Auckland, New Zealand: A F McDonell Printer, Queen Street, 1922. 125 x 185mm. Cloth, Orig. pp.10. Early Maori language pamphlet: The Treaty of Waitangi 1840. Greenpaper covers with black title & border. Stapled. Refs: Bagnall: K437, Somerville: 1162. More
Auckland, New Zealand: A F McDonell Printer, Queen Street, 1922. 125 x 185mm. Cloth, Orig. pp.10. Early Maori language pamphlet: The Treaty of Waitangi 1840. Greenpaper covers with black title & border. Stapled. Refs: Bagnall: K437, Somerville: 1162. More
No Binding. Very rare original etching of Maori woman and carvings. Finely executed. image 11 x 15 cm on leaf 15.5 x 21 cm. More
Hardcover. A set of 30 boxes prepared for Maori pamphlets, each numbered as of the Williams reference number.Slightly different sizes according to the pamphlets they used to hold. Half red morocco and red cloth, gilt printed "Printed Maori" and decorations on the spines .Very sturdy and useful for the collector..... More
1890. Folio. Unbound. 3 pages large vellum. Handwritten in both English and Maori. Hand-drawn map of Pukeatua. Very rare early document. More
Walker and Boutall. No Binding. Coloured lithograph map of the North Island showing loyal districts (1860-70) in red and rebel districts in green, tribal divisions and tribal names. c 1870. Very large margin at top of map. Slightly creased, but very rare and unusual map with information on Maori tribal..... More
New Plymouth: Thomas Avery and Sons, 1934. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Pictorial Cloth. pp. x,483. Plates, illustrations,,music. An intensive study of maori music. Fine original binding. Unusual to have such a fine copy in dust wrapper. Scarce. NZNB 451. More
Wellington: Reed, Methuen, 1948. 8vo. Cloth. pp.xiv, 493, 26 plates 6 maps, Colenso printed the first works in Maori in Paihia. In near mint condition with fine d/w. Unusual in such fine condition. NZNB B25. More
Wellington: Reed, Methuen, 1948. 8vo. Cloth. pp.xiv, 493, 26 plates 6 maps, Colenso printed the first works in Maori in Paihia. More
1903. Original Boards. ALS to Charles Cooper detailing his discoveries of Maori food, including mention of cannibalism. 2 sheets, 3 sides. Dated 2.11.03. Signed "Yours sincerely Elsdon Best". Includes stamped, addressed envelope to "Chas. Cooper Esq., Champtaloup & Cooper, Auckland" More
Wellington: Plynesian Society, 1942. Second Edition. 8vo. Orig. Cloth. 2 Vols. pp.xv,528; ix,637. Numerous Illustrations. Memoirs of the Polynesian Society, vol. 5. A good later set in dust wrappers of this NZ classic. More
Wellington: Artaud, 1924. First Edition. 8vo. Orig. Cloth. 2 Vols. pp.xv,528; ix,637. Numerous Illustrations. Memoirs of the Polynesian Society, vol. 5. A near fine set of the rare first edition (grey cloth) issue of this classic work. NZNB B736. More
Wellington: Government Printing Office, 1907. 8vo. Cloth. pp.151-181, early quarter cloth, extract from the NZ Institute vol 39, 1906. Scarce. Separately bound. More
Auckland: H Brett, 1892. First Edition. 8vo. Decorative Cloth / Gilt. pp. 203. Frontispiece (Map of Taranaki). Complete with maps and 4 double coloured plates.Original cloth in protecting mylar. Personal reminiscences and Maori War experiences. A very nice copy of a rare and interesting account. More
Poneke (Wellington): 1904. 8vo. Soft cover. pp. 96. Early Maori language publication, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress translated into Maori. Cover title, no title page. Orange paper wrappers with title in black. Pen inscription to front endpaper dated 19/01/49. . Refs: Bagnall: B1729. Sommerville: 1259. A.D. Suppl. to Williams: 1045. More
Wellington: NZ Government Publicity Production, 1928. L C Mitchell. 4to. Soft cover. Unpaginated. Wrappers with coloured image of Maori girl in the volcanic region. A series of paragraphs on different aspects of Maori life, each illustrated. Spots of foxing. This is a special copy with two original photographs of the..... More
London: Charles Knight, 1830. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Orig.cloth. pp.iv,424' frontis [map] Illustrations. At head of title: The library of entertaining knowledge. Written around the experiences of John Rutherford who was adopted by a Maori tribe. Scarce. Original cloth, spine sunned. An interesting early work, pre-English settlement..... More
London: Charles Knight, 1830. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Orig.cloth. pp.iv,424' frontis [map] Illustrations. At head of title: The library of entertaining knowledge. Written around the experiences of John Rutherford who was adopted by a Maori tribe. Scarce. Half leather, marbled boards. An interesting early work..... More
Auckland, New Zealand: W.C. Wilson for the NZ Govt. 1863. 190 x 250mm. Wrappers. Volume III, No.1-4. pp.14;24;16;16 Rare early Maori language periodical: New Zealand Monthly Periodical. Double columns in Maori & English. (Some foxing). Minor damage to bottom of pages in first part but does not affect text, otherwise..... More
London: Murray, 1843. 8vo. Half Calf. 2 Vols, pp.vii,431; iv,396,4 (adverts), Vignette title, without plates (foxed). Handsome half calf with marbled boards. Deals extensively with the Maoris, their culture and traditions and has a long section on the Maori language, with a grammar and dictionary. An important and rare early..... More
Wellingon: Dept. Of Internal Affaris. 1950. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Orig. Cloth. pp.vii,405. Illustrations, plates (one folded), maps. Bibliography. Canterbury Museum bulletin no. 1. A reassessment of the earliest phase of Maori pre-history in the light of excavations at the Wairau lagoons, 1939-42. Mint condition..... More
London: T.J.S.Guilford, 1916. 25 x 19cm. Original Cloth/gilt. pp. [7], 201. Plates, including portraits. Deals mainly with the Hauhau wars on the West and East coasts.Two chapters record experience in the Chatham Islands. Extremely Rare. NZNB G105. More
London: Willis, 1854. 8vo. Cloth. pp.vi,202, Bright blue cloth binding, 'Mythology and tradition of the New Zealanders' on half title. Extremely rare in such good condition. The book is entirely in the Maori Language. More
Auckland: Brett, H, 1885. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Orig. Cloth. pp.xxiii,255,199, Plates Illustrations Original cloth, The rare second edition, with text in English and Maori. Original binding sound, in good, tidy condition, minor discolouration on back board. Internally, pages are darkened, foxed, some discolouration on..... More
Auckland: Brett, H, 1887. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Half-Morocco. pp.620,36. Coloured frontispiece 81 plates 9 plans and views. Original half morocco, gilt. Biographical accounts of varying length, of the military careers of Imperial and Colonial officers, including Maori allies. There is also a section on Maori history..... More
