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WHEELS ON THE ROAD

WHEELS ON THE ROAD

$39.95NZD

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

FOREIGN TOURING GUIDE 1936-37: The Automobile Association
BOY SOLDIERS OF THE GREAT WAR: Their Own Stories for the First Time

BOY SOLDIERS OF THE GREAT WAR: Their Own Stories for the First Time

ISBN# 075531302X
$49.95NZD

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

Discovering The Mackenzie Country
New Book

Discovering The Mackenzie Country

$39.95NZD

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

FOR FIVE SHILLINGS A DAY: Personal Histories of World War II
Fun in Fiordland

Fun in Fiordland

$79.95NZD

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

ASTRIDE THE RIVER: A History of Hamilton

ASTRIDE THE RIVER: A History of Hamilton

$39.95NZD

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

FRANK SARGESON: Conversation with my Uncle

FRANK SARGESON: Conversation with my Uncle

$39.95NZD

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.

A WALK IN CHRISTCHURCH
New Book

A WALK IN CHRISTCHURCH

$19.95NZD

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

AD AUGUSTA: Centennial History of Auckland Grammar School 1869-1969

AD AUGUSTA: Centennial History of Auckland Grammar School 1869-1969

$69.95NZD

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.

Four Seasons of COUNTRY DIARY

Four Seasons of COUNTRY DIARY

ISBN# 0589014013
$39.95NZD

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.

100 NZ Short Short Stories
New Book

100 NZ Short Short Stories

ISBN# 9781877178016
$39.95NZD

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

LANDMARK: A Century & More at Clinton

LANDMARK: A Century & More at Clinton

$42.95NZD

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

THE PLUNKET SCHOOLBOOK OF CHILDCRAFT

THE PLUNKET SCHOOLBOOK OF CHILDCRAFT

$39.95NZD

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

RESPONSE TO A VISION: The first hundred years of the Nelson School of Music

RESPONSE TO A VISION: The first hundred years of the Nelson School of Music

ISBN# 0473026899
$49.95NZD

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

SILVER AND ROYAL BLUE: Timaru Boys' High School 1880 to 2005

SILVER AND ROYAL BLUE: Timaru Boys' High School 1880 to 2005

$49.95NZD

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

SPRINGBOARD FOR WOMEN: New Plymouth Girls' High School 1885-1985

SPRINGBOARD FOR WOMEN: New Plymouth Girls' High School 1885-1985

ISBN# 0908561202
$39.95NZD

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

EDGECUMBE & DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL: 75th Jubilee 1914-1989

EDGECUMBE & DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL: 75th Jubilee 1914-1989

