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1973. 1st edition. Vintage school chronicle.

2006. Self published in 2006 this is a collated history of saw and flax milling, shipping, New Zealand Forest Service and wood chopping in Karamea.

2006. 1st edition. New Zealand power and energy history.

1962. Official programme to celebrate the opening of the Centennial pool in Alexandra, Otago.

1967. A publication by Central Otago News celebrating Alexandra centenary 1867 - 1967.

1960. This long established history of New Zealand covers the whole period of New Zealand history up to 1950.

1949. 1st edition. SIGNED. The moving story of people who are astonishingly real, young men and women who leave Scotland for the new land of Otago in 1848

1957. The story of the Port of Taraknaki, New Plymouth.

1955. 12 chapters, each with an illustration.

1968. 1st edition. How the historical Pakeha place names of NZ are linked with history of those such as Cook, Tasman, Whalers, Statesmen and warriors.

1985. Local history history of the Auckland's north shore beaches.

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

Undated. Old drawing ready to be framed.

Undated. Old drawing ready to be framed.

1945. 1st edition. The story of invention and discovery vividly described and illustrated.

1943. Vintage World War II aviation training manual for operating airplanes and living in the far north.

2003. Patrick Bishop offers an intimate and compelling account that is a soaring tribute to the exceptional young men of Fighter Command.

1995. Popular rural writer Philip Holden delves into the colourful history and lives of the runholders in New Zealand's high country.

1966. 1st edition. A personal and illustrated account of a leisurely pilgrimage through New Zealand's Northland region.

1975. 1st edition. Church history in New Zealand.

2007. Church history in New Zealand

1953. 1st edition. Deals with the development of wheeled transport since the earliest times.

1936. Club edition.

2005. 1st edition. Boy Soldiers of the Great War tells for the first time the incredible stories of the boys who went to fight for their country in WW1

1973. 1st edition - SIGNED. Stories of Mackenzie, Mt Cook Country -- artists, mountaineers, mountain guide, sheep stealer of the 1850's, inventors etc.

2000.

1950. SCARCE. A vintage book on the Fordland region in New Zealand.

1977. An illustrated history of Hamilton from the time it was a military village in the 1860s.

1982. One of Frank Sargeson's earliest sketches, reprinted here to mark the occasion of an exhibition of the Sargeson Papers at the Alexander Turnbull Library 1982.

circa 1975. A a small booklet detailing 60 buildings and landmarks of significance around Christchurch City in the 1970s and 1980s.

1969. 1st edition. The school's development, against the background of the social, political and cultural influences at work in the community during this 100 years.

1982. 1st edition. Author has brought together some of his favourite New Zealand Country Diaries. The collection is illustrated by Sir Gordon Minhinnick. A very tidy humorous book.

1997. 100 of the entries in a competition for the best mini-fiction; stories of 500 words or less.

1973. A booklet compiled to coincide with the centennial of the Clinton School to tell the story of the whole area.

1973. A book of the basics of caring for a child, prepared for high school students.

1994. 1st edition. A comprehensive survey not only of the School of Music but also the important part that music played in the cultural life of Nelson from the arrival of the early settlers right up t

2005. Gives a brief summary of the history of Timaru Boys' High School, with an emphasis on the events of 1980 - 2005.

1985. 1st edition. A history of New Plymouth Girls' High School.

1989. Publication to mark the 75th jubilee of the Edgecumbe & District Primary School.

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

1969. St. Paul's College yearbook.

1987. New Zealand local history.

1956. Early history and life of eight foundation schools in Christchurch including Boys and Girls High, St Bedes and St Andrews

1988. Souvenir Booklet of the jubilee celebrations on 9th / 10th May 1964, in Otakeho, South Taranaki. SCARCE

1988. Comprehensive record of the centennial in 1988 in Matapu, South Taranaki. SCARCE

1978. Local school history.

1980. History of Playcenter in New Zealand.

1968. New Zealand local school history celebrating 1911- 1967.

1963. Yearbook for 1962 including staff lists, student contributions and photographs.

1965. 1st edition. Church history from Bishop Harper's tours through the district in 1858.

1964. A history of the Alexandra and consolidated schools of Bald Hill Flat - Fruitlands - Earnscleugh - Moutere - Chatto Creek - Springvale - Galloway.

