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BUILDING YOUR OWN HOUSE

BUILDING YOUR OWN HOUSE

ISBN# 0589015346
$84.95NZD

1984. 1st edition. A do-it-yourself guide to the New Zealand timber framed house.

THE PRACTICAL CARPENTER AND JOINER

THE PRACTICAL CARPENTER AND JOINER

$74.95NZD

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

DICTIONARY OF THE BIBLE 1909

DICTIONARY OF THE BIBLE 1909

$149.95NZD

1909. A complete and independent dictionary of the Bible.

Kiwis on the Messdeck

Kiwis on the Messdeck

$39.95NZD

1984. The story on New Zealand Sailors who served on H.M.S. Aurora Royal Navy from 1941 to 1945. SIGNED

A GUIDE TO TREES

A GUIDE TO TREES

$42.95NZD

1961. 1st edition.

FAMOUS TREES OF NEW ZEALAND

FAMOUS TREES OF NEW ZEALAND

$39.95NZD

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.

NEW ZEALAND FERNS

NEW ZEALAND FERNS

$39.95NZD

1916. Collectable vintage book on New Zealand's plants.

Illustrations of Common Trees and Shrubs of the Waitakere Range
NATIVE TREES

NATIVE TREES

$49.95NZD

1962. Vintage book part of the Nature in New Zealand series.

A visit to the Waitakeres KAURI FOREST: Cascade Park, Auckland

A visit to the Waitakeres KAURI FOREST: Cascade Park, Auckland

$24.95NZD

Vintage visitors guide including botanical names.

NEW ZEALAND FORESTRY

NEW ZEALAND FORESTRY

$59.95NZD

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.

NEW ZEALAND POHUTUKAWA

NEW ZEALAND POHUTUKAWA

ISBN# 1869340167
$39.95NZD

1988. 1st edition. Beautiful book on one of New Zealand's favourite tree.

NEW ZEALAND TREES & FERNS
New Book

NEW ZEALAND TREES & FERNS

$49.95NZD

1983. 1st edition. 60 important and widely-found plants, their flowers and berries are described and illustrated.

TOMORROW'S TREES

TOMORROW'S TREES

ISBN# 0473015544
$39.95NZD

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.

PLANTS of New Zealand

PLANTS of New Zealand

$39.95NZD

1964. A comprehensive account of plant life in New Zealand.

WHAKAREWAREWA Forest Park
New Book

WHAKAREWAREWA Forest Park

ISBN# 0868640751
$79.95NZD

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.

THE TREES of New Zealand

THE TREES of New Zealand

$39.95NZD

1958. Vintage reference book on New Zealand trees.

FOREVER THE FOREST: A West Coast Story
New Book

FOREVER THE FOREST: A West Coast Story

ISBN# 0340416432
$59.95NZD

1987. 1st edition. Examines the flora and fauna, and the history and geography of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

NEW ZEALAND TREES

NEW ZEALAND TREES

$39.95NZD

1951. Vintage book on trees.

FIORDLAND TREES and SHRUBS

FIORDLAND TREES and SHRUBS

$44.95NZD

1986. 1st edition. Retro guide to trees and shrubs in Fiordland in conjunction with Department of Lands and Survey.

THE FIAT BOOK OF NEW ZEALAND TREES

THE FIAT BOOK OF NEW ZEALAND TREES

ISBN# 0589000527
$42.95NZD

1967. This field guide has a page of information on each tree with a painted illustration.

COMMON FERNS AND FERN ALLIES In New Zealand
New Book

COMMON FERNS AND FERN ALLIES In New Zealand

ISBN# 9780474002939
$42.95NZD

1987. An illustrated handbook to 59 of the common ferns and fern allies found in the bush/forest areas of New Zealand.

BEECH: Forests in Danger - an inquiry

BEECH: Forests in Danger - an inquiry

$47.95NZD

1973. Covering the New Zealand government's intention to mill the West Coast beech forests and replace it with exotic timber.

KAURI: Past & Present

KAURI: Past & Present

ISBN# 0908608195
$24.95NZD

1994. A book about the nature of kauri trees, milling the kauri forests, and kauri gum and the gumdiggers.

THE BOTANY OF AUCKLAND

THE BOTANY OF AUCKLAND

$59.95NZD

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.

BEECH FORESTS

BEECH FORESTS

$47.95NZD

1973. 1st edition. Vintage guide to beech forests in New Zealand.

THE WAIPOUA KAURI FOREST of Northern New Zealand -  The Last Virgin Kauri Forest of New Zealand

THE WAIPOUA KAURI FOREST of Northern New Zealand - The Last Virgin Kauri Forest of New Zealand

$49.95NZD

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.

