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LINKS A History of Transport and New Zealand Society
James Watson
ISBN1869561686
$32.50

Explores the fascinating relationship between transport and NZ society. Five eras, the waka, sail, steam, motor and the jet, are looked at and the impact of each on society and it's development described.   

GP Publications, Wellington, 1996. Softback. 315 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE CRUISE OF THE ACHERON
Sheila Natusch
ISBN 07233305501
$30.00

ISBN 0723305501 An account of Captain John Stokes and his crew sent to New Zealand by the British Admiralty to make a detailed survey of the country’s harbours and coastline, 1848-1851.

Whitcoulls, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback with dust-jacket. 190 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW ZEALAND
John O'C Ross
210201402
$32.50

The first published comprehensive history of New Zealand's lighthouses from an author with a long experience of the sea and New Zealand's coastal waters and who finished his career as Chief of Naval Staff. Illustrated.

Dunmore Press Ltd., Palmerston North, 1975. Hardback with dust jacket. 152 pages. SECONDHAND

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C. Ingram & P. Wheatley
0102
$55.00

Shipwrecks, New Zealand Disasters 1795-1950. Published 1951, second edition.

 

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1951. Hardback. 520 pages. SECONDHAND


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NEW ZEALAND SHIPWRECKS 195 Years of Disasters at Sea
C.W.N. Ingram
ISBN0908676492
$120.00

This edition of Ingram's classic and monumental work records more than 2200 shipwrecks about the New Zealand coast since the first recorded wreck in 1795. Illustrated. First published in 1936, this is the 7th, revised edition.

Beckett Publishing Ltd., Auckland, 1990. Hardback with dust jacket. 514 pages. SECONDHAND


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SHIPWRECKS AROUND NEW ZEALAND
Eric Heath, text by Gavin McLean
ISBN9781869340445
$32.50

This good looking book details in lively prose and beautiful elegantly accurate illustrations, 31 New Zealand wrecks from H.M.S. Orpheus in 1863 to the Celtic Kiwi in 1991.

Grantham House Publishing, Wellington, 1994. Hardback with dust jacket. 80 pages. SECONDHAND


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NEW ZEALAND'S SHIPWRECK GALLERY
Steve Locker-Lampson and Ian Francis
ISBN0908644019
$32.50

Brings together some of the best pictures of ships wrecked off the New Zealand coast between 1809 and 1982, representing years of maritime research by the authors.

Rowfant Books, Wellington, 1983. Hardback with dust jacket. 55 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE ORPHEUS DISASTER
Thayler Fairburn
ISBN0473005387
$60.00

A full account of New Zealand's worst ever shipwreck that occured on the Manukau Bar in Feburary, 1863 when H.M.S. Orpheus went down with the loss of 186 lives, including the Commodore of the Australasian division Royal Navy.

Whakatane & District Historical Society, 1987. Softback. 243 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE ELINGAMITE AND ITS TREASURE
Wade Doak
ISBN 340107774
$37.50

'Shipwreck off the New Zealand coast and the excitement of a modern search for gold’. The successful salvage of the Elingamite treasure from the sea off the lonely Three King Islands. 

Hodder & Stoughton, Auckland, 1969. Hardback with dust jacket. 192 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND


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THE WRECK OF THE PENGUIN
Bruce E. Collins
ISBN9781877228285
$32.50

In 1909 the Penguin sank near Wellington with the loss of 72 lives, among them many women and children, it was New Zealand's worst twentieth century shipwreck. This is the full story of the tragedy, the ship itself has never been found.

Steele Roberts, Wellington, 2000. Softback. 128 pages. NEW


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THE CRUISE OF THE 'CACHALOT'
Frank T. Bullen
110280711
$45.00

This is the great classic tale of whales and whaling as seen by a crewman. It describes a round the world voyage by the 'Cachalot' which spent several months in Australian and New Zealand waters pursuing whales. First published in 1899 this is a facsimile reprint of the 1906 edition. Slight damage to DJ.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1976. Hard back with dust jacket. 375 pages. SECONDHAND


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PETTICOAT WHALERS Whaling Wives at Sea 1820-1920
Joan Druett
ISBN1869500431
$47.50

The colourful story of the women who went to sea with their husbands in the whaling ships that plied the southern oceans during the nineteenth century whaling boom. The result of five years of carefull research.

Collins Publishers NZ Ltd., Auckland, 1991. Hardback with dust jacket. 213 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE WHALE'S WAKE
Harry Morton
ISBN0908569297
$110.00

This account of SW Pacific whaling discusses the whales, whalers, ships, crews, uses for whale products, and whaling from shore stations. It places the industry in its social context and show the role played by whaling in the development of New Zealand.

Otago University Press, Dunedin, 1982. Hardback with dust jacket. 396 pages. SECONDHAND


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AHAB'S TRADE The Saga of South Seas Whaling
Granville Allen Mawer
ISBN9781864485795
$47.50

Describes the rise and fall of this first global industry and the men who made it. Ships from Britain, France, America, Australia and New Zealand scoured the southern oceans and lived in a closed off world of great pressue and great reward.

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 1999. Hardback with dust jacket. 393 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE WHALING TRADE IN OLD NEW ZEALAND
L.S. Rickard
ISBN9780958339066
$50.00

The story of the rise and fall of the old whaling trade around the coasts of early New Zealand, gathered from fragmented sources. First published in 1965, this is a facsimile reprint.

Cadsonbury Publications, Christchurch, 1996. Softback. 163 pages. NEW


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BLIND BAY HOOKERS The Little Ships of Early Nelson
Fred Westrupp
ISBN9780958225298
$49.95

The story of Nelson's 'mosquito fleet' of little ships that played a vital role in the first century of European settlement, not only in the bay but around the whole of the top half of the South Island and across Cook Strait. 

