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196 Rare Books including The John Mowbray Collection
Timed Auction
Closed: Apr 16, 2024 at 6 PM NZST
Auckland | 409 Lots
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Art+Object’s first auction of Rare Books for 2024 will be held exclusively online on Tuesday 16 April. The sale includes two important collections.

Leading collector John Mowbray established his philately career in 1965 and has risen to become a successful auctioneer and one of the preeminent figures in the field of stamps, rare coins, bank notes and medals in the southern hemisphere.

Art+Object are pleased to include John’s private book collection in this catalogue. Major items include two copies of both the first & second editions of Walter Lawry Buller’s ’A History of the Birds of New Zealand’ and J.D. Hooker’s ‘The Botany of the Antarctic Voyage Flora Novae Zelandiae. Part I. Flowering Plants. London: Lovell Reeve 1853.

The sale also includes an important collection of New Zealand literature from the library of dedicated collector Alex Twaddle. It features 1st editions by influential and internationally respected writers Katherine Mansfield and Janet Frame. New Zealand’s poets also feature largely in his library with early editions by R.A.K. Mason, A.R.D. Fairburn, Denis Glover, Allen Curnow, Sam Hunt and J.K. Baxter.

Also included in the catalogue are several signed Napoleonic documents from a private Dunedin estate; a collection of interesting and rare New Zealand maps, including Jamieson’s Celestial Atlas [1822]; a large number of early New Zealand histories; and much more.