THE WORLD OF THE KAURI
New Book

THE WORLD OF THE KAURI

ISBN# 0474001431
$59.95NZD

1986. Illustrated history of the Kauri from early timber trade in Northland, logging, gumdiggers. shipbuilding to conservation.

THE FOREST WORLD OF NEW ZEALAND: Realm of Tane-Mahuta

THE FOREST WORLD OF NEW ZEALAND: Realm of Tane-Mahuta

ISBN# 0589013203
$29.95NZD

1975. Photographic guide to the forests of New Zealand.

KERMADEC ISLANDS FLORA: An annotated check list

KERMADEC ISLANDS FLORA: An annotated check list

ISBN# 0077961X
$44.95NZD

1977. 1st edition. An annotated check list of the Kermadec Islands Flora.

THE FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND: 3rd Revised Edition

THE FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND: 3rd Revised Edition

$39.95NZD

1949. Third revised and enlarged edition of The New Zealand Nature Book Vol. II.

NEW ZEALAND NATIVE PLANT STUDIES

NEW ZEALAND NATIVE PLANT STUDIES

$39.95NZD

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

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

ISBN# 1877257036
$47.95NZD

2004. This guidebook describes Great Barrier Island - its history and natural features, including flora, fauna, habitats and endangered species, terrestrial, freshwater and marine.

NATIVE ANIMALS OF NEW ZEALAND: Handbook of Zoology

NATIVE ANIMALS OF NEW ZEALAND: Handbook of Zoology

ISBN# 0908623100
$39.95NZD

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

A FIELD GUIDE TO THE NATIVE EDIBLE PLANTS of New Zealand
New Book

A FIELD GUIDE TO THE NATIVE EDIBLE PLANTS of New Zealand

ISBN# 1869620070
$49.95NZD

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.

TREES AND SHRUBS OF NEW ZEALAND

TREES AND SHRUBS OF NEW ZEALAND

$44.95NZD

1963. 1st edition. New Zealand's trees and shrubs and how to identify and name them correctly.

LANDSAT IMAGES OF NEW ZEALAND

LANDSAT IMAGES OF NEW ZEALAND

$49.95NZD

1981. A book of LANDSAT images of New Zealand.

ACROSS THE SPACE BETWEEN US

ACROSS THE SPACE BETWEEN US

ISBN# 0908571402
$59.95NZD

1979. 1st edition. Poems by Mikki Buckland.

LADY NEWALL'S NEW ZEALAND GIFT BOOK

LADY NEWALL'S NEW ZEALAND GIFT BOOK

$59.95NZD

1943. 1st edition. Published for the benefit of the service men and women of New Zealand during World War II years.

National Mortgage and Agency Co of NZ: The first 100 years of the

National Mortgage and Agency Co of NZ: The first 100 years of the

$59.95NZD

1964. 1st edition. The history of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand Ltd from 1864 to 1964.

NEW ZEALAND WATERFRONT INDUSTRY ACT 1963

NEW ZEALAND WATERFRONT INDUSTRY ACT 1963

$24.95NZD

1963. A publication compiled by the Waterfront Industry Commission for reference purposes.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 1, No. 6 - 15 September 1924

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 1, No. 6 - 15 September 1924

$49.95NZD

1924. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 1, No. 7 - 15 October 1924

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 1, No. 7 - 15 October 1924

$24.95NZD

1924. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 4, No. 12 - 15 March 1928

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 4, No. 12 - 15 March 1928

$39.95NZD

1928. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 6, No. 12 - 15 March 1930

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 6, No. 12 - 15 March 1930

$29.95NZD

1930. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers magazine from around 90 years ago.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 4, No. 3 - 15 June 1927

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 4, No. 3 - 15 June 1927

$39.95NZD

1927. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 3, No. 5 - 16 August 1926

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 3, No. 5 - 16 August 1926

$39.95NZD

1926. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

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CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 1 - January 1945

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 1 - January 1945

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 6 - December 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 6 - December 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 2 - August 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 2 - August 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 1 - July 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 1 - July 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 6 - June 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 6 - June 1944

$29.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 5 - May 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 5 - May 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 4 - April 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 4 - April 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 3 - March 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 3 - March 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 2 - February 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 2 - February 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 4 - August 1942

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 4 - August 1942

$49.95NZD

1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 1 - April / May 1942

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 1 - April / May 1942

$49.95NZD

1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

SEEING STARS: A Study of Show Folk in New Zealand

SEEING STARS: A Study of Show Folk in New Zealand

$39.95NZD

1964. 1st edition. Reporter and TV critic John Berry reflects on show business folks in New Zealand.

TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADERS

TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADERS

$39.95NZD

1969. A satirical book on New Zealand politics at the time.

THE INKY WAY

THE INKY WAY

$59.95NZD

1960. 1st edition. The author, born in Dunedin in 1870, describes over 70 years of thrilling experience as a news getter. SIGNED.

CREATING CUSTOMERS: The Story of Ilott Advertising New Zealand 1892-1982

CREATING CUSTOMERS: The Story of Ilott Advertising New Zealand 1892-1982

ISBN# 0908595219
$59.95NZD

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.

DEODAR: The Story of Auckland's Water Police

DEODAR: The Story of Auckland's Water Police

ISBN# 1869531752
$44.95NZD

1994. The story of the Deodar and Auckland's Water Police is a fascinating tale that will appeal to seafarers and landlubbers alike.

EMERGENCY: Crisis on the Flight Deck

EMERGENCY: Crisis on the Flight Deck

ISBN# 1853100315
$59.95NZD

1989. 1st edition. Emergency is a collection of true stories about events where air disaster seems imminent.

EXHIBITION 1923: Auckland Art Society Catalogue

EXHIBITION 1923: Auckland Art Society Catalogue

$47.95NZD

1923. A catalogue of the Annual Exhibition of the Auckland Society of Arts, 1923.

FACING AN ERA: Postcard Portraits From a Century Ago

FACING AN ERA: Postcard Portraits From a Century Ago

ISBN# 095978360X
$44.95NZD

2006. A look into when the past of New Zealand was beginning to move away from a purely rural economy to an urban society.

FIGHTER: The True Story of the Battle of Britain

FIGHTER: The True Story of the Battle of Britain

$39.95NZD

1978. A factual, comprehensive account of the 1940 battle for control of the skies over Britain.

MEET YOU AT THE MAIN DIVIDE: A Family's Story of Life on Lake Hawea Station

MEET YOU AT THE MAIN DIVIDE: A Family's Story of Life on Lake Hawea Station

ISBN# 9781775542278
$29.95NZD

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.

MEMORIES OF EARLY COROMANDEL

MEMORIES OF EARLY COROMANDEL

$39.95NZD

1964. A fascinating historical account of early Coromandel.

NEW ZEALAND IN REVIEW

NEW ZEALAND IN REVIEW

$49.95NZD

1943. An illustrated digest of interesting information - historical, geographical and otherwise - relating to New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND TELEVISION: The First 25 Years
New Book

NEW ZEALAND TELEVISION: The First 25 Years

ISBN# 0474000109
$69.95NZD

1985. An amply illustrated record for every New Zealand television watcher to mark the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of New Zealand Television.

NO RIGHT TO STRIKE: The History of the New Zealand Police Service Organisations

NO RIGHT TO STRIKE: The History of the New Zealand Police Service Organisations

ISBN# 0959797920
$49.95NZD

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

OUT OF THE ASHES

OUT OF THE ASHES

ISBN# 0476010748
$59.95NZD

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.

PARTY GAMES: With Rob, Bob, Bruce and Dave

PARTY GAMES: With Rob, Bob, Bruce and Dave

ISBN# 0908615213
$49.95NZD

1984. A satirical book on New Zealand politics at the time featuring Robert Muldoon and David Lange.

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

ISBN# 0864690827
$49.95NZD

1988. The author's work in five media during 30 years in the UK, Europe and New Zealand.

PUBLIC MONEY PRIVATE LIVES: Aotearoa Television -  The Inside Story

PUBLIC MONEY PRIVATE LIVES: Aotearoa Television - The Inside Story

ISBN# 0790005964
$29.95NZD

1997. This is the inside story of Aotearoa Television where few political scandals have rivalled the Aotearoa Television affair.

OLD PRINT: Breezy Day off Point Henry

OLD PRINT: Breezy Day off Point Henry

$199.95NZD

1901. Beautiful impressionist work by English artist and teacher, Walter Herbert Withers.

WINGS OF DESTINY

WINGS OF DESTINY

$79.95NZD

1943. 1st edition. An account of the development of the Royal Air Force since the demobilisation of 1918.

THE COMPASS FILE

THE COMPASS FILE

$59.95NZD

1968. 1st edition. The then newly resigned producer of the N.Z.B.C.'s television programme Compass examines television broadcasting in New Zealand.

