1935. 1st edition. A primary historical account focusing on pioneer life and the early development of the Wellington and Taranaki regions between 1840 and 1876.
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1929. A structured guide designed to train soldiers in the essential visual interpretive skills needed for navigation, reconnaissance, and battlefield reporting.
2015. Celebrating the history of a house as well as the people who made it, and then charting its rebirth as one of the country's most welcoming luxury lodges
1964. A collection of commemorative booklets marking the 100th anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Rangiriri.
2010. Two volume set. An authoritative reference work for collectors and historians of early tether cars, rail cars, and micro-engine model racing.
1920. 1st edition. SIGNED. Frank Penn’s 1920 account of traversing the Tararua Ranges and exploring the Otaki district at a time when both were still rugged, lightly developed landscapes.
1983. 1st edition. Traces the complex history and environmental battleground surrounding the introduction and explosion of wild deer populations in New Zealand.
1961. 1st edition. SIGNED. A vintage guide to selecting, maintaining, and effectively using the gear essential to successful angling.
2005. 1st edition. This book traces 150 years of the Christchurch Club, one of New Zealand’s oldest and most influential gentlemen’s institutions.
1926. A clear, structured introduction to the botany underpinning crop production.
1967. Vintage a cornerstone of mid-century American cooking.
1961. 1st edition. Reminiscences of driving in Westland and Nelson, 1900-1914, with a little on coaching and mining.
1974. 1st edition. The third instalment in Hilliard's critically acclaimed four-part tetralogy, serving as the direct sequel to his groundbreaking and controversial debut novel, Maori Girl (1960).
1966. 1st edition. The first fifty years of life and education at this Wellington Boy's School in Wellington.
2005. Captures the rich heritage, pioneer biographies, and historical anecdotes of the Selwyn District in New Zealand's Canterbury region.
1964. This map is the real McCoy from 60+ year ago - not a modern reproduction.
2010. Created using articles, pictures and vintage ad media from "The Model Craftsman Magazine".
1984. Special edition covering the Invercargill and Southland floods.
1969. Vintage newspaper, the final edition covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1979. 1st edition. Autobiography of Emeritus Professor Blaiklock during his days growing up around Titirangi, Auckland.
1973. 1st edition. An absorbing account of New Zealand pounamu or jade, its varieties and methods of working it and its location in the Westland river system.
1873. A historical travelogue written and published in London in 1873 detailing an account of Tinne's travels across the North Island of New Zealand during the colonial era.
1990. 1st edition. This vintage handbook is a piece of New Zealand social history, once used by thousands of young girls across the country as they began their journey in GirlGuiding.
1946. 1st edition. An adventure novel written around actual historical happenings of the time and the gold mining ventures in the hills of Cape Terawhiti.
1948. Reminiscences of mining, sporting, and other experiences, principally in Westland, Nelson and Marlborough during the depression.
1986. A complete history of Concorde, seen through the eyes of former Concorde pilot Christopher Orlebar, reflecting on the history and achievement of Concorde and those who worked on her.
1952. 1st edition. A compact survey documenting the origins, Maori, and Pakeha meanings of over 1,500 geographical names around New Zealand.
1981. 1st edition. A Biography of the Australian naturalist Andreas Reischek (1845-1902), author of The Classic Yesterdays in Maoriland, who came to New Zealand in 1877.
1979. 1st edition. The story of how Bill, winner of the 1974 Trans-tasman single handed race, New Plymouth to Mooloolaba, Queensland, had started in the 1978 race but had gone missing.
1943. 1st edition. An admiring biography of Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on his energy, character, and influence rather than a strict chronological biography.
1969. 1st edition. A history of Antarctic exploration and an overview of the continent's modern scientific importance.
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.
1959. Traces Lord Nelson’s career from his early days to his ultimate death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
1965. 1st edition. A definitive historical account of the rise and fall of the whaling industry in early New Zealand.
1981. 1st edition. An illustrated portrait of the first seventy-five years of Rolls-Royce Limited, published to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the aircraft engine maker.
1943. 1st edition. A classic travel memoir by Australian writer Frank Clune.
1966. A historical booklet commemorating the first 100 years of one of Whanganui's most unique rural churches.
2011. 1st edition. A memoir by renowned sailor Lin Pardey detailing sailing adventures and expertise with her husband Larry.
1952. 1st edition. A classic introductory primer for aspiring glider pilots.
1971. 1st edition. A history of Nelson including the legend of Whakatu and a selection of prominent buildings in the town.
1979. 1st edition. Details the history of London's Metropolitan Police Force.
1947. 1st edition. The groundbreaking autobiography of Victor Kravchenko, a high-ranking Soviet official who defected to the United States in 1944.
1959. Fascinating, insightful, extremely informative covering wide range & variety of aspects New Zealand life in war and peace.
