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186 Rare Books, Militaria, Maps, Historical Art
Timed Auction
Closed: Jul 4, 2023 at 5 PM NZST
Auckland | 548 Lots
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Art+Object is please to present you the first Rare Books catalogue of 2023.

The sale will begin with a collection of militaria which includes medals, badges, books & ephemera from the estate of military historian & collector Colin George Laing.

Colin Laing was a collector from his Parnell Primary School days in the late 1930s when he began what would become a lifelong interest in New Zealand Military history, books, medals, and badges. A sense of history, service, tradition, and respect for New Zealand’s military prowess followed.

In 1942, during WWII, the Auckland Domain was covered by regular lines of army huts, and this was the perfect playground for Colin and his friends. He became a ‘runner’ for the men in the camp, for all sorts of supplies, and their payment to him was badges, buttons, and other small uniform keepsakes, many of which are included in the auction.

Laing made many overseas trips to battlefields and sites of significance. He was a life member of the Military Historical Society of NZ until his death in 2017. His passion for all things military endured over 70 years and during this time he amassed a large and important collection of medals, badges & military ephemera.

Part two of the auction includes some 350 lots of rare books, maps, historic art and photographs. Items of note include a superb Fern Album with carved kauri bindings by Eric Craig, a collection of historic maps including Bayley’s Chart of New Zealand 1772, and a number of early New Zealand photographs including three rare Sherwin & Cotton ceramic portrait tiles of Chief Tuari Netana, Guide Sophia and Guide Bella.

Also included is historic New Zealand art, Maori printings and histories, early editions of ‘Cooks Voyages’; a 16th century Geneva Bible; a superb copy of Omar Khayamm bound by the renowned English book binder Cedric Chivers, a first edition of John LeCarre’s ‘A Spy who Came in from the Cold’; a number of Private Press, Literature and Art books; and association copies from the library of John Edgar.

