Books on the history of Canterbury people and places. Regional local history.
All these fortunabooks.com prices are in New Zealand dollars, and there is a minimum order required of NZD$20 excluding postage.
A classic work on New Zealand colonial settlement in Canterbury and the establishment of the sheep runs and stations. Indispensable reference work for Canterbury genealogy etc., includes glossary of Station words and slang.
Canterbury, history, rural
VG hardback with light foxing to endpapers and closed edges. THIS COPY has the bookplate of Percy James Hoyland White to paste down drawn by Bernard Aris, a returned soldier of the Great War, and son of a London banker.
$95 B/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1930 first edition, 279pp + large folding map in pocket at rear.
[#2640 ]
Fourth Edition extensively revised by W H Scotter and incorporating the annotations of G R MacDonald. History of the early sheep stations in the Canterbury district. Some colour reproductions of early pastoral art of the homesteads are given.
ISBN0723304157
Canterbury, history, rural
VG+ hardback in VG dust jacket, with very minor splitting or chipping to head of spine.
$75 B/C
Whitcoulls 1975 first thus hardcover 4to. 417pp + plates.
[#2561 ]
VG- hardback in VG dust jacket. Has Working Mens Club library slip to free end paper, and rear paste down has some pen page numbers. Bottom edge of book boards are rubbed.
$45 B/C
Whitcoulls 1975 first thus hardcover 4to. 417pp + plates.
[#3371 ]
A history of the bakeries and baking products firm Ernest Adams written by the son of the founder. A history of the family, the firm, and the workers. From beginnings in 1880. In 1921 Ernest Adams came to New Zealand from Australia seeking to buy a firm, but instead went into partnership with the established Adams Bruce.
ISBN1877393061
VG softback, SIGNED by Hugh Adams to the half-title.
$25 B/C
Hazard Press 2005, 244pp.
[#3499 ]
G+ softback with some mild damp rippling to pages at front, but no staining.
$15 B/C
Hazard Press 2005, 244pp.
[#3321 ]
A history of the Living Springs Christian youth camp, established in 1972 in Allandale, Lyttelton Harbour.
With historical information about Allandale.
ISBN 9780473327866
banks peninsula, youth groups, social groups, venues
VG+ hardback with no jacket as issued.
$30 B/C
Davin Trust and Living Springs 2015 first edition, 173 pp.
[#5096 ]
The first of the colonists destined for the Church of England model settlement on the Canterbury Plains, centred about Christchurch and Lyttelton.
ISBN0908563914
VG softback with a gift inscription to half title page.
$45 B/D
Caxton Press first softback edition 2001, 358pp.
[#3087]
Being an Account of the Men and Women Who Paved the Way in 1849 for the Canterbury Pilgrims in 1850.
ISBN9780908563951
colonial history, first four ships, Christchurch, Otautahi, Captain Joseph Thomas, Canterbury Association, Lyttelton, Survey
VG+ softback in card covers with french flaps.
THIS COPY signed to half title by Colin Amodeo.
$95 B/C
Caxton Press 2003 first edition, xii + 236pp, illustrated.
[#5500 ]
100 years of the relationship between the Sumner community and its lifeboat service, instrumental in making maritime commerce, recreation and transport about the coast that little bit safer.
ISBN0473051648
sumner volunteer lifeboat brigade, history, christchurch, SLBI, voluntary organisation, history
VG+ softback
$30 B/C
Sumner Lifeboat Institution Inc. 1998, 188pp.
[#4324 ]
An alphabetical record of the named places on the Peninsula, with the history that can be recorded or surmised for them.
Gives a physical description, and references as to where information was sourced.
Includes separate entries for Maori and European names for the same places.
New Zealand Board of Science and Art Manual 6
Banks Peninsula, Lyttleton Harbour, Port Hills, Canterbury, Christchurch, Ngai Tahu
VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket, small name stamp to free endpaper.
$45 C/C
Capper Press 1976 facsimile of the 1927 first edition, 238pp+ folding map.
[#3787/4081 ]
G+ hardback with no dust jacket, cloth boards heavily scuffed and soiled (earthquake casualty) boards lightly bent with cracked pastedowns, text block is VG though.
$65 C/C
Government Printer Wellington 1927 first edition, 238pp + folding map at rear. Scarce title.
[#1691]
History of the city and environs from the earliest Pakeha settlers Price and the Deans, to the coming of the Canterbury Colony and the establishment of the city. Mainly an account of the municipal developments.
Canterbury Association
VG hardback with VG- dust jacket.
Gift inscription to free end paper and the blank fly, small chip head of jacket spine, jacket spine sun faded.
$45 C/C
Capper Press 1975 facsimile of 1949 edition, xii 499pp.
[#5506 ]
History of the city and environs from the earliest Pakeha settlers Price and the Deans, to the coming of the Canterbury Colony and the establishment of the city. Mainly an account of the municipal developments. This 1949 edition is printed on heavy, sized paper.
VG hardback with no dust jacket.
$75 C/D
Simpson and Williams 1949, 499 pp.
[#3280 ]
The story of Mount Algidus high country sheep station in Central Canterbury and the Wilberforce River.
Canterbury, rural, memoir, history
VG hardback in G- worn dustjacket which splits and chipping loss to spine ends and corners, name blacked out to reverse of endpaper.
$20 C/C
Reed 1963 First Edition, 212pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#3186]
VG hardback with VG- dust jacket with minor wear at spine ends and corners.
$20 C/C Reed
1963 reprint, 212pp + plates, map endpapers.[#2478 ]
Very good hardback in good lightly worn dust jacket with split at spine ends, corners rubbed
$20 C/C
Reed 1964 reprint, 212pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#1579 ]
Very good hardback in Very good lightly worn dust jacket with minor repaired tear.
$20 C/C
Reed 1973 reprint, 212pp + plates, map endpapers.
ISBN 0589003097
[#3630 ]
Very good hardback with worn dust jacket with splits and wear at spine ends and corners with some loss.
$10 C/C
Reed 1963 reprint, 212pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#2254 ]
VG hardback in G worn dustjacket which lacks front fold in flap, corners rubbed, library shelf mark to spine
$10 C/C
Reed 1963 reprint hard cover, 212pp + plates, map endpapers.[#1721]
VG+ hardback in VG dust jacket.
$20 C/C
Reed 1983, 212pp.
[#3399, 3970 ]
VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket with slightly sunned spine. Name at front.
$20 C/C
Reed 1997, 209pp.
[#3187 ]
Mona collects her favourite parts from the earlier Mount Algidus books and adds more to them including the decision made with her husband to sell the Station and retire to Darfield. Tales of Mount Algidus Station, the Rakaia and Wilberforce Rivers in Canterbury. Illustrated by David Cowe.
ISBN0589013866
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$25 B/C
Reed 1981 first edition, 181pp.
[#3306 ]
More of life on Mt Algidus Station in the Canterbury High Country.
Canterbury, rural, memoir
VG hardback in VG dust jacket with some edge wear and short tears.
THIS FIRST EDITION (#2740) has been signed by Mona to the title page
$30 C/C
Reed 1965 first printing, 199pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#2740, 3660 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket under plastic sleeve, gift inscription to free end paper and reverse
$25 C/C
Reed 1965 reprint, 199pp + plates, map endpapers
[#2163 ]
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with some edge wear and short tears
$15 C/C
Reed 1965 reprint, 199pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#1578, 2544, 3726 ]
VG hardback in G dust jacket split along upper joint, chipped at ends and corners, intact but with wear and tear, book spine ends sunned
$15 C/C
Reed 1969, 198pp, map endpapers.
[NZ 153 ]
More of the story of Mount Algidus high country sheep station in central Canterbury and the Wilberforce River.
VG hardback in G+ lightly worn dust jacket with tear at head of spine, corners rubbed
$25 C/C
Reed 1966 first edition, 207pp + plates.
[#1806 ]
The old wheat mills, traction engines and agricultural workers of Canterbury. Includes Adams at Greendale, driving pipes up to Lake Coleridge. Appendices on mechanised harvesting.
ISBN058900980
Canterbury, rural, history.
VG hard back in VG dust jacket. Name to end paper. THIS COPY is signed by the author.
$35 B/C
Reed 1976 first edition, 118pp.
[#2700 ]
G+ hardback in G+ dust jacket with some soiling and a tear to rear top corner.
Name and address to first page.
$20 B/C
Reed 1976 first edition, 118pp.
[#5223]
Life on Mount Algidus Station, a Canterbury High Country sheep station.
Illustrated with photographs.
Memoir, Canterbury, High Country
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with minor edge wear or short tears.
$20 B/C
Reed 1968 first edition hard cover, 166pp.[#1402/2190/3305/3525 ]
VG hardback with no dust jacket.
$10 B/C
Reed 1968 first edition hard cover, 166pp.
