*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% of the hammer price).
For any enquiries, including condition report requests, please email info@artandobject.co.nz or call 093544646.
The catalogue for our second Rare Book auction of the year features important and interesting works from several collections. Highlights of the catalogue include: A large number of books on art & music, private press and literature from the libraries of sculptor John Edgar and musician Richard Nunns; Robin Hyde – Inscribed copies of ‘Dragons Rampant’ and ‘Nor the Years Condemn’; A rare copy of Ian Fleming’s ‘On Her Majesty’s Service’ Jonathon Cape, this copy No 224 of 250 copies, Fleming’s only signed limited edition, published simultaneously with the first Trade edition 1 April, 1963; Of major interest are a complete set of the three Voyages of Captain James Cook 1773-1784, in eight text volumes and two folio atlases of plates and charts; Sydney Parkinson - A Journal of a Voyage to the South Seas…. London 1773, first edition; W.L. Buller’s ‘A History of the Birds of New Zealand’, London 1888 and Supplements to the Birds of New Zealand’, London 1906; Historic New Zealand watercolours, lithographs and maps; A collection of major New Zealand hunting books with provenance to T.E. Donne, from the library of Brendan Coe founder and editor of Rod+Rifle.
The sale also features a large selection of New Zealand historic photographs, watercolours, lithographs, and maps; four Herbert Ponting images from the Terra Nova Expedition with the Paul Popper label; and ephemera from the Byrd and Shackleton Expeditions to the Antarctic.
This is an online auction only. Bidding opens on Wednesday 10 August and will begin closing with lot 1 at noon on Tuesday 16 August. Thereafter, lots will close consecutively every 30 seconds until completion. If a lot receives a bid within the last two minutes, it will auto-extend for two minutes until bidding stops.
For any enquiries, including condition report requests, please email info@artandobject.co.nz or call 093544646.
The catalogue for our second Rare Book auction of the year features important and interesting works from several collections. Highlights of the catalogue include: A large number of books on art & music, private press and literature from the libraries of sculptor John Edgar and musician Richard Nunns; Robin Hyde – Inscribed copies of ‘Dragons Rampant’ and ‘Nor the Years Condemn’; A rare copy of Ian Fleming’s ‘On Her Majesty’s Service’ Jonathon Cape, this copy No 224 of 250 copies, Fleming’s only signed limited edition, published simultaneously with the first Trade edition 1 April, 1963; Of major interest are a complete set of the three Voyages of Captain James Cook 1773-1784, in eight text volumes and two folio atlases of plates and charts; Sydney Parkinson - A Journal of a Voyage to the South Seas…. London 1773, first edition; W.L. Buller’s ‘A History of the Birds of New Zealand’, London 1888 and Supplements to the Birds of New Zealand’, London 1906; Historic New Zealand watercolours, lithographs and maps; A collection of major New Zealand hunting books with provenance to T.E. Donne, from the library of Brendan Coe founder and editor of Rod+Rifle.
The sale also features a large selection of New Zealand historic photographs, watercolours, lithographs, and maps; four Herbert Ponting images from the Terra Nova Expedition with the Paul Popper label; and ephemera from the Byrd and Shackleton Expeditions to the Antarctic.
This is an online auction only. Bidding opens on Wednesday 10 August and will begin closing with lot 1 at noon on Tuesday 16 August. Thereafter, lots will close consecutively every 30 seconds until completion. If a lot receives a bid within the last two minutes, it will auto-extend for two minutes until bidding stops.
3 Abbey Street, Newton
Sunday 14 August, 11am-4pm; Monday 15 August 9am-5pm; Tuesday 16 August, 9am-11am
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SOWERBY, JOHN E. [illustrator] - The Ferns of Great Britain
![SOWERBY, JOHN E. [illustrator] - The Ferns of Great Britain](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/kWLM-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE71L/174-288-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
288
SOWERBY, JOHN E. [illustrator] - The Ferns of Great Britain
Starting Bid: $60
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
THOMSON, HON. GEO.M. - The Naturalisation of Animals and Plants in New Zealand
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289
THOMSON, HON. GEO.M. - The Naturalisation of Animals and Plants in New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$70
TURBOTT, E.G. - Buller's Birds of New Zealand