River Press, Dunedin, 2007. Softback. 284 pages. NEW


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LOG OF THE HUIA
Clifford W. Hawkins
210201403
$37.50

The history of the Kauri built topsail schooner 'Huia' from its launch in 1894 to its loss in New Caledonia in 1951. Illustrations, includes hull lines and sail plan. First published in 1947 this is the second edition.

Leader Press Ltd., Auckland, 1951. Hardback with dust jacket. 107 pages. SECONDHAND


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LOG OF THE HUIA
Clifford W. Hawkins
0103
$40.00

The Huia was a topsail schooner launched in 1894 and sailed as a cargo carrier until she was wrecked in 1951 after a career sailing on some of the most dangerous waters in the world. This is her story. Revised and extended edition.

William Collins NZ Ltd., Auckalnd, 1973. Hardback with dust-jacket. 147 pages. SECONDHAND


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SAILS BENEATH THE SOUTHERN CROSS
P.A. Eddy
310210912
$47.50

An illustrated history that deals mainly with the old inter-colonial sailing ships which were engaged in the timber trade between New Zealand and Australia. A Beautiful copy in fine condition.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1954. Hardback with dust jacket. 196 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGELLAN A Voyage of re-discovery around Cape Horn.
Peter Mulgrew
110270021
$37.50

Doubling Cape Horn in a small boat is a great challenge. This is the story of some New Zealand adventurers who accepted the challenge and sailed the veteran Chilean cutter 'Rayo' from Punta Arenas in the Magellan Straits, around Cape Horn and through some of the historic channels of Tierra Del Fuego. Slight chips to foot of dust jacket.

Morris/Cobb Publications, Auckland, 1974. Hardback with dust jacket. 102 pages. SECONDHAND


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MATE IN SAIL
Capt. James Gaby
ISBN086944008X
$75.00

New Zealander Gaby writes of his years at sea, starting in 1910, on tall masted, square rigged sailing ships and of the men who sailed them across the southern ocean and around Australasia.

Antipodean Publishers Pty Ltd., Sydney, 1974. Hardback with dust jacket. 287 pages. SECONDHAND


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PAMIR
Sydney D. Waters
210290122
$75.00

The four masted sailing ship was a war prize seized by the Government in 1941, made ten voyages under the New Zealand flag before being returned to Finland. This is that story. Illustrated. Scarce book in fine condition.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1949. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 48 pages. SECONDHAND


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STEAM IN THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Will Lawson
210201912
$65.00

The story of merchant steam navigation in the Australasian coastal and inter-colonial trades, and the ocean lines of the South Pacific. Illustrations. Very scarce.

Gordon and Gotch, Wellington, 1909. Hardback, no dust jacket. 150 pages. SECONDHAND


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CLIPPER SHIP TO MOTOR LINER The Story of the NZ Shipping Co., 1873-1939
Sydney D. Waters
210250901
$45.00

The story of the New Zealand Shipping Company that started with four little sailing ships and grew to thirty-seven motor ships totalling nearly half a million tons by 1939. Published for the New Zealand Centennial of 1940.

Curwen Press New Zealand Shipping Co., Ltd., London, 1939. Hardback, no dust jacket. 110 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND


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GLAMOUR SHIPS OF THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
Jack Churchouse
ISBN0908582412
$27.50

A well illustrated account of the Union Company and its best known and most luxurious ships, well illustrated by material in the collection of the Wellington Maritime Museum. First published in 1981.

Millwood Press, Wellington, 1989. Softback. 103 pages. SECONDHAND


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SAILING SHIPS OF THE TASMAN SEA
Jack Churchhouse
ISBN0908582625
$75.00

Sailing Ships of the Tasman Sea. Jack Churchhouse describes the sailing ships owned by J.J. Craig, a prominent Auckland merchant. Named after members of his family, this fleet of ships established records for fast passages between New Zealand and Australia. Signed by the author.

Millwood Press. Hardback with dust-jacket, illustrated, 164 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE SOUTHERN OCTOPUS The rise of a shipping empire.
Gavin McLean
ISBN0959783431
$47.50

Formed in Dunedin in 1875 by James Mills, the Union Company became New Zealand's first multinational. Backed by British capital and aided by skilful management, ruthless tactics and sheer good luck, the Union Company quickly monopolised the country's fuel and transport industries. By 1914 its tentacles streached right around the globe.

NZ Ship & Marine Society, Wellington, 1990. Hardback with dust jacket. 239 pages. SECONDHAND


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A CENTURY OF STYLE Great Ships of the Union Line 1875-1976
N.H. Brewer
ISBN0589014145
$32.50

From 1875 onwards the ships of the Union Steamship Company were regarded as "Queens of the Seas." They offered passengers excellent service in accommodation, entertainment and cuisine. This book features 36 of these ships. Published in 1982.

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1982. Hardback with dust jacket. 238 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE FLAG OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS The History of the Shaw Savill & Albion Co.
Frank C. Bowen
210250611
$45.00

A history of a great New Zealand shipping company from its beginning with the emigrant trade in the 1850s, written for the NZ Centennial in 1940. Includes a complete listing of every company ship.

Shaw, Savill and Albion Co. Ltd., London, 1939. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 122 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE FLAG OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS 1939-1945
Frank C. Bowen
210250713
$35.00

A detailed record of the war service of the men and ships of the Shaw Savill and Albion line. During the war of 1939-45 the company lost 473 members of its sea going staff. Illustrated.

Shaw Savill and Albion Co. Ltd., London, 1947. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 71 pages. SECONDHAND


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ORDEAL BY SEA. New Zealad Shipping Company Ltd., 1939-1945
Sydney D. Waters
310240602
$47.50

The history of the NZ Shipping Co., and the Federal Steam Navigation Co., service in the Second World War. Five plates.

