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.
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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CHURCHILL, SIR WINSTON [introduction]; WALTER NOBLE - With a Bristol Fighter Squadron.
![CHURCHILL, SIR WINSTON [introduction]; WALTER NOBLE - With a Bristol Fighter Squadron.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/N9Lz-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWQH/169-38.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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CHURCHILL, SIR WINSTON [introduction]; WALTER NOBLE - With a Bristol Fighter Squadron.
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$500
DORLING, COMMANDER H. TAPRELL - Ribbons and Medals.

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DORLING, COMMANDER H. TAPRELL - Ribbons and Medals.
Starting Bid: $40
Est.
$60 - $80
Ended
ELLIS. CAPT. A.D. [2 titles] - The Story of the Fifth Australian Division.
![ELLIS. CAPT. A.D. [2 titles] - The Story of the Fifth Australian Division.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/AzcE-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWQL/169-40.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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ELLIS. CAPT. A.D. [2 titles] - The Story of the Fifth Australian Division.
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$180
MACKENZIE, CLUTHA [editor] - Chronicles of the N.Z.E.F. [six issues]
![MACKENZIE, CLUTHA [editor] - Chronicles of the N.Z.E.F. [six issues]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/FfZ5-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWQN/169-41.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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MACKENZIE, CLUTHA [editor] - Chronicles of the N.Z.E.F. [six issues]
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$50
McCUDDEN, JAMES THOMAS BYFORD [3 titles] - Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps.
![McCUDDEN, JAMES THOMAS BYFORD [3 titles] - Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/iiQR-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWQP/169-42.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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McCUDDEN, JAMES THOMAS BYFORD [3 titles] - Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$160
OFFICIAL HISTORY [10 titles] - New Zealand in the Second World War
![OFFICIAL HISTORY [10 titles] - New Zealand in the Second World War](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/bk45-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWQT/169-44.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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OFFICIAL HISTORY [10 titles] - New Zealand in the Second World War
Est.
$50 - $100
Sold
$140
OWEN, R.H. (preface) - Anzac Memorial

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OWEN, R.H. (preface) - Anzac Memorial
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$160
SEMENOFF, CAPTAIN VLADIMIR - The Battle of Tsu-Shima,

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SEMENOFF, CAPTAIN VLADIMIR - The Battle of Tsu-Shima,
Est.
$100 - $120
Sold
$120
W.W. I. - RANGE TABLE TRAINING MANUALS [6 Items]
![W.W. I. - RANGE TABLE TRAINING MANUALS [6 Items]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/FA8s-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWQZ/169-47.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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W.W. I. - RANGE TABLE TRAINING MANUALS [6 Items]
Est.
$100 - $120
Sold
$50
WERNER, PROFESSOR JOHANNES. [3 titles] - Knight of Germany, Oswald Bolecke German Ace.
![WERNER, PROFESSOR JOHANNES. [3 titles] - Knight of Germany, Oswald Bolecke German Ace.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/PFTo-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWR1/169-48.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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WERNER, PROFESSOR JOHANNES. [3 titles] - Knight of Germany, Oswald Bolecke German Ace.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$100
WILSON, MAJOR R.A, D.S.O., R.G.A. - A Two Years Interlude France 1916-1918

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WILSON, MAJOR R.A, D.S.O., R.G.A. - A Two Years Interlude France 1916-1918
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$90
WORLD WAR 1 - MILITARY TRAINING MANUALS. [9 volumes]
![WORLD WAR 1 - MILITARY TRAINING MANUALS. [9 volumes]](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/ccZV-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWR5/169-50.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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WORLD WAR 1 - MILITARY TRAINING MANUALS. [9 volumes]
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$300
ADKIN, G. LESLIE [2 titles] - Horowhenua.
![ADKIN, G. LESLIE [2 titles] - Horowhenua.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/43Wo-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWR7/169-51.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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ADKIN, G. LESLIE [2 titles] - Horowhenua.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$90
ADKIN, GEORGE LESLIE [association copy] - Horowhenua
![ADKIN, GEORGE LESLIE [association copy] - Horowhenua](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/pmJY-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWR9/169-52.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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ADKIN, GEORGE LESLIE [association copy] - Horowhenua
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$140
ANDERSEN, JOHANNES [2 titles] - Māori Life in Aotea
![ANDERSEN, JOHANNES [2 titles] - Māori Life in Aotea](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/sHRr-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWRB/169-53.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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ANDERSEN, JOHANNES [2 titles] - Māori Life in Aotea
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$350
ANDERSEN, JOHANNES C - Bird Song and New Zealand Song Birds.

