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1992. From the Dover Road Gang of the 1880s to the era of the Krays and up to the Triads and Yardies of the present.

1975. Vintage vegetable gardening manual for the commercial vegetable grower covering planting, harvesting etc.

1969. The story of the New Zealand Antarctic Research Program, embraces the whole story of a continent from its exploration and scientific investigation.

1963. 1st edition. Mona Anderson and her popular books made the high country life famous and accessible to many.

1987. A practical course in Maori language.

2014. Rod Millen was a hero of New Zealand rallying in the 1970s.

2015. New Zealand-based Mustangs and their owners, and profiles some of our country's iconic individual cars:

1969. New Zealand's greatest maritime disaster.

1974. Retellings of Maori folk-tales.

2015. Adult colouring book

2016. Stunning New Zealand colouring book with nostalgic images celebrating laid-back times.

1985. An encounter with New Zealand and the Maori Renaissance.

Small pocket hardcover with alpha-indexed pages

1969. Moon Landing Special

1960. Vintage newspaper

1961. Vintage newspaper

1962. Vintage newspaper

1963. Vintage newspaper

1961. Vintage newspaper

1961. Vintage newspaper

1955. Vintage newspaper

1963. Vintage newspaper

1963. Vintage newspaper

1962. Vintage newspaper

1964. Vintage newspaper

1962. Vintage newspaper

1963. Vintage newspaper

1962. Vintage newspaper

1956. Vintage newspaper

1960. Vintage newspaper

1971. Rare and collectable newspaper from yesteryear, the very last copy of the New Zealand Weekly News.

1972. Facsimile Edition.

1890. Old photo ready to be framed.

Undated. Old photo ready to be framed.

Undated, circa 1800's. 3x old monochrome plates / photos.

Circa 2000. Wooden framed colour photo of Mount Cook National Park, Tasman Glacier Region, New Zealand.

Circa 2000. Wooden framed colour photo of Mount Taranaki/ Egmont region, New Zealand

2008. A well illustrated account of Rangitoto Island, covering flowering plants, conifers, ferns and fern allies, mosses, liverwprts, lichens, fungi and algae - including species lists.

1985. NZ Local history

1955. Vintage book on Maori legends and tales.

1956. Vintage book on Maori legends and tales.

1961. For almost 20 years Crosbie Morrison held the attention of a vast audience of listeners on both sides of the Tasman with his broadcast talks on Wild Life.

1950. Pitkin pictorial souvenirs series. A pictorial record of the Duchess and her family.

1955. Pitkin pictorial souvenirs series, gives a peek into the life of the Royals.

1947. The Royal Family at leisure.

1953. Picture Album of the Royal Tour.

1960. Rare and collectable pictorial record.

1935. Photo essay of 25 years of the reign of King George V and Queen Mary of England.

1954. Souvenir of the Queens visit. Still new, collectable Royal enthusiasts book.

1955. Pitkin pictorial souvenirs series. Her Majesty the Queen

1954. Pitkin pictorial souvenirs series. A pictorial record of the historic occasion.

2002. Featuring 200 photographs, this is a lavish celebration of Britain's most beloved Royal.

1971. In this timely re-issue of his famous book, Paul Rival, with Gallic elegance and wit, bring the queens to the centre of the stage.

1952. Originally published the year before as a serial in Woman's Own magazine as Princess Elizabeth - the Woman.

1993. Includes separate poster and newspaper portrait of Diana.

1953. 1st edition. First half is popular illustrated history of British coronations of queens, and second half covers the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

1951. 1st Edition. The life of Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, wife of King George V and mother of King George VI.

2011. The inside story of a thoroughly modern monarch told by the maker of ITV's upcoming documentary on Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee.

1940. Vintage magazine for Knitting, crochet, embroidery and dressmaking.

1940. Vintage magazine for Knitting, crochet, embroidery and dressmaking.

1940. Vintage magazine for Knitting, crochet, embroidery and dressmaking.

1940. Vintage magazine for Knitting, crochet, embroidery and dressmaking.

1973. 1st edition. A history of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

1980. Cartoon book of cartoons published during 1980 in the New Zealand by the legendary Gordon Minhinnick.

1978. A collection of newspaper and magazine articles on MG cars from 1948-1951.

1952. Vintage motorsport magazine.

2010. The essential guide to help you achieve an environmentally friendly home.

2007. 1st Edition. SIGNED. This beautiful photography book captures the essence of Mãori culture through whakatauki (Mãori Proverbs).

1995. 1st edition. Gives information about customs, symbols and stories relating to seasonal change from Maori and European perspectives.

1944. 1st edition. The naturalists of Cook's voyages.

1999. 1st edition. Describes the wonder of bridge building, the record breakers, the great bridges of the past and the failures and catastrophic disasters.

1943. A famous study on Nietzsche.

1913. Vintage medical book.

1942. Overview of the basics on Sailing.

1998. SIGNED. This is a comprehensive survey of the international life and music of 19th-century Welsh composer, Joseph Parry.

2003. Includes English and Maori texts of the Treaty, list of signatories, and much background information attractively presented.

1964. 1st edition. A photo essay on the daily activities of a young Maori girl in a thermal-region community the 1960s.