New Zealand Shipping Company Ltd., London, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 263 pages. SECONDHAND


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CANTERBURY COASTERS
Gavin McLean
ISBN0959783414
$37.50

The story of the Canterbury Steam Shipping Company and of its relationship with big business. A unique record of a distinctive part of New Zealand's maritime past. Reprinted 1988.

NZ Ship and Marine Society, Wellington. Hardback with dust jacket. 96 pages. NEW


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TUHOE TALES
Colin Amodeo
ISBN9780473165222
$39.95

The story of MV Tuhoe launched in 1919 and now preserved by the Kaiapoi Rivertown Trust.

Kaiapoi Rivertown Trust, 2009. Softback. 128 pages. SECONDHAND


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ALL ABOARD Iron Horses to Wakatipu and Shipping on the Lake
R.J. Meyer
210220213
$95.00

A history of shipping services around the lake shores from earliest times. In 1902 they became part of NZR and shipping services were integrated with the train services from Invercargill and Dunedin, details of which are included. A superb copy of the first edition signed by the author.

NZ Railway and Locomotive Society Inc., Wellington, 1963. Hardback with dust jacket. 118 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND


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NEW ZEALAND AND FEDERAL LINES
John Clarkson & Roy Fenton
ISBN0952117959
$37.50

Illustrates the development of fleet of the NZ Steamship Co. Ltd., and Federal Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. from 1912 and arranged chronologically. Also included are ships of Avenue Shipping Co. Ltd.

Amadeus Press Ltd., Huddersfield, UK. Softback. 88 pages. SECONDHAND


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PASSENGER SHIPS OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2 Volumes
Peter Plowman
ISBN0002169886 ISBN0002169959
$75.00

A very comprehensive coverage of these vessels providing information on many notable ships. Volume one covers the period 1876-1912 and volume two 1913-1980. A valuable insight into the growth and development of the passenger trade and with full details of all the shipping companies involved.

William Collins, Auckland, 1981. Hardbacks with dust jackets. Volime one 224 pages, volume two 220 pages. SECONDHAND


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STRAIT CROSSING
Victor Young
ISBN9781877418112
$70.00

Many of the ferries that have maintained the link between the two islands, Wellington to Picton, Nelson and Lyttelton, will be forever a part of the nation's history. All of them are illustrated and described here.

Transpress, Wellington, 2009. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 256 pages. NEW


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WANGANELLA and the Australian Trans-Tasman Liners
Peter Plowman
ISBN 9781877418099
$45.00

Tells the story of the trans-Tasman shipping service from the days of the earliest steam ship service to the liner Wanganella's last voyage to NZ in 1963. Fully illustrated.

Transpress NZ, Wellington, 2009. Softback. 188 pages. NEW


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BLUE WATERS STEADY WAVES NZ Institute of Marine and Power Engineers 1880-1980
Tim McGreanor
ISBN9780473125172
$47.50

A history of marine engineering in New Zealand and the role of the institue in maritime affairs. Published 2007.

NZ Institute of Marine and Power Engineers, Auckland. Hardback with dust jacket. 271 pages. SECONDHAND.


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WORKHORSES IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS
Michael P. Richards
ISBN098031327
$32.50

A history of marine engineering in Australia from the introduction of the steam engine and coal fired boilers, through the changes to oil firing, steam turbine propulsion and the early diesel. Published 1987.

Turton & Armstrong, Sydney. Softback. 269 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE TYSER LEGACY
Ian Farquhar
ISBN9780959978341
$65.00

A fascinating look at the history of the Port Line from the 1913 amalgamation of the Tyser, Milburn, Corry and Royden interests to form the Commonwealth and Dominion Line (later Port Line) that joined the Cunard group in 1916. The book also details the history of Associated Container Transportation (Aust) Ltd., the Crusader Shipping Company, the Montreal Australia New Zealand Line Ltd. and other Port Line associated companies.

New Zealand Ship & Marine Society Ltd., Wellington, 2006. Hardback with dust jacket. 376 pages. SECONDHAND. 


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HOOKED, THE STORY OF THE NEW ZEALAND FISHING INDUSTRY
David Johnson, completed by Jenny Haworth
ISBN9781877270642
$65.00

A scholarly and comprehensive illustrated history of the fishing industry, its pioneers, its personalities and its enormous value to the economy. Based on a lifetime of research this is an outstanding history.

Hazard Press Ltd., Christchurch, 2004. Softback. 551 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE STORY OF SANFORD LTD The First One Hundred Years.
Paul Titchener
210220921
$42.50

The history of New Zealand's biggest fishing company and the history of commercial fishing in Auckland, 1881-1981. A story of human endeavour from the earliest pioneering days of fishing using sailing boats.

Sanford Ltd., Auckland, 1981. Hardback with dust jacket. 133 pages. SECONDHAND


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ROCKING THE BOAT? A History of Scales Corporation Ltd.
Gavin McLean
ISBN9781877270406
$45.00

A history of one of the most interesting of New Zealand companies that began as a farmers' protest movement that for 80 years ran chartered wool ships. It is still a major shipping agent as well as coolstore operator, pet food processor and apple grower. Signed by the author.

Hazard Press Ltd., Christchurch, 2002. Hardback with dust jacket. 324 pages. SECONDHAND


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CREW CULTURE New Zealand seafarers under sail and steam
Neill Atkinson
ISBN978090901081
$37.50

For the first time a book that tells the story of the work and lives of merchant seafarers, often in their own words. The harsh realities of shipboard life, the colourful lore and language of the sea, the rise of unionism, the waterfront and crew culture all examined in detail.

