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THE CYCLOPEDIA COMPANY LIMITED. [7 volumes]
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$300 - $500
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THE CYCLOPEDIA COMPANY LIMITED. [7 volumes]
The Cyclopedia of New Zealand was published in six volumes between 1897 and 1908 each volume dealing with a region of New Zealand and includes information on towns, districts, government departments, individuals, clubs & societies.
Volume 1. Wellington 1897. xxvii, 1525p, illustrated. Original binding.
Volume 2. Auckland. xxxi, 1116p, illustrated. Leather has short splits top & bottom of front hinge.
Volume 3. Canterbury 1903. xxxi, 1116p, [3]p, illus. The original half leather binding is worn and damaged, it appears to be complete, fair;
Volume 4. Otago & Southland 1905. 1114p, [2]p, illus, original binding.
Volume 5. Nelson, Marlborough & Westland 1906. xxi, 615p, [2]p, illus, original binding.
Volume 6. Taranaki 1908. Hawkes Bay, Wellington 1908. xxvi, 767p, illus, original binding
All are in the original half leather bindings with gilt titles and monogram front boards, condition varies, a few marks, wear, and scuffing to the leather mostly VG. They all appear to be complete but not collated.