[#2977 ]
Every year when lambing time comes around, a high-country homestead kitchen becomes a Plunket Room for motherless lambs. And, if the housewife is as warm-hearted as Mona Anderson was at Mount Algidus, one or two of the lambs are kept as pets until they become fully grown sheep. But of all of the pet lambs that Mrs Anderson brought up, Mary-Lou was the oddest and most lovable. She got into every kind of mischief, bullied the other animals around the place, regarded the other sheep with lofty disdain, and came to regard herself as the real boss of the station. Unlike most other pet lambs, she didn't lose her personality as she grew up. Written for children, with photographs.
ISBN0589009257
Mount Algidus Station, Rakaia, Wilberforce, Canterbury
VG hardback with VG- dust jacket with two minor edge tears. Gift inscription at front endpapers.
$15 B/B
Reed 1975 FIRST EDITION, 64pp.
[#2993, 3427 ]
VG hardback with VG dust jacket.
$20 B/B
Reed 1975 FIRST EDITION, 64pp.
[#2993B ]
A short account of the settlement and Canterbury Association followed by the prospects offered to colonists by Canterbury, originally printed in Saunders' Monthly Magazine for All India 1852.
Victorian New Zealand A Reprint series no 2.
ISBN 0902401037
Canterbury, history, colonial
VG softback in stapled wraps
$20 C/A
Hocken Library 1976, 72pp.
[#2383/4029 ]
With portraits of Mr and Mrs Howard, The Messrs Godfrey, and the mysterious hand. Photo offset from one of only two original pamphlets known to be extant. The true story of the bizarre events following the finding of a severed hand at Taylor's Mistake, Christchurch in 1885, which led to the exhumation of bodies in the Wairarapa, Wellington and from Sunnyside Hospital's graveyard.
True crime, Canterbury, history
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with rubbing and wear
$15 C/B
Capper Press 1974 first edition thus hardcover, 71pp.
[#2859/NZ92/#1937]
The history of the founding, establishment and service over fifty years of St George's Hospital. Established in Christchurch New Zealand, as a private, Church of England hospital.
Health, medicine, Christchurch, history
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket
$20 C/B
St George's Hospital Executive 1978, 169pp.
[#1780/2635/3385 ]
Assembled from research for a full history of the Christchurch suburbs of Aranui and Wainoni, this has a lot of intresting facts on some obscure residents and businesses in the area, with many photographs.
local history, Bickerton, Richard Pearse, Wainoni Park, Aranui School, Breezes Road, Amateur Speedway, Vennell murder, Littleover, Pine Avon Sanitorium
G+ comb bound laser printed sheets. Small area of staining bottom corner of first pages.
$25 B/B
Tim Baker (2005?) 53pp.
[#4227 ]
A History and Geography of Banks Peninsula and the Canterbury Plains.
ISBN0723300100
settlement, canterbury association, akaroa, farming, geology, ngai tahu, onawe,
VG+ hardback in VG dust jacket.
$15 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs 1974 3rd edition revised, 168pp
[# 820/1728/2137/3588]
The official record of the first hundred years of Christchurch Botanic Gardens, from 1863-1963.
botany, botanical gardens,
VG- hardback in VG dust jacket.
First page has some pen inscriptions.
$15 C/C
Christchurch City Council (1963), 182pp + plates and folding map at rear pocket.
[#4241 ]
A selected history of Canterbury hospitality 1849-2010. The history and legends of the hotels, bars and publicans of Christchurch. The whole nature of liquor licensing and licensed premises in Canterbury is covered. Many of the hotels and bars have now been destroyed due to the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
ISBN9780473198008
VG softback THIS COPY is signed by the author to title page.
$30 B/D
Hospitality Association of New Zealand (2011), 324pp.
[#3377/4996 ]
A history of the Hinds settlement and area near Ashburton. From earliest settlement, through development and up to the present (2005).
ISBN0473104083
South Canterbury, Longbeach, Coldstream, Maronan, Lagmhor, Windermere, Rangitata
VG+ large format hardback with no dust jacket, errata slip taped to free end paper (by publisher).
$45 B/D
Hinds History Group 2005 Limited Edition, 320pp + colour plates.
[#3528 ]
An account of the Maori names of Canterbury locations, including one thousand names collected from Maori sources.
ngai tahu, geography, place names, history
VG sofback
$45 C/B
Otago Daily Times and Witness Newspapers Co. 1945, 120pp.
[#3804 ]
An illustrated social history of the suburb of Beckenham, which began to be developed in the early 20th century.
ISBN 0473020769
christchurch, regional history, suburbs
VG- softback
$25 C/B
Beckenham Neighbourhood Association 1993 first edition, 110pp.
[#4962 ]
History of the mountains of the pre-eminent climbing area of Canterbury. Gives history of early settlers and climbers, von Haast, Samuel Butler, the first mountaineering ascents etc and the stories behind the names given to the peaks and passes. Rangitata/ Mesopotamia / Cloudy Peak / Jollie / Arrowsmith and more.
ISBN0589011197
VG hardback in VG dust jacket under plastic sleeve
$35 C/C
Reed 1978 first edition, xi 154pp + plates with maps. [#2381/3412 ]
From his country childhood, medical school in Dunedin, and as a GP during the Depression on the West Coast. Bennett was employed by the Canterbury Hospital Board for over forty yearsand served in both World Wars.
ISBN0195580656
Canterbury, biography, medicine, doctor, obstetrics, ww1, ww2
VG hardback in VG- dustjacket with rubbed with edge wear with some closed tears and associated creasing.
$15 C/C
Oxford University Press 1980 first edition, 249pp.
[#4522 ]
The History of the Christchurch Hospital 1862-1962
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket with handling wear.
$20 C/C
North Canterbury Hospital Board, 1962, 332pp
[#1779/3041 ]
A biography of the first Superintendent of Canterbury, editor of the Lyttelton Times, Comptroller-General of Finance and arguably it's first Prime Minister (1854).
Gives insight into Anglo-Irish influence in early Canterbury.
ISBN9780908812776
politics, biography, canterbury, new zealand
VG softback
$25 C/C
Canterbury University Press, 369 pp.
[#2655/ 3890 ]
A history of the Salvation Army Linwood Citadel Corps through eighty-five years 1888-1973.
VG stapled softback
$15 C/A
Linwood Citadel Corps Council 1973, 75pp.
[#3363 ]
A history of the Trotting Club, but also of the district and it's personalities and communities.
ISBN047304031X
equestrian, canterbury, harness racing, Hororata Racing Club
VG softback but sunfaded along spine. Signed by author to title page.
$35 C/B
The Hororata Trotting Club 1996, 125pp.
[#3558 ]
History of the Ashburton County Council, and the district in general. Covers all areas that were the responsibility of the Council, and is well illustrated with photographs.
ISBN0473012766
Ashburton, South Canterbury, Council, Rakaia, Rangitata
VG hardback with VG dust jacket
$35 B/C
Ashburton District Council 1991, 203 pp+ folding map.
[#3529 ]
Social history of this eastern Banks Peninsula settlement by a resident, the grandson of George Mantell.
Historic photos and details of pioneering families and industry.
VG+ softback, stapled binding.
$30 C/B
Argosy Press 1978 first edition, 85pp + photo section at centre.
[#4817 ]
The First 100 Years of the Christchurch Football Club 1863-1963. This club produced many early All Blacks.
VG hardback with papered boards and cloth spine
$30 C/B
Christchurch RFC 1963, 93pp. Illustrated. [#2744 new zealand, sport, rugby union ]
A historical guide to the Head of the Bay and Onawe Peninsula, Akaroa Harbour. A guide intended for walkers on Onawe Peninsula, Duvauchelle. Gives directions to points of interest, and some history of them. ISBN0473099829
VG softback
$20 C/A
Akaroa Ostrich 2003, 48pp. [#2695 new zealand history, akaroa ]
Scottish born New Zealand academic who attended the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. In 1874 he was selected as professor of Classics and English, at Canterbury College in Christchurch (University of New Zealand). Under his patronage the College admitted Helen Connon as a matriculated student in 1876, the first Australasian university to admit women on an equal basis with men. Brown later married Connon and they had two children including Millicent Amiel, who later married Archibald Baxter, mother of James K. Baxter. Brown helped establish the Macmillan Brown Research Library at the University of Canterbury.
ISBN0900302193
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket
$30 B/C
University of Canterbury 1974, 224pp + plates.
[#3058/3742 ]
First published in 1928, this is the definitive history of the joint French/ German settlement of Akaroa, the first town in Canterbury.
banks peninsula, canterbury, akaroa, new zealand history
VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket
$50 C/C
Capper Press facsimile 1980, xvi 420pp + plates and folding map
[#3997 ]
VG VG inscr fep DW sunned spine
$25 C/B [NZ 34]
John McIndoe 1972 first edition hard cover, 88pp + plates + 24pp plates at rear, pioneer colonial photographer and Christchurch notable
The rise and growth of pastoral sheep farming in Canterbury in the 19th century. With Charles George Tripp and John Barton Acland as examples of two bold pioneers.
