{"product_id":"the-governors-gift-the-auckland-public-library-1880-1980-by-wynne-colgan","title":"THE GOVERNOR'S GIFT: The Auckland Public Library 1880-1980 by Wynne Colgan","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE GOVERNOR'S GIFT: The Auckland Public Library 1880-1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Wynne Colgan\u003cbr\u003epreface by Sir Dove-Myer Robinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0908596081\u003cbr\u003eFormat: medium hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Richards Publishing and Auckland City Council 1980\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 190 w x 250 h x 20 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 235\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A4\/2610\/UXXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eThe title refers directly to Sir George Grey, one of early New Zealand's most prominent and influential Governors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1882, Grey formally declared his intent to gift his vast personal collection—thousands of rare manuscripts, historical documents, Māori artifacts, and first-edition books—to the citizens of Auckland. This monumental collection formed the baseline foundation of the public library system when the primary civic building opened its doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Wynne Colgan, who served as the Deputy City Librarian of the Auckland Public Library system from 1954 to 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome and colour images and drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate with only light wear\/marks on covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67672850104612,"sku":"A4\/2610\/UXXX","price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/3927218636369737299.png?v=1791749454","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-governors-gift-the-auckland-public-library-1880-1980-by-wynne-colgan","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}