1957. 1st edition. New Zealand church history.

1965. A brief illustrated history of the Waiapu Cathedral in Napier.

1961. A centennial history of the Diocese of Waiapu.

1982. 1st edition. A comprehensive history of Wellington Girls' College from its earliest days through to 1982.

2002. 1st edition. New Zealand church history.

2017. This is an account of the many Wellingtonians who raised their voices to save the church.

1968. A history of the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.

1970. A high school magazine published by by the pupils of Waimate High School with the assistance of teachers in charge of activities.

1969. A historical record of the first 104 years and a description of the new Trinity Presbyterian Church in Timaru.

1957. A brief history of the first 75 years of Waimataitai School in Timaru.

1957. Hardcover edition of a brief history of the first 75 years of Waimataitai School in Timaru.

1982. Published for the commemoration of Waimataitai School centennial, 1882-1982.

2003. Published to commemorate the first 125 years of Dairy Flat School in Auckland, New Zealand.

1934. Annual high school publication featuring school news and events, including contributions from students.

1995. A magazine published for the Whakatane District High School 75th Jubilee 1920 to 1995.

1986. 1st edition. Story of Dilworth School for boys in Auckland.

1962. A booklet by an ex-pupil of Terrace End School, Palmerston North, of a list of ex-pupils and their contact information with a donation form for the Assembly Hall Fund.

1957. 1st edition. The author gives us the histories of some of the famous cases that carried the newflash "Sabotage is suspected" - the burning, on her maiden voyage, of the French liner L'Atlantique

1986. 1st edition. A record of the history of Craighead Girls' School in Timaru, South Canterbury.

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

1953. Ardmore Teachers' College vintage handbook 1953.

1969. 1st edition. The story of New Zealand's greatest maritime disaster in Wellington harbour in April 1968.

1969. The story of New Zealand's greatest maritime disaster in Wellington harbour in April 1968.

Undated 1973. New Zealand church history in Waimate North near Kaikohe in Northland.

1994. 1st edition. An affectionate history of a very good Prep School, St George's, and of those who made it so.

Undated. Amateur publication chronicling the history of Kihikihi School (Waikato) from 1869-1938.

1971. A yearly publication by Fielding Agricultural High School.

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

1999. Recounts the background to the event and the consequences of the sinking of the Mikhail Lermontov in 1986 under highly questionable circumstances.

1980. A historical book on the South Island of New Zealand around the people of the Seventh Day Adventists church.

1943. Alfred Wagg was a US war correspondent for the Far East and this is is recollections of the campaigns in Burma, Siam and French Indo-China in WW2

2008. 1st edition. Canadian brothers Rod & Jerry Smith both became Spitfire pilots during WW2.

1949. 1st edition. Eyewitness account by the only known midget submarine skipper who survived the attack and who also became United States Prisoner of War #1.

2000. A pilots Memoir.

1980. 1st edition.

1952. With a foreword by Field-Marshall The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.

1954. A novel about a French Cardinal, with appendix on relics of paganism in christianity as approved by English Bishops.

1889 (132yo). Antiquarian book on New Zealand Gardening.

1891. British battles and warfare - volume 2 of 3.

1843. A history of Jamaica, written by a missionary of 20 years.

1936. 1st edition. New Zealand journalist and historian who exposes of the hidden forces that rule the World, Money-power, Bolshevism & Zionism.

1929. The first American account of German submariners who prowled the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and English Channel in U-boats.

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1929. Fantastic item of original New Zealand memorabilia that would look great framed.

2001. The historic authority for New Zealand for vintage cars.

1953. 1st edition. Description of the writer's experiences on the road, up and down New Zealand, after gold, timber etc.

1991. New Zealand regional biography and history.

1972. 1st edition. History of the gum fields in Northland, the gum and the diggers. SIGNED

1984. An extraordinary, alive and intense book, which has already been widely acclaimed in Keri Hulme's native New Zealand. HARDCOVER

1984. Royal Commissioner Peter Mahon was appointed to investigate the causes of the world's fourth worst air disaster.

2002. SIGNED. Biography of Chris Long who grew up in the remote West Coast of the South Island, past deep fiords and snow-capped mountain.

