*Please note that the buyer's premium for this auction is 20% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer's premium (total of 23%).
Welcome to Art+Object’s second online Rare Books auction, following on from the success of our October Rare Books auction. As we all adapt to a new way of working, we hope that you will enjoy the offering we have assembled for this auction.
Online bidding opens on Tuesday 7th December and will begin closing with lot 1 at 12pm (noon) on Tuesday 14th December. Thereafter lots will close consecutively every 30seconds until completion. If a lot receives a bid within the last two minutes, it will auto extend for two minutes until bidding stops. Please note that phone bids are not available for this auction.
The sale includes a consignment from postal historian Gerald Ellott MNZM which includes a number of important documents and letters relating to early New Zealand history and a series of letters written by Private Thomas Burgess written while aboard HMS Beagle on its epic voyage of discovery 1831-1835. Of a different nature his extensive collection of ‘Bonzo’ Big Tree postcards by G.E. Studdy.
We are privileged to be offering for sale books from the library of Richard Nunns (1945-2021). Richard was best known as an authority on and expert player of taongo pūoro, traditional Māori musical instruments. He was also an inspirational teacher and book collector, his collection of books reflects his interest and scholarship of Māori music and ethnology, ethnic and experimental music, and literature. These books will be sold over two sales, December 14th and March of 2022.
The catalogue also features part 2 of Elizabeth Steiner’s collection of private press and artist’s books; a complete set of Cook’s Voyages, 9 volumes, first editions; 22 signatures of members of the Terra Nova Expedition; a selection of 19th & early 20th century motoring catalogues; and a large collection of New Zealand Literature.
To request a condition report, please email info@artandobject.co.nz.
Welcome to Art+Object’s second online Rare Books auction, following on from the success of our October Rare Books auction. As we all adapt to a new way of working, we hope that you will enjoy the offering we have assembled for this auction.
Online bidding opens on Tuesday 7th December and will begin closing with lot 1 at 12pm (noon) on Tuesday 14th December. Thereafter lots will close consecutively every 30seconds until completion. If a lot receives a bid within the last two minutes, it will auto extend for two minutes until bidding stops. Please note that phone bids are not available for this auction.
The sale includes a consignment from postal historian Gerald Ellott MNZM which includes a number of important documents and letters relating to early New Zealand history and a series of letters written by Private Thomas Burgess written while aboard HMS Beagle on its epic voyage of discovery 1831-1835. Of a different nature his extensive collection of ‘Bonzo’ Big Tree postcards by G.E. Studdy.
We are privileged to be offering for sale books from the library of Richard Nunns (1945-2021). Richard was best known as an authority on and expert player of taongo pūoro, traditional Māori musical instruments. He was also an inspirational teacher and book collector, his collection of books reflects his interest and scholarship of Māori music and ethnology, ethnic and experimental music, and literature. These books will be sold over two sales, December 14th and March of 2022.
The catalogue also features part 2 of Elizabeth Steiner’s collection of private press and artist’s books; a complete set of Cook’s Voyages, 9 volumes, first editions; 22 signatures of members of the Terra Nova Expedition; a selection of 19th & early 20th century motoring catalogues; and a large collection of New Zealand Literature.
To request a condition report, please email info@artandobject.co.nz.
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Sunday 12th December 11am – 4pm, Monday 13th December 9am -5pm & Tuesday 14th December 9am - 11am
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McCOY, E.J. & BLACKMAN, J.G. - Victorian City of New Zealand

181
McCOY, E.J. & BLACKMAN, J.G. - Victorian City of New Zealand
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$70
PLISHKE, E.A. - Vom Menschlichen im neuen Bauen - On the human aspect in modern architecture.

182
PLISHKE, E.A. - Vom Menschlichen im neuen Bauen - On the human aspect in modern architecture.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$140
THE STUDIO YEAR BOOK OF DECORATIVE ART - [12 Volumes]
![THE STUDIO YEAR BOOK OF DECORATIVE ART - [12 Volumes]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/2hzK-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWM9/167-184.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
184
THE STUDIO YEAR BOOK OF DECORATIVE ART - [12 Volumes]
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$600
AMERICAN TOOL CATALOGUES - Theodore Butler Ltd [ Representatives for Europe].
![AMERICAN TOOL CATALOGUES - Theodore Butler Ltd [ Representatives for Europe].](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/2Ybe-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWMB/167-185.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
185
AMERICAN TOOL CATALOGUES - Theodore Butler Ltd [ Representatives for Europe].
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$120
CAR CATALOGUE - Chrysler Plymouth 6. 1938.

186
CAR CATALOGUE - Chrysler Plymouth 6. 1938.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$50
FRANK JARVIS & SONS LTD - CATALOGUE

190
FRANK JARVIS & SONS LTD - CATALOGUE
Reserve met
Est.
$30 - $50
Sold
$30
GODINS - SEASON 1914-15. - Catalogue of Automobile Accessories.