290
TURBOTT, E.G. - Buller's Birds of New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$50
ATKINSON, G.G. [signed] - Red Stags Calling
![ATKINSON, G.G. [signed] - Red Stags Calling](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/Kr8P-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE71R/174-291-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
291
ATKINSON, G.G. [signed] - Red Stags Calling
Reserve not met
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$60
AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION ANNUALS - Seven volumes
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292
AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION ANNUALS - Seven volumes
Reserve met
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$600
BAKER, C. ALMA - Rough Guide to New Zealand Big Game Fishing

293
BAKER, C. ALMA - Rough Guide to New Zealand Big Game Fishing
Reserve met
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$300
BANWELL, D. BRUCE - Wapiti in New Zealand

294
BANWELL, D. BRUCE - Wapiti in New Zealand
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$70
BRITISH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. [Association Copy] - Guide to the Great Game Animals [Ungulata]…
![BRITISH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. [Association Copy] - Guide to the Great Game Animals [Ungulata]…](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/jUXD-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE71Z/174-295-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
295
BRITISH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. [Association Copy] - Guide to the Great Game Animals [Ungulata]…
Reserve met
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$160
CRADOCK, LIEUT-COLONEL, MONTAGU. - Sport in New Zealand

296
CRADOCK, LIEUT-COLONEL, MONTAGU. - Sport in New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$270
DONNE, T.E. [association copy] - The Game Animals of New Zealand
![DONNE, T.E. [association copy] - The Game Animals of New Zealand](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/2po6-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE723/174-297-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
297
DONNE, T.E. [association copy] - The Game Animals of New Zealand
Reserve not met
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$450
DONNE, T.E. - Red Deer Stalking in New Zealand
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298
DONNE, T.E. - Red Deer Stalking in New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$450
FORBES, J - New Zealand Deer Heads
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299
FORBES, J - New Zealand Deer Heads
Reserve met
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$800
GIBSON, SIMON [signed] - Wapiti Hunting in New Zealand
![GIBSON, SIMON [signed] - Wapiti Hunting in New Zealand](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/uTcc-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72A/174-300-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
300
GIBSON, SIMON [signed] - Wapiti Hunting in New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$68 - $80
Sold
$80
GREY, ZANE - Tales of Fresh-Water Fishing

301
GREY, ZANE - Tales of Fresh-Water Fishing
Reserve met
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$190
HAMILTON, CAPT. G.D. - Trout-Fishing and Sport in Maoriland

