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This landscape booklet is a cool illustrated training manual, produced by none other than icons Don Bradman and W.A Oldfield! Published by Sun Newspapers it is in VG condition for its age, some wear, minor tears but very little foxing. Firm and solid.A real treasure!Rare, $77

A landscape format comprehensive, illustrated guide to all things cricket in NZ, with a foreword by W.A. Hadlee, published by Canterbury Cricket Association, circa 1948 Very collectable!VG, some staining but solid and tidyRare! $56

This is a lovely little hard cover first edition signed and inscribed by Fleur Adcock.Fleur was Barry Crump's first wife, interesting ephemera included here.Published by Oxford University Press. 1967. 37pp.VG , nice dust jacket.$122

Practical Flying - Complete Course of Flying Instruction By a Flight Commander was first published by Temple Press in 1918. The author is Flight Commander W.G. Mc Minnies an expert on the nuances of early bi plane aviation!A beautifully illustrated, little hard cover book it has 237 pages of compreh...

This lovely little book of poetry is signed and inscribed by the author and includes ephemera in the form of an inset - an additional typed poem to the frontis entitled Tullyhue - Waikuku, dated and signed Oct 20th 1926.Written by Rev. J. H. Haslam. Published by The Epworth Press, 1926Hard cover, du...

Published by Oxford University Press in the mid 1800's this is a scarce and tiny leather bound book measuring only 42mm by 52mm.Embossed with a cross to front cover, with a tiny sticker for the Punjab Religious Book Society of Lahore.VG, $79

This renowned maritime memoir is a leatherbound special edition 435/500, signed by the author, in NF condition, and comes in its original green box. Sir Francis Chichester's journey in the Gipsy Moth IV was a monumental achievement in maritime history, making him a global hero and inspiring the next...

This is a unique and important rare treasure. In 1964 Peter Snell shattered the world Mile record at Western Springs stadium, Auckland. Here we have the original photo finish record of that amazing achievement by the iconic athlete. Photo finish technology was introduced to athletics by Max Cooper a...

This little gem measures 182mm by 125mm and features b&w illustrations, tourism advertisements of the day and rear fold out map. Published by Akaroa Mail Printers, the soft front cover features a great colour illustration.VG, 66pp.

'A Brief Sketch of the Development of the Wairarapa' was produced by C J Carle and published in circa 1950. It features historic b&w photos from the Wairarapa Times-Age dating back to the 1850's.Soft card covers, VG condition.

This little treasure has been rebound in attractive blue board with gilt lettering to spine. The original text within dates from 1842 and comprises 44 pages, with a detailed account of the new settlement opportunity in Nelson.The pamphlet describes the planning of Nelson, the arrival of Captain Arth...

This is a stunning Official Souvenir Programme full of spectacular illustrations of a diverse set of iconic aircraft of the day that participated in the great race!Six nations entered 18 different aircraft including jets, bombers, turbo prop airliners. leaving London on 8 October 1953. The eventual...

Published in 1896 this is the new and revised edition with more than 900 illustrations.It is a bit of a beast too, heavy, hard card covers, 975pp plus advertising.VG condition, tidy, a few loose leaves but really nice copy for its considerable vintage.Scarce collectible.

Written by Munro Leaf and originally published in 1936, Illustrated by Robert Lawson, this highly collectable children's book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. He sits in the middle of the bull ring failing to take heed of any of the provocations of t...

Arthurs Park National Park was opened in 1929. This stunning park is located in the South Island of New Zealand and covers 1,185 km2 of mostly mountainous terrain which this hand coloured beauty does real justice to!Hand drawn by A J Wicks, Chief Draughtsman, Lands and Survey Department and T Cagney...