A DRAMATIC APPEARANCE: New Zealand Theatre 1920-1970

A DRAMATIC APPEARANCE: New Zealand Theatre 1920-1970

ISBN# 456024107
$49.95NZD

1978. 1st edition. New Zealand theatre is a concept easily recognised in the 1970s.

THE CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGISTERS OF GREAT BRITAIN 1919-1985

THE CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGISTERS OF GREAT BRITAIN 1919-1985

ISBN# 090717812X
$49.95NZD

1986. 1st edition. A register of all civil aircraft of Great Britain between 1919-1985.

TALL TALES FROM THE TOP: Jokes and Stories from Famous New Zealanders

TALL TALES FROM THE TOP: Jokes and Stories from Famous New Zealanders

ISBN# 0908697163
$49.95NZD

1987. Jokes and stories from famous New Zealanders.

SACRED COWS AND ROGUE ELEPHANTS: Policy Development in the New Zealand Justice Department

SACRED COWS AND ROGUE ELEPHANTS: Policy Development in the New Zealand Justice Department

ISBN# 0477013732
$59.95NZD

1987. 1st edition. Dr Robson traces law reform as it developed in New Zealand during the 1950s and 1960s.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 3 - July 1942

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 3 - July 1942

$49.95NZD

1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 5 - October 1942

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 5 - October 1942

$49.95NZD

1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 6 - November 1942

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 2, No. 6 - November 1942

$49.95NZD

1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 3, No. 1 - December 1942

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 3, No. 1 - December 1942

$49.95NZD

1942. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 1 - January 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 5, No. 1 - January 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 4 - October 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 4 - October 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 5 - November 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 5 - November 1944

$49.95NZD

1944. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 7, No. 2 - February 1945

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 7, No. 2 - February 1945

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

NEATH SWAYING SPARS: The Story of Trading Scows of New Zealand

NEATH SWAYING SPARS: The Story of Trading Scows of New Zealand

$84.95NZD

1939. 1st edition. New Zealand maritime history, the story of the trading scows of New Zealand. SCARCE.

MUSTERER ON MOLESWORTH
New Book

MUSTERER ON MOLESWORTH

$59.95NZD

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

BATTLES, BUGGIES AND BABIES

BATTLES, BUGGIES AND BABIES

$89.95NZD

1975. 1st edition. Biography and history of a pioneer farming family near Raglan.

THE FACTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS

THE FACTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS

$39.95NZD

1956. A written record of the Dr. Stallworthy's 20-lecture series on Mental Hygiene to Adult Education classes at Auckland University College.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 3, No. 8 - 15 November 1926

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 3, No. 8 - 15 November 1926

$49.95NZD

1926. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

DISCHARGED DEAD: The Wartime Adventures of a Submarine Stoker

DISCHARGED DEAD: The Wartime Adventures of a Submarine Stoker

$39.95NZD

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.

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News, No. 5516, 18 April 1969

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News, No. 5516, 18 April 1969

$59.95NZD

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

THE UNAUTHORIZED VERSION: A Cartoon History of New Zealand

THE UNAUTHORIZED VERSION: A Cartoon History of New Zealand

ISBN# 0908572131
$29.95NZD

1980, 1st edition. A highly unofficial cartoon chronicle of events in New Zealand from 1840 to the present day.

