1727. No Binding. Single hand-written page detailing the loan of money, interest and charges between a William Wilkinson and Thomas Taylorson, covering the years 1720 to 1729. 20 x 32 cm. Unusually attractive script. More
1919. No Binding. An interesting collection of some 20 items of receipts or papers from Hamilton businesses. For instance, saddlers and harness makers, Gents outfitters, Auctioneers and commission agents, blacksmiths, etc. Most contain a franked stamp by way of receipt. More
1940. 4to. No Binding. Four sides evocatively illustrating the title. Front cover with images of men posing. Very much of the time. More
Linlithgow: Waldia Printer, 1879. No Binding. Rare lithographed original broadsheet advertising the pasturage of two home fields north of Mansion House in Linlithgow, dated 24 March, 1879. The land was in the historic Champfleurie estate, close to Linlithgow palace where Mary Queen of Scots was born. More
Nelson: Buller News, 1875. No Binding. Broadsheet headed VR, "One Hundred Pounds Reward. Whereas on the morning of the 13th July, 1875, one Samuel Jamieson, disappeared....generally supposed to be drowned accidentally in Fox's River...there is now good reason to suspect that the said Samuel Jamieson was on the date aforesaid..... More
1879. No Binding. Deed of the lease of a property on St Stephen's Rd, Parnell, Auckland. Leased from the Bishop of Auckland, William Cowie and members of the diocese, to one Isaac Harrop. Includes a small plan of the property, and signatures of Bishop Cowrie, the Rev Robert Burrows, Abraham..... More
1889. No Binding. Hand written Land Transfer document, of the United States General Land Office, December 2th, 1889. This grants 160 acres of land in Kansas to Lee Roy Hess of Grant County. Includes the General Land Office Seal, 40 x 25 cms, folded in four. The current President Benjamin..... More
1869. No Binding. A set of original hand-written documents containing the attainment of surveying qualifications, and subsequent appointments, culminating in the appointment of Baker as Surveyor General for Hawkes Bay up until 1887. The documents include one recording the appointment of Baker as surveyor of goldfields for the Auckland province..... More
1869. No Binding. Hand written signed declaration of land transfer, covering the purchase of land in the Kaueranga Block in the Thames goldfields. The purchase was made by Daniel O'Keeffe from Titare Kapapapa 'of the aboriginal native party to the said deed..'. Dated 21st May 1869, signed by O'Keeffe and..... 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
