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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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AUCKLAND, Reports
AUCKLAND, Reports
1
AUCKLAND, Reports
Starting Bid: $75
Reserve not met
Est.
$150 - $170
Ended
BEATTIE, HERRIES [2 items], Mackenzie of the Mackenzie Country.
BEATTIE, HERRIES [2 items], Mackenzie of the Mackenzie Country.
2
BEATTIE, HERRIES [2 items], Mackenzie of the Mackenzie Country.
Est.
$40 - $60
Sold
$80
BEGG, A.C. & N.C. [2 titles], Dusky Bay.
BEGG, A.C. & N.C. [2 titles], Dusky Bay.
3
BEGG, A.C. & N.C. [2 titles], Dusky Bay.
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$40
DENNISTOUN, J.R.D. [3 titles], The Peaks & Passes of J.R. D James Robert Dennistoun
DENNISTOUN, J.R.D. [3 titles], The Peaks & Passes of J.R. D James Robert Dennistoun
4
DENNISTOUN, J.R.D. [3 titles], The Peaks & Passes of J.R. D James Robert Dennistoun
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$70
DOMINION OF NEW ZEALAND - BOROUGH COUNCIL OF TIMARU, Debenture No.1.
DOMINION OF NEW ZEALAND - BOROUGH COUNCIL OF TIMARU, Debenture No.1.
5
DOMINION OF NEW ZEALAND - BOROUGH COUNCIL OF TIMARU, Debenture No.1.
Starting Bid: $400
Reserve not met
Est.
$500 - $600
Ended
DUNCAN, ALFRED. H, The Wakatipians or Early Days in New Zealand.
DUNCAN, ALFRED. H, The Wakatipians or Early Days in New Zealand.
6
DUNCAN, ALFRED. H, The Wakatipians or Early Days in New Zealand.
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$750
HALL-JONES F.G. [5 items], Early Timaru.
HALL-JONES F.G.   [5 items], Early Timaru.
7
HALL-JONES F.G. [5 items], Early Timaru.
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$60
KAY, RUPERT A. editor [4 items], Westlands Golden Centenary 1860-1960
KAY, RUPERT A. editor [4 items], Westlands Golden Centenary 1860-1960
8
KAY, RUPERT A. editor [4 items], Westlands Golden Centenary 1860-1960
Est.
$100 - $120
Sold
$70
KEAM, R.F., Tarawera.
KEAM, R.F., Tarawera.
9
KEAM, R.F., Tarawera.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$180
MABBETT, H, The Great North Road.
MABBETT, H, The Great North Road.
10
MABBETT, H, The Great North Road.
Est.
$40 - $50
Sold
$70
MCKENZIE, ALICE, Pioneers of Martins Bay.
MCKENZIE, ALICE, Pioneers of Martins Bay.
11
MCKENZIE, ALICE, Pioneers of Martins Bay.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$50
MOSLEY, M, Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood.
MOSLEY, M, Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood.
12
MOSLEY, M, Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$80
PROGRAMMES & HANDBOOKS [5 items], Rotorua Carnival
PROGRAMMES & HANDBOOKS [5 items], Rotorua Carnival
13
PROGRAMMES & HANDBOOKS [5 items], Rotorua Carnival
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$160
ROBERTS, W.H. SHERWOOD, Southland in 1856-57; With A Journey from Nelson to Southland in 1856.
ROBERTS, W.H. SHERWOOD, Southland in 1856-57; With A Journey from Nelson to Southland in 1856.
15
ROBERTS, W.H. SHERWOOD, Southland in 1856-57; With A Journey from Nelson to Southland in 1856.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$400
ROBERTS, W.H.S. SHERWOOD, North Otago from the Earliest Days.
ROBERTS, W.H.S. SHERWOOD, North Otago from the Earliest Days.
16
ROBERTS, W.H.S. SHERWOOD, North Otago from the Earliest Days.
Est.
$40 - $50
Sold
$50
SCOTT, DICK [3 titles], Ask that Mountain. The Story of Parihaka.
SCOTT, DICK [3 titles], Ask that Mountain.  The Story of Parihaka.
17
SCOTT, DICK [3 titles], Ask that Mountain. The Story of Parihaka.