$29.95NZD

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

OUR FIRST FIFTY YEARS: A History of Wellington East Girls' College

OUR FIRST FIFTY YEARS: A History of Wellington East Girls' College

$49.95NZD

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

St. Paul's College 1969

St. Paul's College 1969

$24.95NZD

1969. St. Paul's College yearbook.

POSTMAN: Correspondence School - Volume 60

POSTMAN: Correspondence School - Volume 60

$39.95NZD

1987. New Zealand local history.

EIGHT CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOLS

EIGHT CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOLS

$54.95NZD

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

OTAKEO DISTRICT and SCHOOL: 80 Jubilee 1884 - 1964

OTAKEO DISTRICT and SCHOOL: 80 Jubilee 1884 - 1964

$59.95NZD

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

MATAPU: School and District, Centennial 1888 - 1988

MATAPU: School and District, Centennial 1888 - 1988

$59.95NZD

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

LINWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL: Jubilee 1928-1978

LINWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL: Jubilee 1928-1978

$39.95NZD

1978. Local school history.

THE PLAYCENTRE WAY

THE PLAYCENTRE WAY

$29.95NZD

1980. History of Playcenter in New Zealand.

NGA TAWA: The Wellington Diocesan School for Girls 1911 - 1967

NGA TAWA: The Wellington Diocesan School for Girls 1911 - 1967

$69.95NZD

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

NGA TAWA: The Wellington Diocesan School for Girls

NGA TAWA: The Wellington Diocesan School for Girls

$69.95NZD

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

The Anglican Church in Oxford and Cust 1865-1965

The Anglican Church in Oxford and Cust 1865-1965

$49.95NZD

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

TO CELEBRATE A CENTURY: Alexandra and Consolidated Schools 1864 - 1964

TO CELEBRATE A CENTURY: Alexandra and Consolidated Schools 1864 - 1964

$42.95NZD

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

FROM AGE TO AGE: The Story of The Church of England, Wellington 1858 -1958

FROM AGE TO AGE: The Story of The Church of England, Wellington 1858 -1958

$42.95NZD

1957. 1st edition. New Zealand church history.

WAIAPU CATHEDRAL: Its Birth, Death and Resurrection

WAIAPU CATHEDRAL: Its Birth, Death and Resurrection

$39.95NZD

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

WAIAPU: The Story of a Diocese

WAIAPU: The Story of a Diocese

$29.95NZD

1961. A centennial history of the Diocese of Waiapu.

WELLINGTON GIRLS COLLEGE: One Hundred Years

WELLINGTON GIRLS COLLEGE: One Hundred Years

$39.95NZD

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

WELLINGTON CATHEDRAL OF S PAUL: A History 1840-2001
New Book

WELLINGTON CATHEDRAL OF S PAUL: A History 1840-2001

ISBN# 086473428X
$39.95NZD

2002. 1st edition. New Zealand church history.

A FRIEND INDEED: The Saving of Old St Paul's
New Book

A FRIEND INDEED: The Saving of Old St Paul's

ISBN# 9780473397722
$29.95NZD

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

SOUTHERN SEE: The Anglican Diocese of Dunedin

SOUTHERN SEE: The Anglican Diocese of Dunedin

$37.95NZD

1968. A history of the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.

THE WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE: Volume XXXV 1970

THE WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE: Volume XXXV 1970

$42.95NZD

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

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Timaru NZ 1865 - 1969

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Timaru NZ 1865 - 1969

$42.95NZD

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

THE HISTORY OF WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL Timaru 1882-1957: A Proud History of 75 Years

THE HISTORY OF WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL Timaru 1882-1957: A Proud History of 75 Years

$42.95NZD

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

THE HISTORY OF WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL Timaru 1882-1957: Proud History of 75 Years

THE HISTORY OF WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL Timaru 1882-1957: Proud History of 75 Years

$29.95NZD

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

WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL 100 YEARS 1882-1982

WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL 100 YEARS 1882-1982

$29.95NZD

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

DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL JUBILEE: Celebrating 125 Years 1878 - 2003
New Book

DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL JUBILEE: Celebrating 125 Years 1878 - 2003

$47.95NZD

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

TIMARU GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL: Chronicle, July 1934

TIMARU GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL: Chronicle, July 1934

$47.95NZD

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

WHAKATANE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL: 75th Jubilee

WHAKATANE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL: 75th Jubilee

$59.95NZD

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

A HERITAGE IN TRUST: James Dilworth and his School

A HERITAGE IN TRUST: James Dilworth and his School

ISBN# 0473003368
$39.95NZD

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

TERRACE END SCHOOL PALMERSTON NORTH: Roll of Past Pupils 1884-1959

TERRACE END SCHOOL PALMERSTON NORTH: Roll of Past Pupils 1884-1959

$44.95NZD

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.

