*** | A complete set of the three official publications of Cook's voyages in first Editions, comprising: first voyage, Hawkesworth, John, an Account of the voyages Undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere,… | *** | |
*** | A complete set of three official publications of Cook's voyages in second editions, including the first voyage 1773, second voyage 1777, third voyage 1785 with atlas, cook, Captain James (by John Hawkesworth), first voyage, an account of the voyages… | *** | |
*** | Rare, pre-Treaty of Waitangi, Land 'Transfer', 1839 in 1839, William Barnard Rhodes (1807-1878), entered into partnership with the Sydney firm Cooper and Holt. He left for New Zealand on the Eleanor in October 1839 to acquire vast amounts of land from the… | *** | |
*** | The Glew collection of rare carte de visite/ albumen prints by Elizabeth Pulman, Auckland, c1870's. Print sizes generally: 90 x 5.5 cm. Three images have been cropped to an oval by the photographer. Mild fading and wear to prints. This exceptional… | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief by G. Pulman, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographed by G. Pulman, Auckland. | *** | |
*** | An impressive early 20th century post card album featuring approx 950 postcards of a world trip which encompasses Australia, New Zealand, Ceylon, America, Canada, United Kingdom, also with signed Maggie Papakura postcards, the last Aboriginals of Tasmania… | *** | |
*** | Sir Walter Lawry Buller a History of the birds of New Zealand, John van Voorst, London, 1873, coloured illustrations by J. G. Keulemans. 5p of reviews and notices concerning a proposed issue of Supplement. | *** | |
*** | A large post card album, New Zealand South Island content including towns, settlements, shipping, scenic, greetings etc | *** | |
*** | A monumental Whites Aviation of Shotover river, handcoloured photograph, signed to lower right edge. Label affixed verso. Framed and mounted. Condition consistent with age and use. 2340 x 105 cm | *** | |
*** | A monumental Whites Aviation of the Rakaia Gorge, this is a hand-coloured photograph, signed to lower right edge. Label affixed verso. Framed and mounted. Condition consistent with age and use. 1110 x 220 cm | *** | |
*** | Photograph of carved pillars by Burton Brothers, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 3231 _ carved pillars - Taipari's house _ Thames. Burton Bros. Dunedin. | *** | |
*** | A post card album, New Zealand content, South Island towns and mixed including several of the funerals of Mrs Martin (Huria Matenga) May 2 1909, and Hemi Matenga, 1912. Maori pa (the Maori Pah) Nelson | *** | |
*** | De Wits edition of the Hemispherical map of the Antarctic Region by Hondius, 1680, originally published by Hondius, 'Polus Antarcticus' went through several changes. This edition shows Tasman's discoveries from his 1st voyage in Australia and New Zealand.… | *** | |
*** | A New Zealand postcard large album, the mixed cards of North Island scenes and subjects including a number of Maori postcards | *** | |
*** | A plan map for the City of Wellington, lithographic print, printed 1842 by Luke and James Hansard, lithographed by J.Arrowsmith. 48 x 61 cm | *** | |
*** | James Bond - Dr. No French poster by Boris Grinsson, 1962, Boris Grinsson's striking artwork for the French release of the first James Bond film, Dr. No, prominently highlights Sean Connery as the suave British spy in an evening suit with his trusty… | *** | |
*** | An unpublished poem by James K. Baxter Coffee Bbar Ballade, Typed and hand signed on paper, Late-1960s / Early-1970s, complete with letter of provenance from the vendor, 21.4 cmmm x 14 cm, James K. Baxter (1926-1972) is arguably New Zealand's greatest… | *** | |
*** | A Whites Aviation of Opunake, a hand-coloured silver gelatine print. Signed. Framed and mounted. 74 cm x 119 cm, frame 90 cm x 135.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A large post card album collection, cards spanning late Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th century. Album impressed 'Beagles postcards, London'. | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief by Foy Brothers, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Foy Bros. Thames, N.Z. | *** | |
*** | Portratit of Chief Hauraki, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Paul Chief Hauraki | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief by J. Bragge, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographer J. Bragge Wellington, N.Z. | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief by G. Pullman, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland. | *** | |
*** | Portrait of Orini by Burton Brothers, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned within, 3549_THE Fair | *** | |
*** | A large post card album with mixed cards, including novelty, humorous, New Zealand and other shipping, Christmas and greetings, Australian scenes and subjects including Aboriginal people | *** | |
*** | A rare first edition copy of Augustus Hamilton's 'Maori Art', 1896. Published by 'The Governors of the New Zealand Institute, Wellington, New Zealand'. Printed by 'Fergusson & Mitchell, Printers and Manufacturing Stationers, Princes Street, Dunedin, NZ'.