1986. 1st edition. Centrepoint was a highly controversial commune in Albany, New Zealand, founded in 1977 by Herbert "Bert" Thomas Potter (1925–2012) and 36 others.

2011. The only comprehensive guide to keeping bees in New Zealand for both amateur and professional beekeepers.

2015. The gripping story of an iconic New Zealand high country sheep station in the heart of the South Island's MacKenzie Country.

2009. The Inspiring Story of Bendigo Station, home of Shrek. SIGNED

1992. New Zealand's most experienced bird photographer has now produced a splendid field guide to all the birds found on mainland New Zealand.

2017. A comprehensive practical guide to dogs, combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques.

2012. Biography of New Zealand's most awarded wine-industry leader.

2006. Part of the Reed New Zealand Nature Series.

2002. 1st edition. Philip Temple went to New Guinea with Heinrich Harrer to conquer the highest mountain in the Pacific.

1985. 1st edition. Vintage visitors guide.

1946. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1945. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1947. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1948. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1948. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1948. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1947. 1st edition. One of a series of thirteen unofficial narratives detailing the activities of units of the Third New Zealand Division during their service in the Pacific theatre.

1960. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

1975. 1st edition. The history of Paeroa and District published to mark the centenary anniversary in 1975.

1980. Vintage record of local history in this region in the deep south of New Zealand's south island.

Undated. New Zealand railway history.

1987. New Zealand railway history.

1986. Background investigation of the July 1985 sinking of the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand.

1986. Who sank the Rainbow Warrior - and why?

1973. 1st edition. By Lady Louise Hillary, wife of Sir Edmund Hillary, and tells the story of the family's travels in Nepal including visits to various Hillary aid projects in the Everest region of th

1942. Vintage wartime newspaper from World War 2.

1985. A popular guide to New Zealand's natural heritage.

1963. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

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.

1999. This book is a celebration of the diversity of style and decoration of Auckland's architecture, featuring photographs never published before.

1980. 1st edition. Poetry. SIGNED

1977. 1st edition. History and science of volcanoes in New Zealand.

1941. 1st edition. This book urges the United States to join Britain's cause in the Second World War.

1945. The official account of Royal Air Force Transport Command's ocean ferry.

1972. 1st edition. This book underlines the incredible number of inconsistencies in the evidence which convicted Thomas, in the trial judge's summing up and in Sir George MacGregor's report.

1963. 1st edition. This book describes catamarans, their characteristics and design.

1951. When the Germans invaded Crete in 1941, Sandy Thomas was shipped to the Greek mainland as one of their prisoners.

1937. 1st edition. Geoffrey Cox's eyewitness account of 1936 Madrid under aerial and ground attack from Franco and his fascist allies during the Spanish Civil War.

2003. 1st edition. This book follows Ian Bradley's career from Cadet Midshipman to his final disgrace, his battle to clear his name, and his subsequent career in politics and industry.

1959. A catalogue that accompanied the Frances Hodgkins Collection on a New Zealand tour in 1959, and a handbook for the Collection in Auckland City Art Gallery.

1945. 1st edition. The sequel to 'Kiwi Saga', this is a personal account of the travels and experiences of the New Zealanders in Italy.

2002. A collection of stories celebrating nautical New Zealanders, their boats and their stories.

Undated. An account of wartime travel which begins with a party of twenty-four Ordinary Seamen, which eventuates to a lucky thirteen.

1959. 1st edition. An autobiography by Captain Wilfred Scott-Shawe and Alan Wykes.

1980. 1st edition. SIGNED. The Story of Ngaruawahia 1863 - 1963.

2000. 1st edition. Since 1916 there have been more mutinies in the Royal Australian Navy than in any other navy maintained by an English-speaking nation.

1958. A collection of drawings by Thomas Rowlandson, containing examples of some of his best work.

1978. 1st edition. This history records the main events of the local Oamaru port, it also marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new form of local government for the 21st century.

1961. 1st edition. The Shepherd's Calendar' has been a regular page in the New Zealand 'Listener' for many years.

1968. The formal investigation into the TEV Wahine maritime disaster in April 1968 at Wellington.

1921. A captivating novel that follows the journey of a group of travelers on a mysterious cruise ship.

1985. 1st edition. This is the earliest recorded voyage by Western man, one of our most ancient and captivating sagas.

