1984. 1st edition. A do-it-yourself guide to the New Zealand timber framed house.
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1946. A complete vintage guide to every branch of the carpentry trade for all those engaged in the crafts of carpentry and joinery.
1909. A complete and independent dictionary of the Bible.
1984. The story on New Zealand Sailors who served on H.M.S. Aurora Royal Navy from 1941 to 1945. SIGNED
1965. 1st edition. The author's study of New Zealand's unique trees was an early plea for the preservation of the native vegetation, as well as commenting on introduced species.
Vintage visitors guide including botanical names.
1964. 1st edition. The history of New Zealand's forests, the tragic near-decimation of the natives to the rise of an important export trade in exotics.
1988. 1st edition. Beautiful book on one of New Zealand's favourite tree.
1983. 1st edition. 60 important and widely-found plants, their flowers and berries are described and illustrated.
1992. 1st edition. One-time New Zealand Forest Service director Poole, considers the past history and future potential of forestry and forest products in meeting future demand.
1983. 1st edition. Vintage book produced by the New Zealand Forest Service as a reference for plant and animal life in the Whakarewarewa Forest near Rotorua in the North Island.
1987. 1st edition. Examines the flora and fauna, and the history and geography of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
1986. 1st edition. Retro guide to trees and shrubs in Fiordland in conjunction with Department of Lands and Survey.
1967. This field guide has a page of information on each tree with a painted illustration.
1987. An illustrated handbook to 59 of the common ferns and fern allies found in the bush/forest areas of New Zealand.
1973. Covering the New Zealand government's intention to mill the West Coast beech forests and replace it with exotic timber.
1994. A book about the nature of kauri trees, milling the kauri forests, and kauri gum and the gumdiggers.
1943. This book is a reprint of the original series of articles on The Botany of Auckland which appeared in the New Zealand Herald in 1936.
1948, 1st edition. A fantastic rare and collectable reference and local history on the Northland Kauri forests - the Last Virgin Kauri Forest of New Zealand.
1986. Illustrated history of the Kauri from early timber trade in Northland, logging, gumdiggers. shipbuilding to conservation.
1975. Photographic guide to the forests of New Zealand.
1977. 1st edition. An annotated check list of the Kermadec Islands Flora.
1949. Third revised and enlarged edition of The New Zealand Nature Book Vol. II.
1956. Ninety-eight full-page black & white photographic plates illuminate this authoratitive study which covers the entire New Zealand Botanical Region.
2004. This guidebook describes Great Barrier Island - its history and natural features, including flora, fauna, habitats and endangered species, terrestrial, freshwater and marine.
1947. Vintage and very detailed reference book on native animals of New Zealand from sponges to molluscs to mammals.
1997. Based on the experiences of the author whose interest in the subject lead him to spend 10 days in the bush in February 1974 without any food supplies.
1963. 1st edition. New Zealand's trees and shrubs and how to identify and name them correctly.
1979. 1st edition. Poems by Mikki Buckland.
1943. 1st edition. Published for the benefit of the service men and women of New Zealand during World War II years.
1964. 1st edition. The history of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand Ltd from 1864 to 1964.
1963. A publication compiled by the Waterfront Industry Commission for reference purposes.
1924. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
1924. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
1928. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
1930. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers magazine from around 90 years ago.
1927. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
1926. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
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1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1964. 1st edition. Reporter and TV critic John Berry reflects on show business folks in New Zealand.
1960. 1st edition. The author, born in Dunedin in 1870, describes over 70 years of thrilling experience as a news getter. SIGNED.
1985. 1st edition. Ilott Advertising became a truly national agency and was the initiator of much advertising policy and of innovative campaigns for a host of New Zealand businesses.
1994. The story of the Deodar and Auckland's Water Police is a fascinating tale that will appeal to seafarers and landlubbers alike.
1989. 1st edition. Emergency is a collection of true stories about events where air disaster seems imminent.
1923. A catalogue of the Annual Exhibition of the Auckland Society of Arts, 1923.
2006. A look into when the past of New Zealand was beginning to move away from a purely rural economy to an urban society.
1978. A factual, comprehensive account of the 1940 battle for control of the skies over Britain.
2023. In 2017 the Ross family left behind their inner-city lives in Auckland and their successful vodka business, 42 Below, to follow their dreams of a life on the land.
1964. A fascinating historical account of early Coromandel.
1943. An illustrated digest of interesting information - historical, geographical and otherwise - relating to New Zealand.
1985. An amply illustrated record for every New Zealand television watcher to mark the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of New Zealand Television.
1992. 1st edition. SIGNED. Tells the story of the fight for New Zealand Police Service to achieve conditions as good as those enjoyed by any trade union
2005. SIGNED. This is the story of how a positive attitude and a 'never say die' approach helped the author survive and bounce back from a plane crash.