192
GODINS - SEASON 1914-15. - Catalogue of Automobile Accessories.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$90
L.S. STARRETT CO. - Starrett Tools, Catalogue No. 20. of the Fine Mechanical Tools.

193
L.S. STARRETT CO. - Starrett Tools, Catalogue No. 20. of the Fine Mechanical Tools.
Starting Bid: $40
Est.
$50 - $100
Ended
MOTOR BODY BUILDING - and Vehicle Construction incorporating Cooper's Vehicle Journal

194
MOTOR BODY BUILDING - and Vehicle Construction incorporating Cooper's Vehicle Journal
Starting Bid: $50
Est.
$60 - $100
Ended
PROGRAMME - ROYAL WELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY. 1914. - A Tale of Old Japan. Conductor: Mr Herbert Bloy, Town Hall, Friday November 20th 1914.

195
PROGRAMME - ROYAL WELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY. 1914. - A Tale of Old Japan. Conductor: Mr Herbert Bloy, Town Hall, Friday November 20th 1914.
Starting Bid: $40
Est.
$50 - $100
Ended
SMITH, S & SONS - CATALOGUE [2 items]
![SMITH, S & SONS - CATALOGUE [2 items]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/vU2G-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWMZ/167-197.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
197
SMITH, S & SONS - CATALOGUE [2 items]
Starting Bid: $30
Est.
$50 - $60
Ended
STOCKALL, MARPLES & CO - Wireless Catalogue 1930

198
STOCKALL, MARPLES & CO - Wireless Catalogue 1930
Starting Bid: $50
Est.
$60 - $80
Ended
STOCKALL, MARPLES & CO., LTD - CATALOGUE 1930-31 - General List 1931.

199
STOCKALL, MARPLES & CO., LTD - CATALOGUE 1930-31 - General List 1931.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$50
SUPER SIX SERVICE INSTRUCTION MANUAL [1924-26] - For Hudson Owners and Mechanics.
![SUPER SIX SERVICE INSTRUCTION MANUAL [1924-26] - For Hudson Owners and Mechanics.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/h8cO-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWN5/167-200-1.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
200
SUPER SIX SERVICE INSTRUCTION MANUAL [1924-26] - For Hudson Owners and Mechanics.
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$50 - $100
Ended
WARE BROS - CATALOGUE - Vehicle Year Book 1912.

201
WARE BROS - CATALOGUE - Vehicle Year Book 1912.
Reserve met
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$350
BURROUGHS, WILLIAM S. [signed] - Cobble Stone Gardens.
![BURROUGHS, WILLIAM S. [signed] - Cobble Stone Gardens.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/pYru-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWND/167-204-1.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
204
BURROUGHS, WILLIAM S. [signed] - Cobble Stone Gardens.
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$160
DICKINSON, EMILY - The Gorgeous Nothings.

206
DICKINSON, EMILY - The Gorgeous Nothings.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$40
FERLINGHETTI, LAWRENCE - Manuscript Letter to Cark Orend

207
FERLINGHETTI, LAWRENCE - Manuscript Letter to Cark Orend
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$40
GLOVER, DENIS - [bundle of literary & art booklets]
![GLOVER, DENIS - [bundle of literary & art booklets]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/HbcZ-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWNL/167-208.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
208
GLOVER, DENIS - [bundle of literary & art booklets]
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$120
HEMINGWAY, ERNEST - [4 first editions]
![HEMINGWAY, ERNEST - [4 first editions]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/Vhu8-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWNN/167-209.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
209
HEMINGWAY, ERNEST - [4 first editions]
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$400
HEMINGWAY, ERNEST - [4 first editions]
![HEMINGWAY, ERNEST - [4 first editions]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/hOga-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWNP/167-210.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
210
HEMINGWAY, ERNEST - [4 first editions]
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$160
MELVILLE. HERMAN [book plate of Bruce Godward] - Moby Dick or the Whale.
![MELVILLE. HERMAN [book plate of Bruce Godward] - Moby Dick or the Whale.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/xUdT-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWNT/167-212-1.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
212
MELVILLE. HERMAN [book plate of Bruce Godward] - Moby Dick or the Whale.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$350
POLLETT, GEOFFREY [Inscribed] - Song for Sixpence.
![POLLETT, GEOFFREY [Inscribed] - Song for Sixpence.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/TSiK-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWNV/167-213-1.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
213
POLLETT, GEOFFREY [Inscribed] - Song for Sixpence.
Starting Bid: $40
Est.
$50 - $60
Ended
ROHMER, SAX [2 titles] - The Island of Fu Manchu.
![ROHMER, SAX [2 titles] - The Island of Fu Manchu.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/PaB1-4-17QZ8N/4-4FEWNX/167-214.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
214
ROHMER, SAX [2 titles] - The Island of Fu Manchu.
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$50