SABOTAGE IS SUSPECTED

SABOTAGE IS SUSPECTED

$39.95NZD

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

CRAIGHEAD: The First 75 Years 1911 to 1986

CRAIGHEAD: The First 75 Years 1911 to 1986

$59.95NZD

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

THE CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF WELLINGTON COLLEGE

THE CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF WELLINGTON COLLEGE

$39.95NZD

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

ARDMORE TEACHERS COLLEGE: Handbook 1953

ARDMORE TEACHERS COLLEGE: Handbook 1953

$39.95NZD

1953. Ardmore Teachers' College vintage handbook 1953.

THE WAHINE DISASTER

THE WAHINE DISASTER

$34.95NZD

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

THE WAHINE DISASTER

THE WAHINE DISASTER

$49.95NZD

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

ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH: Te Waimate 1831-1973 - A brief history

ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH: Te Waimate 1831-1973 - A brief history

$37.95NZD

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

THE ST GEORGE'S STORY

THE ST GEORGE'S STORY

ISBN# 0473027496
$29.95NZD

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

KIHIKIHI SCHOOL: A Brief History 1869-1938

KIHIKIHI SCHOOL: A Brief History 1869-1938

$49.95NZD

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

THE SHEAF 1971: Fielding Agricultural High School

THE SHEAF 1971: Fielding Agricultural High School

$59.95NZD

1971. A yearly publication by Fielding Agricultural High School.

EX CATHEDRA: A History of the Cathedral School of Christchurch,New Zealand 1881 - 1981

EX CATHEDRA: A History of the Cathedral School of Christchurch,New Zealand 1881 - 1981

$74.95NZD

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

KARAMEAS FORGOTTEN FOOTPRINTS: A History of Saw and Flax Milling in Karamea

KARAMEAS FORGOTTEN FOOTPRINTS: A History of Saw and Flax Milling in Karamea

$189.95NZD

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.

SOLE CHARGE: A funny nostalgic story of teaching in the outbacks of the Forties

SOLE CHARGE: A funny nostalgic story of teaching in the outbacks of the Forties

$39.95NZD

1973. 1st edition. Vintage school chronicle.

SOLE CHARGE DAYS: A funny nostalgic story of teaching in the outbacks of the 40s

SOLE CHARGE DAYS: A funny nostalgic story of teaching in the outbacks of the 40s

$39.95NZD

1973. 1st edition. Vintage school chronicle.

DEATH OF A CRUISE SHIP: The Mystery of the Mikhail Lermontov
New Book

DEATH OF A CRUISE SHIP: The Mystery of the Mikhail Lermontov

ISBN# 0908561695
$47.95NZD

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

FOR GOD'S SAKE: A Centennial History Of St. Mark's Anglican Church 1875 - 1975
New Book

FOR GOD'S SAKE: A Centennial History Of St. Mark's Anglican Church 1875 - 1975

$48.95NZD

1975. 1st Edition. Beautiful collectable book on NZ local history.

A FOUNDING MINISTRY: Presbyterian Church in Nelson and Marlborough

A FOUNDING MINISTRY: Presbyterian Church in Nelson and Marlborough

ISBN# 9780473121006
$49.95NZD

2007. Church history in New Zealand

GAS, POWER, PEOPLE: Energy supply in Hutt Mana 1880-2005
New Book

GAS, POWER, PEOPLE: Energy supply in Hutt Mana 1880-2005

ISBN# 1877338745
$59.95NZD

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

The Golden Road to Cape Reinga

The Golden Road to Cape Reinga

$39.95NZD

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

A SHORT HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND

A SHORT HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND

$39.95NZD

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

ALEXANDRA'S CENTENNIAL POOL - Opening 1962

ALEXANDRA'S CENTENNIAL POOL - Opening 1962

$39.95NZD

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

STATION COUNTRY: Returning to New Zealand back country

STATION COUNTRY: Returning to New Zealand back country

ISBN# 0340588383
$29.95NZD

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

ALEXANDRA 1867 - 1967

ALEXANDRA 1867 - 1967

$29.95NZD

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

YESTERDAY TODAY IN SOUTH NEW ZEALAND

YESTERDAY TODAY IN SOUTH NEW ZEALAND

$49.95NZD

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

NGAMATAPOURI: An account of the early settlers of the Upper Waitotara Valley

NGAMATAPOURI: An account of the early settlers of the Upper Waitotara Valley

$79.95NZD

1984. 1st edition. An account of the early settlers of the Upper Waitotara Valley.

