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1981. 1st edition. Pictorial review of the North Auckland region of the North Island of New Zealand.
1979. 1st edition. Pictorial review of the South Auckland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Books 1+2.
1974. This seafaring history is precise, wide in its scope, thought-provoking, and as readable as the best of adventure stories.
1974. 1st edition. A comprehensive look at wind and it's effects on sailing boats.
1973. 1st edition. Based on the original papers of Captain Philip Saumarez on board HMS Centurion, Lord Anson's flagship during his circumnavigation 1740-44.
1978. Looks at the significant wrecks and events from the earliest Dutch losses on the Western Australian coast to such recent tragedies as the foundering of the Wahine.
1989. A short, user-friendly guide to the Spirit of Adventure Trust and the graceful ships that fly it's flag;
1997. Annual summary of all maritime accidents in New Zealand during 1995-1996.
1977. 1st edition. The story of the rise and fall of the ocean liner and its final capitulation to the airplane.
1952. 1st edition. Vintage New Zealand school atlas with maps and including statistical information.
undated. Vintage pre-entry course for Radio Mechanics. Educational Services, No. 6.
1982. 1st edition. An entertaining illustrated social history, recalling selected past events, memories, passings and occasions in the lives of citizens of Wainuiomata in Wellington.
1983. A pictorial history of the Whangarei Heads, in the northland region of New Zealand.
1963. 1st edition. Combining photography and poetry this is an exploration of the New Zealand two young artists.
1992. This book outlines the common causes and explains how people who suffer from tinnitus can take steps toward relieving the condition.
1950. 1st edition. A graphic story of a castaway on a New Zealand island. SIGNED.
1968. A vintage guide book to the tramping tracks and routes of the great southern lakes and fiords of Otago and Southland.
1994. 1st edition. Tales of twenty vessels that took their valuables to the bottom of the sea, and salvage attempts on many of them.
1982. Tells the story of the RFC and the RAF in both words and pictures, from the earliest days of ballooning, through to the supersonic Tornado multi-role combat aircraft of today.
1986. 1st edition. Contains probably the most complete collection of paintings and early photographs of the Colonial New Zealand wars.
1962. The New Zealand Yearbook 62nd issue. Presents as completely as possible within one volume a wide range of information on the administration and national economy.
1965. The New Zealand Yearbook 70th issue. Presents as completely as possible within one volume a wide range of information on the administration and national economy of New Zealand.
1995. A magazine published for the Whakatane District High School 75th Jubilee 1920 to 1995.
1983. 1st edition. History of Prices - the famous engineering works of A. and G. Price, part of one of New Zealand's biggest engineering-based groups.
1974. 1st edition. The story of the sugarbag years, when men wore sugarbags and many went hungry. The New Zealand Depression of the 1930s, documented for the first time.
1992. 1st edition. SIGNED. The history of Mokoia Island located in Lake Rotorua in New Zealand.
1973. Produced for the Auckland to Onehunga Railway centennial covering the history of the line and some of the locomotives that worked on it.
1982. 1st edition. Contains 19 charming tales of birdwatching in New Zealand.
1986. 1st edition. Story of Dilworth School for boys in Auckland.
1993. Chronicling the history of the Rotomahana, Waimangu and Rerewhakaaitu districts in the central North Island of New Zealand.
1970. 1st edition. A vintage book for the seasoned hunter who has decided to win memorable trophies from the most difficult environment that New Zealand has to offer.
1992. A directory and handbook of the locomotives in use in New Zealand.
1971. 1st edition. A short history of Rakituma / Preservation Inlet - the southernmost fiord in Fiordland National Park. SCARCE / AS NEW.
1950. Vintage guide book. A special provincial centennial guidebook on Akaroa on Banks Peninsular in New Zealand.
1958. Limited edition. The journals and letters of Charles Torlesse concerning the Foundation of the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand.
1970. 1st edition. A thoroughly researched collection of 14 well and not well-known events in New Zealand with unexplained aspects.
2001. 1st edition. Widens the understanding and dispels some of the myths about this secretive world.
1983. 1st edition. This landmark book is an authoritative chronicle of early European discovery and settlement of the Bay of Islands.
1932. Volume 9. Flock Book of The Corriedale Sheep Society.
1937. A story about Jack, a New Zealand farm dog.
1882. Potts was one of New Zealand's first conservationists.
1955. 1st edition. An account of the founding and development of the city of Auckland and its suburbs from 1840, including a forecast of what the future held for the city.
1953. Chronicles the history of the British expeditions and attempts to climb the mountain from 1921 to 1951.
1967. Published to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Dominion Sawmillers' Federation Incorporated.
1958. 1st edition. A book portraying the life as it was lived within the 3 New Zealand General Hospital Unit during World War II.
