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1964. 1st edition. Presents the details of the histories of all the Royal Air Force's bomber squadrons formed since the First World War including those having their beginnings in the R.F.C. or R.N.A.S

2022. An official oral history of Jethro Tull, mixing over 600 fan anecdotes with those of band members and other collaborators. SCARCE

2008 1st edition. Well-known aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth has followed the gigantic A380 project since its beginnings. SCARCE.

1998. 1st edition. Poetry and prose.

1995. Americas Cup win feature section from within the Christchurch Press.

1902. Fantastic item of original New Zealand memorabilia that would look great framed.

1965. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1967. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1964. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1968. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1966. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1983. Royal tour to New Zealand glossy souvenir.

Circa 1960s. Photographic guide to New Zealand and its history.

2016. The marathon tethers runners to their own personal narratives. It is a question of how you grow.

1973. 1st edition. Collecting New Zealand coins and New Zealand medals.

1974. 1st edition. Both native and introduced bird life into New Zealand are concisely described and beautifully illustrated.

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

1978. 1st edition. A fascinating history of the construction of New Zealand's Kaimai Tunnel on the East Coast Main Trunk Railway.

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

1979. 1st edition. Biography of Albert Royle Henry (1907 – 1981) the man who came to be known as the Kissinger of the Pacific.

2008. This memoir covers the first 25 years of Brian Edward's life in Northern Ireland during the 1940s and 1950s.

1964. 1st edition. The story of a couple on a high country farm as cook and shepherd in New Zealand.

1983. The memoirs of Sir John Marshall, a New Zealand statesman who served his country in Parliament from election in 1946 to retirement in 1976.

1983. 1st edition. An important, powerful and compulsively readable book about murder and murderers, written out of the wide and direct experience of its authors.

1907. A history of Murihiki and the Southern Islands of New Zealand from 1770 to 1829.

1993. An adventure story full of the indomitable spirit of the Kiwi soldier.

1961. 1st edition. Details the 1961 French rugby tour of New Zealand.

2002. A step by step guide on the bass of learning to sail.

1938. 1st edition. A concise book of the different aeroplanes manufactured since the Great War, covering the main features of dimensions and performance of every machine in the world at the time

1978. First published in 1972, this is the author's bestselling recipe book of no-fuss recipes.

2015. A celebration of the seven Rugby World Cups and a preview of the Rugby World Cup 2015 by rugby legend Sir Graham Henry.

1940. A study of British Air Power.

1980. Government inquiry into Arthur Allan Thomas and the murder of Jeanette and Harvey Crewe.

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

2005. A gripping and revealing first-hand account of one family's experience in the Exclusive Brethren community in New Zealand.

1953. Memoir of Roderick Chisholm CBE., DSO., DFC. Night fighter ace during WW2.

1981. 1st edition. Reminiscences of farming in the Otaki Gorge during the depression.

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

1984. Digby Law (1936 - 1987) was a gourmet chef, food writer and broadcaster whose cookery books changed the way Kiwis approach food and eating.

1985. Volumes 1 and 3 of the Environmental Impact Report on the Martha Hill Project.

1999. 1st edition. The perfect hunter's companion.

1973. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1963. 1st edition. Autobiography of G.W. Von Zedlitz, journey to New Zealand.

1946. 1st NZ edition. Brigadier James Hargest was a decorated New Zealand officer who served during World War I and II.

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

1979. 50 Large poster size masterpieces suitable for framing.

1988. 1st edition. A nostalgic look at life from the much loved glossy pages of The Weekly News.

1969. Published to commemorate the moon landing and includes the story of the history and development of early space exploration.

1960. Descriptive geometry and drawing for Australian High School and Junior Technical Students.

1954. Deals with calculations and science as applied to automobile engineering.

1987. An important and comprehensive guide for the successful tree growing, garden enhancement and economic return.

2000. Special edition. A whimsical lucky dip into New Zealand popular culture, gathering some of the threads that go to form the fabric of national character.

2001. Kiwiana is a name that identifies quirky objects and images that have endured changing fads and trends to become our icons, stored in the memories of generations of New Zealanders.

1967. Vintage flying training manual that provides the PPL student with a source of reference for the exercises involved in basic flying training.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1989. The recognised textbook for the Royal New Zealand Coastguard Boating Education Boatmaster certificate course, as well as for those studying for commercial boating certificates.

1972. Vintage guide to the north-east coast of New Zealand and anchorages from the North Cape to Tauranga.

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

1962. A vintage cook book of interesting, easily-prepared recipes adapted from those of many different countries and using ingredients that can be bought in New Zealand shops.

1950s. Vintage cookbook with the latest recipes specially selected for New Zealand homes from American & European sources.

1959. Vintage home reference book for all medical aliments.

1964. A Handbook of western history, covers history from 600 BC through to the 19th century.

1970. 1st edition. The inside story of what the USAF officially calls the most controversial program in Air Force history.

1973. Vintage Air New Zealand record featuring music from Rarotonga.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1977. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1967. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1966. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1946. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1947. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1948. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1948. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1948. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1948. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1948. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1969. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1969. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1969. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1969. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1969. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1949. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1950. Vintage illustrated boating magazine.