VG hardback in red cloth, small name to endpaper $30 C/B Whitcombe and Tombs 1938 first edition, 175pp [#2382/3147 ]
The story of organised education in Canterbury from first settlement.
Covers Church and State Schools, District Schools, Maori Schools and other educational services provided to the public by official or private groups.
new zealand, christchurch, high school, college
VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
$30 C/C
Centennial Committee of the Canterbury Education Board 1950, 301pp.
[#4146 ]
50th Jubilee publication for Linwood High School and Linwood College. Includes a CD with performances by the College Orchestra, LUMA (Linwood Urban Music Academy), College Jazz Band, and Mezzanine State. Also present programme for Jubilee Church Service, Weekend Programme, and a programme for the College performance of Class
VG softback
$35 B/C
Linwood College 2004, 155 pp. [#2761 new zealand, school history, christchurch ]
Centenary publication with annual enrolment lists, an alphabetical roll etc.
school history, new zealand, genealogy
VG softback with light rubbing.
$25 C/D
Christchurch Boys High School Old Boys Association 1981, 771 pages + col. plates
[#2376/2924 ]
A History of the Christchurch School of Nursing 1891-1987.
Well illustrated throughout.
ISBN 0473046768
nurses, RN, department of health
VG softback
Small pen name and small newspaper obituary of the author pasted to title page.
$25 B/C
Nursing History Christchurch Charitable Trust 1997 first edition, 111pp.
[#4997 ]
Centennial celebration of this church in the Akaroa-Banks Peninsula Parish.
Includes a record of baptisms, burials, marriages, clergy, and the visitors to the 50th and 75th anniversaries.
With some photographs.
local history, genealogy, banks peninsula, canterbury, church
VG softback
$25 C/A
St Paul's Church 1988, 40pp.
[#3803 ]
This centenary publication charts the progress of the Association and its members.
canterbury developmental history, commerce, production, companies, commercial history, company history
VG+ hardback with no dust jacket
$20 C/B
Caxton Press for CMA 1980 first edition, 57pp + plates
[#4929 ]
A biography of the claimed founder of the Canterbury Settlement.
colonial, canterbury association
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with clear tape over spine and on to front and rear panels, this has browned
$25 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1950 first edition, xv 251pp + plates.
[#917 ]
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with some discolouration to spine, name to half title page.
$25 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1950 first edition, xv 251pp + plates.
[#3732 ]
A short history of Methodism in Canterbury, New Zealand, including the Wesleyan Maori Mission, the United Methodist Free Church, and more.
VG softback with light mark top spine end and corner of covers to the wrappers only, internally clean.
$30 B/A
Willis & Aiken (1950) first edition, 70pp + plates.
[#4333 ]
Fifteen short pieces by CBHS Old Boys on their war time experiences followed by roll of honour, with photo portraits of those killed in action or as result of wounds sustained, sewn sheets on quality sized paper in stiff paper wrappers
With foreword by Kippenberger.
wwii, ww2, war memoirs, new zealand
VG in original paper covers.
$55 C/B
Christchurch Boys High School Old Boys Association 1945 First Edition, approx 120pp.
[#5546 ]
Informative historical publication with memories by former pupils, photos, maps, staff roll etc.
Includes two ephemera being programme for the centennial Celebrations on October 4th-6th 1974.
Kaiapoi Island, Days Run, Wai-iti, Canterbury
VG stapled wrappers
$30 C/A
Clarkville East Eyreton Schools Centennial Committee (1974), 44pp.
[#4609 ]
Towards a City Biography, 1850-2000.
Fourteen essays on the history and development of Christchurch city, New Zealand.
ISBN 9780908812875
Ngai Tahu, economics, settlement, colonial
VG softback
$30 B/C
Canterbury University Press 2000 first edition, 395pp.
[#5492 ]
VG softback, signed by John Cookson, Peter Perry and two others to half-title page.
$35 B/C
Canterbury University Press 2000 first edition, 395pp.
[#5493 ]
A personal memoir of 26 years of life at Seadown Station in the Leithfield area (starting 1864). The second annotated edition after rare withdrawn 1896 issue.
ISBN0723304645
colonial, north canterbury
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$20 C/C
Whitcoulls 1976 first thus edition, 250pp + plates.
[#1850, 2708 ]
The story of the Overleigh Horse Trekking business on Christchurch's Bank's Peninsula.
ISBN0473010070
Port Levy, Diamond Harbour, equestrian, business
VG softback.
$15 C/B
Overleigh Horse Treks 1990, 90pp.
[#4509 ]
A fascinating and informative history of the settlement of the Canterbury farms by Colonial sheepfarmers, and the ups and downs of the meat and wool trade.
colonial, farming, Canterbury settlement, shepherds, frozen meat exports, Canterbury runs, pastoral lease
VG- hardback in G- dust jacket.
Tape rust from tape holding plastic sleeve to jacket offset to jacket and end-papers.
$30 C/B
Simpson and Williams 1949 first edition, 158pp + plates and maps.
[#5198 ]
A journalistic account of the early days of settlement in Canterbury from the time of Wakefield and the New Zealand Company.
Various aspects and personalities of the first Canterbury century are recounted.
Wakefield, Godley, Bob FitzSimmons,
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$25 C/C
Kathleen Cresswell 1951 first edition, 164pp.
[#3720 ]
The second revised edition of this book which describes the historic homes and homesteads of the harbour.
With sketches by Fanny Buss.
canterbury, lyttelton, banks peninsula
VG softback
$15 C/A
Pegasus Press 1974, 40pp [#4732 ]
With information on former members, sites, property and activities.
friendly society, cultural association, clubs
VG softback, light crease to cover, pen name to title
$30 C/B
Christchurch Workingmens Club 1980, unpaginated about 200pp, many photos.
[#4690 ]
Twenty three essays on topics relevant to the Lake and surrounding ecosystems.
ISBN 0473029074
Conservation, natural resources, environmental protection, ecology
VG- softback
$30 C/B
Lincoln University Press 1994, 134pp.
[#4964 ]
An autobiography of a full life spent in outdoor pursuits including much mountain climbing in the Southern Alps.
Ede has been a Cub and Rover Scout, a Harrier, a soldier, a mountaineer, and a keen cyclist.
There are reminiscences of his family and social life as well as his outdoor pursuits.
ISBN0476005655
mountaineering, climbing, autobiography, Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, Mitre Peak, Mt Aspiring, army, Selwyn district, outdoors
VG softback, name label to first page.
Signed presentation inscription from Ede on the title page.
$45 C/C
Jack Ede Publishing 2004 first edition, 368pp.
[#3675 ]
VG softback.
$30 C/C
Jack Ede Publishing 2004 first edition, 368pp.
[#3840 ]
Being Vol II No 8
Survey of the faculty and students including sporting and cultural activities and competitions.
Multiple photographic plates.
VG- softcover with minor wear to wrapper, small stain to contents page.
$25 C/B
Christchurch Technical College 1931, 147pp+ plates.
[#5746 ]
A local history detailing a Century in Hanmer Springs.
north canterbury, colonial, development, thermal spa
VG softback
$35 C/B
Hanmer Springs Centennial Commitee 1975 first edition, 156pp with photos throughout.
[#3637/ 3653 ]
A history of John Ballance's Liberal Government purchase and break-up of 'Ready Money' Robinson's Cheviot Hills pastoral run.
After purchase it was broken into smaller farms and sold to settlers.
ISBN9780908912346 ISBN090891234X
north canterbury, amuri county, sheep runs,
VG softback
$35 C/C
Bridget Williams Books 1992, 247pp.
[#3851 ]
A centennial history of the land, lake and people of Ellesmere on the East Coast of Canterbury, from 1864-1964.
Excellent reference on the Maori and European setllement and developmnt of the region.
Selwyn, Rakaia, Waihora, Kaitorete, Waikerikeri
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket.
Jacket under a plastic sleeve with tape holding it to the book, the tape having begun to perish leaving some marks to the jacket and endpapers.
$20 C/C
Caxton Press for the Ellesmere County Council1965 first edition, 221pp.
[#5199 ]
A Centennial History, well researched and with many illustrations.
Printed on high quality paper.
ISBN0473002353
canterbury, education, local history
VG softback
$45 B/C
Rangiora High School Centennial Committee 1984, 274pp.
[#4413 ]
Memoirs by Albert Ronald Guthrey OBE MC.
Ron was a Christchurch City Councillor for 22 years before being elected Mayor of Christchurch.
A WWII veteran and well known in Christchurch.
ISBN0473048019
anzac, nz, wwii, ww2, 20 BN, 20th Battalion, New Zealand 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd New Zealand Division, Bren Gun Carrier platoon, Bardia Road 22 November, Bir Cleta 23 November, Battle of Belhamed
VG+ softback, SIGNED BY GUTHREY
$35 C/B
The Caxton Press 1997 first edition, 284pp.
[#3963/4100(P) ]
A well illustrated gazetter of the streets of Timaru with the history behind the naming and subsequent residents etc.