GRAND HILLS FOR SHEEP

GRAND HILLS FOR SHEEP

$49.95NZD

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

GATEWAY OF THE PROVINCE: Historical Review of Port Taranaki
New Book

GATEWAY OF THE PROVINCE: Historical Review of Port Taranaki

$89.95NZD

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

PUKEKURA PARK and BROOKLANDS
New Book

PUKEKURA PARK and BROOKLANDS

$89.95NZD

1950. 1st edition.

OLD HOMES of LYTTELTON HARBOUR

OLD HOMES of LYTTELTON HARBOUR

$39.95NZD

1955. 12 chapters, each with an illustration.

HISTORIC PLACE NAMES OF NEW ZEALAND

HISTORIC PLACE NAMES OF NEW ZEALAND

$49.95NZD

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.

EXPLORING THE EAST COAST BAYS

EXPLORING THE EAST COAST BAYS

$39.95NZD

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

A History of the Otago Hospital Board

A History of the Otago Hospital Board

$59.95NZD

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

OLD DRAWING: Ascent of Hochstetter Dome

OLD DRAWING: Ascent of Hochstetter Dome

$44.95NZD

Undated. Old drawing ready to be framed.

OLD DRAWING: Waterfall At Govetts Leap

OLD DRAWING: Waterfall At Govetts Leap

$44.95NZD

Undated. Old drawing ready to be framed.

HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

ISBN# 071670823X
$49.95NZD

1972. Vintage technical and reference.

MIRACLES OF INVENTION AND DISCOVERY

MIRACLES OF INVENTION AND DISCOVERY

$49.95NZD

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

MINERALS OF THE WORLD: 2nd Revised Edition

MINERALS OF THE WORLD: 2nd Revised Edition

ISBN# 9781402753398
$49.95NZD

2007. 1st edition. Revised and updated! Identify over 500 of the most collectible minerals quickly and easily with this fully photographed field guide.

ARCTIC SENSE

ARCTIC SENSE

$49.95NZD

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

FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940

FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940

ISBN# 0002571692
$29.95NZD

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

A MILLION DIED!  A Story of War in the Far East

A MILLION DIED! A Story of War in the Far East

$42.95NZD

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

SPITFIRE SMITHS: A Unique Story of Brothers in Arms - Squadron Leader RIA Smith

SPITFIRE SMITHS: A Unique Story of Brothers in Arms - Squadron Leader RIA Smith

ISBN# 9781906502119
$69.95NZD

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

I ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR

I ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR

$89.95NZD

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.

From Fiji To Balkan Skies: A Fighter Pilot's Memories of 249 Squadron In WW II
FLYING MARINES: A Record of Royal Marine Aviators
THE RED BERET: The Story of The Parachute Regiment At War 1940-1945

THE RED BERET: The Story of The Parachute Regiment At War 1940-1945

$48.95NZD

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

THE MASTER CHRISTIAN

THE MASTER CHRISTIAN

$39.95NZD

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

HANDBOOK OF GARDENING for New Zealand

HANDBOOK OF GARDENING for New Zealand

$129.95NZD

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

BRITISH BATTLES ON LAND AND SEA: Volume 2

BRITISH BATTLES ON LAND AND SEA: Volume 2

$49.95NZD

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

JAMAICA: Its Past And Present State

JAMAICA: Its Past And Present State

$179.95NZD

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

ALL THESE THINGS: Volume 1

ALL THESE THINGS: Volume 1

$474.95NZD

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

RAIDERS OF THE DEEP

RAIDERS OF THE DEEP

$39.95NZD

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

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News, No. 5522, 29 September 1969

