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167: Rare Books
Timed Auction
Closed: Dec 14, 2021 at 12 PM NZDT
Auckland, New Zealand | 297 Lots
*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.

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Sunday 12th December 11am – 4pm, Monday 13th December 9am -5pm & Tuesday 14th December 9am - 11am
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BRADBURY ILLUSTRATED SERIES - [4 ISSUES]
BRADBURY ILLUSTRATED SERIES -  [4 ISSUES]
1
BRADBURY ILLUSTRATED SERIES - [4 ISSUES]
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$100
BUDE, EUGENE DE - Notice sur la Province de Canterbury
BUDE, EUGENE DE - Notice sur la Province de Canterbury
2
BUDE, EUGENE DE - Notice sur la Province de Canterbury
Starting Bid: $50
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
COLONIAL PAMPHLETS
COLONIAL PAMPHLETS
3
COLONIAL PAMPHLETS
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$120
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY - The Opouriao Estate, Bay of Plenty, Auckland Particulars, Terms and Conditions
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY - The Opouriao Estate, Bay of Plenty, Auckland Particulars, Terms and Conditions
4
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY - The Opouriao Estate, Bay of Plenty, Auckland Particulars, Terms and Conditions
Starting Bid: $50
Est.
$100 - $200
Ended
DEPT OF LAND AND SURVEYS [2 Districts] - The Kitchener Hamlet, Auckland
DEPT OF LAND AND SURVEYS [2 Districts] - The Kitchener Hamlet, Auckland
5
DEPT OF LAND AND SURVEYS [2 Districts] - The Kitchener Hamlet, Auckland
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$50
DEPT OF LAND AND SURVEYS [2 Districts] - The Mangapouri Settlement
DEPT OF LAND AND SURVEYS [2 Districts] - The Mangapouri Settlement
6
DEPT OF LAND AND SURVEYS [2 Districts] - The Mangapouri Settlement
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$50
BEALE, G.A. [editor] - Te Tarata; The Tattooed Rock.
BEALE, G.A. [editor] - Te Tarata; The Tattooed Rock.
7
BEALE, G.A. [editor] - Te Tarata; The Tattooed Rock.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$60
INNES, C.L. - Canterbury Sketches;
INNES, C.L. - Canterbury Sketches;
8
INNES, C.L. - Canterbury Sketches;
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$90
KEAM, R.F. - Tarawera. The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886.
KEAM, R.F. - Tarawera. The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886.
9
KEAM, R.F. - Tarawera. The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$80
NEW ZEALAND - TOURISM & EPHEMERA
NEW ZEALAND  -  TOURISM & EPHEMERA
10
NEW ZEALAND - TOURISM & EPHEMERA
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$180
SUNDRY PAMPHLETS, [EX GEORGE GRAHAM LIBRARY] - 2 volumes - 34 pamphlets
SUNDRY PAMPHLETS, [EX GEORGE GRAHAM LIBRARY] - 2 volumes - 34 pamphlets
11
SUNDRY PAMPHLETS, [EX GEORGE GRAHAM LIBRARY] - 2 volumes - 34 pamphlets
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$250
TIMARU SOUVENIR BOOKLETS [12 items] - Health and Holiday Resorts, Official Guide.
TIMARU SOUVENIR BOOKLETS [12 items] - Health and Holiday Resorts, Official Guide.
12
TIMARU SOUVENIR BOOKLETS [12 items] - Health and Holiday Resorts, Official Guide.
Starting Bid: $50
Reserve not met
Est.
$60 - $100
Ended
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD GIBBON - The Founders of Canterbury:
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD GIBBON - The Founders of Canterbury:
13
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD GIBBON - The Founders of Canterbury:
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$60
WISE & COY [2 volumes] - New Zealand Directory 1878.
WISE & COY [2 volumes] - New Zealand Directory 1878.
14
WISE & COY [2 volumes] - New Zealand Directory 1878.
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$550
WISE'S H. & CO [N.Z.] LIMITED - Wise's Auckland Provincial Directory 1946.
WISE'S H. & CO [N.Z.] LIMITED - Wise's Auckland Provincial Directory 1946.
15
WISE'S H. & CO [N.Z.] LIMITED - Wise's Auckland Provincial Directory 1946.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$50
ANNO DECIMO QUARTO & DECIMO QUINTO - Victoriae Reginae CAP. LXXXVI
ANNO DECIMO QUARTO & DECIMO QUINTO  - Victoriae Reginae CAP. LXXXVI
16
ANNO DECIMO QUARTO & DECIMO QUINTO - Victoriae Reginae CAP. LXXXVI
Starting Bid: $60
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
ARCHEY, GILBERT - The Moa : A Study of the Dinornithiformes.
ARCHEY, GILBERT - The Moa : A Study of the Dinornithiformes.
17
ARCHEY, GILBERT - The Moa : A Study of the Dinornithiformes.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$70
BIDWELL, JOHN CARNE [2 titles] - Rambles in New Zealand 1939.
BIDWELL, JOHN CARNE [2 titles] - Rambles in New Zealand 1939.