1994. A specialised reference guide for aviation historians and enthusiasts, documenting the history of civil aircraft registrations in Australia.
1984. A specialised reference guide for aviation historians and enthusiasts, documenting the history of civil aircraft registrations in Australia.
1984. A specialised reference guide for aviation historians and enthusiasts, documenting the history of civil aircraft registrations in Australia.
Circa 1950s. A history of colonisation and its phases of contact with the Maori Race.
1898. Part of a rare collection of late 19th-century tourism guides published by the New Zealand Department of Tourist and Publicity.
1961. A description of and scientific data from two Antarctic expeditions that formed part of New Zealand's contribution to the International Geophysical Year (1957-58).
1964. 1st edition. Vintage handbook covering all aspects of the culture of these most popular flowering and ornamental plants, geraniums and pelargoniums.
1884. 1st edition. A small memoir of Alfred Cox, an early member of the New Zealand House of Representatives.
1998. 1st edition. Chronicles the incredible 1896 journey of Norwegian immigrants George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen.
1959. 1st edition. Chronicles the author's true story of adopting and raising two common seals, Flipper and Diana, at his home in Wiltshire.
2003. 1st edition. Explores the profound but often overlooked impact of Scottish migrants on New Zealand's culture, economy, and national identity during the 19th and 20th centuries.
1971. A 50 year history of Rotary’s establishment and growth across New Zealand 1921-1971.
1907. A history of colonization and its phases of contact with the Maori race.
2007. 1st edition. This attractively illustrated guide explores trees from around the world, offering detailed entries on over 120 different trees.
1977. 1st edition. The story of Colin Quincey rowing alone for 63 days across one of the world's most treacherous seas.
2008. Military historian Charles Messenger analyses how these wars spanning from ancient Greece to modern global conflicts reshaped nations, empires, and human history.
1986. 1st edition. SIGNED. A selection of verses, limericks, sketches and articles by Bryce Hart together with reminiscences by his contemporaries.
1975. 1st edition. The authors illustrated study of the 1970s alternative life communities in New Zealand and their resources, including the Jerusalem Community.
1963, 1st edition. A veteran of the Mexican Revolution, Freyberg served as an officer in the British Army during the First World War.
1977, 1st edition. John A. Lee is one of the most colourful characters to have appeared on the New Zealand political scene.
1960, 1st edition. In these notes on modern poetry, James K. Baxter covers criticism, inspiration and symbolism in New Zealand poetry.
1986. Details the history of Tarawera before and after the fateful morning of the eruption.
1968. The formal investigation into the TEV Wahine maritime disaster in April 1968 at Wellington.
1954, 1st edition. Biography of Cheshire V.C. the commander of the Dam Buster Squadron.
1992. 1st edition. History of Wellington College 1867-1992
1970. 1st edition. A New Zealand hunting classic detailing the history, stalking, and trophy dimensions of the Rakaia red deer herd.
1992. Official Souvenir Programme of the Auckland International Airport Expo.
1966, 1st edition. A historical survey of the Wapiti herds in Fiordland, first introduced in 1905 and hunted from 1923.
1992. 1st edition. New Zealand bush pilot and a conservation officer with the Department of Conservation in Hawke's Bay New Zealand, relates his experiences flying and hunting.
1983. 1st edition. The story of the introduction, tracking, and enduring mystery of the elusive Fiordland moose herd in the rugged South Island wilderness.
1991. 1st edition. Covers the "Golden Age of Deer Stalking" in New Zealand, which many enthusiasts consider to be the 1930s.
1983. The story of the Chopper Boys, the adventurers who risked their lives hunting deer from helicopters in New Zealand's remote mountainous country during the 1960s, 1970s and
1983. 1st edition. Traces the complex history and environmental battleground surrounding the introduction and explosion of wild deer populations in New Zealand.
1987. 1st edition. This is an adventure filled book with interviews with the pilots, the shooters, and the mishaps along the way.
1979. 1st edition. Chronicles Tinsley's evolution from a young hunter in Upper Hutt to an experienced deerstalker pursuing elusive Wapiti stags in the rugged wilderness of Fiordland.
1964. This is the story of one of that hardy group of bush and high country individualists, the deer cullers of New Zealand.
2003. A start-to-finish guide covering cold and hot smoking.
1970. 1st edition. New Zealand Steam Railway history.
1996, ista edition. Squadron Signal Publications: Mini Number 8.
1996, 1st edition. Squadron/Signal Publications: Mini number 7.
1993. A history of one of the most successful short to medium range airliners of the late 20th century.
1994, 1st edition. An illustrated history of the amazing recovery of a fleet of World War II warplanes, frozen in Greenland for 50 years.
1969. 1st edition. Highlights how naval aviation adapted to the demanding environment of aircraft carriers.
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.