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News, No. 5522, 29 September 1969

$59.95NZD

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News, No. 5529, 17 November 1969

OLD NEWSPAPER: New Zealand Weekly News, No. 5529, 17 November 1969

$59.95NZD

1969. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

VINTAGE INVOICE: E. Sime & Co. Ltd. Wellington – Motor Agents 1929

VINTAGE INVOICE: E. Sime & Co. Ltd. Wellington – Motor Agents 1929

$59.95NZD

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

The Repair And Restoration Technical Manual 2001

The Repair And Restoration Technical Manual 2001

ISBN# 0473079186
$39.95NZD

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

DAYS THAT ARE NO MORE

DAYS THAT ARE NO MORE

$59.95NZD

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

MEMORIES OF RUAWAI, TOKATOKA AND REHIA
New Book

MEMORIES OF RUAWAI, TOKATOKA AND REHIA

$69.95NZD

1991. New Zealand regional biography and history.

THE GUMDIGGERS: The Story of Kauri Gum

THE GUMDIGGERS: The Story of Kauri Gum

ISBN# 0589007327
$59.95NZD

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

THE BONE PEOPLE

THE BONE PEOPLE

ISBN# 0340370246
$39.95NZD

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

VERDICT ON EREBUS: An airline's dilemma

VERDICT ON EREBUS: An airline's dilemma

ISBN# 0006369766
$19.95NZD

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

THE BOY FROM GORGE RIVER: From New Zealand's Remotest Family to the World Beyond

THE BOY FROM GORGE RIVER: From New Zealand's Remotest Family to the World Beyond

ISBN# 9781775541776
$48.95NZD

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.

INSIDE CENTREPOINT: The Story of a New Zealand Community
New Book

INSIDE CENTREPOINT: The Story of a New Zealand Community

ISBN# 0908636075
$79.95NZD

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.

PRACTICAL BEEKEEPING in New Zealand - 4th Edition The Definitive Guide

PRACTICAL BEEKEEPING in New Zealand - 4th Edition The Definitive Guide

ISBN# 9781877568527
$49.95NZD

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

HEART OF THE MACKENZIE: The Glenmore Station Story
New Book

HEART OF THE MACKENZIE: The Glenmore Station Story

ISBN# 9781775536055
$39.95NZD

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

DUST TO GOLD: The Inspiring Story of Bendigo Station
New Book

DUST TO GOLD: The Inspiring Story of Bendigo Station

ISBN# 9781869792800
$42.95NZD

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

THE REED FIELD GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND BIRDS
New Book

THE REED FIELD GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND BIRDS

ISBN# 0790005042
$39.95NZD

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

DOG ZEN
New Book

DOG ZEN

$49.95NZD

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

THE WINEMAKER: George Fistonich and The Villa Maria Story
New Book

THE WINEMAKER: George Fistonich and The Villa Maria Story

ISBN# 9781869799779
$39.95NZD

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

MARINE FISHES of New Zealand 1.
New Book

MARINE FISHES of New Zealand 1.

ISBN# 0790004658
$29.95NZD

2006. Part of the Reed New Zealand Nature Series.

THE LAST TRUE EXPLORE: Into Darkest New Guinea

THE LAST TRUE EXPLORE: Into Darkest New Guinea

ISBN# 1869620860
$44.95NZD

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

HOKIANGA: A visitors guide
New Book

HOKIANGA: A visitors guide

$49.95NZD

1985. 1st edition. Vintage visitors guide.

BASE WALLAHS: Story of the Units of the Base Organisation 2 NZEF IP

BASE WALLAHS: Story of the Units of the Base Organisation 2 NZEF IP

$79.95NZD

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.

SHOVEL, SWORD and SCALPEL: The Medical Units 2nd NZEF in the Pacific

SHOVEL, SWORD and SCALPEL: The Medical Units 2nd NZEF in the Pacific

$79.95NZD

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.