3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
On view from Friday 12 April to the auction date, weekdays 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
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BULLER, J. - Forty Years in New Zealand.
BULLER, J. - Forty Years in New Zealand.
1
BULLER, J. - Forty Years in New Zealand.
Est.
$150 - $300
Sold
$280
CAMPBELL, JOHN LOGAN - Poenamo.
CAMPBELL, JOHN LOGAN - Poenamo.
2
CAMPBELL, JOHN LOGAN - Poenamo.
Est.
$150 - $300
Sold
$120
CAMPBELL, SIR LOGAN - Poenamo.
CAMPBELL, SIR LOGAN - Poenamo.
3
CAMPBELL, SIR LOGAN - Poenamo.
Est.
$150 - $300
Sold
$220
CHAPMAN'S CENTENARY MEMORIAL - Of Captain Cook's Description of New Zealand One Hundred Years Ago.
CHAPMAN'S CENTENARY MEMORIAL - Of Captain Cook's Description of New Zealand One Hundred Years Ago.
4
CHAPMAN'S CENTENARY MEMORIAL - Of Captain Cook's Description of New Zealand One Hundred Years Ago.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$475
CRUISE, RICHARD - Journal of a Ten Months, Residence in New Zealand
CRUISE, RICHARD - Journal of a Ten Months, Residence in New Zealand
5
CRUISE, RICHARD - Journal of a Ten Months, Residence in New Zealand
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$700
EARLE, AUGUSTUS - Narrative of a Nine months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827;
EARLE, AUGUSTUS - Narrative of a Nine months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827;
6
EARLE, AUGUSTUS - Narrative of a Nine months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827;
Reserve not met
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$550
EARP, GEORGE BUTLER - New Zealand. Its Emigration and Gold Fields.
EARP, GEORGE BUTLER - New Zealand. Its Emigration and Gold Fields.
7
EARP, GEORGE BUTLER - New Zealand. Its Emigration and Gold Fields.
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$100
GUDGEON, THOS. WAYTH - The Defenders of New Zealand.
GUDGEON, THOS. WAYTH - The Defenders of New Zealand.
8
GUDGEON, THOS. WAYTH - The Defenders of New Zealand.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$120
HEYWOOD, B. A - A Vacation Tour at the Antipodes,
HEYWOOD, B. A - A Vacation Tour at the Antipodes,
9
HEYWOOD, B. A - A Vacation Tour at the Antipodes,
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$50
MANING, F.E. [pseud: A Pakeha Māori] - Old New Zealand: A Tale of the Good Old Times
MANING, F.E. [pseud: A Pakeha Māori] - Old New Zealand: A Tale of the Good Old Times
10
MANING, F.E. [pseud: A Pakeha Māori] - Old New Zealand: A Tale of the Good Old Times
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$550
MUNDY, GODFREY, CHARLES - Our Antipodes or Residence and Rambles in The Australasian Colonies.
MUNDY, GODFREY, CHARLES - Our Antipodes or Residence and Rambles in The Australasian Colonies.
11
MUNDY, GODFREY, CHARLES - Our Antipodes or Residence and Rambles in The Australasian Colonies.
Est.
$300 - $400
Sold
$500
New Zealand Government - Bound volume Papers - Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand.
New Zealand Government - Bound volume Papers - Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand.
12
New Zealand Government - Bound volume Papers - Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand.
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$130
NEW ZEALAND HISTORIES [3 Titles]
NEW ZEALAND HISTORIES [3 Titles]
13
NEW ZEALAND HISTORIES [3 Titles]
Est.
$60 - $80
Sold
$35
NEW ZEALAND PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT - A Return of the Freeholders of New Zealand:
NEW ZEALAND PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT - A Return of the Freeholders of New Zealand:
14
NEW ZEALAND PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT - A Return of the Freeholders of New Zealand:
Starting Bid: $400
Reserve not met
Est.
$600 - $800
Ended
NICHOLAS, JOHN LIDDIARD [inscribed by author] - Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand
NICHOLAS, JOHN LIDDIARD  [inscribed by author] - Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand
15
NICHOLAS, JOHN LIDDIARD [inscribed by author] - Narrative of a Voyage to New Zealand
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$320
POLACK, J.S. - New Zealand: Being a Narrative of Travel and Adventures
POLACK, J.S. - New Zealand: Being a Narrative of Travel and Adventures
16
POLACK, J.S. - New Zealand: Being a Narrative of Travel and Adventures
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$850
POWER, W. TYRONE [3 titles] - Sketches in New Zealand, with Pen and Pencil.
POWER, W. TYRONE  [3 titles] - Sketches in New Zealand, with Pen and Pencil.
17
POWER, W. TYRONE [3 titles] - Sketches in New Zealand, with Pen and Pencil.
Est.
$200 - $250
Sold
$100
RUSDEN, G.W. - History of New Zealand.
RUSDEN, G.W. - History of New Zealand.
18
RUSDEN, G.W. - History of New Zealand.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$160
SAVAGE, JOHN - Some Account of New Zealand;
SAVAGE, JOHN - Some Account of New Zealand;
19
SAVAGE, JOHN - Some Account of New Zealand;
Reserve not met
Est.
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$700
SEWELL, HENRY - The New Zealand Native Rebellion. Letter to Lord Lyttelton.
SEWELL, HENRY - The New Zealand Native Rebellion. Letter to Lord Lyttelton.
20
SEWELL, HENRY - The New Zealand Native Rebellion. Letter to Lord Lyttelton.
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$140
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - The Southern Districts of New Zealand.
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - The Southern Districts of New Zealand.
21
SHORTLAND, EDWARD - The Southern Districts of New Zealand.
Reserve not met
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$300
ST. JOHN, LIEUT COLONEL - Pakeha Rambles through Māori Lands.
ST. JOHN, LIEUT COLONEL - Pakeha Rambles through Māori Lands.
22
ST. JOHN, LIEUT COLONEL - Pakeha Rambles through Māori Lands.
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$110
SWAINSON, WILLIAM - New Zealand and its Colonization.
SWAINSON, WILLIAM - New Zealand and its Colonization.
23
SWAINSON, WILLIAM - New Zealand and its Colonization.
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$280
TAIT, G.A. [editor] [2 titles] - Farms and stations of New Zealand.
TAIT, G.A. [editor] [2 titles] - Farms and stations of New Zealand.
24
TAIT, G.A. [editor] [2 titles] - Farms and stations of New Zealand.
Est.
$60 - $100
Sold
$120
TERRY, CHARLES - New Zealand its Advantages and Prospects, as a British Colony.
TERRY, CHARLES - New Zealand its Advantages and Prospects, as a British Colony.
25
TERRY, CHARLES - New Zealand its Advantages and Prospects, as a British Colony.
Est.
$400 - $600
Sold
$320
THOMSON, ARTHUR, S. - The Story of New Zealand: Past and Present - Savage and Civilized.
THOMSON, ARTHUR, S. - The Story of New Zealand: Past and Present - Savage and Civilized.
26
THOMSON, ARTHUR, S. - The Story of New Zealand: Past and Present - Savage and Civilized.
Est.
$200 - $300
Sold
$100
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD JERNINGHAM [inscribed] - Adventure in New Zealand, from 1839 - 1844;
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD JERNINGHAM  [inscribed] - Adventure in New Zealand, from 1839 - 1844;
27
WAKEFIELD, EDWARD JERNINGHAM [inscribed] - Adventure in New Zealand, from 1839 - 1844;
Starting Bid: $400
Reserve not met
Est.
$600 - $800
Ended
WOODHOUSE, A.E - George Rhodes of the Levels and his Brothers
WOODHOUSE, A.E - George Rhodes of the Levels and his Brothers
28
WOODHOUSE, A.E - George Rhodes of the Levels and his Brothers
Est.
$80 - $100
Sold
$100
HEAPHY, CHARLES - Narrative of a Residence in Various Parts of New Zealand.
HEAPHY, CHARLES - Narrative of a Residence in Various Parts of New Zealand.
29
HEAPHY, CHARLES - Narrative of a Residence in Various Parts of New Zealand.
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$800
HOUSE OF COMMONS - Copy of Correspondence Between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State and The New Zealand Company,
HOUSE OF COMMONS - Copy of Correspondence Between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State and The New Zealand Company,
30
HOUSE OF COMMONS - Copy of Correspondence Between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State and The New Zealand Company,
Est.
$150 - $200
Sold
$170
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY
31
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$75
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY - Arrangements for the Adjustment of Questions relating to Land in the Settlements
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY - Arrangements for the Adjustment of Questions relating to Land in the Settlements
32
NEW ZEALAND COMPANY - Arrangements for the Adjustment of Questions relating to Land in the Settlements
Est.
$150 - $250
Sold
$80
PETRE, HENRY WILLIAM - An Account of the Settlements of the New Zealand Company
PETRE, HENRY WILLIAM - An Account of the Settlements of the New Zealand Company
33
PETRE, HENRY WILLIAM - An Account of the Settlements of the New Zealand Company
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$65
ADKIN, GEORGE LESLIE [association copy] - Horowhenua
ADKIN, GEORGE LESLIE [association copy] - Horowhenua
34
ADKIN, GEORGE LESLIE [association copy] - Horowhenua
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$50
COLENSO, WILLIAM [association copy] - The Gospel According to Luke - Ko te Rongo Pai tuhituhia e Ruka.
COLENSO, WILLIAM  [association copy] - The Gospel According to Luke - Ko te Rongo Pai tuhituhia e Ruka.
35
COLENSO, WILLIAM [association copy] - The Gospel According to Luke - Ko te Rongo Pai tuhituhia e Ruka.
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$4,900
GRACE, JOHN TE H. - Tuwharetoa
GRACE, JOHN TE H. - Tuwharetoa
36
GRACE, JOHN TE H. - Tuwharetoa
Est.
$100 - $150
Sold
$85
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