1958. The stories of pioneering English women on their way to South America, South Africa and Australia.
1976. 1st edition. The medical history of European medicine in New Zealand, the effects of European culture contact on Maori health and the history of individual diseases in the Maori in this period.
1984. Rejoice in Hope is an unpretentious attempt to tell the story of the work, and the development of that work, in Hamilton over the past 100 years of the Sisters of our Lady of the Missions.
1973. 1st edition. Briography of Phyllis Brusey, director of the NZ Opera Company and chairman of the Maori Theatre Trust.
1965. 1st edition. A historical record of Papatoetoe published on the occasion of the Centennial of the District in 1962.
1963. A full history of the town of Helensville and its immediate district.
1999. Published to mark The Bay Of Plenty Co-Operative Fertiliser Company's 35 years in business.
1963. The official guide to Plymouth, UK.
undated. The collected stories of the early settlers of the Bay of Plenty.
1976. 1st edition. Local history of this town in West Otago - that is close to the boundary with Southland, published to mark the centennial of the Borough of Tapanui 1876-1976.
1972. 1st edition. A penetrating, frank and fascinating account of the most controversial company collapse in New Zealand's history.
1973. New Zealand Today is a weekly publication, Part 2 covers covers the future of the West Coast.
1961. Year book of the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.
1960. Year book of the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.
1964. Yearbook for the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.
1966. Yearbook for the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.
1986. The latest in Bill Owen's popular series of guides to exploring the North Island's east coast.
1985. A popular guide to New Zealand's natural heritage.
1968. 1st edition. An informative guide to New Zealand seashore birds.
1934. Annual high school publication featuring school news and events, including contributions from students.
1983. New Zealand magazine featuring articles related to nature. This edition features the Kakako.
1946. 9th edition. Pocket-size guide to Nelson local drives and picnic spots for drivers.
1989. Vintage visitors guide to New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula containing all sorts of need to know information.
1991. An indispensable guide for mountain bike riders of all abilities.
1923. A small anecdotal story written for the Evening Star newspaper.
1976. A review of New Zealand Rail for the year ended 31st March.
1980. Vintage small town directory for Tokoroa and its districts in the North Island.
c 1980s. Brief photographic guide to some of the wildflowers of New Zealand.
1965. Port information for Timaru Harbour, New Zealand
1961. A history of the first 50 years of the Karamea Co-operative Dairy Co in the West Coast of the South Island, on their 50th anniversary.
1968. Annual maritime journal published by The Shiplovers' Society of Victoria.
2003. A guide to the most popular beaches of New Zealand's North Island.
1973. An account of the festivities held by St. Augustine's Parish to celebrate 100 years of worship in the church.
1950s. Vintage prospectus booklet for Craighead Diocesan School For Girls in Timaru, including a blank admission application form.
1974. 1st edition. In 1974, Melbourne was the only city in the English-speaking world with an extensive and still-thriving tramway system.
1976. Fascinating history of the construction and operation of the Cairns Railway, both main and branch lines.
1985. Photographic guidebook to Cornwall Park, Auckland.
1978. 1st edition. The story of the Commonwealth Government Shipping Line, that came into existence to serve the Australian transport needs during World War I.
1987. Photographic guide to national parks of New Zealand.
1997. A collection of anecdotes and photographs documenting the history of Broadcasting House, the purpose-built radio studios in Wellington, New Zealand.
1971. 1st edition. The author watched and studied birds for fifty years, this is his account of his observations and what he learned.
1975. An important statistical, historical and pictorial reference source for shipping enthusiasts, historians and marine engineers.
2001. Photographic guide to Queenstown / Milford region of New Zealand's South Island.
1964. 1st edition. Dr Lewis's eventful account of the ocean-going catamaran 'Rehu Moana' to Northern waters in the early summer of 1963.
1970. 1st edition. A history of the pioneers of the area revolving around two interlinked pioneer families, Washbourne and Caldwell, whose descendants still live in Golden Bay South Island New Zealand
1989. 1st edition. Portrays the lives of ten contemporary New Zealand Christian women.
1912 (112yo). Vintage Hocken Library catalogue from 112 years ago.
1978. A non-technical reference for the more popular and reliable species of foliage plants suitable for average indoor conditions.
undated. New Zealand rail history devoted to preserving the last years of steam trains in New Zealand for present and future generations.
1979. 1st edition. Autobiography of Emeritus Professor Blaiklock during his days growing up around Titirangi, Auckland.
2008. 1st edition. History of the book publishing and retailing enterprise Whitcombe and Tombs, that was founded in Christchurch in 1883.
1972. A history of St. Augustine's Parish to celebrate one hundred years of worship in the church.
1964. The Parish of St. Patrick, Waimate Planned Giving Programme pledge booklet, for the Convent Building Project.
2003. History of the Theatre Royal in Timaru, New Zealand.
circa 1960s. The Summit Road to-day stands as a fulfilment of one man's dream.