THE 35th BATTALION: Record of Service with the 3rd Division in the Pacific

THE 35th BATTALION: Record of Service with the 3rd Division in the Pacific

$79.95NZD

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.

PACIFIC SERVICE: Story of the New Zealand Army Service Corps Units in the Pacific

PACIFIC SERVICE: Story of the New Zealand Army Service Corps Units in the Pacific

$79.95NZD

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.

THE GUNNERS: Intimate Record of 3rd Divisional Artillery in the Pacific

THE GUNNERS: Intimate Record of 3rd Divisional Artillery in the Pacific

$79.95NZD

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.

THE 36th BATTALION: Record of Service with 36th Battalion in the Pacific

THE 36th BATTALION: Record of Service with 36th Battalion in the Pacific

$79.95NZD

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.

HEADQUARTERS & COMMUNICATIONS: Activities of the 3rd Division NZEF

HEADQUARTERS & COMMUNICATIONS: Activities of the 3rd Division NZEF

$79.95NZD

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.

OLD NEWSPAPER: The Weekly News, No. 5048, 24 August 1960

OLD NEWSPAPER: The Weekly News, No. 5048, 24 August 1960

$49.95NZD

1960. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

FROM GOLD TO GREEN: Paeroa and District 1875-1975

FROM GOLD TO GREEN: Paeroa and District 1875-1975

$59.95NZD

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

MILFORD SOUND and FIORDLAND

MILFORD SOUND and FIORDLAND

ISBN# 0589013416
$24.95NZD

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

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY: Pictorial Guide
New Book

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY: Pictorial Guide

$39.95NZD

Undated. New Zealand railway history.

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY: Guidebook
New Book

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY: Guidebook

ISBN# 0473005107
$39.95NZD

1987. New Zealand railway history.

RAINBOW WARRIOR: The French attempt to sink Greenpeace

RAINBOW WARRIOR: The French attempt to sink Greenpeace

ISBN# 0099477203
$39.95NZD

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

THE RAINBOW WARRIOR AFFAIR

THE RAINBOW WARRIOR AFFAIR

ISBN# 0049000411
$29.95NZD

1986. Who sank the Rainbow Warrior - and why?

HIGH TIME: A Family Trek In The Land of Sherpas

HIGH TIME: A Family Trek In The Land of Sherpas

ISBN# 0340158786
$27.95NZD

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

OLD WARTIME NEWSPAPER: Daily Mirror, Thursday 5th November 1942

OLD WARTIME NEWSPAPER: Daily Mirror, Thursday 5th November 1942

$39.95NZD

1942. Vintage wartime newspaper from World War 2.

THE FOREST AND BIRD BOOK of Nature Walks
New Book

THE FOREST AND BIRD BOOK of Nature Walks

ISBN# 9780790002361
$44.95NZD

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

OLD NEWSPAPER: The Weekly News, No. 5222, 26 December 1963

OLD NEWSPAPER: The Weekly News, No. 5222, 26 December 1963

$59.95NZD

1963. Vintage weekly New Zealand newspaper.

CORONATION GLORY: A Pageant of Queens 1559 - 1953

CORONATION GLORY: A Pageant of Queens 1559 - 1953

$37.95NZD

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.

AUCKLAND ARCHITECTURE A Personal View
New Book

AUCKLAND ARCHITECTURE A Personal View

ISBN# 0473053500
$79.95NZD

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

HEAT LIGHTNING

HEAT LIGHTNING

$44.95NZD

1980. 1st edition. Poetry. SIGNED

THE STORY OF NEW ZEALAND VOLCANOES

THE STORY OF NEW ZEALAND VOLCANOES

ISBN# 0002169258
$39.95NZD

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

AN AMERICAN SPEAKS

AN AMERICAN SPEAKS

$29.95NZD

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

ATLANTIC BRIDGE: The Official Account of R.A.F. Transport Command's Ocean Ferry

ATLANTIC BRIDGE: The Official Account of R.A.F. Transport Command's Ocean Ferry

$39.95NZD

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

BITTER HILL: Arthur Thomas - The case for a retrial

BITTER HILL: Arthur Thomas - The case for a retrial

$39.95NZD

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.

