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169: Rare Books
Timed Auction
Closed: Mar 15, 2022 at 12 PM NZDT
Auckland, NZ | 349 Lots
The buyer's premium for this auction is 20% of the hammer price plus GST on the buyer's premium (total of 23% of the hammer price).
In this sale we are privileged to be offering two significant book collections.
From the library of the Wilson Family’s historic home ‘Lethenty’ at Bulls, a diverse collection of books which feature several rare items including: Major Robert Wilson D.S.O. copy of ‘New Zealand Deer Head’s; a large collection of natural history titles including Sir Walter Lawry Buller’s ‘A History of the Birds of New Zealand’ and Supplements; further military histories; illustrated children’s books by Walter Crane and Arthur Rackham; association copies of William Colenso titles.
We are also offering the Māori component of the library of Richard Nunns (1945-2021). Nunns was best known as an authority on, and expert player of, taonga pūoro, traditional Māori musical instruments. The catalogue includes his large collection of books which reflect his interest in Māori music, history, language and ethnology.
3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland
On view from Sunday 13th March
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PEART, J.D. - Old Tasman Bay.
PEART, J.D. - Old Tasman Bay.
109
PEART, J.D. - Old Tasman Bay.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$90
PEI TE HURINUI - King Potatau
PEI TE HURINUI  - King Potatau
110
PEI TE HURINUI - King Potatau
Est.
$200 - $250
Sold
$250
PHILLIPPS, W.J. [2 titles] - Carved Māori Houses of Western and Northern Areas of New Zealand.
PHILLIPPS, W.J.  [2 titles] - Carved Māori Houses of Western and Northern Areas of New Zealand.
111
PHILLIPPS, W.J. [2 titles] - Carved Māori Houses of Western and Northern Areas of New Zealand.
Starting Bid: $70
Est.
$100 - $200
Ended
POPI, HEMI, HENARE TE [2 titles] - Te Pukapuka Kura Māori; He Korero Kohikohu
POPI, HEMI, HENARE TE   [2 titles] - Te Pukapuka Kura Māori; He Korero Kohikohu
112
POPI, HEMI, HENARE TE [2 titles] - Te Pukapuka Kura Māori; He Korero Kohikohu
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$120
ROUT, ETTIE A. - Māori Symbolism.
ROUT, ETTIE A. - Māori Symbolism.
113
ROUT, ETTIE A. - Māori Symbolism.
Starting Bid: $60
Est.
$80 - $120
Ended
RUKA TE KORAKO / MAKERE - Whispers of Waitaha; Traditions of a Nations
RUKA TE KORAKO / MAKERE - Whispers of Waitaha; Traditions of a Nations
114
RUKA TE KORAKO / MAKERE - Whispers of Waitaha; Traditions of a Nations
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$80
RUSDEN, G.W. [editor] - Aureretanga:
RUSDEN, G.W. [editor] - Aureretanga:
115
RUSDEN, G.W. [editor] - Aureretanga:
Starting Bid: $70
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - Māori Religion and Mythology.
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - Māori Religion and Mythology.
116
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - Māori Religion and Mythology.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders:
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders:
117
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders:
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$250
SIMMONS, D.R [3 titles] - Ta Moko. The Art of Māori Tattoo.
SIMMONS, D.R  [3  titles] - Ta Moko. The Art of Māori Tattoo.
118
SIMMONS, D.R [3 titles] - Ta Moko. The Art of Māori Tattoo.
Starting Bid: $70
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
SMITH, S. PERCY [ Part I and Part II] - The Lore of the Whare-wananga; or Teaching of the Māori College on Religion, Cosmogony and History.
SMITH, S. PERCY  [ Part I and Part II] - The Lore of the Whare-wananga; or Teaching of the Māori College on Religion, Cosmogony and History.
119
SMITH, S. PERCY [ Part I and Part II] - The Lore of the Whare-wananga; or Teaching of the Māori College on Religion, Cosmogony and History.