1981. Aviation photo book including aircraft descriptions and specifications.

1982. 1st edition. A concise pre-borough history Tauranga from European times.

1924. Andreas Reischek was an Austrian taxidermist, naturalist, ornithologist and collector notable for his extensive natural history collecting expeditions throughout New Zealand.

1999. 1st edition. This book tells the story of fast light boats in New Zealand: of those designers, builders, sailors, boats, and clubs.

1966. Vintage magazine.

1956. Polynesian Mythology and ancient traditional history of the Maori as told by their Priests and Chiefs.

1884. Facsimile edition of a picture of life in Auckland more than a century ago.

1948. Maori - English, English - Maori with proverbial sayings

1932. Vintage medical book in slipcase.

1990. Locally produced magazine from Opononi Area School.

1949. 1st edition. An illustrated children's story.

1964. 1st edition. Work of Australian poet, born in New Zealand and included in Contemporary poets.

1952. The New World Magazine published by the Maori Affairs Department 1954-1960. Text in English and Te Reo.

1974. 1st edition. The unique account of French filmaker Gabriel Linge's trip to New Zealand, 'the Land of the Maoris.

1989. 1st edition. Photographs from the Wellington Harbour Board Maritime Museum Collection

1890 (131yo). 1st edition. With an historical sketch by Sir Robert Stout and Preface by Sir George Grey.

1956. A re-assessment of Polynesian, origins, navigation and settlement of the Pacific, presenting new and revolutionary views on the subject.

1959. Vintage school story book.

1956. Vintage Primary School Publication.

1964. 1st edition. New Zealand history.

1961.

1947. 1st edition. One of the small band of New Zealander's who have represented NZ at Cricket and Rugby.

1946. 1st edition. A guide to the fishes and insects that inhabit British streams and rivers with detail, anecdotes, and nice illustrations dating from 1796 to 1946.

1960. 1st edition. One of the best-loved British poets, Betjeman's autobiography written by him in verse.

1905. (115 yo) 1st edition. Vintage trade reference guide for painters.

1965. 1st edition. Maori music is Polynesian music. In its traditional and modern forms it is basically the same as that of Tahiti, Hawaii, Tonga, Samoa, and the many other Polynesian Islands.

1950. ​​​​​​​Nice collectable book on Te Reo.

1946. 1st edition. Maori Mythology, Folklore.

1964. Vintage children's book on Maori.

1972. 1st Edition. Behind the scenes of Maori belief in the supernatural.

1946. Maori Mythology, Folklore.

1990. Army historian Christopher Pugsley provides a narrative which takes into account every aspect of Gallipoli and its impact on the New Zealanders who fought there.

1979. 1st edition. A definitive work on wood/epoxy boat construction using wood and WEST System epoxy-based resins as the primary engineering materials.

1995. 1st edition. The best account of the life and contributions of Jean-Martin Charcot.

1971. The Edmonds Cookery Book has been an essential ingredient in New Zealand kitchens for over 100 years.

1975. 1st edition. A study of the Maori community at Orakei, Auckland.

1956. Vintage rugby or sports enthusiasts collectors book.

1986. A history of New Zealand's main trunk airway service.

2009. A guide complete with glossary to customs, protocol and etiquette for visitors to New Zealand marae.

Technical reference manual

1916 (103 yo). His masterly description of the campaign was one of the first to tell of the events that made ANZAC soldiers famous all over the world.

1992. A well illustrated account of Norfolk Island that not only recounts the earthworks, and the land surrendered to the airfield, but also the people of the island, and those that came to help.

1961. 1st edition. Vintage local history.

1989. 1st edition. For about 115 years the Union Steam Ship Company has dominated the New Zealand shipping scene.

1948. 1st edition. Buller County is on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand.

1981. Illustrated throughout with b&w images plus engineering drawings and diagrams.

1953. Interesting collection of short essays by Churchill' s many friends & acquaintances over the years, giving an insight to his character.

1990. 1st edition. This complete history of parachuting relates the sport's excitement, humor, triumph, and tragedy.

2007. Detailed and illustrated commentary on beginner's tips for clock repairing.

1993. 1st Edition. The story of some of the extraordinary and outstanding women involved in health care over the last 150 years.

1972. 1st edition. SCARCE. The story of the last generation of Maori women who wore the traditional moko.

1983. Renowned historian Michael King (1945-2004) presents a comprehensive and searching documentary of Maori culture and society.

1863. Beautiful book on early Maori history.

1955. 1st edition. Volume 9 of Dominion Museum monograph.

1995. 1st edition. A series of poems, short stories, essays and speeches by different women who talk about being Maori.

1964. 1st edition. History of the Maori, New Zealand's native race.

1987.

1987. 1st edition. Archaeological findings about the origins, physical type, technology, economy, warfare and art of the Maori.

1968. A popular book on the history of the Maori.

1994. 3rd edition. It has been claimed that Richard Pearse, a South Canterbury farmer, actually flew before the Wright Bros in the US.