1951. A narrative of famous sailing ships through the ages and the courageous men who sailed, fought or raced them across the seas.
1974. A amateur published record of the family history of George and Isabella Farquhar.
1999. 1st edition. A collection of photographs gathered over a ten year period, the final decade of the old millennium, taken to portray a colourful, loving overview of Gisborne and the East Cape.
1993. 1st edition. This book for the first time presents a history of the best-known bridges in New Zealand.
1985. 1st edition. An illustrated A-Z of native and introduced birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
1985. 1st edition. Captured memories, images and history of the Wellington Police district, centenary issue 1886-1986.
2007. A commemorative publication recording the centenary of Wellington's daily broadsheet newspaper, The Dominion Post.
1970. 1st edition. Contains detailed information on 17 species of New Zealand butterflies.
2015. 1st edition. A book commemorating the Wellington Tramway Museum from 1965-2015.
2001. 1st edition. New Zealand rail history covering 125 years of railway motive power classification in New Zealand.
2002. Souvenir edition celebrating 50 years of service from the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade between 1952 - 2002.
1984. A history of the Hamilton railway bridge in the Waikato.
1975. 1st edition. Vintage guide to camping and tramping in New Zealand.
1995. SIGNED. Paul Legg has been part of the New Zealand aviation scene for over the past forty-eight years.
2011. Ann illustrated history of the Christchurch Press Newspaper celebrating 150 years of publication.
1998. 1st edition. A book on the proceedings of a conference held at the New Zealand National Maritime Museum between 12th - 14th September 1997.
2002. The history of cinemas and movie halls from Tawa to Tokomaru in New Zealand.
1989. A retro travel guide for cycling around New Zealand.
1990. 1st edition. An author and subject index to Notornis, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that focuses on bird-based research in New Zealand and the South Pacific.
1999. 1st edition. Stories about motoring and tramping in New Zealand first published in the 1930s to 1950s, throughout New Zealand from Invercargill to Ninety Mile Beach.
1986. 1st edition. The author's reflections on the Kapiti coast, complemented by water colour illustrations.
1987. An illustrated handbook to 59 of the common ferns and fern allies found in the bush/forest areas of New Zealand.
1984. A collection of the writings of Emeritus Professor Edward Musgrave Blaiklock, OBE, MA, DLitt, otherwise known as 'Grammaticus'.
1946. Former railwayman Thomas Haughey describes various anecdotes from decades of experience with New Zealand Rail, combined with some solid history of English rail as well.
1991. A record of 50 years of The South Canterbury Historical Society.
1975. 1st edition. For the first time on record, the story of the street names of Timaru with each street named and a text caption detailing its origins.
2007. 1st edition. A two volume set of a comprehensive history of Geraldine in the South Island of New Zealand.
1984. 1st edition. Tales of spirit and adventure from Westland New Zealand, gathered over the years by Jim Henderson.
1982. A history of the Baptist Union of New Zealand 1945-1982.
1962. Based on The Bible Reader's Manual by Rev. C.H. Wright D.D. this comprises a complete concordance to the Bible under one alphabetical arrangement.
1959. 1st edition. The story of the 6 days of the Billy Graham Crusade in New Zealand, and how nearly half a million people came to hear Billy Graham preach the central message of Christianity.
1988. Retro travel guide to the Wellington (and greater) region.
2003. A memoir of the authors experiences camping in the 1950s at the Pinewoods Motor Park in North Auckland.
1982. Beautifully colour illustrated pictorial guide to the birds of New Zealand.
1983. 1st edition. A photographic guide to New Zealand's native trees and forest, aimed at younger readers.
1964. In New Zealand there are some 50 or more plants known or suspected to be toxic to humans when eaten.
2003. Published to commemorate the first 125 years of Dairy Flat School in Auckland, New Zealand.
2012. A brief history of the Presbyterian church in South Canterbury.
1933. 1st edition. A photographic guide to the types of vessels which compose British mercantile marine.
1959. 1st edition. When the S.S. Fort Stikine blew up in Bombay Docks on April 14th 1944, she created one of the greatest explosions in history.
2000. New Zealand pioneering biography.
1979. 1st edition. This easy to read and well illustrated manual is aimed at all who enter the back country, novice and experienced alike.
1997. A collection of 23 previously unpublished articles - including photographs - from Sea Breezes Magazine.
1986. 1st edition. This volume covers the details and specifications of the Auckland's bus fleets, including numbers, registration plates, chassis numbers, body codes.
1966. Official souvenir and programme for the Blackball (New Zealand) centennial celebration, held on January 20th - 24th, 1966.