WRESTLING WITH THE ANGEL: The Life of Janet Frame

WRESTLING WITH THE ANGEL: The Life of Janet Frame

ISBN# 0670893714
$39.95NZD

2000. A biography of New Zealand author Janet Frame (1924-2004).

THE CHEVROLET OWNER'S HANDBOOK of Repair and Maintenance 1929 to 1955

THE CHEVROLET OWNER'S HANDBOOK of Repair and Maintenance 1929 to 1955

$49.95NZD

1955. A complete vintage guide to servicing information for all Chevrolet models 1929 to 1955, including power-glide.

LENO WEAVING: Prepared Especially for Home Learning

LENO WEAVING: Prepared Especially for Home Learning

$49.95NZD

1952. A vintage guide on leno weaving prepared for international correspondence schools.

AEROLOG: Volume 1, Number 2 - April 1986

AEROLOG: Volume 1, Number 2 - April 1986

$44.95NZD

1986. A bi-monthly publication by the Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand.

AEROLOG: Volume 2, Number 3 - June 1987

AEROLOG: Volume 2, Number 3 - June 1987

$44.95NZD

1987. A bi-monthly publication by the Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 8, No. 4 - October 1945

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 8, No. 4 - October 1945

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 8, No. 2 - August 1945

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 8, No. 2 - August 1945

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 7, No. 5 - May 1945

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 7, No. 5 - May 1945

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 7, No. 3 - March 1945

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 7, No. 3 - March 1945

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 3 - September 1944

CONTACT: The National Magazine of the RNZAF - Vol. 6, No. 3 - September 1944

$49.95NZD

1945. The National Magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.

THE DICTIONARY OF NEW ZEALAND BIOGRAPHY: Volumes One and Two

THE DICTIONARY OF NEW ZEALAND BIOGRAPHY: Volumes One and Two

$109.95NZD

1990. A rich and reliable resource with accurate information about the people who shaped New Zealand history.

RAIL: The Great New Zealand Adventure
New Book

RAIL: The Great New Zealand Adventure

ISBN# 1869340132
$79.95NZD

1987. 1st edition. Unfolds this remarkable story of the building and operation of a spectacular railway system in New Zealand.

AUSTIN A30 SEVEN: Running and Maintenance Instructions

AUSTIN A30 SEVEN: Running and Maintenance Instructions

$44.95NZD

1956. Vintage service manual for Austin A30 Seven.

FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK: Handbook 1961

FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK: Handbook 1961

$44.95NZD

1960. Vintage handbook for the Fiordland National Park region in the South Island of New Zealand.

KAWHIA SOUTH: The Districts of Kinohaku, Te Anga, Marokopa, and Kiritehere
New Book

KAWHIA SOUTH: The Districts of Kinohaku, Te Anga, Marokopa, and Kiritehere

ISBN# 047303932
$299.95NZD

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.

VALLEY OF THE DRAGONS: The Story of New Zealand's Dinosaur Woman

VALLEY OF THE DRAGONS: The Story of New Zealand's Dinosaur Woman

ISBN# 1869411455
$79.95NZD

1991, 1st edition. Biography of paleontologist Joan Wiffen who by 1982 had conclusively proved that dinosaurs once lived in New Zealand.

VINTAGE MAGAZINE: Popular Mechanics - Vol. 124, No. 6 - February 1966

VINTAGE MAGAZINE: Popular Mechanics - Vol. 124, No. 6 - February 1966

$44.95NZD

1966. A bastion of science and technology magazines.

VINTAGE MAGAZINE: Popular Mechanics - Vol. 107, No. 1 - January 1957

VINTAGE MAGAZINE: Popular Mechanics - Vol. 107, No. 1 - January 1957

$49.95NZD

1957. A bastion of science and technology magazines.

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).

THE RAILWAYS OF NEW ZEALAND: A journey through history
New Book

THE RAILWAYS OF NEW ZEALAND: A journey through history

ISBN# 1869500516
$59.95NZD

1990, 1st edition. A comprehensive history of New Zealand's railways since the 1860s to the present day including the regional networks.

HILLMAN AVENGER: Owner's Workshop Manual - 1970 onwards
New Book

HILLMAN AVENGER: Owner's Workshop Manual - 1970 onwards

ISBN# 900550376
$99.95NZD

1972. Vintage owners workshop repair manual for the Hillman Avenger for 1970 onwards.

Otamatea Kauri & Pioneer Museum Matakohe, Northland
New Book

Otamatea Kauri & Pioneer Museum Matakohe, Northland

$49.95NZD

1993. Vintage guide to the Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum in Matakohe, Northland.

BEING PAKEHA

BEING PAKEHA

ISBN# 0340382112
$44.95NZD

1985. The story behind the author's Maori histories, biographies and documentaries.

THE KELBURN CABLE CAR
New Book

THE KELBURN CABLE CAR

ISBN# 186934085X
$44.95NZD

2001. History of the Kelburn cable car in Wellington New Zealand, celebrating 100 years of service between 1902 to 2002.

WOODCARVING: Techniques and Projects

WOODCARVING: Techniques and Projects

ISBN# 037604800X
$44.95NZD

1971. Vintage technical book on woodwork for all woodworkers and woodcarvers.

GIDDINBEHIND

GIDDINBEHIND

$44.95NZD

1975. A comic collection from New Zealand politics in the 1970s.

GIDDINBEHIND: The Muldoon Home and Hosed Edition

GIDDINBEHIND: The Muldoon Home and Hosed Edition

$44.95NZD

1975. A comic collection from New Zealand politics in the 1970s.

GEC COOKERY BOOK

GEC COOKERY BOOK

$44.95NZD

1954. Vintage GEC cook book from 71+ years ago.

THE ART OF MAORI CARVING

THE ART OF MAORI CARVING

ISBN# 058000047
$49.95NZD

1961. Sidney Moko Meads historical and technical look at the art of Nga mahi whakairo.

WHEN STEAM WAS KING

WHEN STEAM WAS KING

ISBN# 589003828
$39.95NZD

1970. 1st edition. New Zealand Steam Railway history.