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$400
SMITH, S. PERCY - Hawaiki, The Whence of the Māori; With a Sketch of Polynesian History;
SMITH, S. PERCY - Hawaiki, The Whence of the Māori; With a Sketch of Polynesian History;
120
SMITH, S. PERCY - Hawaiki, The Whence of the Māori; With a Sketch of Polynesian History;
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$100
SOUTAR, MONTY - Ngati Porou Leadership - Rapata Wahawaha and the Politics of Conflict.
SOUTAR, MONTY - Ngati Porou Leadership - Rapata Wahawaha and the Politics of Conflict.
121
SOUTAR, MONTY - Ngati Porou Leadership - Rapata Wahawaha and the Politics of Conflict.
Starting Bid: $40
Est.
$60 - $100
Ended
STAFFORD, D.M. [association copy] - Te Arawa,
STAFFORD, D.M.  [association copy] - Te Arawa,
122
STAFFORD, D.M. [association copy] - Te Arawa,
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$120
TAYLOR, REV. RICHARD - Te Ika A Maui, or New Zealand and its Inhabitants ....
TAYLOR, REV. RICHARD - Te Ika A Maui, or New Zealand and its Inhabitants ....
123
TAYLOR, REV. RICHARD - Te Ika A Maui, or New Zealand and its Inhabitants ....
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$500
TE AWEKOTUKU, NGAHUIA - Mau Moko; The World of Māori Tattoo
TE AWEKOTUKU, NGAHUIA - Mau Moko; The World of Māori Tattoo
124
TE AWEKOTUKU, NGAHUIA - Mau Moko; The World of Māori Tattoo
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$160
TE RANGI HIROA [Sir Peter Buck] - The Coming of the Māori.
TE RANGI HIROA  [Sir Peter Buck] - The Coming of the Māori.
125
TE RANGI HIROA [Sir Peter Buck] - The Coming of the Māori.
Est.
$50 - $75
Sold
$60
TEREKIA, GABRIEL R. [researcher & compiler] - Poutokomanawa o Parihimanihi, Pehimana Taihuka.
TEREKIA, GABRIEL R. [researcher & compiler] - Poutokomanawa o Parihimanihi,  Pehimana Taihuka.
126
TEREKIA, GABRIEL R. [researcher & compiler] - Poutokomanawa o Parihimanihi, Pehimana Taihuka.
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$100
TIAKI HIKAWERA MITIRA [J.H. Mitchell] - Takitimu
TIAKI HIKAWERA MITIRA [J.H. Mitchell] - Takitimu
127
TIAKI HIKAWERA MITIRA [J.H. Mitchell] - Takitimu
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$100
TNZI - COMPILATION. - Traditions relating to Māori Legends
TNZI - COMPILATION. - Traditions relating to Māori Legends
128
TNZI - COMPILATION. - Traditions relating to Māori Legends
Starting Bid: $60
Est.
$80 - $150
Ended
TREGEAR, EDWARD [2 titles] - The Māori Race.
TREGEAR, EDWARD [2 titles] - The Māori Race.
129
TREGEAR, EDWARD [2 titles] - The Māori Race.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$120
WHITE, JOHN - The Ancient History of the Māori, His Mythology and Traditions.
WHITE, JOHN - The Ancient History of the Māori, His Mythology and Traditions.
130
WHITE, JOHN - The Ancient History of the Māori, His Mythology and Traditions.
Est.
$600 - $1,000
Sold
$450
WHITE, JOHN. [volume I & VI] - The Ancient History of the Māori, his Mythology and Traditions.
WHITE, JOHN. [volume I & VI] - The Ancient History of the Māori, his Mythology and Traditions.
131
WHITE, JOHN. [volume I & VI] - The Ancient History of the Māori, his Mythology and Traditions.
Starting Bid: $150
Est.