1923. Volume 1 + Appendix SCARCE WORLDWIDE
1930. Volume 1 - Steamers and Motorships. SCARCE WORLDWIDE.
1951. First published since 1951, Lloyd’s Maritime Atlas is the oldest and most respected atlas in the shipping industry.
1927. A collection of the surviving journals and letters of Rev. John Butler, one of the earliest missionaries in New Zealand.
1960. Documents the author's experience traveling through the segregated Deep South in 1959 while passing as a Black man.
1966. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.
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.
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.
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.
1937. A narrative of Lloyd’s evolution from Edward Lloyd’s 17th century coffee house into the world’s leading marine insurance market.
1954. 1st edition. Traces the parallel history of Price, Forbes & Company Limited alongside the evolution of the Lloyd’s insurance market.
1876. 1st edition. A classic study that charts Lloyd’s rise from a London coffee house to the centre of global marine insurance.
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.
2000. Robert Muldoon was Prime Minister of New Zealand for eight and a half years (1975 - 1984).
1987. Pictorial record of the West Coast of New Zealand.
2004. Presents items from the collection held by Te Papa Tongarewa, the Museum of New Zealand.
1997. Biography of William Larnach, one of New Zealand's enduring historical figures.
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.
1987. New Zealand will forever be a maritime nation.
1850. Reproduction from 50+ years ago of city of Christchurch map originally produced in 1850 by Ed. Jollie, Assistant Surveyor.
1971. 1st edition. The author selected the many illustrations to complement his narrative on the two hundred year survey of New Zealand art.
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.
1863. Reproduction of city of Auckland map originally produced in 1863 by G. Pulam, Lithographer of Auckland.
1840. This map is a modern reproduction from the 1840s original held by the Alexander Turnbull Library, by the Department of Lands and Survey.
1978. An original poster from 48+ years ago that would look fantastic framed.
1953. 1st edition. A rare author's account of mustering on this iconic high country station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1972+1973. Volume 1 and 2 combined set. Robert B. Casari’s meticulous documentation of early American military aviation.
1971. 1st edition. A comprehensive record of American military aviation, spanning from the Army's first Aeronautical Division in 1907 to the 1969 moon landing.
This monograph recounts the development of air doctrine in the Army air arm from 1917 to 1941.
1979. 1st edition. A comprehensive reference work detailing the history and technical specifications of over 1,200 aircraft types.
1980. 1st edition. A comprehensive reference work covering the evolution of American combat planes.
1960. 1st edition. A comprehensive survey of the developments in the space sciences at the time.
1985. 1st edition. Volume 4 of The First Combat Jets profiles a wide range of first generation combat jets, pairing photographs with brief developmental histories and technical notes.
1974. Vintage newspaper commemorating the 100th Anniversary Napier City Council.
1983. 1st edition. A record of the impact of aviation in America in its early years.
1973. 1st edition. Massive, single volume book covering most aspects of human flight.
1982. Vintage newspaper commemorating the Tauranga Centennial 1882-1982.
1961. A comprehensive guide to the evolution of American fighter aircraft.
1977/1978. Volume 1 and 2 in this WW2 Aircraft Fact File series that is devoted to US Army Air Force fighters of World War II.
2000. A ten part souvenir edition of The Southland Times, celebrating 100 years of Newspaper published in Invercargill.
1946. 1st edition. A handbook cataloging the United States Army's airplanes.
1974. 1st edition. A complete and authentic anthology of all bomber-type aircraft that have ever been assigned "B" designations by the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force.
1980. Vintage newspaper from the 1980s.
1969. Vintage newspaper covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1969. Vintage newspaper special edition covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
2001. Complete edition of Christchurch Star newspaper during coverage of 9/11 NY terror attacks.
1986. Sections 1 and 2 supplementary coverage of the 120 year anniversary of Hamilton city.
1987. Sections 1 and 2 - coverage of the Kawerau Earthquake.
1966. New Zealand Herald special edition, covering the opening of the Auckland International Airport in 1966. Section 4.
1991. The New Zealand Herald edition on the verge of the 1991 Gulf War.
1972. The New Zealand Herald coverage from early 1972, around the Vietnam war era and moon landing.
1980. Vintage newspaper from the 1980s.
1969. Vintage newspaper covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1971. The very first edition of the Sunday Herald.
1969. Vintage newspaper with coverage of the Moon Landing in 1969.
1969. Vintage newspaper covering the Moon Landing in 1969.
1979. 1st edition. The fighters designed during this period of transition from propeller to jet powered aircraft were interesting and often highly innovative.
1970. An account of United States Air Force serials from 1946 to 1969.
1973. An account of United States Navy serials allotted from 1941 through March 1977.
1977. A volume in the WWII Aircraft Fact Files series.
1986. 1st edition. The history of military strategy and provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of American aerial reconnaissance and intelligence gathering since WW I.

