Elsie K Morton
No Binding. 11 ink sketches by Elsie K Morton in humorous style. Each sketch is individually title with some signed on verso in pencil. Morton (1885-1868) was a prominent NZ novelist and journalist. More
No Binding. 11 ink sketches by Elsie K Morton in humorous style. Each sketch is individually title with some signed on verso in pencil. Morton (1885-1868) was a prominent NZ novelist and journalist. More
1865. No Binding. Printed and handwritten document granting a section of land in Auckland to George Hill, stonemason of Auckland under the Auckland Wast Lands Act 1958. Includes hand-drawn map. One side of vellum. Seal of the Colony of New Zealand attached. Signed by George Grey "Governor and Commander-in-Chief in..... More
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
1867. No Binding. Double-sided hand-written page of minutes of the General Meeting the Auckland Gymnastics club, May 30, 1867. Signed as 'Confirmed, C Heaphy'. Major Von Tempsky was in the chair, and the minutes cover a discussion on membership and rental of the premises, plus a proposal from Heaphy that..... More
New Zealand Institute, 1893. 8vo. Soft cover. pp1. Extract from the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute, read at Hawke's Bay, 9th October, 1893. Signed by the author, presenting the tract to his son, William (Wiremu) in 1894. 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
1888. 8vo. Soft cover. 2 volumes; Vol I Theology and Metaphysics 1872-1912, published in Palmerston North 1913, pp16, third edition; Vol II, Ethics and Politics, 1888-1909, published in Fielding, second edition. Both volumes in printed wrappers, and both inscribed to Sylvia Colenso by his "loving uncle", William Colenso on the..... More
No Binding. Signed photograph "To Girlie Leatherbarrow, Regards John Gordon" 24 x 19 cm. Gordon (1898-1985) had a long acting career, including in the NZ Players and in radio broadcasting. Miss Girlie Leatherbarrow is listed in society pages of the Auckland Sun in the 1930s. 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
1925. No Binding. Westland Racing Club ticket, signed "H.E. Holland, Esq. M.P." For Midsummer Meeting, Dec. 26th, 1925. 4 x 7.5 cm. Henry Holland (1868-1933) was a trade unionist and the second leader of the New Zealand Labour Party. More
Viwa, Fiji: Sa Tabaki Mai Viwa, 1850. 12mo. Orig. Cloth. pp.184. In the Fijian Language. (Evidence of Christianity). Original Cloth. Copy inscribed to "Seymour Thorne George, from Sir Geo Grey, Kawau N.Z. 23rd Nov 1872". Includes pencil note from the Grey catalogue. An extremely rare early Fiji imprint, especially important..... More
1865. No Binding. ALS from McLean to Lieutenant Tuke ordering troops to protect the Ngaruroro Gorge area, near Patea - "watch the proceedings of any parties of natives passing." 3 sides of heavy purple paper. Dated Napier 21st Dec 1865. Edmund Tuke (1826-1901) was commissioned into the militia at Napier..... More
1936. No Binding. TLS to Miss Leatherbarrow making arrangements to meet, "...Yes, certainly you may bring your autograph book. I would be pleased - only too pleased to do it for you...." 12 Park Flats, Princes St, Auckland, February 26 1936. One side. Rawlinson (1918-1995) was a poet and biographer..... 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
1937. No Binding. 'Ug' was the feature artist from 'The Monocle', a monthly magazine from Wellington, New Zealand in the late 1930s. Includes an original coloured sketch (12.5 x 9 cm.) depicting the artist himself ("With best wishes from 'Ug' The Monocle Feature Artist June '37") and a full page..... More
Wellington: Maritime Historical Productions, 1966. Berry, H. C. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cloth. pp.x,230. Plates. Signed with inscription, by author. good D/w. Scarce. More