302
HAMILTON, CAPT. G.D. - Trout-Fishing and Sport in Maoriland
Reserve not met
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$100
HARKER, P.J. [compiler & editor] - Protectors of Our Environment
![HARKER, P.J. [compiler & editor] - Protectors of Our Environment](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/l8Mc-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72G/174-303.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
303
HARKER, P.J. [compiler & editor] - Protectors of Our Environment
Reserve met
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$70
HOLDEN, PHILIP [signed] - The Deerstalkers
![HOLDEN, PHILIP [signed] - The Deerstalkers](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/IqmG-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72I/174-304-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
304
HOLDEN, PHILIP [signed] - The Deerstalkers
Reserve met
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$300
JOHNS, G.W. [5 titles] - Where the Rainbow Rise !
![JOHNS, G.W. [5 titles] - Where the Rainbow Rise !](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/fFZ3-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72K/174-305.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
305
JOHNS, G.W. [5 titles] - Where the Rainbow Rise !
Starting Bid: $70
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $150
Ended
LORD LATYMER - Stalking in Scotland and New Zealand
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306
LORD LATYMER - Stalking in Scotland and New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$120
MASTER, LESTER [association copy] [2 titles] - Back-Country Tales
![MASTER, LESTER [association copy] [2 titles] - Back-Country Tales](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/1xrY-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72O/174-307.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
307
MASTER, LESTER [association copy] [2 titles] - Back-Country Tales
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$200
MASTERS, LESTER [2 titles] - Tales of the Mails
![MASTERS, LESTER [2 titles] - Tales of the Mails](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/1bFY-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72Q/174-308.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
308
MASTERS, LESTER [2 titles] - Tales of the Mails
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $80
Sold
$180
McCONOCHIE, NEWTON [signed] - You'll Learn no Harm from the Hills
![McCONOCHIE, NEWTON [signed] - You'll Learn no Harm from the Hills](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/fBXs-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72S/174-309-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
309
McCONOCHIE, NEWTON [signed] - You'll Learn no Harm from the Hills
Reserve not met
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$70
ROBSON, GRAEME [compiler] [association copy] - Following the Sons of Invermark
![ROBSON, GRAEME [compiler] [association copy] - Following the Sons of Invermark](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/H6tD-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72U/174-310-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
310
ROBSON, GRAEME [compiler] [association copy] - Following the Sons of Invermark
Reserve met
Est.
$200 - $250
Sold
$300
ROBSON, GRAEME [compiler] [association copy] - Following the Sons of Invermark
![ROBSON, GRAEME [compiler] [association copy] - Following the Sons of Invermark](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/T65h-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72W/174-311-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
311
ROBSON, GRAEME [compiler] [association copy] - Following the Sons of Invermark
Reserve met
Est.
$250 - $350
Sold
$300
ROLLETT, F. CARR [2 titles] - Angling in New Zealand
![ROLLETT, F. CARR [2 titles] - Angling in New Zealand](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/9Ahm-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE72Y/174-312.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
312
ROLLETT, F. CARR [2 titles] - Angling in New Zealand
Starting Bid: $40
Reserve not met
Est.
$60 - $80
Ended
ROSS, JOHN & GUNN, HUGH [association copy] - The Book of the Red Deer and Empire Big Game
![ROSS, JOHN & GUNN, HUGH [association copy] - The Book of the Red Deer and Empire Big Game](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/T12K-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE730/174-313.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
313
ROSS, JOHN & GUNN, HUGH [association copy] - The Book of the Red Deer and Empire Big Game
Reserve met
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$250
SHAW, FRED G. - The Complete Science of Fly Fishing and Spinning

314
SHAW, FRED G. - The Complete Science of Fly Fishing and Spinning
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
THOMSON, HON. GEO.M. [Inscribed by T.E. Donne] - Wild Life in New Zealand
![THOMSON, HON. GEO.M. [Inscribed by T.E. Donne] - Wild Life in New Zealand](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/NFhE-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE734/174-315-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
315
THOMSON, HON. GEO.M. [Inscribed by T.E. Donne] - Wild Life in New Zealand
Starting Bid: $180
Reserve not met
Est.
$350 - $450
Ended
THOMSON, JOFF A. - Deer Hunter

316
THOMSON, JOFF A. - Deer Hunter
Reserve not met
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$40
TOURISM - New Zealand - The Sportsman's Mecca
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317
TOURISM - New Zealand - The Sportsman's Mecca
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $75
Sold
$180
TOURISM - With Rod and Gun in New Zealand

318
TOURISM - With Rod and Gun in New Zealand
Reserve met
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$55
BENSEMANN, LEO - A Second Book of Leo Bensemann's Work
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319
BENSEMANN, LEO - A Second Book of Leo Bensemann's Work
Reserve met
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$400
BENSEMANN, LEO - Engravings on Wood
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321
BENSEMANN, LEO - Engravings on Wood
Reserve met
Est.
$350 - $550
Sold
$850
EDGAR, JOHN [drawings], HAWKEN, DINAH [poems] - Page. Stone. Leaf.
![EDGAR, JOHN [drawings], HAWKEN, DINAH [poems] - Page. Stone. Leaf.](https://images4-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static4/lbCd-4-17QZ8N/4-6SE73K/174-323-(1).jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
323
EDGAR, JOHN [drawings], HAWKEN, DINAH [poems] - Page. Stone. Leaf.
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70