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ANDERSEN, JOHANNES C - Bird Song and New Zealand Song Birds.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$100
ANDERSEN, JOHANNES C. [2 titles] - Māori Music
![ANDERSEN, JOHANNES C. [2 titles] - Māori Music](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/stYE-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWRF/169-55.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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ANDERSEN, JOHANNES C. [2 titles] - Māori Music
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$100
ANDERSEN, JOHANNES - Myths & Legends of the Polynesians.

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ANDERSEN, JOHANNES - Myths & Legends of the Polynesians.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH - Portraits of the New Zealand Māori.

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ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH - Portraits of the New Zealand Māori.
Est.
$250 - $300
Sold
$300
ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH - The New Zealanders

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ANGAS, GEORGE FRENCH - The New Zealanders
Est.
$250 - $300
Sold
$350
BEATTIE, HERRIES - Our Southernmost Māori’s.

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BEATTIE, HERRIES - Our Southernmost Māori’s.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$50
BEATTIE, HERRIES - Tikao Talks.

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BEATTIE, HERRIES - Tikao Talks.
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$160
BEST, ELSDON [3 titles] - Waikare-moana: The sea of the Rippling Waters:
![BEST, ELSDON [3 titles] - Waikare-moana: The sea of the Rippling Waters:](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/iA4W-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWRV/169-63.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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BEST, ELSDON [3 titles] - Waikare-moana: The sea of the Rippling Waters:
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$90
BEST, ELSDON [4 titles] - Games and Pastimes of the Māori.
![BEST, ELSDON [4 titles] - Games and Pastimes of the Māori.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/0so3-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWRX/169-64.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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BEST, ELSDON [4 titles] - Games and Pastimes of the Māori.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
BEST, ELSDON [2 volumes] - Tuhoe: The Children of the Mist.
![BEST, ELSDON [2 volumes] - Tuhoe: The Children of the Mist.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/QGQD-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWRZ/169-65.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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BEST, ELSDON [2 volumes] - Tuhoe: The Children of the Mist.
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$350
BEST, ELSDON [3 items] - Social Usages of the Māori.
![BEST, ELSDON [3 items] - Social Usages of the Māori.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/WcrK-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWS1/169-66.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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BEST, ELSDON [3 items] - Social Usages of the Māori.
Starting Bid: $100
Est.
$150 - $200
Ended
BROUGHTON, RUKA, ALAN - Ngaa mahi whakaari a Tiitokowaru.

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BROUGHTON, RUKA, ALAN - Ngaa mahi whakaari a Tiitokowaru.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
BUTLER, ANNIE R. - Glimpses of Māori Land.

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BUTLER, ANNIE R. - Glimpses of Māori Land.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$70
COLENSO, WILLIAM - Ancient Tide-Lore and Tales of the sea.

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COLENSO, WILLIAM - Ancient Tide-Lore and Tales of the sea.
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$120
DUFF, ROGER - The Moa-Hunter Period of Māori Culture.

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DUFF, ROGER - The Moa-Hunter Period of Māori Culture.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$90
EVANS, MIRIAMA; NGARIMU RANUI; HEKE NORMAN [Photographer] [2 titles] - The Art of Māori Weaving; The Eternal Thread.
![EVANS, MIRIAMA; NGARIMU RANUI; HEKE NORMAN [Photographer] [2 titles] - The Art of Māori Weaving; The Eternal Thread.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/tJvJ-4-17QZ8N/4-5AJWSD/169-72.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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EVANS, MIRIAMA; NGARIMU RANUI; HEKE NORMAN [Photographer] [2 titles] - The Art of Māori Weaving; The Eternal Thread.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$90