… | *** | |
*** | A Jean Batten photograph with autograph, a black and white gelatine silver photograph of Jean Batten next to her Percival Vega Gull. Below the photograph is a signed piece of paper that reads 'To John, with best wishes Jean Batton 1936'. Framed behind… | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Incredible Hulk #180, 181, 182. Marvel. 1974 Includes #180 (brief first appearance of Wolverine), 181 (first full appearance of Wolverine), and 182 (Wolverine cameo). Herb Trimpe covers and art. Light wear to covers and spines. Nice copies of… | *** | |
*** | A map of the South Island produced by universal Business Directories Ltd, a colourful graphic map of the South Island. Issued by universal Business Directories Ltd, published by a. D. Baldwin. Featuring an AD for Silich's garage Ltd. The background… | *** | |
*** | A plan map of Russell, lithographic print, printed August 1842 by Luke and James Hansard, lithographed by J.Arrowsmith. 29 x 40.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 10 cm. Width 6 cm. | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation -Auckland 1946, an early Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland. In the original frame with a Whites Aviation label affixed to the reverse. Frame 54 x 77 cm | *** | |
*** | A post card album, New Zealand and mixed including a selection of N.Z. International Exhibition, 1906-7, some stamped 'Posted at the top of N.Z.I.E. Tower' | *** | |
*** | Cook's voyages to the Pacific Ocean first Octavo edition, three of four volumes, being the first three., published August 13th, 1784 by J. Fielding Pater nofter row. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean; Undertaken by Command of his Majesty, for making… | *** | |
*** | A Whites Aviation hand-painted photograph of Auckland's Harbour, in original frame behind glass. 54 x 54 cm | *** | |
*** | Chris Sisarich Garden of Eden colour photograph 1-Mar signed verso 79 cm x 98.5 cm | *** | |
*** | An original 'Wizard of Oz' movie poster, 1939 starring the young Judy Garland, laid down on thick cardboard. Dimensions 60 cm x 3 cm. | *** | |
*** | Two old photographs of Auckland city, Wellesley Street, beginning of 20th century and Victoria street, end of 19th century by Burton Bros. 60 cm x 50 cm (each) | *** | |
*** | C.F. Goldie, his life & Painting' - Alister Taylor and Jan Glen. Published in 1977. Signed by Alister Taylor. A m ajor catalogue raisonne with biography of Goldie. Beautifully bound in quarter leather and linen binding and housed in a solander box. Height… | *** | |
*** | Jacques-Nicolas Bellin - maps of the Hemispheres, C.1742, hand coloured print, map shows the Eastern Hemispere and the Western hemisphere and was made under the direction of the secretary of state to the King of France., 500 x 89.5 cm | *** | |
*** | 'Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand' Published by Whites Aviation limited, Hardback. 1953. First edition. Published by Whites Aviation limited. A great addition to any collection of Whites Aviation photography. | *** | |
*** | A vintage nautical map, 57 x 70 cm | *** | |
*** | Josiah Martin, carved house Wairoa (Wharepuni), C. 1910, albumen silver print, unframed, signed and entitled lower right. 15 x 20 cm, on the verso: George Dobson Valentine, Rotomahana Hotel Wairoa, 1885, albumen silver print, unframed, entitled lower left… | *** | |
*** | A suite of 14 Mid-19th century daguerreotypes, depicting gentlemen, ladies and child, some with names. Stored in small case. | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief by G. Pullman, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland. | *** | |
*** | A New Zealand postcard album, the mixed cards of North Island, South Island and Stewart Island scenes and subjects and also including a number of New Zealand shipping postcards | *** | |
*** | V. Coronelli, map of New Zealand, engraving, 40 x 30 cm | *** | |
*** | Robert Percy Moore Cape Kidnappers, gelatin silver print. 