Banks Peninsula; Cradle Of Canterbury
Christchurch (?): GP Books, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover : pp. [iv] vii [viii], 283 : illustrated throughout including maps : inscribed by author to title page : map endpapers : powder blue cloth boards : gilt to spine : light blue dust jacket illustrated with painting by William Watkins of Akaroa Harbour to front and to back with photo by Andris Apse of the town of Akaroa and harbour.
Head and tail of spine gently pushed, including to jacket; small marks to top edge. Near fine / near fine. Item #2468
Historian and biographer Gordon Ogilvie (1934-2007) was a fifth generation New Zealander. His other books include St. Mary's Church, Heathcote (1960), Moonshine Country: The Story of Waitohi (1971), The Riddle of Richard Pearse (1973). The Port Hills of Christchurch (1978) and Introducing Denis Glover (1983).
Price: $125.00