FOOTPLATE: The Victorian Engineman's New Zealand

FOOTPLATE: The Victorian Engineman's New Zealand

ISBN# 978016006000
$44.95NZD

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.

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: A nostalgic look at The Weekly News 1950s
New Book

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: A nostalgic look at The Weekly News 1950s

ISBN# 0908570198
$59.95NZD

1987. 1st edition. Presents a nostalgic look at life from the much loved glossy pages of The Weekly News.

MACH ONE

MACH ONE

$39.95NZD

1954. 1st edition. The autobiography of Mike Lithgow, who snatched the speed record by a narrow margin at Muroc in 1953.

HERE'S TO LIFE

HERE'S TO LIFE

$49.95NZD

1944. 1st edition. His autobiographical work records his radical opinions on many subjects.

AORANGI: The Story of Mount Cook

AORANGI: The Story of Mount Cook

$39.95NZD

1968. 1st edition. Complete early history of climbing on Aoraki / Mount Cook with detailed ascents listed.

BUNNYTHORPE AND DISTRICT: Vol. II 1952-1975

BUNNYTHORPE AND DISTRICT: Vol. II 1952-1975

$79.95NZD

1975. 1st edition. History of the Bunnythorpe district, part of the Manchester Block in the Manawatu, was first settled in 1875. SIGNED.

ADVENTURE IN NEW ZEALAND

ADVENTURE IN NEW ZEALAND

ISBN# 0855584408
$44.95NZD

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

NORMAN KIRK: Diary of the Kirk Years

NORMAN KIRK: Diary of the Kirk Years

ISBN# 0589013505
$39.95NZD

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

TO BE A HERO: A Biography of Sir George Grey

TO BE A HERO: A Biography of Sir George Grey

ISBN# 1869502795
$47.95NZD

1998. 1st edition. A comprehensive biography of one of the most important figures in nineteenth century New Zealand.

LETTERS

LETTERS

ISBN# 000216566X
$44.95NZD

1982. 1st edition. This is a collection of letters to and from Sir Bob from 1970 through to 1982. SIGNED.

OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE OTAGO REGIMENT, N.Z.E.F. In the Great War 1914-1918

OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE OTAGO REGIMENT, N.Z.E.F. In the Great War 1914-1918

$79.95NZD

Undated. A history of the Otago Regiment in the Great War 1914-1918.

GO RAINBOW GO! Chris Bouzaid and the dramatic quest for the One Ton Cup

GO RAINBOW GO! Chris Bouzaid and the dramatic quest for the One Ton Cup

ISBN# 0340125888
$79.95NZD

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.

WILD IRISHMAN: The Story of Bill Hamilton

WILD IRISHMAN: The Story of Bill Hamilton

ISBN# 0589003860
$69.95NZD

1969. 1st edition. Biography of legendary New Zealander Bill (C.W.F.) Hamilton. Farmer, Inventor, Engineer and Jet Boat Pioneer.

MANHUNT: The Story of Stanley Graham
New Book

MANHUNT: The Story of Stanley Graham

ISBN# 072330629X
$49.95NZD

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.

FLIGHT OF THE KIWI: Around the world solo in a tiny single engine plane

FLIGHT OF THE KIWI: Around the world solo in a tiny single engine plane

ISBN# 725400226
$49.95NZD

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.

OLD NEWSPAPER: The New Zealand Herald, 21 July 1969 - Moon Landing Special

OLD NEWSPAPER: The New Zealand Herald, 21 July 1969 - Moon Landing Special

$89.95NZD

1969. Special edition covering the Moon Landing.

A LOCOMOTIVE REBORN: The Ka 945 Story
New Book

A LOCOMOTIVE REBORN: The Ka 945 Story

ISBN# 0908616104
$44.95NZD

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.

THE RIMUTAKA INCLINE: Yesterday and Today

THE RIMUTAKA INCLINE: Yesterday and Today

ISBN# 09086160820
$39.95NZD

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

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY: Guidebook
New Book

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY: Guidebook

ISBN# 0473005107
$39.95NZD

1987. New Zealand railway history.

THE PAST TODAY: Historic Places in New Zealand
New Book

THE PAST TODAY: Historic Places in New Zealand

ISBN# 0864790015
$44.95NZD

1987, 1st edition. Featuring historic locations, sites and buildings associated with both Maori and European settlement.

