Auckland: Technical Books, 1979. Revised. 8vo. Hardcover. pp.(9), 190. Hand-signed by the author on title page. Includes newspaper clippings from the1990s. Jean Batten (1909-1982) was a New Zealand woman pioneer in aviation, making a record-breaking flight from England to Australia in 1934, cutting 5 days off Amy Johnson's previous record..... More
No Binding. 4 page letter hand-written by Benjamin Disraeli and signed by himself and seven other Parliamentarians petitioning that the Parliamentary Record, which had ceased to be published, be reconsidered.Other signatures include Lord Claud Hamilton, Viscount Arthur Hill Trevor, Lord Henry Lennox, Thomas Bateson and Mervyn Edward Archdall, and possibly..... More
London: Dent, 1938. Gill, Eric. 8vo. Cloth. pp.xiv,[24] Illustrations. Part of extremely rare gold d/wrapper torn away but 80% present. One of 550 copies signed by Gill. More
Auckland: Seto Publishing, 1985. First Edition. Original Decorated Cloth. pp.xiv,209. Coloured plates, illustrations (some coloured) 28 x 35 cm. This edition limited to 750 copies numbered and signed by the author. More
London: Columbia Press, 1930. 1st Edition. 8vo. Hardcover. pp 85, [3] index. No.13 of a limited edition of 25 copies, on hand-made paper. Signed by the author. In original dust wrapper, some loss on spine. Included are 2 newspaper articles published after his death in 1957, with photographs of the..... More
Gloucestershire: The Whittington Press, 1975. 8vo. Hardcover. pp.(6),29. Full original morocco in original slip case, gilt decorated on front board. Edition of 250 limited copies signed by Paul Gallico. A beautiful copy of this rare and beautifully presented, signed edition. More
1876. 18 x 11 cm. No Binding. ALS dated December 10 1876, 18 x 11 cm, 2 pages with half page cut away after Grace's signature. Letter headed 'CCC' (Surrey? County Cricket Club). "Dear Sir, Your letter has been forwarded to me. we are going to plat at Edinburgh on..... More
1886. No Binding. 2 sides, notepaper, 18.5 x 12 cm. Hand-written signed letter headed 14 Eaton Place, March 29, (1896?). Written in the third person, as was the custom of the day. "Sir George Grey presents his compliments to Captain Ross & begs to thank him for his obliging offer..... More
Edinburgh: Blackwood, 1926. 2nd Edition. 4to. Original Cloth/gilt. pp.xxi, 400. Frontispiece, plates, illustrations, maps. Original blue cloth binding with gilt titles and cover design. Original dust wrappers. Some spotting on edges, but otherwise in very nice condition. Author's signature pasted in. Pat Lawlor bookplate. More
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New York: E.P. Dutton, 1954. First Edition. 8vo. Orig. Cloth. pp xx, 300. Frontis, plates, illustrations, maps. Foreword by The Duke of Edinburgh. Blue and beige cloth with Everest illustration to front board. Title page signed by the author. Inscription on flyleaf signed by Ed and Louise Hillary. Also signed..... More
1904. No Binding. Eldest son of Queen Victoria, three-quarter length photograph, in full military uniform, with medals and decorations. 22 x 13.5cm. Signed in bottom margin 'Edward R 1904'. Fine original signed photograph mounted ono card and signed at the bottom, minor discolouration. As such, rare. More
London: Smith, Elder, 1863. 1st UK Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Half Calf. pp.viii,216, 52. Also includes 'History of The War in the North of New Zealand Against Chief Heke in the Year 1845 Told by an Old Chief of the Ngapuhi Tribe. Faithfully Translated by a...... More
London: William Heinemann, 1931. Limited Edition. 8vo. Original Cloth. pp xiii, 256. Limited edition of 375 copies. Signed by author. Original buckram with gilt design to front board. Top edge gilt, otherwise untrimmed. Ribbon. Library catalogue card to pastedown. 80% of glasine wrapper within original very good cardboard slipcase... More
No Binding. Polish Pianist & Patriot. Mounted Photograph 18 x 11.5 cms, with photogravure signature in cut-out below.Well-known photograph by the noted photographer Arnold Genthe, 1869-1942, taken around the turn of the century. More
1858. No Binding. Printed annotated request (2 folds, 19 x 11.5 cm) from the Reporters' Gallery of the House of Commons (from Charles Ross of The Times) for a copy of a "Dispatch present to the House by his Lordship." Palmerston has written on a folded up corner "I have..... More
1908. No Binding. ALS - Handwritten card dated July 7 1908, signed Rudyard Kipling. Card (9 x 11.5 cm) headed Bateman's, Burwash, Sussex, written on two sides, former thin tape mounting mark down LH margin, otherwise very good condition. " Dear Sir, I am much obliged to you for your..... More
1813. 22.5cm x 18.5cm. Unbound. English Writer and Poet (1774-1843). Double-sided hand-written letter 22.5 x18.5 cm, recipient unknown, signed by Robert Southey. Dated 'Streatham, Surry Sept.23 1813'. Written in the year that he was appointed Poet Laureate. The letter is foxed and repaired on the folding creases. At the time..... More
Wellington: Govt Print. 1900. First Edition. 8vo. Orig. Cloth. pp.(5),445. Frontispiece (portrait), plates, 1 folding map. Numerous excellent plates. Original red cloth binding, front cover discoloured. Signed presentation from the Hon R Seddon. NZNB T709. More