Te Papa Press, Wellington, 2001. Softback. 172 pages. SECONDHAND


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BULK CARRIERS The Ocean Cinderellas
Nick Tollerton
ISBN9780958253567
$65.00

Looks at the companies and the ships involved in the bulk cargo trade that moves three billon tonnes of cargo every year yet is accompanied by a frightening toll of ships lost. The most anonymous sector of world transport.

Willson Scott Publishing Ltd., Christchurch, 2005. Hardback with dust jacket. 192 pages. NEW


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CRESCENT SHIPPING
K.S. Garrett
ISBN9781901703580
$47.50

A substantial and well researched history of the limited company from its foundation in 1910 with a complete illustrated listing of all its sailing and motor vessels. A superb shipping book.

Ships in Focus Publications, Preston, UK, 2010. Hardback, no dust jackt as issued. 248 pages. SECONDHAND


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WILSON LINE
John Harrower
ISBN090561772X
$47.50

A full history and illustrated fleet list of Thos. Wilson, Sons & Co. and Ellerman's Wilson Line Ltd. that commenced operations at Hull in 1841.

The World Ship Society, Gravesend, UK, 1998. Hardback with dust jacket. 216 pages. SECONDHAND


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GRUNO 1937-2002
Jan Anderiesse & Leslie Spurling
ISBN9789060132166
$47.50

Describes 65 years of Grono, one of the biggest charter offices in Holland, and of the life of those who sailed the ships. Includes a complete illustrated fleet list. Text in English and Dutch.

Ships in Focus Publications, Preston, UK, 2003. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 200 pages. SECONDHAND


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COMBEN LONGSTAFF & CO LTD
K.S. Garrett
ISBN090561758827
$32.50

An illustrated history of the shipping company, founded in 1919. Also includes a complete illustrated fleet list.

World Ship Society, Gravesend, UK. Softback. 163 pages. SECONDHAND


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JEBSONS A GROUP HISTORY
W.J. Harvey
ISBN9780954331061
$75.00

Specialist history of all the ships that Narwegian company Kristian Jebsens Rederi (KJR) has owned, leased and chartered during its existance. 

World Ship Society Ltd., Windsor, UK. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 224 pages. SECONDHAND


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R. LAPTHORN AND COMPANY LIMITED
K.S. Garrett
ISBN9781901703412
$47.50

The jubilee history of the London based company and the ships it owned or managed. Contains complete details of the ships in the fleet.

Ships in Focus Publications, Preston, UK. Hardback, no dust jacket. 88pages. SECONDHAND


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WHEN TRAMS WERE TRUMPS IN NEW ZEALAND
Graham Stewart
ISBN186934000X
$47.50

Illustrates the inception and growth of private enteprise tramways, the consolidation under urban municipalities, and the final days before the motor bus.

Grantham House Publishing, Wellington, 1985. Hardback with dust jacket. 112 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE END OF THE PENNY SECTION When Trams Ruled the Streets of New Zealand
Graham Stewart
ISBH9781869340377
$65.00

The absorbing story of passenger transport in the urban streets of New Zealand. An evocative text and an exceptional collection of photographs. First published in 1973 this is the revised and updated edition. DJ slightly sunned.

Grantham House Publishing, Wellington, 1993. Hardback with dust jacket. 260 pages. SECONDHAND


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HOLD VERY TIGHT PLEASE! The Cable Cars of New Zealand
Don McAra
ISBN9781869341022
$42.50

Brings alive the now vanished transport system of cable cars that were such a feature of Dunedin and Wellington. Illustrated with the authors charming and accurate paintings.

Grantham House Publishing, Wellington, 2007. Hardback with dust jacket. 96 pages. SECONDHAND


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FOOTPLATE THE VICTORIAN ENGINEMAN'S NEW ZEALAND
Gordon Troup
ISBN0589010964
$47.50

Footplate The Victorian Engineman's New Zealand is a saga of steam trains from 1863 to 1901. Covers the old steam railway lines from Christchurch to Ferrymead , Invercargill, Wellington and the Far North. Dust-jacket sunned but otherwise fine.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 239 pages. SECONDHAND.


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STEEL ROADS OF NEW ZEALAND
Gordon Troup, editor
ISBN0589007351
$45.00

The story of the building and development of the New Zealand railway system. Circumscribed by geography and finance the achievement of a unified country wide system was no mean feat. Contains many interesting photographs.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1974. Hardback wiith dust jacket. 342 pages. SECONDHAND


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GRAND OLD DAYS OF STEAM
W.W.Stewart
ISBN0589009265
$47.50

A pictorial history of steam trains in New Zealand, illustrated with photographs from the author's collection. Includes North and South Island steam trains, the Wellington and Manawatu Railway locomotives, the Rimutakas, cattle trucks and coal trains, railway stations, troop trains, royal trains, sheds and shops and the Streamliners. 

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1975. Hardback with dust jacket. 125 pages. SECONDHAND.


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THE SPIRIT OF STEAM
Roy Sinclair
ISBN0723304270
$35.00

A collection of 118 superb black and white photographs of NZ steam by railway photographer Sinclair. Superb and evocative portaits of a bygone romance of power, speed and steam.

Whitcoulls Ltd., Christchurch, 1975. Hardback with dust jacket. 128 pages. SECONDHAND


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NEW ZEALAND STEAM FINALE
John Cooke and John Vogel
ISBN0002169517
$37.50

Covers the twilight period of steam on the New Zealand Government Railways, from the adoption of change to diesel power in 1952 to the final extinction of steam in 1971.