ISBN 9780473191801
Timaru, history, municipal, street names
VG hardback in VG dust jacket, with the loose Street Map included.
THIS COPY signed by K Bartholomew to title page.
$45 B/D
South Canterbury Museum 2011 revised and updated edition, 176pp.
[#5532 ]
Centennial publication history of the Catholic Church in Timaru.
south canterbury, catholic, regional history, local history
VG hardback in VG dustjacket.
Sewn sections with plain card boards with jacket pasted to these, as published.
Name to half title.
$30 C/B
The Catholic Presbytery 1969 First Edition, 151pp + plates
[#4265 ]
The story of Charles Tripp and his wife Ellen (nee Harper) and their family, and their sheep station at Orari Gorge.
VG hardback in VG dust jacket with some minor edge wear.
$20 C/C
Reed 1967 first edition, 172pp + plates, map end papers.
[#3316/3483/4865 ]
G- hardback in G- dust jacket. Bookboards are severely rubbed or gnawed at the edges and the dust jacket has chipping loss to spine ends and corners.
Internally a tidy copy but with unsightly covers good for reference use only.
$10 C/C
Reed 1967 first edition, 172pp + plates, map end papers.
[#3353 ]
Centenary celebration publication gives the history of Morrison Brothers of Geraldine, also a good record of Geraldine's past.
south canterbury, history, mercantile, business
VG- hardcover with VG- dust jacket with surface rubbing.
$35 C/B
Morrison Brothers Ltd.(1967), 69pp + errata at rear.
[#4079 ]
A good history of the Rangitata Plains and it's settlements including information on Ealing and Carew.
Cracroft run, Maronan run, Coldstream run, Shepherds Bush run, irrigation
VG hardback in VG- slightly worn dust jacket
$35 C/B
John McIndoe Ltd. 1972 (November first reprint) 144 pp. plus plates and maps.
[#2202 ]
VG hardback with no dust jacket
$25 C/B
John McIndoe Ltd. 1972 (November first reprint) 144 pp. plus plates and maps.
[#3662 ]
George Fyffe and his whaling station at Fyffe house had an important role in the establishment of colonial Kaikoura.
This is a detailed study of the building and it's association with the community.
ISBN 9780908577217
kaikoura, whaling, shore whaling, archaeology, Kai Tahu
VG softback
$20 B/B
New Zealand Historic Places Trust 1994, 56pp.
[#4663 ]
A Centennial history of the Christchurch Yacht Club 1891-1991.
ISBN0473012758
sport, local history, Christchurch Estuary, sailing
VG- softback, name to inside of cover.
$30 C/B
Christchurch Yacht Club 1991 first edition, 188pp + map, frontis.
[#5545 ]
From Maori beginnings and Mantell's agreements with Ngai Tahu on settlement, through the development of agriculture and commerce, this gives a full history of the district of Rangiora and its township.
ISBN0473002108
VG+ hardback with no dust jacket.
$55 C/C
Rangiora Borough Council 1983, 479pp + plates. [#3278 ]
The fore runner to the University of Canterbury. With a register of Graduates and Associates of the College. An uncommon title.
VG hardback with no dust jacket, library stamp and marking to free endpapers only, a few scattered pencil crosses to margins.
$55 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1927 first edition decorative cloth , viii 317pp + plates and folding charts. [#2333 nz history canterbury ]
Fair condition as was salvaged from an earthquake demolished building, however it is only the boards that are damaged, with only a few pages a little crumpled to edges, otherwise internally a tidy copy. Maroon cloth with gilt titling and crest of the college. Lower joint splitting, crushing to boards corners and edges, some dust soiling, closed edges foxed.
$35 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1927 first edition. 317 pages plus plates and folding charts. [#2201 nz history]
The definitive history of the founding and settling of Canterbury, including pre-European Maori inhabitants. A set of three volumes which includes copies signed by one of the editors. Being vol 1-up to 1854, vol 2-1854-1876 (signed by Gardner), vol 3-1876-1950 (signed by Gardner).
VG+ hardbacks in VG+ dust jackets
$150, this is a heavy set, please enquire for shipping rate based on your location
Whitcombe and Tombs vol 1-1957, vol 2-1971 , vol 3-1965 [#1804 nz history ]
The definitive history of the founding and settling of Canterbury, this volume covers the founding years before and including the Canterbury Association's settlement.
Single volume.
VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket.
$55 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1957, 287pp + plates.
[#4864 ]
VG+ hardback in G+ dust jacket with wear and chipping to edges. Some archival repairs to reverse of dust jacket.
$35 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1957, 287pp + plates.
[#3277 ]
The definitive history of the founding and settling of Canterbury, this volume covers growth after the Canterbury Association's success.
Single volume.
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket with minor wear.
$45 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1965, 547pp + plates.
[#4066 ]
The definitive history of the founding and settling of Canterbury, this volume covers growth after the Canterbury Association's success.
Ex-library, single volume.
G+ hardback in G dust jacket with wear and chipping to edges. Some library stamps and soiling, reference copy.
$25 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1965, 547pp + plates.
[#3125 ]
The natural and social history of the Styx River and catchment from its spring fed source in Harewood to the outlet into Brooklands Lagoon. Gives the geology, botany, biology and the human history of the waterway.
ISBN 9780473092306
VG+ softback
$30 B/C
Styx History Group 2002, 98 pages + colour plates. [#2471 nz history christchurch ]
A register of notable and imoportant buildings classified by the Historic Places Trust with a photograph and details of their significance.
Some have since succumbed to the effects of the 2010-2011 earthquakes.
ISBN 9780477013291
heritage buildings, south island, architecture
VG- softback with light wear to covers.
$15 C/B
New Zealand Historic Places Trust 1988 second revised edition, 76pp illustrated.
[#5592 ]
VG
$15 B/B [NZ 48]
Hocken Library 1976 stapled wraps, 72pp, Victorian New Zealand A Reprint series no 2. ISBN 0902401037
The story of how seven impoverished Scots siblings, children of George and Isobel Rutherford of Jedburgh, through hard work and canny dealings became the Amuri Wool Kings of Canterbury.
With their wealth they built large homesteads, country houses, businesses and were benefactors to the community.
ISBN0908790503
Culverden, Amuri, Mendip Hills, Leslie Hills, North Canterbury
VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Jacket has some wear to edges, a gift inscription in ball pen to the first page (free end paper).
$45 B/D
Hazard Press 1992, 279 pp.
[#3697 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$35 C/C
Longacre Press 2001 first edition, 672 pages. [#2603 ]
A personal memoir of pioneering Timaru and South Canterbury. Includes Simons Station, Mount Cook and the MacKenzie Country.
VG leather bound hard cover in VG dust jacket.
$25 C/C
Privately published 1964 third edition completing 6000 copies, 204pp + plates and folding map. [#1974]
VG- leather bound hard cover with VG dust jacket. Split at base of upper joint.THIS COPY IS SIGNED by the author to the title page.
$25 C/C
Privately published 1964 third edition completing 6000 copies, 204pp + plates and folding map. [#3304]
Evelyn Hosken's childhood memories of early Twentieth Century South Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country. Includes the history of early Timaru, Adair School, Church Builders, Simon's Hill, the Sheep Stations of the Mackenzie.
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket with light wear, name to title page.
$20 C/B
Reed 1968 first edition hardcover, 164pp + plates. [#1650 ]
VG hardback with no dust jacket
$15 C/B
Reed 1968 first edition hardcover, 164pp + plates. [#4958 ]
Kaiapoi School Centenary 1873-1973
VG- softback, small scuff to cover and pen number to title page.
$20 C/B
Centennial Committee 1973 first edition, 102pp, illustrated.
[#5591 ]
A local history of the Selwyn Valley area of South Malvern focusing on the productive townships of Coalgate, Glentunnel and Whitecliffs.
These serviced the coal mines and potteries that once flourished, and in turn supported the local merchants and services.
Compiled by Knowles from interviews with local residents.
Homebush, Pig Saddle Road, mining, pottery, kiln
VG softback
$35 C/A
Hilton Press 1990, 116pp.
[#3603, 3972 ]
A study commemorating the Centenary of the Christchurch City Council.
An interesting account of the state of the city in the 19th century at the time of colonial settlement and development.
CCC, christchurch city
VG- softback with paper wrapper over card covers
$25 C/B
Canterbury Public Library 1963 first edition, 102pp + plates.
[#4115 ]
Stories of Shiner Slattery, most famous of the Canterbury Swagmen, and also of his companions of the road such as Barney Whiterats. This is the first clothbound edition.
swagman, itinerant, tinker, Canterbury
G hardback with spine cloth faded, name to fep, minor tear bottom edge of half title and title where carelessly opened, otherwise tidy copy. No dust jacket
$25 C/B
Bernard Henry / NV Douglas 1950, 192pp.
[#2992 ]
A biography of the professional tramp Shiner Slattery. His life told through the tales they still tell about him in rural Otago and Canterbury.