1978. 1st edition. This fictional journal reveals Cook's innermost thoughts and doubts during his ill-fated final voyage, which ended violently during a native uprising in Hawaii.

1953. A fascinating account of the ingenious Second World War counter-intelligence plot by the British Intelligence service known as 'Operation Mincemeat'.

1990. An retro information booklet on the Royal New Zealand Navy.

1989. The Sea-Wolf is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American novelist Jack London.

1970. In the autumn of 1968, Donald Crowhurst set sail from England to participate in the first single-handed nonstop around-the-world sailboat race.

1983. A history of the Reporoa District, a rural community in Rotorua Lakes within the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

1949. The story of a successful escape from Stalag Luft III in German-occupied Poland, by British prisoners of war, during WWII.

1978. 1st edition. A story of New Zealand's last trading coasters serving an isolated community between 1913-1927.

1989. 1st edition. A detailed chronology of New Zealand's involvement and a definitive reference work on New Zealand and World War II.

1944. A collection of stories on salvage operations of famous wrecks written by a salvage diver who worked on the sunken German high seas fleet in the Scapa Flow.

1957. 1st edition. Here, told for the first time, is the tragic story of Admiral Sir Dudley North, who was relieved of his command at Gibraltar.

1981. An autobiographical record of F.O. 'Pat' Brewster early days.

2001. 1st edition. Featuring photographs, drawings, and paintings, this volume offers a visual history of New Zealand home interiors through history.

2005. Photographed by Manuel Bauer and published on the occasion of the Dalai Lama's 70th birthday, this work includes essays by photographer Matthieu Ricard.

1969. 1st edition. Peter Cape has set out to give a meaningful impression of what is happening throughout New Zealand in the arts.

2002. 1st edition. Art Through the Ages traces six centuries of painting from Renaissance art in the 15th century to modern art in the 20th century.

1980. History of advanced jet airliners from around the world.

1980. History of early airliners from the 1930s.

1980. History of civil helicopters from around the world.

1980. History of early piston airliners from around the world.

1980. History of early jet airliners from around the world.

1980. History of general aviation aircraft from around the world.

1980. History of airliners from around the world.

1980. History of military aircraft from around the world to 1980.

1980. History of early piston airliners from around the world.

1980. History of turboprop airliners from around the world.

1980. History of general aviation private aircraft from around the world up to 1980.

1972. Illustrated history of aircraft from World War 2 era.

1970. A record of the 25 years of the Compagnie Maritime Belge since the end of World War II.

1938. 1st edition. Includes a book of the 'Bounty' and selections from William Bligh's writings by George Mackaness.

1984. A ride through the disturbed districts of New Zealand; together with some account of the South Sea Islands.

1953. At the height of the Second World War, A Seaman’s Pocketbook was issued to all ratings on board ships of the Royal Navy.

1915. A novel based on the authors experiences on ships.

1958. Written for the benefit of all men in all Branches of the Royal Navy and issued to each rating when he joins.

Undated. A practical guide to the 'Ashcroft' method of building, rowing, sailing and motor boats.

1961. Contains all the instructions relative to visual and sound signalling of the International Code of Signals.

1955. Author has an ear for the vernacular of the casual New Zealander, and writes loose, gritty stories of young people interacting with pioneers and Maori in outdoor settings including Northland,

1969. An independent view of the New Zealand pre-election scene in 1969.

1927. 1st edition. A New Zealander’s impression of his visit to England in 1926.

1909. An explanation of the stability, trim, construction, tonnage, and freeboard of ships, together with a fully worked out set of the usual ship calculations from drawings.

1947. 1st edition. An illuminating account of a young man's service as an extra man aboard a light vessel in the early months of World War II, guarding the world's most dangerous sandbank: the Goodwin

1941. The author's personal impressionistic sketch of New Zealand life in 1940.

1968. Vintage handbook for boating safety compiled by officers of the Marine Department, New Zealand.

1955. 1st edition. Lord Stanley's experiences in sailing a number of different crafts to Irish and Scottish waters, to the Baltic, to France and Spain.

1981. 1st edition. A publication for the exhibition that accompanied it in a series surveying New Zealand Painting.