18
BIDWELL, JOHN CARNE [2 titles] - Rambles in New Zealand 1939.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$50
BRICKELL. CHRIS - Mates & Lovers.
BRICKELL. CHRIS - Mates & Lovers.
19
BRICKELL. CHRIS - Mates & Lovers.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$40
BULL, RT. REV GEORGE [ association to William Colenso] - The Corruptions of the Church of Rome....
BULL, RT. REV GEORGE [ association to William Colenso]  - The Corruptions of the Church of Rome....
20
BULL, RT. REV GEORGE [ association to William Colenso] - The Corruptions of the Church of Rome....
Est.
$100 - $120
Sold
$160
CLAYDON, ARTHUR - The England of the Pacific,
CLAYDON, ARTHUR - The England of the Pacific,
21
CLAYDON, ARTHUR - The England of the Pacific,
Est.
$40 - $60
Sold
$30
COLENSO, WILLIAM - [2 papers from Appendix] [3 papers]
COLENSO, WILLIAM -  [2 papers from Appendix] [3 papers]
22
COLENSO, WILLIAM - [2 papers from Appendix] [3 papers]
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$80
CRAIK, JOHN LILLIE - The New Zealanders.
CRAIK, JOHN LILLIE - The New Zealanders.
23
CRAIK, JOHN LILLIE - The New Zealanders.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$200
CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND - Volume 6 - Taranaki, Hawkes Bay and Wellington Provincial Districts.
CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND - Volume 6 - Taranaki, Hawkes Bay and Wellington Provincial Districts.
24
CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND - Volume 6 - Taranaki, Hawkes Bay and Wellington Provincial Districts.
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$50 - $80
Ended
ENTWISTLE, PETER [2 titles] - Behold the Moon. The European Occupation of the Dunedin District 1770-1848.
ENTWISTLE, PETER   [2 titles] - Behold the Moon. The European Occupation of the Dunedin District 1770-1848.
25
ENTWISTLE, PETER [2 titles] - Behold the Moon. The European Occupation of the Dunedin District 1770-1848.
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$50 - $80
Ended
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES - Letters on New Zealand Subjects.
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES - Letters on New Zealand Subjects.
26
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES - Letters on New Zealand Subjects.
Starting Bid: $60
Est.
$150 - $200
Ended
IMPORTANT JUDGEMENT - [2 titles]
IMPORTANT JUDGEMENT -  [2 titles]
27
IMPORTANT JUDGEMENT - [2 titles]
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$650
NEW ZEALAND - Ordinances of New Zealand. Sessions
NEW ZEALAND - Ordinances of New Zealand. Sessions
28
NEW ZEALAND - Ordinances of New Zealand. Sessions
Est.
$600 - $1,000
Sold
$700
POLACK, J.S. - Manners and Customs of the New Zealanders,
POLACK, J.S. - Manners and Customs of the New Zealanders,
29
POLACK, J.S. - Manners and Customs of the New Zealanders,
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$400
THOMSON, MRS CHARLES - Twelve Years in Canterbury
THOMSON, MRS CHARLES - Twelve Years in Canterbury
30
THOMSON, MRS CHARLES - Twelve Years in Canterbury
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$140
WAKEFIELD TRIAL REPORT - The Trial of Edward Gibbon Wakefield,
WAKEFIELD TRIAL REPORT - The Trial of Edward Gibbon Wakefield,
31
WAKEFIELD TRIAL REPORT - The Trial of Edward Gibbon Wakefield,
Starting Bid: $300
Reserve not met
Est.
$500 - $600
Ended
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD JERNINGHAM. [Association copy] - Adventure in New Zealand
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD JERNINGHAM. [Association copy] - Adventure in New Zealand
32
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD JERNINGHAM. [Association copy] - Adventure in New Zealand
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$900
WAKEFIELD, FELIX [Association copy] - Colonial Surveying with a View to the Disposal of Waste Land: in a report to the New Zealand Company.
WAKEFIELD, FELIX [Association copy] - Colonial Surveying with a View to the Disposal of Waste Land: in a report to the New Zealand Company.
33
WAKEFIELD, FELIX [Association copy] - Colonial Surveying with a View to the Disposal of Waste Land: in a report to the New Zealand Company.
Starting Bid: $180
Reserve not met
Est.
$300 - $400
Ended
YOUNG, ROSE with HEATHER CURNOW and MICHAEL KING - G. F. von TEMPSKY: Artist and Adventurer.
YOUNG, ROSE with HEATHER CURNOW and MICHAEL KING - G. F. von TEMPSKY: Artist and Adventurer.
34
YOUNG, ROSE with HEATHER CURNOW and MICHAEL KING - G. F. von TEMPSKY: Artist and Adventurer.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$200
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY - PRIVATE PRESS [4 titles]
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY  -  PRIVATE PRESS [4 titles]
35
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY - PRIVATE PRESS [4 titles]
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$90
CHATWIN, BRUCE - The Songlines.
CHATWIN, BRUCE - The Songlines.
36
CHATWIN, BRUCE - The Songlines.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$70
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