BORN TO FLY: Exploits of the War's Great Fighter Aces

BORN TO FLY: Exploits of the War's Great Fighter Aces

$59.95NZD

1956, 1st edition. Exploits of the Fighter Aces of the Second World War.

AMY JOHNSON: Lone Girl Flyer

AMY JOHNSON: Lone Girl Flyer

$39.95NZD

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.

AT ONE WITH THE SEA: Alone Around the World

AT ONE WITH THE SEA: Alone Around the World

ISBN# 009136860X
$39.95NZD

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.

BOLD CENTURY 1859 - 1959: New Zealand Insurance Company

BOLD CENTURY 1859 - 1959: New Zealand Insurance Company

$39.95NZD

1959. 1st edition. Descriptive history of the New Zealand Insurance Company in its centennial year.

COLLISION COURSE: The Story of The Most Extraordinary Sea Disaster

COLLISION COURSE: The Story of The Most Extraordinary Sea Disaster

$39.95NZD

1959. A fascinating drama of how a supposedly unsinkable ship ended up at the bottom of the sea.

SHIPS AND SAILORMEN

SHIPS AND SAILORMEN

$39.95NZD

1964. A collection of pen portraits of some Australasian shipmasters who have traveled between Australia and New Zealand

ALEXANDER TURNBULL: His Life, His Circle, His Collections

ALEXANDER TURNBULL: His Life, His Circle, His Collections

$59.95NZD

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

THE NUREMBERG RAID 30-31 March 1944

THE NUREMBERG RAID 30-31 March 1944

ISBN# 071390612X
$49.95NZD

1973. Describes one twenty-four-hour period in the Allied Strategic Bomber Offensive in the greatest possible detail.

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON: A History

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON: A History

ISBN# 0908606060
$44.95NZD

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.

THE NAVY IN NEW ZEALAND: An illustrated history

THE NAVY IN NEW ZEALAND: An illustrated history

ISBN# 0589013556
$39.95NZD

1981, 1st edition. An illustrated overview of two hundred years of New Zealand naval history.

SHOESTRING SHIPPING LINE

SHOESTRING SHIPPING LINE

$47.95NZD

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.

A NEW ZEALANDER LOOKS BACK

A NEW ZEALANDER LOOKS BACK

$24.95NZD

1946. An autobiography covering the period 1888-1946.

THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND: The Companion Guide to

THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND: The Companion Guide to

$49.95NZD

1972. 1st edition. Vintage travel guide to the South Island of New Zealand. SIGNED.

A HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND 1883-1983

A HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND 1883-1983

ISBN# 0196480213
$49.95NZD

1983. 1st edition. A History Of The University of Auckland 1883-1983.

VENTURER COURAGEOUS: Group Captain Leonard Trent V.C., D.F.C.

VENTURER COURAGEOUS: Group Captain Leonard Trent V.C., D.F.C.

ISBN# 0091546001
$39.95NZD

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

ROBBIE OF AUCKLAND: A Biography

ROBBIE OF AUCKLAND: A Biography

ISBN# 0723304092
$47.95NZD

1974. 1st edition. Biography of Sir Dove-Myer Robinson, Mayor of Auckland for some 25 years. SIGNED.

A. H. REED An Autobiography

A. H. REED An Autobiography

$39.95NZD

1967. 1st edition. The autobiography of Alfred Hamish Reed, MBE (1875-1975) who was a New Zealand publisher, author and entrepreneur.

HILLS OF HOME

HILLS OF HOME

$39.95NZD

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

THE NELSON NARRATIVE

THE NELSON NARRATIVE

$39.95NZD

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.

BETWEEN THE VALLEY AND THE SEA: A West Auckland Boyhood

BETWEEN THE VALLEY AND THE SEA: A West Auckland Boyhood

ISBN# 0908564317
$39.95NZD

1979. 1st edition. Autobiography of Emeritus Professor Blaiklock during his days growing up around Titirangi, Auckland.

SING NO SAD SONGS FOR ME

SING NO SAD SONGS FOR ME

ISBN# 0589006711
$39.95NZD

1971. 1st edition. Twenty-three nuns and priests, mostly Australians and New Zealanders, write frankly about their lives, their wit, humour, compassion.

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 5, No. 2 - 15 May 1928

OLD MAGAZINE: The New Zealand Engineer Vol. 5, No. 2 - 15 May 1928

$49.95NZD

1928. Original copy of the New Zealand Engineers monthly magazine from around 90 years ago.

THE COMPULSIVE SPIKE MILLIGAN
New Book

THE COMPULSIVE SPIKE MILLIGAN

ISBN# 0007195435
$39.95NZD

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

Rommel? GUNNER WHO?

