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
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Alone in the Sky.
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
John Kinder : Painting & Photographs.
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
He Shall Not Rise
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
Hand-written letter
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
Tutira : The Story of a New Zealand sheep Station.
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
A Vakatusa Ni Lotu: o Koya Oqo Nai Vakadinadina, Kei Nai Vakavuvuli, Kei Na Cakacaka Dodonu Ni Lotu; Kei Na Valval e So e Na Lsia Ko Jisu Me La Tiko e Na Nona Lotu
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
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The Conquest of Everest. With a Chapter on the Final Assault by Sir Edmund Hillary. [signed]
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
The Right Hon. R.J. Seddon's... Visit to Tonga, Fiji, Savage Island and the Cook Islands, May, 1900.
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
Early New Zealand Steamers,The Pioneering Years (1840-1861) ; Illustrated By H. C. Berry.
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
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