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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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BEVAN, THOMAS - [1st edition & Sequel]
BEVAN, THOMAS  - [1st edition & Sequel]
1
BEVAN, THOMAS - [1st edition & Sequel]
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$250
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Hawkes Bay Philosophical Institute, Anniversary Address by the President, William Colenso.
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Hawkes Bay Philosophical Institute, Anniversary Address by the President, William Colenso.
2
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Hawkes Bay Philosophical Institute, Anniversary Address by the President, William Colenso.
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$50
DOWNES, T.W. [3 association copies] - Old Whanganui.
DOWNES, T.W.   [3 association copies] - Old Whanganui.
3
DOWNES, T.W. [3 association copies] - Old Whanganui.
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$100
EXTRACT FROM ANNUAL REPORT OF SURVEY OPERATIONS 1914-15 - A Trip Across the Tararua Ranges from Greytown to Otaki.
EXTRACT FROM ANNUAL REPORT OF SURVEY OPERATIONS 1914-15 - A Trip Across the Tararua Ranges from Greytown to Otaki.
4
EXTRACT FROM ANNUAL REPORT OF SURVEY OPERATIONS 1914-15 - A Trip Across the Tararua Ranges from Greytown to Otaki.
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$60
HARPER, ARTHUR, P. - Exploration Pioneer Work in the Alps of New Zealand.
HARPER, ARTHUR, P.  - Exploration Pioneer Work in the Alps of New Zealand.
5
HARPER, ARTHUR, P. - Exploration Pioneer Work in the Alps of New Zealand.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$350
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES [2 titles] - An Account of the Settlement of New Plymouth in New Zealand,
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES  [2 titles] -  An Account of the Settlement of New Plymouth in New Zealand,
6
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES [2 titles] - An Account of the Settlement of New Plymouth in New Zealand,
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$150
KEAM, R.F. - Tarawera. The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886.
KEAM, R.F. - Tarawera. The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886.
7
KEAM, R.F. - Tarawera. The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$140
STUDHOLME, E.C. [with 3 vols Cawthron Lectures] - Te Waimate.
STUDHOLME, E.C.  [with 3 vols Cawthron Lectures] - Te Waimate.
8
STUDHOLME, E.C. [with 3 vols Cawthron Lectures] - Te Waimate.
Est.
$40 - $50
Sold
$40
THE CYCLOPEDIA COMPANY LIMITED - [7 volumes]
THE CYCLOPEDIA COMPANY LIMITED - [7 volumes]
9
THE CYCLOPEDIA COMPANY LIMITED - [7 volumes]
Starting Bid: $450
Est.
$600 - $800
Ended
WILSON, MAJOR R.A. - [3 titles]
WILSON, MAJOR R.A.  -  [3 titles]
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WILSON, MAJOR R.A. - [3 titles]
Est.
$40 - $60
Sold
$160
WOODHOUSE, A.E. - George Rhodes of the Levels and his Brothers
WOODHOUSE, A.E. - George Rhodes of the Levels and his Brothers
11
WOODHOUSE, A.E. - George Rhodes of the Levels and his Brothers
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$90
BEAGLEHOLE, J.C. [3 titles] - The Life of Captain Cook.
BEAGLEHOLE, J.C.  [3 titles] - The Life of Captain Cook.
12
BEAGLEHOLE, J.C. [3 titles] - The Life of Captain Cook.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$70
BOGLE. A.H. - Links in the Chain.
BOGLE. A.H.  - Links in the Chain.
13
BOGLE. A.H. - Links in the Chain.
Starting Bid: $30
Est.
$50 - $60
Ended
COLENSO, WILLIAM [association copy] - Three Literary Papers. I. and II. - On Nomenclature. III. - On 'Macaulay's New Zealander'.
COLENSO, WILLIAM  [association copy] - Three Literary Papers. I. and II. - On Nomenclature. III. - On 'Macaulay's New Zealander'.
14
COLENSO, WILLIAM [association copy] - Three Literary Papers. I. and II. - On Nomenclature. III. - On 'Macaulay's New Zealander'.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$300
COLENSO, WILLIAM [ inscribed] - T.N.Z.I. - 3 PAPERS
COLENSO, WILLIAM [ inscribed] - T.N.Z.I. - 3 PAPERS
15
COLENSO, WILLIAM [ inscribed] - T.N.Z.I. - 3 PAPERS
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$150
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Fifty Years Ago, in New Zealand.
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Fifty Years Ago, in New Zealand.
16
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Fifty Years Ago, in New Zealand.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$450
GISBORNE, WILLIAM [2 titles] - The Colony of New Zealand.
GISBORNE, WILLIAM   [2 titles] - The Colony of New Zealand.