Rommel? GUNNER WHO?

ISBN# 0718107330
$34.95NZD

1974. 1st edition. Spike Milligan's second volume of war autobiography.

BRETT'S GARDENING GUIDE 1939 Revised Edition

BRETT'S GARDENING GUIDE 1939 Revised Edition

$49.95NZD

1937. Vintage gardening guide, Brett's gardening guide was a bastion of gardening books.

ELECTRICAL WIRING REGULATIONS 1976 - Revised Edition 1987

ELECTRICAL WIRING REGULATIONS 1976 - Revised Edition 1987

ISBN# 0477010768
$49.95NZD

1976. The Electrical Writing Regulations for use by electricians in New Zealand.

READY FIRE AIM: The Mainfreight Story
New Book

READY FIRE AIM: The Mainfreight Story

ISBN# 9781775532903
$149.95NZD

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.

PABLO PICASSO: Women, Bullfights, Old Masters
New Book

PABLO PICASSO: Women, Bullfights, Old Masters

ISBN# 9783899555066
$99.95NZD

2013. This book juxtaposes a selection of Pablo Picasso's graphic works with the classical paintings that inspired them.

TESTING OF TRANSFORMERS AND A.C. MACHINES

TESTING OF TRANSFORMERS AND A.C. MACHINES

$39.95NZD

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.

AROUND AND ABOUT WELLINGTON: Revised 5th edition
New Book

AROUND AND ABOUT WELLINGTON: Revised 5th edition

ISBN# 0473005298
$47.95NZD

1991. Revised vintage guidebook for travel around Wellington. Where to go, what to see, and how to get there.

COROMANDEL Forest Park - Hut and Track Information 1982

COROMANDEL Forest Park - Hut and Track Information 1982

$47.95NZD

1982. Vintage guide to the Coromandel State Forest park huts and tracks.

CAR VAN AF970: Motat Information Bulletin RA4

CAR VAN AF970: Motat Information Bulletin RA4

$44.95NZD

An information booklet on the Car Van AF970 published for the Museum of Transport and Technology of Auckland.

COROMANDEL Forest Park - Track Information 1978

COROMANDEL Forest Park - Track Information 1978

$47.95NZD

1978. Vintage guide to the Coromandel Forest park tracks.

CARRIAGE A851: Motat Information Bulletin RA2

CARRIAGE A851: Motat Information Bulletin RA2

$44.95NZD

An information booklet on the Carriage A851 published for the Museum of Transport and Technology of Auckland.

COROMANDEL State Forest Park

COROMANDEL State Forest Park

$47.95NZD

1973. Vintage guide and map to the Coromandel State Forest park.

NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY OPERATING MUSEUMS

NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY OPERATING MUSEUMS

$59.95NZD

1987. A retro information booklet on the various railway and tramway operating museums in New Zealand.

OLD TRUTHS FOR NEW TIMES: Part 1 and Part II

OLD TRUTHS FOR NEW TIMES: Part 1 and Part II

$89.95NZD

1907. 1st edition. Discussions on religious topics for those who are interested in young people.

NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECTURE

NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECTURE

$42.95NZD

1976. An educational booklet produced for the Department of Education on New Zealand architecture by a practising architect and former lecturer in architectural history.

NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

$39.95NZD

1958. Vintage book on air and sea navigation instruction.

MUTINY IN THE BOUNTY: The True Story

MUTINY IN THE BOUNTY: The True Story

$49.95NZD

1936. 1st edition. The Mutiny on the Bounty occurred in the South Pacific Ocean on 28 April 1789.

HIGH COUNTRY LEGACY: Four Generations of Aspinalls at Mt Aspiring Station

HIGH COUNTRY LEGACY: Four Generations of Aspinalls at Mt Aspiring Station

ISBN# 9781775540045
$39.95NZD

2012. History of Mt Aspiring Station is set in the craggy back blocks of Otago, between Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps.

MAIN TRUNK: Portrait of a Railway

MAIN TRUNK: Portrait of a Railway

ISBN# 9781869341077
$47.95NZD

2008. A celebration of 100 years of North Island railway history.

MAKING NEW ZEALAND: Pictorial Surveys of a Century - Volumes 1 and 2

MAKING NEW ZEALAND: Pictorial Surveys of a Century - Volumes 1 and 2

$124.95NZD

1940. Bound two volume set of all editions of the Making New Zealand pictorial magazine.