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$3,744
Sir Walter Buller 'A History of the Birds of Nz' 2nd Edition 188…
$3,637
Books - History of the Birds of New Zealand by Sir Walter Lawry …
$1,638
Sir Walter Buller 'A History of the Birds of Nz' Volumes I & II,…
$1,172
An Historic Wwi Period Diary (in a Notebook) kept by 58079 Pte J…








Auction House: Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
Number of lots recorded: 25
Lots with images: 24
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Category: Printed & Written Material




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*** Sir Walter Buller 'A History of the Birds of Nz' 2nd Edition 1888, Volumes I & II, together with Volumes I & II of 'Supplement to the 'Birds of Nz' by Sir Walter Buller 1905. All four books are in a red binding with Volume I containing a hand written letter by Sir Walter Buller to a 'Sir Richard' discussing pricing for the book, subscription lists and noting the special red Morocco binding. Letter dated August 4, 1888. ***
*** Books - History of the Birds of New Zealand by Sir Walter Lawry Buller, 2nd Edition, Volumes 1 & 11. Published 1888 by the author ***
*** Sir Walter Buller 'A History of the Birds of Nz' Volumes I & II, 2nd Edition 1888, together with 'Manual of The Birds of New Zealand' by Sir Walter Buller 1882. Note: Binding to one volume in poor condition. ***
*** An Historic Wwi Period Diary (in a Notebook) kept by 58079 Pte John Joseph O'Connell, who was a window dresser from Ponsonby, who embarked with the 31st Reinforcements (Auckland Infantry) on 16 November 1917. The diary covers his service with the 15th Coy, 1st Bn Nzef documenting the march of Nz troops from France through Belgium and to Germany. O'Connell was one of the few members of the Nzef involved in service as part of the occupation force and so such a record is very rare.… ***
*** Framed Chart - Staeten Landt (New Zealand), 1665. Pub. Vingboons, Johannes. Copy of map attributed to F.J. Vischer chief pilot on Tasman's voyage. Thought to be part of Staeten Landt discovered to south of South America. 23 cm x 16 cm ***
*** The Journal of Captain. Tilly on board the 'Southern Cross' schooner, dating from July 1865 to September 1872. Includes weather reports, accounts of daily shipboard life, references to Bishop Patteson's activities and personal insights whilst travelling the Pacific.… ***
*** Three Plans c. 1860 'Borough of Onehunga', Eden County (Nz Lands and Survey) Map of 'Eden County showing original sections and subdivisions thereof' and 'Waitemata County' ***
*** Framed Map - J.C. Walker - North Island and South Island with Maori names, 1833. Pub. S.D.U.K. (Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge). 39.5 cm x 31 cm ***
*** Poster - Ian Fleming's 'From Russia with Love' in French. Illustration by Yves Thos. Ets St. Martin Imp., Paris. Visa n'3822. United Artists Corp. 160 x 119 cm ***
*** Poster - Ian Fleming's 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Litho in U.S.A. Copyright United Artists Corporation. Bot 3SHT. 196 x 104 cm ***
*** Poster - Ian Fleming's 'Live and Let Die', in two sheets. Litho in U.S.A. Copyright United Artists Corporation 1973. Bot 6SHT. 196 x 195 cm ***
*** Poster - Ian Fleming's 'Moonraker' in two sheets. Litho in U.S.A. Bot 6SHT/Int'L. 196 x 193 cm ***
*** Poster - 'The Good, the Bad - the Ugly', Clint Eastwood (in French). Mascll (?). Copyright - United Artists Transamerica Company, Ets St. Martin, imp. 92 Asnieres Visa de Controle No. 2447 ***
*** Photos of Thomas Daniel Knox, 6th Earl of Ranfurly. These were taken on his way to Australia in 1937 en route to his appointment as ADC to Lord Gowrie, Governor General of Australia 1936-1945. His grandfather, the 5th Earl of Ranfurly, was Governor General of New Zealand 1897-1904. Includes also 2 photos of Guide Rangi (Rangitiaria Dennan 1897-1970). ***
*** Book - Maori Patterns, Painted & Carved pub. By Smith & Anthony Limited, facsimile edition 1975. ***
*** Book - The Maori His Customs & Folk-Lore by Lieut. Col. W.E. Gudgeon, C.M.G. Bound by Abel. Dykes Ltd., Auckland N.Z. Signed copy 'To Lord Ranfurly with the author's compliments W.E. Gudgeon'. Also hand written note by the author 'Since writing these sketches of Maori origin etc. I have proved (?) beyond all reasonable doubt that the people of New Zealand did undoubtedly colonise or re-colonise the Pacific Islands. Mauhiki, Rakahauga & Penrhyn (?) all claim a N.Z. origin. ? claim the N.Z.… ***

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