BUILDING AND SAILING CATAMARANS

BUILDING AND SAILING CATAMARANS

$42.95NZD

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

DARE TO BE FREE

DARE TO BE FREE

$27.95NZD

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

DEFENCE OF MADRID

DEFENCE OF MADRID

$54.95NZD

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.

DON'T ROCK THE BOAT

DON'T ROCK THE BOAT

ISBN# 0473092980
$79.95NZD

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.

FRANCES HODGKINS: The Paintings and Drawings

FRANCES HODGKINS: The Paintings and Drawings

$49.95NZD

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.

DIAMOND TRAILS OF ITALY

DIAMOND TRAILS OF ITALY

$179.95NZD

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

HIGH TIDE: Nautical New Zealanders, Their Boats and Stories

HIGH TIDE: Nautical New Zealanders, Their Boats and Stories

ISBN# 1869504534
$29.95NZD

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

JUST ORDINARY SEAMEN

JUST ORDINARY SEAMEN

$57.95NZD

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

MARINER'S TALE

MARINER'S TALE

$39.95NZD

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

MEETING OF THE WATERS: The Story of Ngaruawahia

MEETING OF THE WATERS: The Story of Ngaruawahia

$79.95NZD

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

MUTINY!

MUTINY!

ISBN# 1865083518
$39.95NZD

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.

ROWLANDSON: A Collection of Drawings

ROWLANDSON: A Collection of Drawings

$59.95NZD

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

SEA LINKS: A Brief History of the Oamaru Harbour Board 1874-1978

SEA LINKS: A Brief History of the Oamaru Harbour Board 1874-1978

$39.95NZD

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.

SHEPHERD'S CALENDAR

SHEPHERD'S CALENDAR

$24.95NZD

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

T.E.V. WAHINE (O.N. 317814): Report of Court and Annex Thereto

T.E.V. WAHINE (O.N. 317814): Report of Court and Annex Thereto

$57.95NZD

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

THE CRUISE OF THE DREAM SHIP

THE CRUISE OF THE DREAM SHIP

$29.95NZD

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

THE JASON VOYAGE: The Quest for the Golden Fleece
New Book

THE JASON VOYAGE: The Quest for the Golden Fleece

$42.95NZD

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

THE LAST VOYAGE: Captain Cook's Lost Diary

THE LAST VOYAGE: Captain Cook's Lost Diary

ISBN# 0002214458
$29.95NZD

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.

THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS: The Story of Operation Mincemeat

THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS: The Story of Operation Mincemeat

$49.95NZD

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

THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY TODAY

THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY TODAY

$38.95NZD

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

THE SEA WOLF

THE SEA WOLF

ISBN# 0895773384
$39.95NZD

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

THE STRANGE VOYAGE OF DONALD CROWHURST

THE STRANGE VOYAGE OF DONALD CROWHURST

ISBN# 0340129204
$39.95NZD

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.

THE WILDERNESS CONQUERED: The History Of The Reporoa District

THE WILDERNESS CONQUERED: The History Of The Reporoa District

$74.95NZD

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

THE WOODEN HORSE

THE WOODEN HORSE

$29.95NZD

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

WAIHAU: The Story of one of New Zealand's Last Trading Coasters

WAIHAU: The Story of one of New Zealand's Last Trading Coasters

$47.95NZD

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

WAR MEMORIAL: A Chronology of New Zealand and World War II

WAR MEMORIAL: A Chronology of New Zealand and World War II

ISBN# 0790000431
$28.95NZD

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

WONDERS OF SALVAGE

WONDERS OF SALVAGE

$54.95NZD

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.