'Cape Kidnappers New Zealand' inscribed. Signed 'R P Moore' and inscribed 80 Manners St Wellington in ink to the lower edge. Robert Percy Moore (1881 - 1948) is considered to be New Zealand's… | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 'C Lawrence photo'. Length 10.4 cm. Width 6.4 cm | *** | |
*** | Portrait of a Maori Women, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 'James Bragge Wellington'. Length 10.4 cm. Width 6.4 cm | *** | |
*** | A collection of Foy Brothers Maori portrait photographs, c1872-1886, black and white carte de visite photographic print, Pare Whakerongomai (Pare Watene), 16.5 x 10.8 cm, verso 164. Pare Whakerongomai, Hori Ngakapa Te Whanaunga, 16.8 x 10.6 cm, verso 258.… | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation Bastion point c.1955, hand coloured photograph with original label verso. Original frame under glass. Established by renowned aerial photographer Leo white, the photographs of Whites Aviation offer a glance into the brisk modernisation of… | *** | |
*** | R. P. Moore, looking down Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand, silver albumen print, mounted and framed in ebonized oak frame. Some surface losses. 21 x 94 cm | *** | |
*** | A detailed view of Auckland harbour, C.1867., 270 x 82 cm | *** | |
*** | An antique French map of New Zealand, titled 'Carte de la Nouvelle Zeelande' Par M. Bonne, Ingnieur-Hydrographe de la marine. Print 37 x 25.5 cm frame 53.5 x 41 cm | *** | |
*** | Five Mid/Late-19th century New Zealand Cartes de Visite, all albumen silver prints, unknown, untitled. Young woman wearing feather cloak. C.1860-90. 8 x 5.5 cm., attributed to Burton Brothers, portrait of Ratene Hihitawa, ngati Pakenga of Tauranga. C.1870… | *** | |
*** | A 1968 sepia tone Aeriel photograph of Auckland's Waterfront, Aerosurvays Tauranga, dated 10 - 5 - 68, framed. 75 cm x 67 cm | *** | |
*** | A post card album, featuring a large collection of United Kingdom subjects | *** | |
*** | C.F. Goldie, prints, drawings & Criticism' - Alister Taylor and Jan Glen, Published in 1977. A m ajor catalogue raisonne with biography of Goldie. Beautifully bound in quarter leather and linen binding and housed in a solander box. Height 40 cm, width 32… | *** | |
*** | A set of second Editon the Journals of Captain cook, both New Zealand and Australia in a hard case and printed in 1969, height 24 cm, width 16 cm, depth 3 cm | *** | |
*** | Map of New Zealand for the Society for Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, c1838, engraved on paper by J & C Walker, 400 x 32 cm | *** | |
*** | A trio of framed antique miniature portraits, hand coloured photographic prints of three women of various ages. All in gold frames with convex glass and and hooks for hanging. Largest 9.3 cm x 6.6 cm | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Amazing Spider-Man Bronze Age Group. Marvel. 1971-72. This group includes issues #74, 88, 95, 97-99 and 101-111. Featured artists include Gil Kane, John Romita and Gerry Conway. [17] | *** | |
*** | A set of 5 19th century photographs of Auckland, 4 by Burton Brothers, 1 by Josiah Martin, 140 x 20 cm each approx | *** | |
*** | A James Bond movie poster for The Man with the Golden Gun. 1974, framed. Fold marks. Height 109 cm. Width 74 cm | *** | |
*** | 'C.F. Goldie, his life & Painting' - Alister Taylor and Jan Glen, Published in 1977. Signed by Alister Taylor. A major catalogue raisonnewith biography of Goldie. Beautifully bound in quarter leather and linen binding and housed in a solander box, height… | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Amazing Spider-Man Bronze Age Group. Marvel. 1974 This group includes issues #129-135. Featured artists include Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. Ross Andru, F. Giacoia and D. Hunt. Issue #129 includes the first appearances of the Punisher (Frank… | *** | |
*** | Comics, Captain America #77. Atlas. 1954 Contains a Human Torch and Toro story. John Romita Sr. cover. Wear and rubbing to covers and spine. Scarce | *** | |
*** | An antique 'A good Joke' postcard, C. 1910. From the painting by C. F. Goldie. Framed behind glass. Frame 28.7 cm x 23.8 cm | *** | |
*** | Chart of the Friendly Isles, lithograph. Printed in London 1777. From Captain James Cook's second voyage 1773 - 1774. Mounted on board, 21.5 x 33.1 cm | *** | |
*** | A New Zealand Wellington Subject Post Card Album, containing over 100 cards | *** | |
*** | Ian Mason selection of Nineteen New Zealand Herald photographs, Royal Tour 1953-54. | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Amazing Spider-Man Bronze Age Group. Marvel. 1974 This group includes issues #136-141. Green Goblin cover and story. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin (#136). Gil Kane bondage cover and Ross Andru art (#137). Peter Parker… | *** | |
*** | G B Scott Ngauruhoe in Eruption silver gelatin print 22th June 1954, silver gelatin print, with hand written script and in original frame. With paperclipping from the New Zealand Herald on the reverse. G B Scott was an Auckland photographer, printer, and… | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation Birkdale, hand coloured photograph with original label verso. Original frame under glass. Established by renowned aerial photographer Leo white, the photographs of Whites Aviation offer a glance into the brisk modernisation of 1950s New… | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Amazing Spider-Man Bronze Age Group. Marvel. 1974-75. This group includes issues #142-147. Mysterio (Danny Berkhart) appearance. John Romita Sr. cover (#142). First appearance of Cyclon (#143). Gwen Stacy clone appearance (#144). Scorpion and… | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Amazing Spider-Man Bronze Age Group. Marvel. 1975 This group includes issues #148- 153. Professor Warren revealed as the Jackal (#148). First appearance of the Spider-Man clone (#149). Professor Smythe and Spider-Slayer appearances (#150).… | *** | |
*** | Mrs Beeton's book of Household Management, published by Ward, Lock & Co Ltd. London 1915. Height 21.8 cm. Width 10.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Whites Aviation photo of Paihia, in original vintage frame, signature lower right. 37.5 cm x 68 cm | *** | |
*** | Six signed photographs of Akaroa by Whites Aviation C. 1954, signed lower right, numbered lower left. Approx. 16.5 x 24 cm | *** | |
*** | Comics, Giant-Size X-Men #1 Marvel. 1975 First appearance of the new X-Men (Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird). second full appearance of Wolverine. Gil Kane cover. Dave Cockrum art. Mild wear to covers and spine. A good copy of this… | *** | |
*** | A Vintage Johnstons Illustrations of Botany Wall Chart, from the original drawings selected & arranged by Professor Balfour, Sheet 3. Inflorescence, Whorls of the Flower, Sheet 10. Illustrations of Natural Philosophy. Length 133.5 cm. Width 107.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Amazing Spider-Man Group. Marvel. 1974-87. Group includes, 'The Amazing Spider-Man', # 129 (First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal. Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. cover. Ross Andru art). 132, 133, 134 (2 copies), 135, 140, 148-155.… | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Incredible Hulk Silver and Bronze Age Group. Marvel. 1968-79. This group includes issues #106-232. Featured artists include Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Marie Severin and and John Severin. [127] | *** | |
*** | A hand-coloured photo of Mount Maunganuiand coloured photo believed to be taken in the 1940s. 12 x 40 cm | *** | |
*** | Whites Aviation Kawarau river, hand coloured photograph, signed, 500 x 420 mm | *** | |
*** | Unknown Photographer, portrait of a notable Maori man with moko, late 19th century, albumen silver print, unframed. 13.5 x 10 cm | *** | |
*** | David Bowie, The Man Who Fell to earth, vintage UK quad movie poster, 1976, 75.5 cm x 100.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Unknown photographer a portrait of a Polynesian woman, gelatin silver print. Marked 'Andrew 103'. 20.8 x 14.9 cm | *** | |
*** | A Whites Aviation print, features the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Newmarket. Black and white. 72 x 92.5 cm, frame 97.5 x 118 cm | *** | |
*** | A James Bond double bill poster for Thunderball and You Only live twice, 1970, framed. Minor wear. Height 109 cm. Width 74 cm | *** | |
*** | G B Scott Ngauruhoe in Eruption silver gelatin print 5th June 1954, silver gelatin print, with hand written script and in original frame. With paperclipping from the New Zealand Herald on the reverse. G B Scott was an Auckland photographer, printer, and… | *** | |
*** | George Valentine - white terraces, hand coloured albumen silver print. 20 cm x 30 cm | *** | |
*** | A vintage post card album containing 100 cards comprising the Weekly Telegraph, Gardening Hints, golf, war, Shipping, travel, 1920s and 1930s. | *** | |
*** | Comics, The Defenders Group. Marvel. 1972-79. This group includes issues #2-68. Artists include John Romita Sr., Gil Kane, Keith Griffin, Dan Green, Ed Hannigan and Sal Buscema. [67] | *** | |
*** | George Valentine - white terraces, hand coloured albumen silver print. 20 cm x 30 cm | *** | |