1986. Auckland City Art Gallery collection

1971. Vintage book on Maori Language.

1957. Rare and collectable beautiful vintage reference book on Maori language.

1994

1968. Vintage book on the the Maori Language

1960. 1st Edition. Beautiful vintage reference book on Maori language.

1973. 1st edition. Includes a comprehensive reference section including Pronunciation of Maori and A Brief Grammar.

1989. 1st Edition. Includes a comprehensive reference section including Pronunciation of Maori and A Brief Grammar.

2018. An easy, instant and motivating entry into the Maori language.

1949. 1st edition. A snapshot of Maori in New Zealand in 1949.

1985. A history of The Huia and an area of the Manukau Harbour, including the milling industry.

1971. Vintage Bank Book from the Nelson branch of the original Post Office Savings Bank.

1954. Kojima explains the mystery of the abacus and provides detailed instructions for its use.

1977. 1st edition. A vintage first edition guide book and directory to the Cook Islands.

2006. The Life of Neil A. Armstrong is the official biography of Neil Armstrong, the astronaut who became the first man to walk on the Moon.

2008. In the 1930s the New Zealander Jack Lovelock was one of the world’s best-known athletes.

1944. 1st edition. A biography of the famous New Zealand writer.

1990. 1st edition. This account begins before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and tells the story to the present day.

1942. An account of the author's life prospecting for gold in Central Otago.

1977. 1st edition. Vintage technical and reference science book.

1977. 1st edition. A snapshot of the 1976 tour and what Elton's touring life was like during the hectic, crazy, wonderful period of the mid-70s.

1979. Rex Forrester (1928-2001) provides anglers with an informative and entertaining guide to all aspects of trout fishing in New Zealand.

1984. 1st edition. Ben Lexcen is the master boat designer behind the Australian's winning the America's Cup in 1983 with Australia II.

1979. 1st American edition. Cornelis van Rietschoten is the only man to win the Round the World Race twice - this is his story.

2013. SIGNED. The personal battles of cricket star Martin Crowe since his retirement as a player.

1985. 1st edition. The story of Richard Hadlee's stunning year between August 1983 to August 1984

1965. The Story of the Mackenzie Country from the days of the explorers and squatters to the establishment of the sheep stations.

1977. 1st edition. A history of Rotorua, both Maori and Pakeha.

1984. 1st edition. History of the early health services in Dunedin and Otago and what developed into the Hospital Board.

1973. 1st edition. The history and development of motoring in NZ, with references to the oil industry, early vehicles and roading.

1967. 1st Edition. Celebrating the first 100 years of the distinguished Wellington Boys' College, written by a past student and headmaster

1981. 1st edition. Illustrated throughout with photos, a comprehensive history celebrating the centenary of Cathedral Grammar School

1980. 1st Edition. Historic book on the South Island of NZ, around the people of the Seventh Day Adventists Church

1973. 1st Edition. Comprehensive and illustrated history of Westport; the oldest town in the Westland region

1974. 1st Edition. Illustrated and fascinating story of Timaru Hospital, from its inception in 1864 through to the modern hospital of today

1961. 1st edition. Collection of NZ records on such subjects as athletics, banking, farming, horse-racing and Parliament

1988. 1st Edition. Illustrated history of the Tawa Borough of Wellington and its Council

1971. 1st Edition. Self published history and personal recollections of Bobsy Bay in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds

1951. 1st edition. Biography and analysis of the prominent New Zealand modernist short story writer.

1971. Vintage NZ issue of radio and television listings, including advertisements of the time.

1981. Detailed and illustrated history celebrating 140 years of New Plymouth

1996. History of a NZ engineering company, illustrated with black and white photos.

2010. Part of our local vernacular and the number one force on the New Zealand internet scene, with 2.5 million Kiwis as members

Published 1982

1996. This is a history of the Kauri tree in New Zealand.

1957. 4th edition softcover. Nice collectable book on New Zealand history.

1975. History of Wellington East Girls' College celebrating the first 50 years.

1982. Well illustrated and detailed history commemorating the centenary of Nelson College for Girls

1982. 1st edition. The story of NZ Forest Products is one of New Zealand's two biggest companies.

1979. A history of land Search and Rescue in Taranaki. Nice NZ history collectors book.

1999. The history of the Farmers company and the development of New Zealand industry in the first 50 years of the 20th century.

2013. The lively, insider story of the rise and rise of New Zealand's most successful logistics company.

2017. 1st edition. Traces Kiwi Pacific Records history all under the direction of Tony Vercoe.

1979. School history reference book illustrated throughout with b&w photos and drawings

2011. The first in-depth definitive biography of Dave Grohl, including the time of Kurt Cobain's death

2001. The Definitive Illustrated Guide to Grand Prix Motor Racing

1948. 1st edition. A study of genuine Grand Prix racing including the organization and maintenance of the Mercedes - Benz equipe.

1979. The book that led to the unmasking of Anthony Blunt as the Fourth Man in the Cambridge spy ring.

1987. George Blake was a former British agent who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union.

2004. An unprecedented look at the front line of the war against terror through the eyes of five interrogators

1987. George Blake was a former British agent who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union.

1995. Comprehensive guide to WWII with more than 1600 detailed entries and maps covering every aspect of the war.