Lot #464 - Guthrie-Smith, H - Tutira : the story of a New Zealand sheep station.
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:The C.L. Thomas Collection
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Sale Date:21 Mar 2012 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:464
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Lot Description:Guthrie-Smith, H - Tutira : the story of a New Zealand sheep station.
2nd ed. Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood & Sons, 1926. 4to. xxvii, 405p. Frontispiece, illustrations, maps. G981. Decorated blue cloth. Wear, soiling and foxing. Tape repairs to hinges. Inscription on front pastedown: 'Presented to / Mr Henry Hill BA, FGS / With warmest good wishes / from / the undersigned members of / The Hawke's Bay Philosophical / Institute in commemoration of / his 44 years' membership, & his / 50 years' residence in Napier / July 1928'. Signatories include J Allan Berry, Chas L Thomas, E S West and W Dinwiddie. The geography, natural history, changing landscape; Maori background and experiences of various owners including the author himself presented with knowledge, whimsicality and sensitive perception. G. -
Estimate:NZ$200 - 200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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