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163: Rare Books
Timed Auction
Closed: Oct 11, 2021 at 12 PM NZDT
Auckland, New Zealand | 470 Lots
Art+Object’s Rare Books Auction, which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday 18 August, will now be conducted online here.
The buyer's premium for this auction is 20% of the hammer price plus GST on the premium (total of 23% of the hammer price).
Please note that all the lots will be illustrated shortly.

This sale features over 450 lots covering a diverse and eclectic group of books, maps, photographs and documents.
Of major importance are a number of paintings by Charles Blomfield relating to the thermal area of New Zealand including the Pink and White Terraces; a rare pre-treaty land conveyance document with the moko signatures of Maori chiefs; maps and charts including Cook’s Chart of New Zealand engraved by J. Bayley 1772; Walter Lawry Buller’s ‘A history of the birds of New Zealand’ London 1873, first edition; a rare copy of the first edition of ‘The Wakatipians’ by Alfred, H. Duncan London 1888; a large selection of New Zealand literature books and original manuscripts from Hone Tuwhare, James K. Baxter and signed works by Janet Frame.
We are also privileged to be offering the library of book artist Elizabeth Steiner, founder of the Steiner Press (1992–2008), which includes an impressive selection of International artist’s books and Private Press.
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J.M. DENT MEMORIAL LECTURES , Aspects of the Book World
J.M. DENT MEMORIAL LECTURES ,  Aspects of the Book World
434
J.M. DENT MEMORIAL LECTURES , Aspects of the Book World
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$100
MANSFIELD, EDGAR; BROCKMAN JAMES, Twenty Five Bindings.
MANSFIELD, EDGAR; BROCKMAN JAMES, Twenty Five Bindings.
435
MANSFIELD, EDGAR; BROCKMAN JAMES, Twenty Five Bindings.
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$150
MARSDEN, REV. J.B. [editor], Memoirs of The Life and Labours of the Rev. Samuel Marsden,
MARSDEN, REV. J.B. [editor], Memoirs of The Life and Labours of the Rev. Samuel Marsden,
436
MARSDEN, REV. J.B. [editor], Memoirs of The Life and Labours of the Rev. Samuel Marsden,
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$120
NEW ZEALAND BIOGRAPHIES
NEW ZEALAND BIOGRAPHIES
437
NEW ZEALAND BIOGRAPHIES
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
WILSON, ADRIAN , The design of Books
WILSON, ADRIAN , The design of Books
438
WILSON, ADRIAN , The design of Books
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$100
ZEIER, FRANK [3 titles], Books, Boxes and Portfolios. Binding, Construction and Design step by step.
ZEIER, FRANK [3 titles], Books, Boxes and Portfolios. Binding, Construction and Design step by step.
439
ZEIER, FRANK [3 titles], Books, Boxes and Portfolios. Binding, Construction and Design step by step.
Reserve met
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$80
CONRAD, JOSEPH , Tales of Unrest
CONRAD, JOSEPH , Tales of Unrest
440
CONRAD, JOSEPH , Tales of Unrest
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$160
ENGRAVED LEAVES FROM 16TH CENTURY BOOK OF HOURS
ENGRAVED LEAVES FROM 16TH CENTURY BOOK OF HOURS
441
ENGRAVED LEAVES FROM 16TH CENTURY BOOK OF HOURS
Reserve met
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$240
GEMS OF GREAT AUTHORS
GEMS OF GREAT AUTHORS
442
GEMS OF GREAT AUTHORS
Est.
$40 - $60
Sold
$35
GIBSON , MATTHEW, A View of the Ancient and Present State of the Churches of Door, Home-Lacy, and Hempstead;
GIBSON , MATTHEW, A View of the Ancient and Present State of the Churches of Door, Home-Lacy, and Hempstead;
443
GIBSON , MATTHEW, A View of the Ancient and Present State of the Churches of Door, Home-Lacy, and Hempstead;
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$350
HOUSEHOLD MANUSCRIPT RECIPE BOOK 1851, Manuscript on paper dated on front page Midsummer 1851.
HOUSEHOLD MANUSCRIPT RECIPE BOOK 1851, Manuscript on paper dated on front page Midsummer 1851.
444
HOUSEHOLD MANUSCRIPT RECIPE BOOK 1851, Manuscript on paper dated on front page Midsummer 1851.
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$550
MANUSCRIPT COOKERY BOOK, L. J. Whitlow 1863.
MANUSCRIPT COOKERY BOOK, L. J. Whitlow 1863.
445
MANUSCRIPT COOKERY BOOK, L. J. Whitlow 1863.
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$550
MANUSCRIPT RECIPE BOOK, MARY KEYS 1753 [dated on front fixed endpaper]
MANUSCRIPT RECIPE BOOK, MARY KEYS 1753 [dated on front fixed endpaper]
446
MANUSCRIPT RECIPE BOOK, MARY KEYS 1753 [dated on front fixed endpaper]
Reserve met
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$1,300
WILSON, COL. SIR CHARLES, Picturesque Palestine and Egypt.
WILSON, COL. SIR CHARLES, Picturesque Palestine and Egypt.
447
WILSON, COL. SIR CHARLES, Picturesque Palestine and Egypt.
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$280
BRICKELL, BARRY [signed], Rails Toward the Sky.
BRICKELL, BARRY [signed], Rails Toward the Sky.