1984. A satirical book on New Zealand politics at the time featuring Robert Muldoon and David Lange.
1988. The author's work in five media during 30 years in the UK, Europe and New Zealand.
1997. This is the inside story of Aotearoa Television where few political scandals have rivalled the Aotearoa Television affair.
1901. Beautiful impressionist work by English artist and teacher, Walter Herbert Withers.
1943. 1st edition. An account of the development of the Royal Air Force since the demobilisation of 1918.
1968. 1st edition. The then newly resigned producer of the N.Z.B.C.'s television programme Compass examines television broadcasting in New Zealand.
1978. 1st edition. New Zealand theatre is a concept easily recognised in the 1970s.
1986. 1st edition. A register of all civil aircraft of Great Britain between 1919-1985.
1987. Jokes and stories from famous New Zealanders.
1987. 1st edition. Dr Robson traces law reform as it developed in New Zealand during the 1950s and 1960s.
1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1939. 1st edition. New Zealand maritime history, the story of the trading scows of New Zealand. SCARCE.
1953. 1st edition. A rare author's account of mustering on this iconic high country station.
1975. 1st edition. Biography and history of a pioneer farming family near Raglan.
1956. A written record of the Dr. Stallworthy's 20-lecture series on Mental Hygiene to Adult Education classes at Auckland University College.
1926. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
1956. 1st edition. The remarkable true story of the authors 4 years active service on and below the seas during the most critical phases of the second world war.
1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.
1980, 1st edition. A highly unofficial cartoon chronicle of events in New Zealand from 1840 to the present day.
2000. A biography of New Zealand author Janet Frame (1924-2004).
1955. A complete vintage guide to servicing information for all Chevrolet models 1929 to 1955, including power-glide.
1952. A vintage guide on leno weaving prepared for international correspondence schools.
1986. A bi-monthly publication by the Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand.
1987. A bi-monthly publication by the Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand.
1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.
1990. A rich and reliable resource with accurate information about the people who shaped New Zealand history.
1987. 1st edition. Unfolds this remarkable story of the building and operation of a spectacular railway system in New Zealand.
1956. Vintage service manual for Austin A30 Seven.
1960. Vintage handbook for the Fiordland National Park region in the South Island of New Zealand.
1996, 1st edition. Compiled to record the arrivals, trials, varied fortunes, personalities, aspirations and achievements of the people of the Kawhia South district since 1900.
1991, 1st edition. Biography of paleontologist Joan Wiffen who by 1982 had conclusively proved that dinosaurs once lived in New Zealand.
1966. A bastion of science and technology magazines.
1957. A bastion of science and technology magazines.
2000. Robert Muldoon was Prime Minister of New Zealand for eight and a half years (1975 - 1984).
1990, 1st edition. A comprehensive history of New Zealand's railways since the 1860s to the present day including the regional networks.
1972. Vintage owners workshop repair manual for the Hillman Avenger for 1970 onwards.
1993. Vintage guide to the Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum in Matakohe, Northland.
1985. The story behind the author's Maori histories, biographies and documentaries.
2001. History of the Kelburn cable car in Wellington New Zealand, celebrating 100 years of service between 1902 to 2002.
1971. Vintage technical book on woodwork for all woodworkers and woodcarvers.
1975. A comic collection from New Zealand politics in the 1970s.
1961. Sidney Moko Meads historical and technical look at the art of Nga mahi whakairo.
1970. 1st edition. New Zealand Steam Railway history.
1978. 1st edition. A saga of steam trains from 1863 to 1901.|Covers the old steam railway lines from Christchurch to Ferrymead, Invercargill, Wellington, and the Far North.
1987. 1st edition. Presents a nostalgic look at life from the much loved glossy pages of The Weekly News.
1944. 1st edition. His autobiographical work records his radical opinions on many subjects.
1968. 1st edition. Complete early history of climbing on Aoraki / Mount Cook with detailed ascents listed.
1975. 1st edition. History of the Bunnythorpe district, part of the Manchester Block in the Manawatu, was first settled in 1875. SIGNED.
1975. First published in 1845, part of the New Zealand Classics series.
1981. 1st edition. Biography of former Prime Minister Norman Kirk.
1998. 1st edition. A comprehensive biography of one of the most important figures in nineteenth century New Zealand.
Undated. A history of the Otago Regiment in the Great War 1914-1918.
1970. 1st edition. The early life and sailing exploits of the young New Zealander, and a race by race account of the 1969 series that ended in New Zealand victory.
1969. 1st edition. Biography of legendary New Zealander Bill (C.W.F.) Hamilton. Farmer, Inventor, Engineer and Jet Boat Pioneer.