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket with minor repaired edge tear to cover.
$20 C/B
Collins 1964 first edition, 173pp.
[#3255 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
$20 C/B
Collins October 1964 second impression, 173pp.
[#3600 ]
Robin Leech recounts his life story, focusing on the Floridale Angus Stud which he started at Kimberley near Darfield.
ISBN9780473142759
Canterbury, farming, livestock, biography
VG softback
$25 B/C
Robin Leech 2008, 176pp.
[#3424 ]
A detailed history of the Addington Sale Yards, the Stock and Station Agents, Butchers, Traders, Transport companies and others who made it work for 120 years until it relocated in 1997.
ISBN 9780473234249 / ISBN 9400591900016
farming, stock yards, hagley park, christchurch
VG+ softback, Signed by contributors to the work.
$55 B/C
Robin Leech / Hilton Press 2013 first edition, x 350pp.
[#4812B ]
A fascinating history of Canterbury's "River of Cold Rushing Water" and the people and settlements along it's course.
ISBN 0473005204
regional history, Springfield, Sheffield, Arthurs Pass, Torlesse, Porters Pass, Otira, Arthurs Pass National Park
VG hardback but this copy LACKS the dust jacket.
$45 D/D
Robert Logan 1987 first edition, 188pp + colour photographs
[#4979 ]
A fascinating history of the suburb of Fendalton, as well as neighbouring Riccarton, Ilam, Bryndwyr and Burnside.
ISBN9781877257049
christchurch, history, suburb
VG+ softback
$35 B/C
Canterbury University Press 2002, 227pp.
[# 3739]
A history of the Lyttelton Main School's first Century with all the expected lists of staff, pupils, notable happenings, and photos.
Christchurch, school history
VG softback
$25 C/B
The Lyttelton Main School Centennial Committee 1975, 128pp
[#5542 ]
Regional memoirs of the Amuri, North Canterbury.
history, rural, farming
VG hardback with no dust jacket
$15 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs 1954 first edition, 140pp.
[#2445 ]
VG hardback with Good dust jacket with some insect damage to spine and rear panel.
$25 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs 1954 first edition, 140pp.
[#3911 ]
The Journals and letters of Charles Obins Torlesse concerning the foundation of the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand 1848-51.
VG quarter cloth hardback with no dust jacket
$30 C/C
Pegasus Press 1958, First Edition limited to 750 copies, 238pp + plates.
[#3341 ]
The Journals and letters of Charles Obins Torlesse concerning the foundation of the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand 1848-51.
ISBN0908563981
VG softback.
$35 C/C
Caxton Press 2003, Second Edition limited to 750 copies, 255pp + plates.
[#3342 ]
Details of Butler's residence at this High Country sheep-farming Run.
Together with Butler's Forest Creek Manuscript and his letters to Tripp and Acland.
Forest Creek, Mesopotamia Station, colonial, sheep station runs
VG stapled softback with dust jacket.
$20 C/A
National Historic Places Trust with the Government Printer 1984 new printing with corrections, 66pp + illustrations etc.
[#4937 ]
VG+ stapled softback with dust jacket.
$20 C/A
National Historic Places Trust with the Government Printer 1960 first printing, 66pp + illustrations etc.
[#5760 ]
Paparua County is situated to the west of Christchurch, including Prebbleton, Broadfield, Templeton, Weedons, West Melton and Hornby.
ISBN 0908868154
canterbury plains, local history
VG softback, ownership stamp to first page.
$30 C/B
Canterbury Public Library 1990, xvi 127pp.
[#4963 ]
Written by a local genealogist and historian researching the lives of the immigrants who first settled Timaru.
Includes a detailed account of the voyage and biographical notes about the migrants.
ISBN 9780473136949
South Canterbury, colonial, settlement, genealogy
VG softback
$45 B/C
South Canterbury Museum 2008 first edition, 176pp.
[#5531 ]
Diamond Jubilee history of The Order of St John in Rangiora from 1912. Shows the tremendous service shown to the community by this charitable organisation, invaluable in the assistance provided by the ambulance and rescue service. Includes North Canterbury Sub District and the Amberley Division.
VG softback, name at front.
$25 C/B
Tom McLaren 1994, 98 pp + appendices. [#2971 new zealand history, canterbury ]
New Zealand High Country farm reminiscences including the formation of the High Country Committee of Federated Farmers and wartime Home Guard frivolity.
ISBN0723306400
canterbury, Grasmere, Cora Lynn
FINE hardback in FINE dust jacket
$25 C/C
Whitcoulls 1980 first edition hard cover, 254pp [#504/ 505/ 3410 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Ex-library with some stamps but otherwise tidy.
$15 C/C
Whitcoulls 1980 first edition hard cover, 254pp [#3570 ]
In 1930 McLeod bought Grasmere Station and neighbouring Cora Lynn with his business partner C L Orbell. A total of 60,000 acres of high country sheep runs to be managed. Jacket art and chapter heads by Colin Wheeler
ISBN0723304025
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$25 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1974 first edition, 223pp + plates. [#506/2933/4579 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket, blank free end paper removed
$20 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1974 first edition, 223pp + plates. [#4049 ]
McLeod immigrated to New Zealand in the 1920s to become a musterer and sheep station manager. He worked on Mt White, Mesopotamia, Craigieburn and Avoca Stations. Accounts of sheep farming, rabbit pest and deer stalking.
ISBN072330179
Canterbury high country
VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Small area at top of end paper removed.
$30 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1970, 255pp + plates.
[#3423 ]
Complete information on the human and natural history of the Riccarton Bush forest reserve, commonly known as Dean's Bush after the original owners who preserved the native environment from the expansion of the newly founded Canterbury colony at Christchurch.
ISBN047302876X
VG+ hardback with slightly sunned spine. No dust jacket as issued.
$30 B/D
Riccarton Bush Trust 1995, xiv + 330 pages, illustrated. Limited edition of 2000 copies this copy number 1850.
[#3279 ]
A beautiful book, consisting of mainly colour photos of the South Island High Country sheep farms of New Zealand and the people working them.
Uncommon in hard cover.
ISBN0589013211
landscape, farming, pictorial, Black Forest Station, Birchwood Station, Lake Hawea, mustering, Godley peaks, Glen Lyon, Omarama,
VG hardcover in VG dust jacket
$25 B/D
Reed 1980 first edition, 128pp.
[#1976 ]
VG- hardcover in VG- dust jacket with closed tears and sun-faded spine.
Gift inscription facing half-title page.
$25 B/D
Reed 1980 first edition, 128pp.
[#4067 ]
The Story of the Growth of the City and Suburbs of Christchurch the Capital of Canterbury in the Years from 1850 to 1903
christchurch city council, history, municipal development
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$20 C/C
Christchurch City Council 1948 first edition, xvi 197pp + plates.
[#2022/4315 ]
Jessie has compiled her own, and other's, memories of the early days on the Peninsula. Mainly information on Akaroa.
Lavericks, Vangioni, B E Baughan
VG softback
$20 C/A
Jessie Mould, undated (1978), 96pp.
[#2694, 3573 ]
The History of the North Beach Surf Life Saving Club 1916-2016.
North New Brighton Beach, Christchurch.
ISBN9780473375287
swimming, beach culture, New Brighton, Brighton, Life Guards, club history
VG+ softback
$45 B/C
North Beach Surf Life Saving Club 2016 first edition, 240pp.
[#5048 ]
New Brighton Surf Bathing & Lifesaving Club's Journey Through 100 Years of Surf Service and Sport, 1910-2010.
ISBN 9780473712350
Well illustrated throughout.
VG+ softback.
$75 C/C
New Brighton Surf Bathing and Life Saving Club (2010) first edition, 360pp.
[#5620 ]
Being a brief memoir of The Late Rev William Rickarby Campbell B. A.
Campbell was the first settled minister in the Amuri.
Many photos of early church buildings in the district
Bagnall; N3646
This copy has a presentation inscription by author on title page, and is annotated and corrected in the author's hand.
VG softback in paper wrappers.
$75 C/B
D N Adams 1926 First Edition, 33pp
[#4730 ]
Collected essays on womens issues in the period 1893-1975 in Canterbury, New Zealand.
VG softback, name to first page.
$20 C/B
Pegasus Press 1985, 58pp + plates,. [#2819 new zealand history, canterbury ]
The Problems and Pleasures of Managing a New Zealand Sheep Station. Newton's story of rising from a musterer to managing the Canterbury High Country stations at Grasmere and Mount White.
VG- hardback in VG- dust jacket. Unclipped jacket has minor edge chipping to top edge of front panel, books free end paper clipped to corner affecting an insignificant part of the map.
$20 C/C
Reed 1966 first edition, 191pp + plates. [#2823 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket under removable plastic sleeve, inscription to half title
$20 C/C
Reed 1966 first edition, 191pp + plates. [#3245 ]
VG hardback in G- dust jacket which has chipping and loss to front panel and edges, name to half title
$10 C/C
Reed 1966 first edition, 191pp + plates. [#1765 ]
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket which has has chip to top of front panel. Book boards have some insect damage. SIGNED COPY 'Yours Sincerely, Peter Newton' to title.
