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$18Cod - A Biography of the fish that changed the worldWritten by Mark Kurlansky, this best seller provides a whole different perspective on global and maritime history. Published by Vintage Books, third ed. 1999Paperback, 294pp. VGVisit Store 0 0 -
$16NO LEFT TURN by Chris TrotterThe distortion of New Zealand's history by greed, bigotry and right-wing politics.Published by Random House, 1st ed. 2007Paperback, 384pp. VGVisit Store 0 0 -
$20The Quest for Origins: Who first discovered and settled New Zealand and the Pacific Islands?A fascinating book described as a 'a thoughtful and devastating critique of such new learning and a careful and accessible survey of modern archaeological, antropological, genetic and linguistic findings about the origins of New Zealanders and Pacific Islanders".Written by K.R.Howe, published by Pen...Visit Store 0 0 -
$26Native Use of Fish in Hawaii by Margaret TitcombFourth edition 1983 published by University of Hawaii Press.Paperback, VGVisit Store 0 0 -
$24Maurice Gee - Live BodiesA first edition by the accomplished author, published by Faber & Faber 1998.The story of Josef Mandl, an Austrian-Jewish anti-fascist who flees Vienna in the 1930s and is later interned as an enemy alien on Somes Island in New Zealand during World War II.Paper back, 1st edition, card dust jacket,VGVisit Store 0 0 -
$58Modern French Culinary Art, H.P Pellaprat, a stunning gilted half leather book.By the iconic authority on Cordon Bleu de Paris cookery and confectionary preparation.This hefty volume is a not only an absolute masterpiece, it will also make a stunning addition to any library or designer kitchen shelf!Published by Virtue & Co, seventh revised edition 1978. Half leather covers, g...Visit Store 0 0 -
$69A cookery bible.... The American Woman's Cook Book with National BindingThis is a stunning copy of this iconic book.The American Woman’s Cook Book, edited by Ruth Berolzheimer. Published by Consolidated, 1947.VG condition. A lovely half leather book with a special “National Binding". Colour illustrations. 824pp.Visit Store 0 0 -
$75Iconic Mrs Beeton's Cookery BookPublished by Ward, Lock & Co, this appears to be a 1940’s “new" edition scaled down slightly for the economic/war conditions of the day. Colour plates. Cloth hard cover. G to VG condition. Foxing, Dust jacket sound, strong binding.Visit Store 0 0 -
$65Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book, a lovey embossed edition, 1940'sThe iconic cookery bible!Published by Ward, Lock and Co, with attractive embossed cloth cover. 8 colour plates. G to VG. Foxing, minor inner spine damage. Dust jacket missing.Visit Store 0 0 -
$42New Larousee Gastronomique by Prosper Montagne’.A stunning large cookery book, colour illustrations, 1064pp.Published by Hamlyn, third English Impression 1979.Cloth covers, gilded. Lost dust jacket. VG condition.Visit Store 0 0 -
$38The Constance Spry Cookery Book, published by J M Dent, 6th ed 1961.Written for students past and present at Winkfield Place and the Cordon Bleu Cookery School.Cloth covers, gilded. Missing its original box cover.VG condition, minor spine damage and foxing.Visit Store 0 0 -
$32Mrs Beeton's Puddings and PiesWho could go past this little treasure. If you like sweet treats this is for you!Published by Ward, Lock & Co, cloth hard cover, b&w plates. Could be as early as 1925 but probably a 1930s copy.No dust jacket. G , minor staining, foxingVisit Store 0 0 -
$66A rare copy of Aunt Daisy Cookery, No.5 Limited Edition, 1942The iconic Kiwi cook Aunt Daisy who broadcasted these recipes live to air.Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, 1942.Soft card cover, portrait format. G conditionVisit Store 0 0 -
$55The Teachers Manual of Lessons on Domestic Economy, H Major,Published by Blackie & Son, 1893?Half leather/Cloth hard cover, gilted spine. VG.Visit Store 0 0 -
$82For the collector.... Come into the Garden, Cook. Constance Spry, published by J…This is the second and last reprint from 1952. Published by J.M. Dent & Sons. Cloth hard cover, 267pp.Missing dust jacket but otherwise very tidy and sound. a VG copy of this scarce book.Visit Store 0 0 -
$36Julia Child The French Chef CookbookRecipes from Julia Child's celebrated first TV series.Hardcover, published 1998 by Alfred A Knopf, New York. 424pp.Near Fine conditionVisit Store 0 0 -
$35The National Mark Calendar of Cooking, UK 1936A scarce little booklet compiled for the Ministry of Agriculture celebrating British produce available through-out the year.Card covers, 128pp.Visit Store 0 0 -
$38Anthology of New Zealand LiteraturePublished by Auckland University Press, 2012Cloth, hard copy, 1162pp. Hefty volume.Near FineVisit Store 0 0 -
$37The Scent of Memories, five Iranian Women, five stories, a shared journey through timeThis is Forough Amin's first book. The author is an Iranian New Zealander and the Founder of the Home Within Project; an initiative dedicated to preserving and sharing the life stories of migrant women.The Scent of Memories reconstructs the lives of five women through intimate oral histores, family...Visit Store 0 0 -
$24Ships, Sharks & Pirate Gold by Graeme Wisea collection of fascinating stories from across the Pacific of ship wrecks, shark attacks, pirate gold and other legends waiting to be discovered.Published by Random House, first ed. 1997Near Fine copyVisit Store 0 0 -
$30Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament by Margaret WilsonFirst edition, published by Bridget Williams Books, 2021Paperback, 266pp. NFVisit Store 0 0 -
$22A signed and inscribed first edition of A Likeable Rogue, the Henry Burgess StoryThe life story of a character and his experience with the penal system.Inscribed and signed by Henry Burgess.Published by Henry Burgess and Ewing Stevens 2003Paper back, VGVisit Store 0 0 -
$23James K. Baxter RunesThis is the book of poems that Baxter was preparing for press at the time of his sudden death.Second edition 1974. Paperback, published by Oxford University Press, 52pp.GVisit Store 0 0 -
$34Untamed Coast, a copy signed by the author Bob HarveyFully updated, new edition of this stunning pictorial celebration of Auckland's Waitakere Ranges and West Coast Beaches. Photographs by Ted Scott.Second ed. published by Exisle, 2003.Paperback, G condition.Visit Store 0 0
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