$200 - $300
Ended
BUNYAN, JOHN - Ko te Haerenga o te Manene
BUNYAN, JOHN - Ko te Haerenga o te Manene
132
BUNYAN, JOHN - Ko te Haerenga o te Manene
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$150
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Church Catechism from the Book of Common Prayer
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Church Catechism from the Book of Common Prayer
133
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Church Catechism from the Book of Common Prayer
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$80 - $150
Ended
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Ko Nga Katikhama Etoru.
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Ko Nga Katikhama Etoru.
134
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Ko Nga Katikhama Etoru.
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $200
Ended
COLENSO, WILLIAM - [2 by] and two others.
COLENSO, WILLIAM  -  [2 by]  and two others.
135
COLENSO, WILLIAM - [2 by] and two others.
Starting Bid: $80
Reserve not met
Est.
$250 - $350
Ended
GOSPEL OF ST MATTHEW - Ko te Rongo Pai ki te ritenga o Matiu.
GOSPEL OF ST MATTHEW - Ko te Rongo Pai ki te ritenga o Matiu.
136
GOSPEL OF ST MATTHEW - Ko te Rongo Pai ki te ritenga o Matiu.
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$100
GREY SIR GEORGE - Ko Nga Mahinga a nga tupuna Māori he mea kohikohi mai, na Sir George Grey.
GREY SIR GEORGE - Ko Nga Mahinga a nga tupuna Māori he mea kohikohi mai, na Sir George Grey.
137
GREY SIR GEORGE - Ko Nga Mahinga a nga tupuna Māori he mea kohikohi mai, na Sir George Grey.
Starting Bid: $300
Reserve not met
Est.
$400 - $600
Ended
GREY, SIR GEORGE - Ko Nga Waiata Māori
GREY, SIR GEORGE - Ko Nga Waiata Māori
138
GREY, SIR GEORGE - Ko Nga Waiata Māori
Starting Bid: $200
Reserve not met
Est.
$300 - $350
Ended
HE PUKAPUKA WHAKAAKO - Mo Nga Tamariki Māori.
HE PUKAPUKA WHAKAAKO - Mo Nga Tamariki Māori.
139
HE PUKAPUKA WHAKAAKO - Mo Nga Tamariki Māori.
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$60
HE WHAKAATURANGA - i te Tikanga o te Hahi a Ihu Karaiti.
HE WHAKAATURANGA  - i te Tikanga o te Hahi a Ihu Karaiti.
140
HE WHAKAATURANGA - i te Tikanga o te Hahi a Ihu Karaiti.
Starting Bid: $50
Reserve not met
Est.
$80 - $120
Ended
HEUHEU, HEPI KAHOTEA - Ko etahi Himene me etahi Ritenga Katorika, Par un Pere Mariste.
HEUHEU, HEPI KAHOTEA - Ko etahi Himene me etahi Ritenga Katorika, Par un Pere Mariste.
141
HEUHEU, HEPI KAHOTEA - Ko etahi Himene me etahi Ritenga Katorika, Par un Pere Mariste.
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$50
KO TE TIRITI O WAITANGI - He karo whakaora mo nga tangata Māori [Kia Mataara]
KO TE TIRITI O WAITANGI - He karo whakaora mo nga tangata Māori [Kia Mataara]
142
KO TE TIRITI O WAITANGI - He karo whakaora mo nga tangata Māori [Kia Mataara]
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$60
MĀORI BIBLE - Ko te Paipera Tapu ara, ko te Kawenata Tawhito me to Kawenata Hou.
MĀORI BIBLE - Ko te Paipera  Tapu ara, ko te Kawenata Tawhito me to Kawenata Hou.
143
MĀORI BIBLE - Ko te Paipera Tapu ara, ko te Kawenata Tawhito me to Kawenata Hou.
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$500
MAUNSELL, R. - Grammar of the New Zealand Language.
MAUNSELL, R. - Grammar of the New Zealand Language.
144
MAUNSELL, R. - Grammar of the New Zealand Language.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$300
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