448
BRICKELL, BARRY [signed], Rails Toward the Sky.
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$160
CHURCHMAN, GEOFFREY & HURST, TONY [3 titles], The Railways of New Zealand.
CHURCHMAN, GEOFFREY & HURST, TONY [3 titles], The Railways of New Zealand.
449
CHURCHMAN, GEOFFREY & HURST, TONY [3 titles], The Railways of New Zealand.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$40
CONLY GEOFF [2 items], Piet's Eye in the Sky. The Story of New Zealand Aerial Mapping.
CONLY GEOFF [2 items], Piet's Eye in the Sky. The Story of New Zealand Aerial Mapping.
450
CONLY GEOFF [2 items], Piet's Eye in the Sky. The Story of New Zealand Aerial Mapping.
Est.
$40 - $60
Sold
$30
FITZGERALD, JOHN, New Zealand Railways Stand Alone Mechanical Signal Boxes of the H.J Wynne Era 1900-1929.
FITZGERALD, JOHN, New Zealand Railways Stand Alone Mechanical Signal Boxes of the H.J Wynne Era 1900-1929.
451
FITZGERALD, JOHN, New Zealand Railways Stand Alone Mechanical Signal Boxes of the H.J Wynne Era 1900-1929.
Reserve met
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$80
HARRISON, JOHN, The Boy's Book of the Motorcycle.
HARRISON, JOHN, The Boy's Book of the Motorcycle.
452
HARRISON, JOHN, The Boy's Book of the Motorcycle.
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$50 - $80
Ended
JOHN, R.A. , [10 BOOKLETS]
JOHN, R.A. ,   [10 BOOKLETS]
453
JOHN, R.A. , [10 BOOKLETS]
Reserve met
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$60
NEW ZEALAND FROM THE AIR., Volume 1 and 2.
NEW ZEALAND FROM THE AIR., Volume 1 and 2.
454
NEW ZEALAND FROM THE AIR., Volume 1 and 2.
Reserve met
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$80
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY
455
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $120
Sold
$180
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Bundle of pamphlets [13x]
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Bundle of pamphlets [13x]
456
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Bundle of pamphlets [13x]
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$100
RAIL & TRAIN BOOKLETS [14x]
RAIL & TRAIN BOOKLETS [14x]
457
RAIL & TRAIN BOOKLETS [14x]
Starting Bid: $50
Reserve not met
Est.
$60 - $100
Ended
ROAD GUIDES AND HANDBOOKS, North island
ROAD GUIDES AND HANDBOOKS, North island
458
ROAD GUIDES AND HANDBOOKS, North island
Reserve met
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$100
SOUTH ISLAND MOTORIST'S GUIDES
SOUTH ISLAND MOTORIST'S GUIDES
459
SOUTH ISLAND MOTORIST'S GUIDES
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$220
TRAMWAY TOPICS, [and other booklets]
TRAMWAY TOPICS,  [and other booklets]
460
TRAMWAY TOPICS, [and other booklets]
Est.
$50 - $60
Sold
$50
TRANSPORT [3 titles], Prince Chula of Siam.
TRANSPORT [3 titles], Prince Chula of Siam.
461
TRANSPORT [3 titles], Prince Chula of Siam.
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$70
TRANSPORT, TIMETABLES ETC
TRANSPORT, TIMETABLES ETC
462
TRANSPORT, TIMETABLES ETC
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$100
Walter Hill [publisher] The Holidays 1912 [2 titles], The Holidays
Walter Hill [publisher] The Holidays 1912 [2 titles], The Holidays
463
Walter Hill [publisher] The Holidays 1912 [2 titles], The Holidays
Reserve met
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$120
WHITE LEO [3 volumes & 12 booklets], Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand.
WHITE LEO [3 volumes & 12 booklets], Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand.
464
WHITE LEO [3 volumes & 12 booklets], Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand.
Starting Bid: $170
Reserve not met
Est.
$200 - $300
Ended
BRITISH RACING DRIVERS' CLUB, 500 Miles Race at Brooklands Sat. Oct 3, 1931
BRITISH RACING DRIVERS' CLUB, 500 Miles Race at Brooklands Sat. Oct 3, 1931
465
BRITISH RACING DRIVERS' CLUB, 500 Miles Race at Brooklands Sat. Oct 3, 1931
Starting Bid: $50
Est.
$60 - $80
Ended
EDMONDS, J.T., The "Sure to Rise" Cookery Book.
EDMONDS, J.T., The "Sure to Rise" Cookery Book.
466
EDMONDS, J.T., The "Sure to Rise" Cookery Book.
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$750
LUDWIG - CATALOGUE, Drums and Accessories.
LUDWIG - CATALOGUE, Drums and Accessories.
467
LUDWIG - CATALOGUE, Drums and Accessories.
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $75
Sold
$50
MRS BEETON'S, Book of Household Management. A Guide to Cookery in all branches.
MRS BEETON'S, Book of Household Management. A Guide to Cookery in all branches.
468
MRS BEETON'S, Book of Household Management. A Guide to Cookery in all branches.
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$300
NOBEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED [2 items], A Record of Nobel Exhibits at the British Empire Exhibition 1924.
NOBEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED [2 items], A Record of Nobel Exhibits at the British Empire Exhibition 1924.
469
NOBEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED [2 items], A Record of Nobel Exhibits at the British Empire Exhibition 1924.
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$140
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