17
GISBORNE, WILLIAM [2 titles] - The Colony of New Zealand.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$180
HARPER, ARTHUR P. - Pioneer Work in the Alps of New Zealand.
HARPER, ARTHUR P. - Pioneer Work in the Alps of New Zealand.
18
HARPER, ARTHUR P. - Pioneer Work in the Alps of New Zealand.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$450
MINISTER OF LANDS [4 Districts] - Particulars of Terms and Condition of Disposal and Occupation.
MINISTER OF LANDS  [4 Districts] - Particulars of Terms and Condition of Disposal and Occupation.
19
MINISTER OF LANDS [4 Districts] - Particulars of Terms and Condition of Disposal and Occupation.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$300
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY - Letters from Settlers & Labouring Emigrants, in the New Zealand Company's Settlements
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY - Letters from Settlers & Labouring Emigrants, in the New Zealand Company's Settlements
20
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY - Letters from Settlers & Labouring Emigrants, in the New Zealand Company's Settlements
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$80
POLACK J.S. - New Zealand: Being a Narrative of Travels and Adventures
POLACK J.S.  - New Zealand: Being a Narrative of Travels and Adventures
21
POLACK J.S. - New Zealand: Being a Narrative of Travels and Adventures
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$140
POLACK, J.S. - Manners and customs of the New Zealanders
POLACK, J.S. - Manners and customs of the New Zealanders
22
POLACK, J.S. - Manners and customs of the New Zealanders
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$450
SCOTT, DICK - The Parihaka Story
SCOTT, DICK - The Parihaka Story
23
SCOTT, DICK - The Parihaka Story
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$120
TURNER, SAMUEL - The Conquest of the New Zealand Alps.
TURNER, SAMUEL - The Conquest of the New Zealand Alps.
24
TURNER, SAMUEL - The Conquest of the New Zealand Alps.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$160
COOK, CAPTAIN, JAMES & KING, CAPTAIN JAMES - A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken by Command of His Majesty,
COOK, CAPTAIN, JAMES & KING, CAPTAIN JAMES - A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken by Command of His Majesty,
25
COOK, CAPTAIN, JAMES & KING, CAPTAIN JAMES - A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken by Command of His Majesty,
Est.
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold
$4,900
DAVID, ANDREW [editor] [3 volumes] - The Charts and Coastal Views of Captain Cook's Voyages.
DAVID, ANDREW [editor]  [3 volumes] - The Charts and Coastal Views of Captain Cook's Voyages.
26
DAVID, ANDREW [editor] [3 volumes] - The Charts and Coastal Views of Captain Cook's Voyages.
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$750
WILLIAMS, THOMAS - Fiji and the Fijians
WILLIAMS, THOMAS - Fiji and the Fijians
27
WILLIAMS, THOMAS - Fiji and the Fijians
Starting Bid: $70
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
BARKER, LADY - A Year's housekeeping in South Africa.
BARKER, LADY - A Year's housekeeping in South Africa.
28
BARKER, LADY - A Year's housekeeping in South Africa.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$250
FISHER, LT.- COLONEL - Personal Narrative of Three Years’ Service in China.
FISHER, LT.- COLONEL - Personal Narrative of Three Years’ Service in China.
29
FISHER, LT.- COLONEL - Personal Narrative of Three Years’ Service in China.
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$1,650
FRASER, SIR JAMES GEORGE - Anthologia Anthropologia
FRASER, SIR JAMES GEORGE - Anthologia Anthropologia
30
FRASER, SIR JAMES GEORGE - Anthologia Anthropologia
Starting Bid: $150
Est.
$200 - $400
Ended
HENRIQUES, ROBERT [association copy] - Marcus Samuel
HENRIQUES, ROBERT [association copy] - Marcus Samuel
31
HENRIQUES, ROBERT [association copy] - Marcus Samuel
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$70
LAWRENCE, T.E. - Revolt in the Desert.
LAWRENCE, T.E. - Revolt in the Desert.
32
LAWRENCE, T.E. - Revolt in the Desert.
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$100
ANON - Anzac Memorial, 25th April 1915.
ANON - Anzac Memorial, 25th April 1915.
33
ANON - Anzac Memorial, 25th April 1915.
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$120
AUSTIN, LIEUT-COL. W.S. - The Official History of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade.
AUSTIN, LIEUT-COL. W.S. - The Official History of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade.
34
AUSTIN, LIEUT-COL. W.S. - The Official History of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$50
BABBAGE, S. BARTON - Hauhauism
BABBAGE, S. BARTON - Hauhauism
35
BABBAGE, S. BARTON - Hauhauism
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$120
BUCHAN, JOHN - The History of the South African Forces in France.
BUCHAN, JOHN - The History of the South African Forces in France.
36
BUCHAN, JOHN - The History of the South African Forces in France.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
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