William Collins Publishers Ltd., Auckland, 1979. Hardback with dust jacket. 159 pages. SECONDHAND


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CAVALCADE OF NEW ZEALAND LOCOMOTIVES
A.N. Palmer and W.W. Stewart
210220311
$95.00

Describes 160 different types of locomotive once owned by the New Zealand Government Railways and traces the evolution of the NZ steam locomotive from 1863. A superb selection of fine photographs complement the text. First published in 1956 this is the fully revised second edition with much new material added.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1965. Hardback with dust jacket. 174 pages. SECONDHAND


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STEAM LOCOMOTIVES OF NEW ZEALAND Part Two 1900-1930
E.J. McClare
ISBN0908573499
$30.00

A detailed account of the NZR locomotives of the period compiled by the NZ Railway and Locomotive Society, part of a series of three books. Many illustrations.

NZ Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington, 1988. Softback. 152 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE NZR STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
Sean Millar
ISBN9780908573899
$75.00

The history of the locomotives owned by NZR. Numbering over one thousand they were enormously varied, ranging from a little over five tons to almost 148 tons, and from the occasional failure to trend setting designs of international significance. Largest collection of photographs ever assembled in a single volume.

The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington, 2011. Hardback with dust jacket. 336 pages. NEW


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RAIL THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE
Roy Sinclair
ISBN1869340132
$42.50

New Zealand's railways traverse a rugged landscape, bush covered hills, extensive alpine regions, deep ravines, and swirling rivers. They cross more than 2,000 bridges, one for every 2km of track, and some 180 tunnels. The author unfolds this remarkable story 'the great New Zealand adventure', the building and operation of a spectacular railway system.

Grantham House, Wellington, 1987. Hardback with dust jacket. 150 pages. SECONDHAND. 


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THE RAILWAYS OF NEW ZEALAND A Journey Through History
Geoffrey Churchman and Tony Hurst
ISBN1869500156
$47.50

Illustrated with over 300 photographs this book recalls to life the changing face of the railways over 140 years. The good old days of steam receive rightful coverage, but the contribution of modern motive power is not neglected.

Harper Collins, Auckland, 1990. Hardback with dust jacket. 224 pages. SECONDHAND


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GREAT NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY JOURNEYS
Graham Hutchins
ISBN9781877437281
$35.00

The lively and informative illustrated story of twelve great New Zealand Railway journeys, from one end of the country to the other.

Exisle Publishing, Ltd., Auckland, 2008. Hardback with dust jacket. 176 pages. SECONDHAND


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NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS ILLUSTRATED
New Zealand Railways
210230501
$50.00

A beautiful collection of 80 full colour prints illustrating how closely the scenic attractions of New Zealand were related to the national railways and transport system. NZR publicity at its finest. 305mmx250mm.

Publicity Branch New Zealand Railways, Wellington, 1937. Card covers. 80 pages. SECONDHAND


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FAREWELL TO STEAM Four Decades of Change on NZ Railways
G.B. Churchman and Tony Hurst
ISBN9781869501877
$45.00

A pictorial documentary of the years 1955-1995 on New Zealand railways; a period that coincides with the end of one era, the whole of the second and the beginning of the third.

Harper Collins Publishers NZ Ltd., Auckland, 1995. Hardback with dust jacket. 144 pages. SECONDHAND


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LAST TRAIN TO PARADISE
Graham Hutchins
ISBN9780908988686
$49.99

Journeys from the Golden Age of New Zealand Railways. A celebration of a time when rail journeys provided excitement, companionship and a certain romance.

Exisle Publishing, Auckland, 2011. Hardback with dust jacket. 224 pages. NEW


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RAILS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND
Matthew Wright
ISBN9781877327148
$32.50

A popular social history of the railways and rail travel, that tells the story of the development of the rail network and the changes that have taken place since the first track was laid in 1861.

Whitcoulls, Auckland, 2003. Softback. 144 pages. SECONDHAND


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KINGS OF THE IRON ROAD Steam Passenger Trains of New Zealand
J.D. Mahoney
ISBN9780864692184
$37.50

A survey of the time when railways dominated the New Zealand passenger transport system, the golden age of the steam locomotive and the passenger express. First published in 1982.

Dunmore Press Co Ltd., Palmerston North, 1994. Softback. 147 pages. SECONDHAND


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TRAINLAND How Railways made New Zealand
Neill Atkinson
ISBN9781869419059
$37.50

Illustrated exploration of NZ's rail history from pioneering days when railways opened up the country: through the long 'golden age' when rail was central to daily life; and the last half century of decline.

Random House, Auckland, 2007. Softback. 251 pages. SECONDHAND


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VINTAGE STEAM
Frank Roberts
210220312
$75.00

The stories of engine driver Roberts and his experiences on New Zealand railways together with technical details and a superb collection of photographs. A very fine copy of a beautiful Caxton Press publication.

Caxton Press, Christchurch, 1967. Hardback with dust jacket. 179 pages. SECONDHAND


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ON AND OFF THE RAILS A Railway Man's Story
J.M. Granger
210220314
$30.00

The reminiscences of a railwayman that first appeared in serial form in the Weekly News. The author was an engine driver and he describes the many sides to railway life in the age of steam.

Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1964. Hardback with dust jacket. 141 pages. SECONDHAND


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SINGLE TRACK The Construction of the Maim Trunk Railway
R.S. Fletcher
ISBN0002169371
$45.00

The completion of the Main Trunk Railway to the centre of the North Island was one of the boldest and most difficult surveying and construction ventures ever undertaken in New Zealand. This is the complete story of the surveying, construction, politics and social history of the line.

Collin Publishers Ltd., Auckland, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 224 pages. SECONDHAND


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A LINE OF RAILWAY
W.N. Cameron
ISBN0908573006
$75.00

For almost 80 years, until 1955 the Rimutaka Incline linked the Wairarapa district with its port at Wellington. This is the remarkable history of that singular Fell railway, a triumph of engineering in very difficult country. Many illustrations. This copy signed by the author.

