbie Wilson.

1899. Antique book providing an elementary outline of the principles underlying the construction of buildings.

1911. Antique pocketbook for concrete engineers and installers.

1954. Vintage motor manual for a Morris Commercial J type.

1947. 1st edition. The author, an amateur movie maker and writer of many articles for leading photographic publications tells you what tools and equipment are needed for movie editing.

1968. 1st edition. Growl You May But Go You Must is an (unofficial) motto of the medical and nursing professions - a motto of service before Self.

1958. A course of practical instruction for use in Technical Schools, Junior Technical Institutes, and especially for those preparing for the Royal Society of Arts Grouped Course Examination.

2002. The story of the Kursk submarine disaster and the recovery of the vessel from the Barents Sea floor.

2004. This second superb collected work of one of Britain's best-loved comedians.

2009. A selection of the best of New Zealand music.

2024. The remarkable true story of a family forced into hiding after leaking Russian secrets.

1975. First published in 1845, part of the New Zealand Classics series.

1986. 1st edition. A biography on Professor Blaiklock, OBE, was a classical scholar and author of world renown, and an active and gracious propagandist for the Christian faith.

2001. A reference book providing information on New Zealand and Pacific Island books in print, publishers and distributors.

1984. 1st edition. This is the second volume in Janet Frame's autobiography.

1981. 1st edition. The third and final episode in the autobiography of one of New Zealand's most treasured and respected writers and scholars, Professor E.M. Blaiklock.

1967. A guide to book values in New Zealand, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctic, containing book auction records from December 1962 to 1967.

1961. A guide to book values in New Zealand, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctic, containing book auction records from December 1956 to 1961.

1956. A guide to book values in New Zealand, Australia, Pacific, and Antarctic containing book auction records from 1952 to 1956.

1975. A guide to book values in New Zealand, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctic, containing book auction records from December 1971 to September 1974.

1952. A guide to book values in New Zealand and the Pacific containing auction records from 1949 to April 1952.

1970. A fifth edition reference book providing information on New Zealand and Pacific Island books in print, publishers and distributors.

1976. A reference book providing information on New Zealand and Pacific Island books in print, publishers and distributors.

2008. Travelling New Zealand doesn't try to provide a comprehensive list of everything to do in an area, instead selecting only the finest offerings so the traveller can spend more time enjoying

2006. 1st edition. SIGNED. A photographic journey through the Aoraki region in the Central South Island of New Zealand.

1956. Ninety-eight full-page black & white photographic plates illuminate this authoratitive study which covers the entire New Zealand Botanical Region.

1981. Vintage motor repair manual.

1971. 1st edition. The combination of concise and lucid text with a great variety of illustrations creates a new awareness of the country and its pioneers.

1975. 1st edition. Comprehensive well presented history.

1954. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

2014. For everyone who wants to begin their own boating career or who wants to add to their knowledge.

1981. 1st edition. SIGNED. Biography of former Prime Minister Norman Kirk.

1961. 1st edition. A broad history of the Wright Stephenson company from it's foundation in 1861 until 1961.

1968. Biography of one of New Zealand's pioneering aviators.

1992. A history of regional library services in New Zealand.

1976. 1st edition. The brief history of the first 50 years of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.

1991. The history of the original surveyors of Tauranga and District.

1988. 1st edition. An illustrated history of the New Zealand dairy industry from its first beginnings in New Zealand to the modern day.

1975. 1st edition. The history of Paeroa and District published to mark the centenary anniversary in 1975.

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.

1963. 1st edition. Tells how the system originated and describes how it has subsequently developed or changed in response to changing economic, political, and social circumstances.

1977. 1st edition. A true and authentic account of the Great Kumara gold rush.

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.

1963. 1st edition. Early New Zealand history covering a selection of individual achievements spanning the two hundred years.

1993. A history of 50 years of the Putaruru Volunteer Fire Brigade, including a complete record of all fire incidents attended.

1987. A lively, information-packed account of the history of the New Zealand Public Service Association.

1977. A record of seventy years of the Waikato Winter Show from 1907 to 1977.

1997. An extensive reference book on emu husbandry.

1964. Intrigued by the history of Cook's expeditions, Roderick Cameron retraced the steps of the famous explorer, and, in The Golden Haze, gives a vivid, on-the-spot reconstruction of Captain Cook's

1979. A unique boozer's bible containing a hundred and one civilising and amazing details about the national pastime - sinking the suds.

1994. 1st edition. An affectionate history of a very good Prep School, St George's, and of those who made it so.

1981. 1st edition. Published to mark 100 years of operations by one of New Zealand's largest, best known and longest-surviving commercial fishing companies.

1956. History of Solway College, Masterton.

2014. BBC Newsnight producer David Belton, one of the first journalists into Rwanda, tells of the horrors he experienced at first-hand.

1961. This reference book utilizes mission summaries, squadron reports, original operations plans and other unique firsthand resources to document the history of the United States Air Force.

1961. 1st edition. The official USAF history of the Korean War.

1940. 1st edition. Part of the Making of New Zealand series - a pictorial record of New Zealand's first hundred years with fascinating old photographs and drawings of yesteryear New Zealand.

1976. 1st edition. Tells how American airmen managed to emerge from their aerial battles with both victories and honor.

1974. Military aviation history of aerial combat over North Vietnam.

1949. Tells the story of military aeronautics in the United States from the early 19th century through World War II.

1946. 1st edition. World War 2 military aircraft history.

1952. A look at Marine Corps aviation from 1912 to 1950.

1970s. Aero Graph Part 2 of a 3 part series - unit histories.

1970. A chronological history of US naval aviation.

1985. 1st edition. This history covers the entire Vietnam War.

1969. 1st edition. A collection of squadron histories prepared by the USAF Historical Division and which covers one thousand two hundred and twenty-six squadron units.

1969. 1st edition. An illustrated account of United States Air Force activities in Southeast Asia from 1961 to 1973.

Undated. The story of Orakei Korako.

1954. 1st edition. Douglas Bader was a successful fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during the WWII.

1940. 1st edition. Part of the Making of New Zealand series - a pictorial record of New Zealand's first hundred years.

1950. 1st edition. Vintage topographical map - this map is the real McCoy from generations ago - not a modern reproduction.