1977. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1977. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1977. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1977. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1980. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1975. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1975. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1973. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1972. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1971. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1971. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1971. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1971. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1974. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1973. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1973. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1973. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1970. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1977. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1991. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1970. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1970. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1970. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1970. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1970. A bastion of illustrated boating magazines.

1948. Collection of black and white prints by Douglas Elliott from the Taranaki Herald.

1982. 1st edition. Vintage guide for walking around Auckland and surrounds.

1978. An evaluation of the lowland forests of the West Paparoa ecological district with a proposal for a representative reserve in the Porarari.

1994. 1st edition. A history of the Pleasant Point Volunteer Fire Brigade from 1944-1994.

2008. 1st edition. Sit back and enjoy the ride while Graham Hutchins takes you on a journey of discovery around New Zealand.

1988. A history of New Lynn School 1888-1988 researched and written by Peter Buffett for the Centenary Celebrations.

1991. Outlines the reasons why indigenous vegetation should be included in a survey of resources.

2004. A brief look at the story of the construction of the Nautilus, the first high-rise apartment building and hotel in Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast north of Auckland.

2001. 140 years of articles and photos from Christchurch / Canterbury's daily morning newspaper The Press.

2008. A journey through the natural history of the shaky isles of New Zealand and their surrounding seas, the dramatic geology and unique plants and animals.

1992. The Department of Conservation report on whether all or part of the Conservation lands in the Northwest South Island are suitable for National Park status for public submissions.

1990. Produced to coincide with the release of the draft of the first Paparoa National Park Management Plan.

2005. 1st edition. The history of the major changes that took place in New Zealand's railways in the second half of the 20th century.

1973. 2x Vintage travel guides to the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

1951. 1st edition. First-hand accounts of voyages by ships of the Mercantile Marine.

2017. 1st edition. Published to mark 50th Anniversary end of NZR Steam, Oct. 26 1971 - 2021, including Fairlie Branch Line Memories by Robert John.

1982. This is a revised edition of a book which was published in 1971 to coincide with the centenary celebrations of the Auckland City Council.

2002. A pictorial history of Timaru, the City and the Province today with some interesting glances at the past.

1994. 1st edition. A history of the final twenty-five years of administration of Timaru Hospital by the South Canterbury Hospital Board.

1977. A submission by Native Forests Action Council to Hon. V. S. Young, Minister of Forests, Lands & Environments.

2002. A retrospective appreciation of Timaru Boys High School's second rector, Mr A.G. (Jeremy) Tait.

1978. A study on Wainamu-Te Henga by Waitakere Ranges Protection Society Inc.

2006. A short history and pictorial record of Wanganui Tramways.

1983. 1st edition. A history of the Palmerston North Fire Brigade from 1883-1983.

1983. Reports the activities of the South Island camp for 50 Society members in the Catlins area of South Otago.

1956. Vintage technical engineering reference manual.

c1939. A detailed record of the war service of the men and ships of the Shaw Savill and Albion Company from 1858-1939.

1964. 1st edition. SIGNED. The story of Canterbury Railways.

2006. 1st edition. Portfolio of photographs.

1984. 1st edition. A history of the Gisborne Harbour to mark the centenary of the Gisborne Harbour Board as constituted in 1884.

1975. 1st edition. New Zealand rail history.

1979. 1st edition. Covers the twilight period of Steam on the New Zealand Government Railways.

1967. 1st edition. The story of the Australasian seaways, this volume chronicles the whole history of the Australian and New Zealand services.

2010. Robert Long and his family live in complete isolation, in a hut two days' walk south of Haast in South Westland.

1978. 1st edition. SIGNED. Describes the introduction of three Garratt locomotives to New Zealand in 1929.

1980. 1st edition. A history of the struggles of Lyttelton waterfront workers as they attempted to achieve social and economic justice from the first days of the Canterbury settlement.

1987. 1st edition. A fauna survey unit report for the New Zealand Wildlife Service by Kath Walker on the Wildlife in the Nelson Region of New Zealand.

1971. Illustrated throughout both in colour and in black and white. Collectable.

1942.

1861. The very first edition from 164+ years ago that would look fantastic framed.

1971. Vintage The Press newspaper from 50+ years ago.

2017 1st edition. Traces the history of Matakana Village from the earliest settlers through to the mid-1980s when the first grape vines were planted.

1960. This is original, not a modern reproduction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1959. Vintage book part of the Nature in New Zealand series.

1926. 1st edition. Two volume set.. A very early guide to travel around the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

1945. A short history of the decedents of the Mutiny of the Bounty.

1980. 1st edition. The reproduced diaries of Henry Sewell.

1966. 1st edition. History of B.R.M. racing cars.

1987. 1st edition. Since its formation in the mid -1950s, the New Zealand SAS has see active service in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam.

1975. 1st edition. The Journal of James William Nichols 1874-75 and an account of his voyage to Picton, New Zealand aboard the ship Carnatic and some of his new experiences in the Colony.

1986. 1st edition. The 1985-86 Whitbread yacht race.