NZ Railway and Locomotive Society Inc., Wellington, 1976. Hardback with dust jacket. 336 pages. SECONDHAND


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ENGINE PASS New Zealand Railways
D.B. Leitch
210201711
$37.50

The stories and experiences of a railway enthusiast who sent hundreds of hours riding the rails throughout New Zealand during their glory days of steam and deisel. Illustrated.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1967. Hardback with dust jacket. 184 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE FOXTON AND WANGANUI RAILWAY
K.R. Cassells
ISBN0908573405
$75.00

A comprehensive and well illustrated history of the line which dates from 1873 and that played a vital role in the economic development of the area and its trade with the rest of the north island.

NZ Railway and Locomotive Society Inc., Wellington, 1984. Hardback with dust jacket. 184 pages. SECONDHAND


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CANTERBURY PROVINCIAL RAILWAYS
W. A. Pierre
210220211
$85.00

The story of the Canterbury railway system from the earliest days when Canterbury inaugurated the age of Government railway operation on December 1, 1863 until 1878 soon after the abolition of Provincial Government. Signed with a dedication by the author.

NZ Railway and Locomotive Society Inc., Wellington, 1964. Hardback with dust jacket. 190 pages. SECONDHAND


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LIFE ALONG THE STEEL ROAD A Story of the Midland Railway
Yuilleen White
ISBN00473054655
$30.00

An illustrated history of the men who built and maintained the Midland Line in Canterbury and the women who lived in the railway houses. A great social history of the Midland Line.

Yuilleen White, Renwick, 1998. Softcovers. 125 pages, illustrated. NEW


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THE MIDLAND LINE New Zealand's Trans-Alpine Railway
Geoffrey B. Churchman
ISBN0959783202
$32.50

A history of the railway through the Southern Alps illustrated with historic photographs and modern colour photographs of trains in the scenic grandeur of the Alps.

Industrial Publishing Ltd., Wellington, 1987. Softback. 64 pages. SECONDHAND


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JOURNEY TO THE PASS. Memories of the Midland Line.
Stephen & Matthew Wright.
ISBN 9780473146412
$49.99

This book brings to life the memories of eight people who experienced the South Island Midland Line first hand. The memories mostly relate to the Springfield to Otira section of the line, from the 1920's onwards. There is also a detailed overview of the history of the line together with a 53 page photo gallery covering the construction and later years of the railway. 

Hilton Press, second revised edition. Softback. 210 pages. NEW.


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WEST OF THE DIVIDE. More Memories of the Midland Line.
Stepehen and Matthew Wright
ISBN9780473173685
$65.00

West of the Divide More Memories of the Midlandl Line by Stephen and Matthew Wright. This second installment of Memories of the Midland Line series looks at the western section of the railway, primarilyfrom Greymouth to Otira. Profusely illustrated, includes a section on West Coast stations. 

Hilton Press, Christchurch, 2010. Softcovers, illustrated, 307 pages. NEW


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RAILWAY THROUGH THE RATA Memories of Otira
Stephen Wright
ISBN9780473206833
$69.99

The third book in the series of Memories of the Midland Line explores the tunnel construction and the social history of Otira and features its early history and a wide selection of stories from those who lived there when it was a thriving railway town. A companion volume to the earlier publications Journey to the Pass and West of the Divide.

Allprint Marketing Services Ltd., Christchurch, 2012. Softback. 317 pages. NEW


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BEYOND DASHWOOD A History of the Railway in Marlborough
Rob Merrifield
ISBN0908573561
$30.00

The story of the making of the Kaikoura to Picton railway, "a sea level mountain railway beyond Daswood". The last major railway construction in New Zealand. Illustrated with historic photographs.

The NZ Railway and Locomotive Society Incorporated, Wellington, 1990. Softback. 96 pages. SECONDHAND


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OVER THE GARDEN WALL. Story of the Otago Central Railway
J.A. Dangerfield and G.W. Emerson
ISBN047302618X
$35.00

A well illustrated history of the famous branch railway that was finally closed in 1990. Part was retained as the Taieri Gorge Railway and the rest is now the very popular Otago Rail Trail. Third edition.

The Otago Railway and Locomotive Society, Dunedin, 1995. Softback. 117 pages. SECONDHAND


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RAILS IN THE HINTERLAND. New Zealand's Vanishing Railway Landscape
Euan McQueen
ISBN9781869340940
$37.50

Illustrates and comments upon the changes that took place in the railways in the second half of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the branch line system. Poignant and nostalgic.

Grantham House Publishing, Wellington, 2005. Softback. 110 pages. SECONDHAND


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EXPLORING NEW ZEALAND'S GHOST RAILWAYS
David Leitch & Brian Scott
ISBN9781869340485
$37.50

A history of, and guide to discovering ghost railways, the remains of the many main and branch lines that were once busy centres of communication . Many historic photographs. First published in 1995, this is the revised second edition.

Grantham House Publishing, Wellington, 1998. Softback. 127 pages. SECONDHAND


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ADDINGTON RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. Working with Wood.
Keith G. Brown
ISBN9780908573868
$49.99

This is a memoir and a history of the once large and busy railway workshops at Addington, Christchurch that were closed and dismantled in the early 1990's. It is well illustrated in colour and black and white with many photographs. A book for anyone with an interest in New Zealand railway history.

NZ Railway & Locamotive Society Ltd., Wellington, 2009. Softback. 112 pages. NEW. 


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THE ERA OF THE BUSH TRAM IN NEW ZEALAND
Paul Mahoney
ISBN0908876289
$75.00

A comprehensive and well illustrated history of the locomotives and bush tramways built to transport felled timber to the sawmills and then the sawn timber to railheads and wharves, and the men who operated them under basic conditions using a full measure of Kiwi ingenuity. First published in 1998 by IPL Books.