1979. 1st edition. For twelve days in 1941 the countryside round the small West Coast settlement of Koiterangi, near Hokitika, was terrorised by the murderer of seven men-Stanley Graham.
1970. Cliff Tait flew solo around the world from New Zealand to New Zealand. Includes info on his selling the aircraft to MOTAT in 2005.
1969. Special edition covering the Moon Landing.
1985, 1st edition. When one conjures up an image in one's mind of the North Island Main Trunk Railway, there is perhaps one locomotive type that instinctively becomes part of that image.
1984. 1st edition. This book is directed at those who intend to rediscover the old line for themselves, for the route from Cross Creek to Kaitoke is now part of a walking track which each year attract
1987. New Zealand railway history.
1987, 1st edition. Featuring historic locations, sites and buildings associated with both Maori and European settlement.
1956, 1st edition. Exploits of the Fighter Aces of the Second World War.
1930, 1st edition. Biography of Amy Johnson, a pioneering woman aviator who was the first female pilot to fly solo from London to Australia in 1930.
1979, 1st edition. The first woman to sail solo around the world by way of Cape Horn and the second woman to have ever sailed solo around the world.
1959. 1st edition. Descriptive history of the New Zealand Insurance Company in its centennial year.
1959. A fascinating drama of how a supposedly unsinkable ship ended up at the bottom of the sea.
1964. A collection of pen portraits of some Australasian shipmasters who have traveled between Australia and New Zealand
1974, 1st edition. Biography of the New Zealand book collector, who bequeathed his extensive collection of books on New Zealand and the Pacific to form the nucleus of a New Zealand national collection
1973. Describes one twenty-four-hour period in the Allied Strategic Bomber Offensive in the greatest possible detail.
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.
1981, 1st edition. An illustrated overview of two hundred years of New Zealand naval history.
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.
1972. 1st edition. Vintage travel guide to the South Island of New Zealand. SIGNED.
1983. 1st edition. A History Of The University of Auckland 1883-1983.
1983. 1st edition. The biography of the New Zealand pilot who led a raid on Amsterdam Power Station in 1943.
1974. 1st edition. Biography of Sir Dove-Myer Robinson, Mayor of Auckland for some 25 years. SIGNED.
1967. 1st edition. The autobiography of Alfred Hamish Reed, MBE (1875-1975) who was a New Zealand publisher, author and entrepreneur.
1966. 1st edition. Home is at the sharp end of the ridge which bends northward from Mt Atkinson, part of the last splaying of the Waitakere Range, which makes jointed fingers all along the north coast
1958. 1st edition. The story of the Church of England in the diocese of Nelson, New Zealand 1858 to 1958, with an account of the years 1842 to 1857.
1979. 1st edition. Autobiography of Emeritus Professor Blaiklock during his days growing up around Titirangi, Auckland.
1971. 1st edition. Twenty-three nuns and priests, mostly Australians and New Zealanders, write frankly about their lives, their wit, humour, compassion.
1928. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.
2004. This second superb collected work of one of Britain's best-loved comedians.
1974. 1st edition. Spike Milligan's second volume of war autobiography.
1937. Vintage gardening guide, Brett's gardening guide was a bastion of gardening books.
1976. The Electrical Writing Regulations for use by electricians in New Zealand.
2013. The lively, insider story of the rise and rise of New Zealand's most successful logistics company. Mainfreight was founded in 1977 by the visionary Bruce Plested. SIGNED.
2013. This book juxtaposes a selection of Pablo Picasso's graphic works with the classical paintings that inspired them.
1922. An vintage book on the main principles and practice of efficiency and output tests on A.C. transformers, alternators, and motors with examples from practice for students and engineers.
1991. Revised vintage guidebook for travel around Wellington. Where to go, what to see, and how to get there.
1982. Vintage guide to the Coromandel State Forest park huts and tracks.
An information booklet on the Car Van AF970 published for the Museum of Transport and Technology of Auckland.
1978. Vintage guide to the Coromandel Forest park tracks.
An information booklet on the Carriage A851 published for the Museum of Transport and Technology of Auckland.
1973. Vintage guide and map to the Coromandel State Forest park.
1987. A retro information booklet on the various railway and tramway operating museums in New Zealand.
1907. 1st edition. Discussions on religious topics for those who are interested in young people.
1976. An educational booklet produced for the Department of Education on New Zealand architecture by a practising architect and former lecturer in architectural history.
1936. 1st edition. The Mutiny on the Bounty occurred in the South Pacific Ocean on 28 April 1789.
2012. History of Mt Aspiring Station is set in the craggy back blocks of Otago, between Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps.
2008. A celebration of 100 years of North Island railway history.
1940. Bound two volume set of all editions of the Making New Zealand pictorial magazine.