Est.
$120 - $200
Sold
$50
SOUTH ISLAND , [4 titles]
SOUTH ISLAND ,  [4 titles]
18
SOUTH ISLAND , [4 titles]
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$30
SOUTH ISLAND HISTORIES [4 titles], Moreland, A. Maud - Through South Westland.
SOUTH ISLAND HISTORIES [4 titles], Moreland, A. Maud - Through South Westland.
19
SOUTH ISLAND HISTORIES [4 titles], Moreland, A. Maud - Through South Westland.
Est.
$50 - $60
Sold
$35
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1942, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1942,  Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
20
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1942, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$50
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1944, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1944, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
21
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1944, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$50
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1947, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1947, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
22
STONE'S DIRECTORY 1947, Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough & Westland.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$30
THE CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND. , Volume 2. - Auckland
THE CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND. , Volume 2. - Auckland
23
THE CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND. , Volume 2. - Auckland
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$140
TIMARU, BOOKLETS
TIMARU, BOOKLETS
24
TIMARU, BOOKLETS
Starting Bid: $100
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $200
Ended
TIMARU , Health and Holiday Resorts, Official Guide.
TIMARU , Health and Holiday Resorts, Official Guide.
25
TIMARU , Health and Holiday Resorts, Official Guide.
Starting Bid: $100
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
TOURISM SOUTH ISLAND
TOURISM SOUTH ISLAND
26
TOURISM SOUTH ISLAND
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$80
TURBOTT GRAHAM [2 titles], Year Away. Wartime Coastwatching on the Auckland Islands, 1944.
TURBOTT GRAHAM [2 titles], Year Away. Wartime Coastwatching on the Auckland Islands, 1944.
27
TURBOTT GRAHAM [2 titles], Year Away. Wartime Coastwatching on the Auckland Islands, 1944.
Est.
$50 - $60
Sold
$80
ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH, Portraits of the New Zealand Maori.
ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH, Portraits of the New Zealand Maori.
28
ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH, Portraits of the New Zealand Maori.
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$450
BAINES, WILLIAM MORTIMER, The Narrative of Edward Crewe
BAINES, WILLIAM MORTIMER, The Narrative of Edward Crewe
29
BAINES, WILLIAM MORTIMER, The Narrative of Edward Crewe
Starting Bid: $30
Reserve not met
Est.
$60 - $100
Ended
BARRAUD, C.D. [illustrations], New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive.
BARRAUD, C.D. [illustrations], New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive.
30
BARRAUD, C.D. [illustrations], New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive.
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$650
BOX LOT, MISCELLANEOUS [12 titles]
BOX LOT, MISCELLANEOUS [12 titles]
31
BOX LOT, MISCELLANEOUS [12 titles]
Est.
$100 - $120
Sold
$240
BREES, S.C., Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand.
BREES, S.C., Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand.
32
BREES, S.C., Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand.
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$240
BUICK, T. LINDSAY [2 titles], Waitangi. Ninety-four Years After. [Association Copy]
BUICK, T. LINDSAY [2 titles], Waitangi. Ninety-four Years After.   [Association Copy]
33
BUICK, T. LINDSAY [2 titles], Waitangi. Ninety-four Years After. [Association Copy]
Est.
$50 - $75
Sold
$50
BUICK, T. LINDSAY [presentation to The Prince of Wales], The Treaty of Waitangi.
BUICK, T. LINDSAY [presentation to The Prince of Wales], The Treaty of Waitangi.
34
BUICK, T. LINDSAY [presentation to The Prince of Wales], The Treaty of Waitangi.
Est.
$80 - $150
Sold
$200
CAPPER PRESS EDITIONS etc.
CAPPER PRESS EDITIONS etc.
35
CAPPER PRESS EDITIONS etc.
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$140
CAPPER PRESS EDITIONS, etc , [7 volumes]
CAPPER PRESS EDITIONS, etc  , [7 volumes]
36
CAPPER PRESS EDITIONS, etc , [7 volumes]
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$100
CHADWICK, J., Men of Mark.
CHADWICK, J., Men of Mark.
37
CHADWICK, J., Men of Mark.
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$40
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