Transpress, Wellington, 2004. Hardback with dust jacket. 192 pages. SECONDHAND


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BALLOON STACKS AND SUGAR CANE
Peter Dyer and Peter Hodge
210220212
$75.00

The Colonial Sugar Refining Company's light railways of Fiji. The story of 470 miles of 2ft. guage railways and ninety 2ft. guage locomotives used in the sugar-cane industry.

NZ Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington, 1961. Hardback with dust jacket. 107 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND


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A CENTURY PLUS OF LOCOMOTIVES
New South Wales Railways
210220313
$85.00

A complete record of all locomotives owned by the New South Wales Government Railways between the years 1855 to 1965. Brief tecchnical details of each type is included together with excellent photographs. First published in 1955 this is the revised and expanded edition.

The Australian Railway Historical Society, Sydney, 1965. Hardback with dust jacket. 143 pages. SECONDHAND


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WORLD RAILWAYS 1958-59
Henry Sampson, editor
210220913
$37.50

A world wide survey of railway operation and equipment, profusley illustrated with locomotives and rolling stock, includes NZ Railways. 86 pages of manufacturers advertising.

Sampson Low, London, 1959. Hardback with dust jacket. Folio. 358 pages. SECONDHAND


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WORLD RAILWAYS 1961-62
Henry Sampson, editor
210220914
$37.50

A world wide survey of railway operation and equipment, profusley illustrated with locomotives and rolling stock, includes NZ Railways. 80 pages of manufacturer's advertising.

Sampson Low, London, 1962. Hardback, no dust jacket. 435 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE HORSE IN NEW ZEALAND
Carolyn Mincham
ISBN9781869537357
$49.99

A well illustrated and well written cultural history of the horse in New Zealand and the role they have played in history, their contribution to transport and economic development and their part in war, sport and leisure.

David Bateman Ltd., Auckland, 2011. Hardback with dust jacket. 208 pages. SECONDHAND


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HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES IN NEW ZEALAND
Vera Hawke and Amy Scott
ISBN0908564627
$65.00

An illustrated history of the construction and use of horsedrawn vehicles and stories of the men and women who drove them in the pioneer New Zealand of the nineteenth century. Also includes details of the Newman Brothers and the Cobb and Co. Telegraph line. 

The Dunmore Press, Palmerston North, 1980. Hardback with dust jacket. 179 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE VETERAN YEARS OF NEW ZEALAND MOTORING
Pam MacLean & Brian Joyce
ISBN0589006916
$47.50

The history of New Zealand motoring during the pioneering and formative phase 1898-1919. Includes details of several NZ built cars, social history of motoring, licensing, automobile associations and lots of photographs.

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1971. Hardback with dust jacket. 230 pages. SECONDHAND


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TIMELESS MACHINES Veteran and Vintage Motoring in Australia and New Zealand
Pedr Davis
ISBN9780947079161
$60.00

A very well illustrated account of owning and driving veteran and vintage cars that covers the scene on both sides of the Tasman. Includes a portfolio of notable cars. Sponsored by BP. Scarce.

Marque Publishing Company Pty Ltd., Blakehurst, Australia. Hardback with dust jacket. 224 pages. SECONDHAND


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DARE TO DREAM, THE JOHN BRITTEN STORY
Felicity Price
ISBN9781877270505
$37.50

The inside story of the world's most innovative motorcycle and the man, his family, and the friends who made the dream of winning the toughest races true.

Hazard Press, Christchurch, 2003. Hardback with dust jacket. 143 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE DUSTY TRAIL
Allan Batt
210221911
$32.50

An illustrated history of midget car racing at speedway dirt tracks in Christchurch 1936-75, a time when owners and drivers created their own cars and the spares that went with them.

Speedway Classics, Christchurch, 2003. Softback. 102 pages. SECONDHAND


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STORY OF SOUTHERN CROSS TRANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT 1928
C.E. Kingsford-Smith & C.T.P. Ulm
0021
$75.00

The story of the 'Southern Cross' flown by Charles Kingsford-Smith and his crew on the first flight across the Pacific ocean from California to Brisbane, Australia.

Penlington and Somerville, Sydney, 1928. Hardback, no dust jacket. 227 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND


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WINGSPREAD
Leo White
210220412
$60.00

A very interesting account of the pioneering of aviation in New Zealand. Beginning with the Balloon age from 1890 this book describes the first airmen and aircraft and the development of civil and military aviation, including the birth of the RNZAF. Includes the useful addition of a loose typewritten index of names.

Unity Press Ltd., Auckland, 1941. Hardback, no dust jacket. 191 pages, SECONDHAND


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THE RIDDLE OF RICHARD PEARSE
Gordon Ogilvie
ISBN0589007947
$47.50

A very thorough, illustrated and well researched account of South Canterbury aviation pioneer Richard Pearse. His entitlement to first-flight honours is fully and fairly discussed here. First published in 1973, this is the second edition.

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1974. Hardback with dust jacket. 251 pages. SECONDHAND


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THE RIDDLE OF RICHARD PEARSE
Gordon Ogilvie
ISBN0790003295
$30.00

A self-taught, backyard mechanic from a remote New Zealand farm, Richard Pearse was not only among the first to leave the ground in a heavier-than-air machine, but was conducting his experiments at the same time as the Wright brothers. He acomplished a powered takeoff in his own aircraft, possibly as early as 31 March 1903. First published in 1973 this is the revised edition 1994. 

Reed Publishing Ltd., Auckland, 1994. Softback. 264 pages. SECONDHAND


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RICHARD PEARSE AND HIS FLYING MACHINES
Geoff Rodliffe
ISBN9780473123628
$30.00

An anthology of research notes, essays and ideas from the archives of C.G. Rodliffe, Auckland. Fully illustrated.