$40 C/C
Reed 1966 first edition, 191pp + plates. [#1766 new zealand, history, canterbury ]
From Glen Lyon to Molesworth, Newton travelled on horseback visiting the many High Country Stations of Canterbury.
Tekapo, Pukaki, Mesopotamia, Hakatere, Coleridge, Waimakariri, Mt. White, Esk Valley, Hurunui, St James, Molesworth, St. Helens, rural, farming
G+ hardback with no dust jacket former owner details to first page.
$30 B/C
Reed 1952 first edition, 206 pp.+ 34 plates and 4 folding maps.
[#3932 ]
A survey of the first hundred years of the iconic South Canterbury High Country sheep station.
canterbury history, rural, mustering, Samuel Butler, Prouting, Two Thumbs, forest Creek, Havelock River.
VG stapled softback with dust jacket.
Jacket has small chip from head of cover.
$25 C/A
Timaru Herald 1960 first edition, 55pp + plates.
[#4938 ]
High Country life and times, reminiscences of the author's time on South Island sheep stations. THIS COPY (#2683) signed by Newton to title page.
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$30 C/B
Reed1964 first edition hard cover, 166pp.[#2683 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket with light edge wear, chipped to spine ends, small name to fep
$20 C/C
Reed1964 first edition hard cover, 166pp. [#1122]
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with edge wear, some chipping loss to spine
$20 C/C
Reed1964 first edition hard cover, 166pp. [#2742]
The classic account of high country mustering, mainly in the Canterbury area.
high country, farming, sheep, sheep stations, high country station, twentieth century, history, Mesopotamia, Grasmere, Mt White, Castle Hill, Winterslow
VG softback
$10 C/B
Beckett 1989 facsimile of the second edition, complete with photo plates, 149pp.
ISBN 9780908676330
[#4863 ]
VG hardback in VG dustjacket with light wear.
$25 C/B
Reed 1966 reprint of second edition, 155pp
[#5718 ]
VG softback $15 C/B NZ Historic Places Trust / Pegasus Press, undated, 64pp, well illustrated in b&w photographs. [#2380 nz history canterbury lyttelton nautical chronometer ]
Informative historical publication with memories by former pupils, photos, staff roll etc.
Whiterock, Rangiora, Okuku River
VG stapled wrappers
$15 C/A
North Loburn School Centennial Committee (1980), 15pp
[#4610 ]
Good softback but there is a vertical crease to cover and some sunfading near the spine. $25 C/A Pegasus Press for New Zealand Federation of University Women 1977, 96 pages. [#2248 nz history]
The history and natural history of the National Park around Arthur's Pass (as it is commonly called now). Good descriptions of the peaks, passes and tracks. Descriptions of the geology and vegetation. Includes photo plates, and a folding map at the rear.
VG softback with yapped edges, minor handling wear.
$45 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs 1935, 104pp.
[#3064 ]
Written for the Arthur Pass National Park Board.
With details of the vegetation and geology of the National Park, and information for tourists, hikers and mountaineers.
Folding map at front.
tourism, guidebook, vintage, arthurs pass
G+ softback, minor soiling and a very small edge tear to wrappers.
$25 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs 1935 first edition, 103pp + plates, maps and adverts.
[#3802, 4059 ]
A history of a business dynasty from its early beginnings in Colonial Canterbury.
With a detailed account of the 1947 fire which killed 41 people, and could have been the end of the firm.
ISBN0476005647
business, company, department store
VG hardback in VG dust jacket, THIS COPY inscribed to title page by Richard Ballantyne
$75 D/D a large heavy book.
J Ballantyne & Co Ltd 2004, 264pp.
[#4268 (O) ]
In 29 chapters Ogilvie gives the story of the founding and settlement of the many communities on the Peninsula.
With detailed information on the founding families, the indigenous Ngai Tahu settlements and remains, and the development of industries.
ISBN9781869561130
colonial, genealogy
VG hardback with VG dust jacket.
$95 C/D
GP Books 1994 Second Corrected edition, 283 pp.
[#3625/3776 ]
ISBN9781869561130
VG hardback with VG dust jacket.
$95 B/D
GP Books 1990 First edition, 283 pp.
[#4080 ]
A history of Waitohi, near Temuka in South Canterbury. From Maori times to European settlement and with some time spent on the period of moonshining and illegal alcohol distilling. With a chapter on the pioneer aviator and inventor Richard Pearse.
VG hardback in VG dustjacket with sun faded spine (as usual)
$25 C/C
Caxton Press 1971, 208pp.
[#1305, 3374, 3661 ]
The history of Canterbury's Banks Peninsula shown through early photographs and sketches and paintings. People, places, buildings, ships and industries.
ISBN9780908790432
VG softback
$30 B/B
Hazard Press 1992, 152pp. [#2900 new zealand, canterbury ]
Biographical history of the first European settlers on the Canterbury Plains.
The Deans arrived in 1843 and secured a lease from the local Maori for the first farm in Canterbury.
The family was pivotal in the development and settlement of the province.
ISBN0908704402
canterbury settlement, homebush, scottish immigration, riccarton, putaringamotu
VG- hardback in VG dust jacket.
Book has extremely mild rippling to base of some pages from atmospheric moisture but is not stained in any way.
$35 C/D
Shoal Bay Press 1996, 296pp.
[#4364 ]
A history of the Port Hills recording the geography, botany and history of each settlement.
ISBN0790002450
VG+ Hardback with VG+ dust jacket. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
$40 B/C
Philip King 1991, 246 pages. [#3777/3338]
A history of the Port Hills recording the geography, botany and history of each settlement.
ISBN0589010409
VG Hardback with VG dust jacket.
$30 B/C
Reed 1978 first edition, 246 pages. [#3473 ]
A history of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch 1887-1987. Bishop Pompallier and the French missionaries. Irish Catholic priests during Fenian agitation on the West Coast. Marists etc.
VG softback $30 C/C Catholic Diocese of Christchurch (NZ) 1988 first printing, 368 pages. ISBN 0473006774 [#2520, 4274 new zealand church history]
The history of Riccarton Bush and its association with the Deans family encapsulates the natural and social history of Canterbury.
The Deans brothers established the first successful farm on the Canterbury plains in 1843.
Jane Deans ensured the Deans family had a role in the history of the settlement of Canterbury, and the gift of Riccarton Bush to the people of Canterbury 100 years ago started a new chapter in the forest's recovery and the restoration of both historic houses.
In 2010-11 earthquakes badly damaged Riccarton House, but this special place has survived through the Riccarton Bush Trust's heroic efforts to secure the house's future.
Includes colour illustrations, bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9781869539030
Christchurch, Deans family, colonial, heritage,
NEW so VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket
$30 B/D
David Bateman 2015 first edition, 271pp.
[#4534 ]
Details the geology, ecosystem, and the history of human activity in Christchurch's Avon-Heathcote Estuary and Brooklands Lagoon.
Very well illustrated including colour photographs and diagrams and drawings of animal and plant life.
ISBN0473015951
canterbury, environment, natural history, ecology
VG softback
$25 B/C
Christchurch City Council 1992, 137pp + appendices.
[#3713 ]
The first 100 years of the Church of England in Canterbury New Zealand.
anglican church, c of e, genealogy
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with some wear, tears or chipping.
$30 C/C
Centennial Committee Diocese Christchurch 1951 first edition, 203pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#1932/4752]
VG hardback with no dust jacket, inscriptions to half title page.
$20 C/C
Centennial Committee Diocese Christchurch 1951 first edition, 203pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#4480]
G+ softback in soiled stapled wraps, centre page detached but present $20 A/A Pegaus 1956 revised edition, 72pp +errata slip [#2384 nz history canterbury mountaineering]
Centenary history of New Zealand's Christchurch Girls High School.
education, CGHS, history, girls schools, single sex
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket.
$25 C/C
Christchurch High School Old Girls Association 1977 First Edition, 230pp + plates.
[#4497 ]
A history of the land and the people of Riccarton, Waimari and Paparua in Christchurch / Canterbury.
Selwyn county, Christchurch, local government, Templeton, Halswell
VG hardback in VG dustjacket.
$45 B/D
Penney Ash Publications 1977, 239pp.
[#3475 ]
A history of Ellesmere County, south of Christchurch, from the days of Maori occupation. Includes Lincoln, Springston, Greenpark, Lake Ellesmere, Irwell, Brookside, Doyleston, Lakeside, Taumutu, Southbridge, Leeston, Killinchy, Dunsandel, Haldon and Te Pirita.
THIS COPY [#2867] signed by the author.
VG- hardback with no dust jacket. Name to endpaper, signed by author to title page
$75 B/C
Penney Ash Publications 1979, 262pp. [#2867 new zealand history, canterbury ]
A Study in Anglicanism in New Zealand 1851-1972. St Michael and All Angels, the first church in Christchurch and an example of New Zealand Anglo-Catholicism.