1985. A history of one of Britain's most successful, family owned tramp shipping companies.
1920. A suede fabric covered collection of poems by John G. Whittier, complete with explanatory notes.
1960. A history of 200 years of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, from its early days in a coffee shop to its contribution to the history of shipping throughout the world.
undated. The history of a Methodist church in Timaru, New Zealand.
1995. Number 103 in a limited edition of only 500 copies. The first detailed history written about the Timaru Fire Brigade.
2002. Australian shipping history, the story of this Australian shipping line before it was taken over by BI in 1913.
2010. 1st edition. New Zealand jazz musician and songwriter Ken Avery's diary of his varied and amusing experiences playing in dance bands in the 1940's-1970's.
2002. A photographic portrait of Manawatu and Wanganui from the first half of last century.
1978. A traveller's guide to the goldfields of historic Nelson & Marlborough.
1975. 1st edition. A guide and history of the old goldfields of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
2010. A beautiful and comprehensive history of St. Marys Anglican Church in the centre of Timaru in South Canterbury.
1984. An historical discussion of Dusky Sound in Fiordland, including Captain Cook, and the Spaniards under Captain Malaspina.
1962. A selection of striking monochrome and colour aerial photographs of the West Coast region in New Zealand.
1982. Published for the commemoration of Waimataitai School centennial, 1882-1982.
1987. 1st edition. A publication by New Zealand Geological Survey of hot or cold mineralised springs or water known in the North Auckland peninsula.
1964. Old report on the survey of South Westland tourist facilities.
1997. Fascinating pictorial essay of the cable cars and electric tramways that crisscrossed Dunedin, New Zealand during the 1950s.
1920. 1st edition. A domestic record of the merchant seaman in war.
1972. A booklet on the history of the Summit Road on the Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand.
1968. A publication celebrating Greymouth's centennial 1868-1968.
1963. An vintage illustrated reference to the most important and popular roses in the world.
1968. Preacher's kid by day and leader of the largest Harlem gang by night, Black and Free tells the story of Tom Skinner who was trapped in the bondage of religious tradition and hatred of whites.
2010. This compact hardback provides the perfect souvenir of New Zealand, featuring a selection of Wall's best shots from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
1975. Writings on the theory of sanctity, aiming to relate sanctity to daily living.
Undated. A treasury of outline sermons and addresses.
1962. Revised standard red letter edition, containing the old and new testaments. Verse reference edition - concordance.
1989. 1st edition. Provides concise information about all the birds listed in the New Zealand's Ornithological Society's 'Annotated Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand'.
2002. Fact filled descriptions highlighting key identification features of New Zealand trees are supported by distribution maps and one or more full colour photographs of each of over 100 species.
Undated. Brief history of the historic steam tug named after one of Auckland's founding fathers.
1959. 1st edition. A short history of the first 100 years of the postal service in the South Island city of Timaru in New Zealand.
1959. Informational booklet on shipping including dock plans and funnels.
1972. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes from the Old Testament, in Todays English Version.
1960. 1st edition. Informational booklet featuring details of ships on the Clyde.
c 1980s. This collection of writings from an author who has contributed to many magazines and newspapers centres on Blackball, on the West Coast, where her father was stationed as a guard.
1996. A guidebook for walking through the Auckland - Waitakere area with detailed descriptions and maps of over 20 enjoyable outings on accessible, well-graded and clearly sign-posted tracks.
1962. A guide to 69 of New Zealand's native trees.
1985. 1st edition. Poems and anecdotes inspired by the authors upbringing and adult life in the Kaimatura valley in the Huia area near Auckland.
1975. A booklet using some of the many photographs that appeared in the pages of 'The Express', the monthly news magazine that appeared over a period of seven years, 1963 - 1970.
1970. A practical guide to flower arranging, specially written for New Zealand conditions.
1993. An interesting selection of black and white and colour photographs depicting diesel-hauled trains at work in the South Island landscape during the 1970s and and 1980s.
1981. 1st edition. A history of shipping in Corio Bay, Geelong - the western arm of Port Phillip in Victoria which ranks as one of the major ports of Australia.
1986. An vintage instructional guide to creating floral arrangements.
1967. 1st edition. Geoff Moon (1915-2009) was a world renowned New Zealand naturalist, ornithologist, conservationist, veterinary surgeon and photographer.
1982. A vintage instructional book to floral art, for all ages.
2004. 1st edition. Celebrates the farming people of the West Coast of New Zealand and the dairy companies which they established.
1959. Photographic guide to Timaru and South Canterbury on its 100 anniversary, with glimpses into the past.
1926. Vintage magazine singing the praises of the South Canterbury district of New Zealand. Includes two vintage complementary letterheads.
1970. A high school magazine published by by the pupils of Waimate High School with the assistance of teachers in charge of activities.
1997. 1st edition. A new and innovative heritage highway that links heritage sites along 680 km of roads from Picton to Farewell Spit, across the top of New Zealand's South Island.