THAT DAY AT GIBRALTAR

THAT DAY AT GIBRALTAR

$24.95NZD

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.

THEY CAME WEST: Pat's Tales of the Early Days

THEY CAME WEST: Pat's Tales of the Early Days

$48.95NZD

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

NEW ZEALANDERS AT HOME A Cultural History of Domestic Interiors 1814-1914

NEW ZEALANDERS AT HOME A Cultural History of Domestic Interiors 1814-1914

ISBN# 1877276146
$47.95NZD

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

HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA: Journey for Peace
New Book

HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA: Journey for Peace

ISBN# 9783039390069
$84.95NZD

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.

ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN In New Zealand

ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN In New Zealand

$84.95NZD

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

ART THROUGH THE AGES Masterpieces of Painting From Titian to Picasso
New Book

ART THROUGH THE AGES Masterpieces of Painting From Titian to Picasso

ISBN# 089207261X
$49.95NZD

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.

ADVANCED JETLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

ADVANCED JETLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

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

AIRLINERS OF THE 1930s: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

AIRLINERS OF THE 1930s: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

1980. History of early airliners from the 1930s.

CIVIL HELICOPTERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

CIVIL HELICOPTERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

1980. History of civil helicopters from around the world.

EARLY AIRLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

EARLY AIRLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

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

EARLY JETLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

EARLY JETLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

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

GENERAL AVIATION: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

GENERAL AVIATION: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

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

MODERN AIRLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

MODERN AIRLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

1980. History of airliners from around the world.

MODERN FIGHTERS Part 1+2: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

MODERN FIGHTERS Part 1+2: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$69.95NZD

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

PISTON AIRLINERS SINCE 1940: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

PISTON AIRLINERS SINCE 1940: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

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

TURBOPROP AIRLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

TURBOPROP AIRLINERS: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

1980. History of turboprop airliners from around the world.

PRIVATE OWNER AIRCRAFT: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

PRIVATE OWNER AIRCRAFT: The Illustrated International Aircraft Guide

$44.95NZD

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

WAR PLANES 1939 - 1945

WAR PLANES 1939 - 1945

$44.95NZD

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

1895-1970 COMPAGNIE MARITIME BELGE Antwerp

1895-1970 COMPAGNIE MARITIME BELGE Antwerp

$79.95NZD

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

A BOOK OF THE BOUNTY

A BOOK OF THE BOUNTY

$37.95NZD

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

A RIDE THROUGH NEW ZEALAND

A RIDE THROUGH NEW ZEALAND

$74.95NZD

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

A SEAMAN'S POCKETBOOK

A SEAMAN'S POCKETBOOK

$42.95NZD

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.

A TALL SHIP: On Other Naval Occasions

A TALL SHIP: On Other Naval Occasions

$27.95NZD

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

B.R. 1938 NAVAL RATINGS HANDBOOK

B.R. 1938 NAVAL RATINGS HANDBOOK

$59.95NZD

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

BOAT BUILDING SIMPLIFIED

BOAT BUILDING SIMPLIFIED

$44.95NZD

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

BROWNS SIGNALLING: How to Learn the International Code of Signals

BROWNS SIGNALLING: How to Learn the International Code of Signals

$48.95NZD

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

BY REEF AND RANGE: Weird Tales and Wildlife Stories of Maoriland

BY REEF AND RANGE: Weird Tales and Wildlife Stories of Maoriland

$47.95NZD

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,

ELECTION ‘69: An Independent Survey of the New Zealand Political Scene

ELECTION ‘69: An Independent Survey of the New Zealand Political Scene

$42.95NZD

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

HOME: A New Zealander's Adventure

HOME: A New Zealander's Adventure

$39.95NZD

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

KNOW YOUR OWN SHIP

KNOW YOUR OWN SHIP

$79.95NZD

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.