ISBN0900392363
VG some rubbing wear to covers $35 C/C University of Canterbury 1986 first edition sewn sheets in soft covers, 225pp + coloured frontis, illustrated within text. [#2518 new zealand church history]
VG inscription to half title, light spine wear $35 C/C University of Canterbury 1986 first edition sewn sheets in soft covers, 225pp + coloured frontis, illustrated within text. [#4862 new zealand church history]
An excellent local history of the Christchurch City Fire Brigade, with details of the training, machinery and equipment, personnel and some notable fires attended to.
ISBN0959776303
firefighting, fire engines, fire brigade, public service, first responders, christchurch history
G+ softback, with former owner inscriptions at front pages, repaired split at head of spine.
$20 B/C
New Zealand Fire Service 1985, 96pp.
[#4322 ]
The Story of Christchurch International Airport.
ISBN9416479003298
aviation, aerodrome, canterbury
VG hardback with no dust jacket.
A pen gift inscription inside front cover.
$25 C/D
Christchurch International Airport 2006, 223pp.
[#4267 ]
Rare early accounts of the Canterbury settlement by one of the early settlers. Includes some pieces reprinted from early newspaper articles.
G+ green cloth, rebound with new endpapers. ALL PLATES and ILLUSTRATIONS are missing. Some modern pen notes to the new endpapers. Some mild foxing.
$75 A/B
Lyttelton Times 1879, (x) 209pp+ 2 leaves.
[#3116 ]
Ted and Grace recount how they jumped at the chance to move from Christchurch to live at Manuka Point up the Rakaia near Mt Algidus Station.
They became well known characters in the area around Lake Coleridge, where Ted worked on the Harper Diversion, and Methven.
ISBN 0589004484
Rakaia headwaters, deershooting, hunting, angling, high country fishing, antarctic travel,
VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
Presentation inscription from Grace penned to the title page.
$35 C/C
Reed 1970 first edition, 173pp+ plates.
[#4939 ]
The story of the development of the Mount Hutt ski-field area that saved the mid-Canterbury town of Methven from economic ruin. Gives an overview of the history of Methven and surrounds, the physical development of the ski-field for winter sports, and also the natural environment.
ISBN1877257222
Mt Hutt, skifield, skiing, Methven
VG+ softback
$30 B/B
Canterbury University Press 2002, 155pp
[#3073/3678 ]
Full page photographs with descriptive captions, organised into sections on; Town centre, Hotels, Churches, People, Medical services, Education, Sports, Railways, Horses, Market days, Industry, The Flood of 1902, Houses.
ISBN0473023164
VG softback, rear cover has minor crease.
$20 C/B
Rangiora Photographic Society Inc. 1993, 171pp. [#2972 ]
The river catchments of the Waimakariri, the Rakaia and the Rangitata, make up the Canterbury High Country. This book explores the region's ecology, geography and social history, from first explorers to today's farmers and tourism operators.
There are details of the various High Country Stations and homesteads, and the pioneering runs and runholders.
ISBN9781877257469
high country, canterbury, coleridge, mesopotamia, torlesse, arthurs pass
VG softback, gift inscription to first page
$30 B/C
Canterbury University Press 2007, 167pp.
[#3893 ]
A history of this period of rapid growth and modernisation of the Ashburton district.
ISBN 0473018837
south canterbury, municipal history
VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket.
Free end paper has Ashburton District Council Congratulations plate, signed by Bede O'Malley, Mayor.
$35 C/D
Ashburton District Council 1993, 388 pp.
[#4850 ]
Belfast schools in Christchurch, the story of the establishment, development, staff, pupils and community involvement. Illustrated.
VG- softback.
$25 C/B
Belfast School Centennial Committee 1978, 120 pp
[#3344 ]
The Cracroft Wilson Family and Old Stone House; The Student Christian Movement Years; Towards a Retreat and Conference Centre; The Fire; The Birth of a Community Centre; Dame Fortune Smiles on Restoration; Community Centre Programmes.
ISBN0473011417
christchurch history, community centre, cashmere
VG- softback with slight sun fade to spine and on to cover
$30 B/C
Te Waihora Press, for the Cracroft Community Centre 1991 first edition, 175pp.
[#2097/4327 ]
Autobiographical account of the experiences of a down country lad who talks himself into mustering on the High Country Canterbury sheep station 'Erewhon'.
With no knowledge of mustering, and not even knowing how to work dogs, just with enthusiasm and the ability to talk his way into and out of things, McGinty stumbles and learns as he goes.
Tony was McGinty.
ISBN 9780473078485
The Potts block, Glenfalloch, 1960s
VG softback with small corner crease to cover.
Author's presentation inscription to first page.
$30 C/C
T. Robinson 2001 first edition, 270pp.
[#4872 ]
A Canterbury family's story of sheep farming, dog trialing, hunting, horse racing and showjumping.
ISBN0589004530
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket.
$25 C/C
Reed 1970 first edition, 237pp + plates.
[#3265/3370 ]
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket. Former owner details in pen to the half-title page.
$20 C/C
Reed 1970 first edition, 237pp + plates.
[#5661 ]
G+ hardback with no dust jacket. Name to fep, soiled title page.
$10 C/C
Reed 1970 first edition, 237pp + plates.
[#1671 ]
An informal history of the suburb which began life as rural sections, before subdivision and development transformed it into one of Christchurch city's residential suburbs.
ISBN0473006936
christchurch, canterbury history
VG softback
$30 C/B
New Zealand Federation of University Women, Canterbury Branch, 1989 frst edition, 184pp.
[#5585 ]
Hilson's reminiscences of 50+ years at St Andrews College, Christchurch, New Zealand.
It is unstated in the book, but this was limited to 400 copies only, as mentioned in a letter we have seen by the author.
memoir, education, old boys, alumni
VG+ hardback with no jacket as issued, Hilsoms rubber stamp signature to fep, otherwise as new condition.
Quality xeroxed from typescript, illustrated.
$30 C/B
Privately published 1976. First Edition, 80pp.
[#5667 ]
School magazine/ yearbook for 1965.
VG- paper cover
$15 B/B
St Andrews College 1965, 84pp.
[#3394 ]
College Magazine No. 25 from December 1932.
School Roll, Staff Lists, sporting results, cultural notes etc.
Has photo frontis of the all the pupil in attendance in that year.
Beati Mundo Corde
VG softback.
Biro inscription to reverse of frontis.
$30 C/A
S. A. McDougall 1932, 60pp + photo plates.
[#5394 ]
70th Jubilee celebration historical publication for this area to the west of Timaru, New Zealand, 1867-1948, the era of the Pioneers.
Originally part of the Levels Station, extending from the Opihi River to the Pareora River.
Roxburgh, Rosebrook, Kingsborough, Hadlow Estate, Glengummel, Mount Horrible, South Canterbury, regional history
VG softback
$75 C/A
Timaru Herald 1948 first edition, 45pp+ plates.
[#4948 ]
The early journal kept by New Zealand politician Henry Sewell in turbulent times of the founding of New Zealand's Colonial Governmental bodies.
ISBN 0723306230 / vol 1 ISBN 0723306249, vol 2 ISBN 0723306257
Colonial Nineteenth Century Journal Biography Primary Source Politics General Assembly
VG hardback in VG dust jacket. 2 volumes.
$40 B/D
Whitcoulls, 1980. 510 + 370 pages
[#3312 ]
VOLUME TWO ONLY.
The early journal kept by New Zealand politician Henry Sewell in turbulent times of the founding of New Zealand's Colonial Governmental bodies.
ISBN 0723306257
Colonial Nineteenth Century Journal Biography Primary Source Politics General Assembly
VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
$20 C/C
Whitcoulls, 1980, 370 pages
[#2657 ]
A History of the University of Canterbury Students' Association, from 1873 to 1994.
This copy has a presentation inscription, signed by the author, to the first page.
ISBN0473031248
VG+ softback
$20 B/B
Clerestory Press 1995, 152pp. [#2926 canterbury, new zealand ]
Gives details of the North Canterbury and Canterbury Area Health Board including details of the regional and rural hospitals, and the personell and management.
ISBN9780473029647
health, medicine, dhb, canterbury
VG softback with faintly sunned spine.
$20 B/D
Canterbury Health Ltd.1995, 396 pp.
[#3472, 4264 ]
VG+ VG minor marking to protected DW, includes leather anniversary bookmark.
$20 B/B [NZ 124]
Christchurch Liedertafel (1985) first edition hardcover, 83pp. Includes photos. Is a limited edition with the number 062 embossed to the front DW flap but no statement of limitation.
Lancaster Park had played a central role in Christchurch social life for more than a century before the 2011 earthquake closed it permanently.
Not just used as a sporting venue, it has been the scene of some truly remarkable events, including concerts and rallies.