3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland
Saturday 1st July 11:00-16:00; Sunday 2nd July 11:00-16:00; Monday 3rd July 09:00-17:00; Tuesday 4th July 09:00-17:00
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FALKLAND ISLAND POSTAL HISTORY - [6 ITEMS]
FALKLAND ISLAND POSTAL HISTORY - [6 ITEMS]
184
FALKLAND ISLAND POSTAL HISTORY - [6 ITEMS]
Starting Bid: $100
Reserve not met
Est.
$150 - $300
Ended
ITALY BADGES
ITALY BADGES
185
ITALY BADGES
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$40
MILITARY POSTAL HISTORY
MILITARY POSTAL HISTORY
186
MILITARY POSTAL HISTORY
Starting Bid: $70
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $200
Ended
MILITARY, GENERAL & MISCELLANEOUS
MILITARY, GENERAL & MISCELLANEOUS
187
MILITARY, GENERAL & MISCELLANEOUS
Starting Bid: $170
Reserve not met
Est.
$250 - $400
Ended
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
188
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
Starting Bid: $350
Reserve not met
Est.
$500 - $700
Ended
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
189
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
Starting Bid: $350
Reserve not met
Est.
$500 - $700
Ended
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
190
NEW ZEALAND POSTAL HISTORY
Starting Bid: $350
Reserve not met
Est.
$500 - $700
Ended
POSTCARDS - DOEBERITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP
POSTCARDS - DOEBERITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP
191
POSTCARDS - DOEBERITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP
Reserve not met
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$200
PRISONER OF WAR POSTCARD [2 cards]
PRISONER OF WAR POSTCARD [2 cards]
192
PRISONER OF WAR POSTCARD [2 cards]
Reserve not met
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$70
SAMOA RELIEF FORCE SOUVENIR
SAMOA RELIEF FORCE SOUVENIR
193
SAMOA RELIEF FORCE SOUVENIR
Starting Bid: $400
Reserve not met
Est.
$600 - $800
Ended
SAMOAN RELIEF FORCE SOUVENIR
SAMOAN RELIEF FORCE SOUVENIR
194
SAMOAN RELIEF FORCE SOUVENIR
Starting Bid: $400
Reserve not met
Est.
$600 - $800
Ended
W.W.1 BUNK PLATES - [6X]
W.W.1 BUNK PLATES - [6X]
195
W.W.1 BUNK PLATES - [6X]
Starting Bid: $100
Est.
$150 - $250
Ended
COWAN, JAMES [2 volumes] - The New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering Period
COWAN, JAMES [2 volumes] - The New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering Period
196
COWAN, JAMES [2 volumes] - The New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering Period
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$100
COWAN, JAMES - The New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering Period
COWAN, JAMES - The New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering Period
197
COWAN, JAMES - The New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering Period
Est.
$80 - $120
Sold
$80
FOX, SIR WILLAM - Māori and European Wars, and Their Origins
FOX, SIR WILLAM - Māori and European Wars, and Their Origins
198
FOX, SIR WILLAM - Māori and European Wars, and Their Origins
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$120
GASCOYNE, MAJOR F.J.W. - Soldiering in New Zealand
GASCOYNE, MAJOR F.J.W. - Soldiering in New Zealand
199
GASCOYNE, MAJOR F.J.W. - Soldiering in New Zealand
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$190
GUDGEON, THOMAS WAYTH - The Defenders of New Zealand
GUDGEON, THOMAS WAYTH - The Defenders of New Zealand
200
GUDGEON, THOMAS WAYTH - The Defenders of New Zealand
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$160
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, WELLINGTON - WERAROA PA - Manuscript Document
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, WELLINGTON - WERAROA PA - Manuscript Document
201
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, WELLINGTON - WERAROA PA - Manuscript Document
Reserve met
Est.
$300 - $500
Sold
$280
MAIR, CAPTAIN GILBERT [Interpreter] - Description of the battle of Orakau…
MAIR, CAPTAIN GILBERT [Interpreter] - Description of the battle of Orakau…
202
MAIR, CAPTAIN GILBERT [Interpreter] - Description of the battle of Orakau…
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$220
MCKILLOP, LIEUT H.F. - Reminiscences of Twelve Months Service in New Zealand as a Midshipman during the late Disturbances in that Colony.
MCKILLOP, LIEUT H.F. - Reminiscences of Twelve Months Service in New Zealand as a Midshipman during the late Disturbances in that Colony.
203
MCKILLOP, LIEUT H.F. - Reminiscences of Twelve Months Service in New Zealand as a Midshipman during the late Disturbances in that Colony.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$450
NEW ZEALAND WARS - The New Zealand Government and the Māori War of 1863-64,
NEW ZEALAND WARS - The New Zealand Government and the Māori War of 1863-64,
204
NEW ZEALAND WARS - The New Zealand Government and the Māori War of 1863-64,
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$190
PENN, W.J. - The Taranaki Rifle Volunteers
PENN, W.J. - The Taranaki Rifle Volunteers
205
PENN, W.J. - The Taranaki Rifle Volunteers
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$220
S. PERCY SMITH [association copy] - Māori Wars of the Nineteenth Century:
S. PERCY SMITH [association copy] - Māori Wars of the Nineteenth Century:
206
S. PERCY SMITH [association copy] - Māori Wars of the Nineteenth Century:
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$220
STOWERS, RICHARD [3 titles] - The New Zealand Medal to Colonials
STOWERS, RICHARD [3 titles] - The New Zealand Medal to Colonials
207
STOWERS, RICHARD [3 titles] - The New Zealand Medal to Colonials
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$120
(JULIET HOBBS) - George Gould, April 23rd, 1823 - March 28th, 1889.
(JULIET HOBBS) - George Gould, April 23rd, 1823 - March 28th, 1889.
208
(JULIET HOBBS) - George Gould, April 23rd, 1823 - March 28th, 1889.
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$600
ALLEN, GEORGE FREDERIC - Willis’s Guide Book
ALLEN, GEORGE FREDERIC - Willis’s Guide Book
209
ALLEN, GEORGE FREDERIC - Willis’s Guide Book
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$100
AYSON, WILLIAM - Pioneering in Otago
AYSON, WILLIAM - Pioneering in Otago
210
AYSON, WILLIAM - Pioneering in Otago
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$160
BARLOW, P.W. - Kaipara
BARLOW, P.W. - Kaipara
211
BARLOW, P.W. - Kaipara
Reserve met
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$350
BEGG, A.C & N.C. [2 Titles] - Dusky Bay. In the steps of Captain Cook.
BEGG, A.C & N.C. [2 Titles] - Dusky Bay. In the steps of Captain Cook.
212
BEGG, A.C & N.C. [2 Titles] - Dusky Bay. In the steps of Captain Cook.
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$90
BROOKES, E.S. - Frontier Life: Taranaki, New Zealand
BROOKES, E.S. - Frontier Life: Taranaki, New Zealand
213
BROOKES, E.S. - Frontier Life: Taranaki, New Zealand
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$100
DIAMOND. JOHN & HAYWARD, B.W. - The Māori History and Legends of the Waitakere Ranges
DIAMOND. JOHN & HAYWARD, B.W. - The Māori History and Legends of the Waitakere Ranges
214
DIAMOND. JOHN & HAYWARD, B.W. - The Māori History and Legends of the Waitakere Ranges
Reserve met
Est.
$50 - $75
Sold
$50
FITZGERALD, JAMES EDWARD [2 titles] - A Selection from the writings and speeches of John Robert Godley
FITZGERALD, JAMES EDWARD [2 titles] - A Selection from the writings and speeches of John Robert Godley
215
FITZGERALD, JAMES EDWARD [2 titles] - A Selection from the writings and speeches of John Robert Godley
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$150
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES - An Account of the Settlement of New Plymouth, in New Zealand
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES - An Account of the Settlement of New Plymouth, in New Zealand
216
HURSTHOUSE, CHARLES - An Account of the Settlement of New Plymouth, in New Zealand
Est.
$150 - $300
Sold
$100
JACOBSON, H.C. [association copy] - Stories of Banks Peninsula
JACOBSON, H.C. [association copy] - Stories of Banks Peninsula
217
JACOBSON, H.C. [association copy] - Stories of Banks Peninsula
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$550
JACOBSON, H.C. [2 titles] - Tales of Banks Peninsula
JACOBSON, H.C. [2 titles] - Tales of Banks Peninsula
218
JACOBSON, H.C. [2 titles] - Tales of Banks Peninsula
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$100
LAMBERT, THOMAS - The Story of Old Wairoa and the East Coast District,
LAMBERT, THOMAS - The Story of Old Wairoa and the East Coast District,
219
LAMBERT, THOMAS - The Story of Old Wairoa and the East Coast District,
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$80
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