New Zealand's First Capital, Ruth M. Ross, first edition 1946

Published by the Department of Internal Affairs, Bulletin of the Historical Branch No.1

This bulletin is a comprehensive historical account of our first seat of government at Kororareka (Russell), once described as the 'hell hole of the Pacific'.

This copy formed part of Ron Brownson's private collection and has his ex-libris stamp to frontis. Brownson was a prominent curator of Auckland Art Gallery.

Soft covers, b&w illustrations and maps. 77pp

VG.