Slatter has discussed the most moving, and fascinating accounts of these events from the period up to 1974.
ISBN0723303894
jade stadium, lancaster park, cricket, rugby, sports in christchurch, history
VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Small name to first page.
$20 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1974, 234pp.
[#3709 ]
VG hardback in VG dust jacket with some minor short edge tears or wear.
$20 C/C
Whitcombe and Tombs 1974, 234pp.
[#644, 3900 ]
From 1866 to 1958, gives an account of the school's development under the various headmasters.
VG softback, owner details at top of title page.
$35 C/A
The Kaikoura DHS Anniversary Celebrations Association 1958, 72pp + plates.
[#3070 ]
A social history of Diamond Harbour, the small community across the water from Lyttelton Harbour. Compiled from varied sources. Well illustrated.
ISBN0473021552
VG softback has some wear at corners of covers, SIGNED by Stapylton-Smith
$35 B/C
Diamond Harbour Community Association 1993, 190 pages.
[#2344 ]
A Biographical Essay of this great pastoralist and farmer who transformed 30,000 acres of swamp between the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers to create his Model farm Longbeach, thought by some to have been the best in the world.
Ashburton, South Canterbury, farming, colonial, Cornwall, Cornish immigrant
VG- hardback in G- dust jacket.
Gift inscription to first page, tape rust from tape holding plastic sleeve to jacket offset to jacket and end-papers.
$20 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. 1952 first edition, 64pp + plates
[#5197 ]
First 50 years of the Canterbury agricultural business, founded in 1919 when Pyne & Co. and Gould, Beaumont & Co., and Guinnes & Le Cren Ltd merged.,
ISBN
stock and station, mercantile, wool merchants, auctioneers
VG hardback in VG dust jacket
$20 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. for PGG 1970, 152pp + plates.
[#2023/4643 ]
The Memorial stained glass and some Notable Graves of St Peter's, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, with colour photographs of the windows.
ISBN090871405X
architecture, arts and crafts, ecclesiastical art, christian
VG softback
$30 B/C
Te Waihora Press/ Parish of St Peter's 1990, 96pp.
[#4257 ]
A full history of this architectural gem in Christchurch. Originally housing Canterbury College University, it was then used for many years as craft workshops, artisan studios and cafes and theatres. The site of a weekly market until the 2011 earthquake severley damaged the buildings, which are in the process of being repaired and reopened. This book gives information on the architecture and design, educational facilities and staff of the University, and how it was transformed into the Arts Centre when the University moved to Ilam. Written before the earthquakes.
ISBN047312537X
VG- softback, top edge of first page trimmed off.
$20 B/C
Clerestory Press 1994, 128pp.
[#3491]
VG- softback, with sunfaded spine.
$25 B/C
Clerestory Press 1994, 128pp.
[#3302, 3679]
VG softback, Signed by author to title page.
$30 B/C
Clerestory Press 1994, 128pp.
[#2069]
While engaged whaling on the Barque Australian of Sydney 1836-1838.
Rhodes whaling journeys ranged from Lyttelton to the Kermadec Islands, Tonga, New Caledonia and Sydney.
19th century, pacific, whaling, whaler, australian, new zealand, maori, lyttelton
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket with some edge chipping and minor loss
$35 C/B
Whitcombe and Tombs 1954 first edition, xxxviii 123pp + plates.
[#4345 ]
A history of the settlement and development of the Christchurch seaside suburb of Sumner and neighbouring areas.
ISBN0908568002
Clifton, McCormack's Bay, Mount Pleasant, St Andrew's Hill, Ferrymead
VG hardback in G+ dust jacket. Jacket has some repaired edge tears and rubbing. Book has name facing title page and book shop stamp at foot of title page.
$55 C/C
Pegasus Press 1976 first edition, 216pp + plates.
[#3931 ]
The Early Days of the Church of Christchurch, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Canterbury, Later Known as St. Michael and All Angels
VG softback in stapled wrappers, has been lightly creased down the centre from being folded, author's presentation inscription to inside cover $25 B/A Caxton Press, 1971, 29 +4pp plates [#2377]
An illustrated journey through the garden city with art by Gwenda, mingled with photographs of the many landmarks, most of which were lost in the 2011 earthquakes.
This edition has the envelope/ pockets with inserted ephemera.
ISBN9780143018544
christchurch, history, vintage, architecture, pre-quake, historic buildings
VG softback
$25 C/B
Penguin Books 2002 reprint, 101pp.
[#4421]
An illustrated journey through the garden city with art by Gwenda, mingled with photographs of the many landmarks, most of which were lost in the 2011 earthquakes.
ISBN9780143566236
christchurch, history, vintage, architecture, pre-quake, historic buildings
VG softback
$20 C/B
Penguin Books 2011 new edition, 101pp.
[#4309]
A history of the South Canterbury sheep stations based on the original pastoral runs.
Includes the Lake Ohau, Tasman Valley, Mary Range, Lake Tekapo, Haldon Road, Burkes Pass, Albury Range stations.
Canterbury, Mackenzie Country, High Country, farming.
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket, lightly worn with rubbed joints, name to free end paper.
$20 C/C
Privately published 1966 third edition completing 6000 copies, 275pp + plates and charts.
[#1580, 1767, 3913 ]
Detailed history of Ashburton and surrounds from the time of the Maori.
Focus on the sheep station of the district as well as the town proper.
history, Hakatere, Canterbury, Ashvegas, Alford, Mount Somers, Staveley, Winterslow
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket with some wear to edges of dust jacket.
$35 C/C
Alford Forest Bushside Springburn District Centenary Committee 1976 first edition, 260pp + plates, map endpapers.
[#650/3889/4321 ]
The story of fruitgrowing in Canterbury with chapters on prominent hortucultural families and the pre-eminent growing regions (suburbs etc).
ISBN 0473035855
horticulture, Stanley, Bishop, Sisson, Frederick Wilding
VG- softback, some minor historic damp rippling to top of some pages, no water-stains.
$25 B/C
The Spotted Shag Press 1995 FIRST EDITION, 168PP.
[#5533 ]
A history of the Heathcote Road Board and the Heathcote County Council, from the early days of the Canterbury Settlement.
ISBN0473008513
christchurch, local body, regional
VG softback
$30 C/B
Heathcote County Council 1989, 274pp.
[#4261 ]
Ink sketches with accompanying text descriptive of notable Christchurch landmarks, some now destroyed.
Christchurch history, architecture, sketchbook series
VG+ hardback in VG+ dust jacket.
$15 C/B
Rigby 1968 first edition, 62pp.
[#5489 ]
Autobiographical memoir by a clergyman who came out from England to be the vicar at Waikari.
Canon Wilford also worked at Christ's College and the Christchurch Cathedral.
Between 1904 and 1933 he was involved in church building at Waikari, the 1910 missions in Prebbleton, the redevelopment of College House and the building of St George's Hospital.
new zealand, religious, memoir, anglican, north canterbury
VG hardback in G dust jacket with edge wear and some soiling and loss.
$45 C/C
Martini Publications Ltd. 1949 first edition, 248pp
[#4289 ]
A history of the Christchurch Boys' High School, with some emphasis on non-academic activities; sport, theatre, tramping.
ISBN090856807X
ChChBHS, education, school history, boys high
VG hardback in VG- dust jacket with small tear 10mm long at top corner, small chip at head of tail.
$20 C/C
Pegasus Press 1979 First Edition, 215pp + plates.
[#4288 ]
Centenary of St Mary's Anglican Church, Geraldine
church history
VG+ illustrated wrapper over card boards.
$20 C/B
Centennial Committee 1978 first edition, hard covered, 126pp + plates.
[#1897 ]
Built on a swamp, the importance of the Christchurch Drainage Board in draining the water from storm drains and sewers is hard to overstate. This history shows the methods used by the CDB to take Christchurch from the country's most unhealthy town in the 1870s, to the best drained city by the 1980s.Illustrated with photographs and maps and charts.
ISBN0908714041
VG softback
$45 B/C
Te Waihora Press 1989, 96pp + folding maps.
[#3418, 3571 ]
The first 100 years of the McLean Institutes charitable works with underprivileged women,who it offered a home and support.
ISBN9780473134389
Christchurch, charity, Allan McLean, women's home, history
VG softback
$25 B/C
McLean Institute 2008, 200pp.
[#3924 ]
A record of notable Christchurch buildings of the past that have not survived into the present.
Also records buildings that at the time of writing were considered under threat, many of which have since succumbed to development or the devastating 2010-2011 earthquakes.
Good historic photographs.
ISBN0908714009
heritage, architecture, buildings
VG softback
$35 B/B
Te Waihora Press 1985, first reprint in an edition of 1500 copies, 96 pages.
[#3737 ]
The story of William Woods of Godalming, Surrey to Canterbury, New Zealand aboard ship in 1874. Includes shipboard diary.
VG+ softback $35 C/A publ. Barrie Woods 2000, 154 pages. [#2378 nz biography genealogy ]