C.G. Rodliffe, Auckland, 2007. Softback. 95 pages. NEW.


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JOURNEYING WITH AVIATORS IN NEW ZEALAND
Roy Sinclair
ISBN9781869413156
$30.00

A book about remarkable New Zealander's of all ages who love to fly. Full of interesting little known aviation stories about aircraft being flown and being restored.

Random House, Auckland, 1998. Softback. 290 pages. SECONDHAND


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TAKING OFF Pioneering Small Airlines in New Zealand 1945-1970
Richard Waugh
ISBN9780473093655
$47.50

A very thorough and comprehensive history of all the small and pioneering air lines that operated in New Zealand prior to the consolidation of the 1970s. Copious illustrations.

Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2003. Softback. 228 pages. SECONDHAND


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SPANZ South Pacific Airlines of New Zealand
Richard Waugh and Peter Layne
ISBN9780473071837
$42.50

The story of how SPANZ was formed and how it challenged the air licencing bureaucracy, political establisment and the government owned NAC monopoly of the day. This airline used modified DC-3 Viewmasters.

Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2000. Softback. 148 pages. SECONDHAND


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STRAIT ACROSS The Pioneering Story of Cook Strait Aviation
Richard J. Waugh
ISBN0473034271
$30.00

The first flight strait across in 1920 led to viable regular services by 1935. This is the pioneering story of how aviation linked the two islands of New Zealand with its most important air route.

Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 1995. Softback. 80 pages. SECONDHAND


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EARLY RISERS The Pioneering Story of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay Aviation
Richard J. Waugh, editor
ISBN0473043912
$32.50

The history of the aviation pioneers of the relatively isolated Gisborne East Cape region. However East Coast Airways was the first New Zealand airline to be licenced in 1935 and the Gisborne Napier route continues to be the oldest sheduled air route in the country.

Craig Printing Co, Ltd., Invercargill, 1997. Softback. 92 pages. SECONDHAND


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WHEN THE COAST IS CLEAR
Richard J. Waugh
ISBN0473028514
$35.00

The story of air services and air travel in New Zealand's most remote region. of South Westland, 1934-1967. First published in 1994.

Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2000. Softback. 80 pages. NEW


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THE GOLDEN AGE OF NEW ZEALAND FLYING BOATS
Paul Harrison with Brian Lockstone and Andy Anderson
ISBN1869412990
$75.00

A complete illustrated history of the use of this type of aircraft in New Zealand. From early days at Hobsonville through the war and RNZAF flying boats to the golden age of the TEAL services across the Tasman and in the Pacific. 

Random House NZ Ltd., Auckland, 1997. Hardback with dust jacket. 320 pages. SECONDHAND


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ALONE IN THE SKY
Jean Batten
ISBN0906393019
$75.00

The gripping story of the New Zealand aviation pioneer, who made several record England to Australasia record breaking solo flights in the 1930s. This copy is signed with a dedication by the author.

Technical Books, Auckland, 1979. Hardback with dust jacket. 190 pages. SECONDHAND


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NEW ZEALAND TIGER MOTHS 1938 to 2000
Cliff Jenks and David Phillips
ISBN9780473070656
$42.50

A comprehensive and illustrated account of the Tiger Month that has been used in New Zealand more that any other type, civil or military, 479 in all. It was widely used in the top dressing industry.

Aviation Historical Society of New Zealand Inc., Wellington, 2000. Softback. 159 pages. SECONDHAND


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LOST...WITHOUT TRACE? Brian Chadwick and the Missing Dragonfly
Richard Whaugh
ISBN9780473101589
$47.50

In 1962 a Dragonfly went missing on a scenic flight from Christchurch to Milford Sound. Despite extensive searches nothing was ever found of aircraft, pilot and passengers. This book investigates the fascinating story. Extensive illustrations.

Craig Printing Company Ltd., Invercargill, 2005. Softback. 213 pages. SECONDHAND


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COURAGE, SACRAFICE, DEVOTION The US Navy Antarctic VXE-6 Squadron, 1955-99
Noel Gillespie
ISBN9780741429128
$47.50

A history of US Navy antarctic aviation and the Operation Deep Freeze flights from Christchurch to McMurdo Sound. During these operations 50 men have died. A couple of marks to foredge of this copy.

Infinity Publishing, West Conshohoken, PA., USA, 2007. Softback. 548 pages. SECONDHAND


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IMPACT EREBUS
Gordon Vette
ISBN0340320249
$42.50

The Erebus disaster occured on 28 November 1979, 257 people were killed. Published after the Royal Commission report the author finds it impossible to accept pilot error as a cause. 

Hodder & Stoughton, Auckland, 1983. Hardback with dust jacket. 347 pages. SECONDHAND


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VERDICT ON EREBUS
Peter Mahon
ISBN0002172135
$30.00

The behind the scenes account of the Royal Commission and its findings by High Court Judge Mahon that reveals the painstaking study which brought him to his conclusions.

William Collins Publishers Ltd., Auckland, 1984. Hardback with dust jacket. 296 pages. SECONDHAND


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TURBULENT YEARS A COMMERCIAL PILOT'S STORY
Brian Waugh
ISBN0908790317
$40.00

An exciting insight into early regional airlines, South Island Airways, Trans Island Airways and West Coast Airways and the daring pilots who flew in the rugged south island landscape.

Hazard Press, Christchurch, 1991. Softback. 229 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND


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WILD ABOUT FLYING Dreamers, Doers and Daredevils
David Marshall & Bruce Harris
ISBN9781869415969
$37.50

Stories of aviators, navigators, fighter-pilots, designers, engineers and test pilots who explored the frontiers of flight with foresight, courage and creativity from the earliest days.

Random House NZ, Auckland, 2003. Hardback with dust jacket. 232 pages. SECONDHAND