Vintage New Zealand themed photographs including Maori

American Scenery: 1884 Collection

Norman Selfe American Scenery album, Eadweard Muybridge 1884 '360 Photos of American Scenery Collected By Norman Selfe on the Spots Represented in 1884', comprising scenes of New Zealand, Honolulu, San Francisco & California, Arlington Hotel, Santa…

Rare Maori Portraits by Elizabeth Pulman, c1870s

The Glew collection of rare carte de visite/ albumen prints by Elizabeth Pulman, Auckland, c1870's. Print sizes generally: 90 x 5.5 cm. Three images have been cropped to an oval by the photographer. Mild fading and wear to prints. This exceptional…

New Zealand and Australia: A Photographic Journey

New Zealand and Australia, An album containing approx. 180 photographs in varying sizes, of particular note are five Maori portraits by Arthur James Iles [1870 - 1943], each 20 x 13.5 cm (approx.). Other New Zealand photographs include R.B. Graham, Muir &…

Maori Kuia with Ta Moko

Allan Baldwin, Maori Kuia with Ta moko, a rare black and white portrait photo, circa 1966. Provenance: Hastings's photographer Allan Baldwin spent his life creating precious taonga, photographing over 1000 Maori kuia with Ta moko. Most of the work was not…

South Pacific Snapshot

Album - Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, 50 photographs by John Davis, C. Pulman, James Valentine and others. Various sizes.

West Australian Glass Lantern Slides Collection

A collection of West Australian photographic glass lantern slides c.1898 - c.1910. The collection comprises of 27 photographic (8.2 x 8.2 cm) images on glass lantern slides, including some possibly unpublished images. The collection includes 12 Kalgoorlie…

Auckland Panorama with Harbour Bridge

A vintage very large format hand coloured Whites Aviation photo, featuring the Auckland harbour bridge in the foreground and a panorama of Auckland city and harbour in the background. Some old minor faults. 105 x 180 cm.

Hobart Panorama from Ship Mast, 1904

Chester Melvin Vaniman, (American, 1866-1912). [Hobart From Salamanca Place, Tasmania], 1904 vintage platinum photograph, panorama, annotated and dated 'registered 1904', and signed in negative lower right, 37.6 x 118 cm. Laid down on acid-free backing.…

Maori Woman with Child and Moko by C. Troughton Clark

A rare Charles Troughton Clark portrait photograph, Maori women with child on her back, the women with moko to the chin and with scarf on her head, smoking a pipe, signed C Troughton Clark, Rotorua. Albumen print, 29 x 24 cm, a similar image but of…

Scott's Antarctic Expedition Crew Photo

Richard Walter Hillsdon, photographer, Lyttelton, New Zealand, sepia photographic print dated 26/11/10, laid down on card, titled 'Officers and crew Capt. Scott's Antarctic Exped.1910' depicting the men in full uniform on board the 'Terra Nova' prior to…

Voyage of H.M.S. Cossack: 1873 Silver Gelatin Photographs

H.M.S. Cossack: Album of 19th century silver gelatin photographs tracing the voyage of the Cossack from Sydney to Melbourne, Hobart, Fiji & on to England. Many photos captioned & pages adorned with superb cartoon caricatures & dated 1873. The Cossack was…

New Zealand Scenery Album by Edmund Wheeler & Son

Edmund Wheeler & Son, New Zealand photographers, Circa 1880's, Album titled 'New Zealand Scenery' with 10 albumen prints comprising images of Lyttelton, Sumner and Christchurch. 18 x 23 cm.

Antipodean Album: 19th Century Photography Collection

Scrapbook: containing a collection of albumen prints of Sydney, Tasmania and New Zealand, 60 imagess including 4 Maori subjects, photographers include Paine, Bayliss and Josiah Martin. Mainly 20 x 15 cm some larger, largest being 28.5 x 25 cm.

Handcoloured Shotover River: Monumental Whites Aviation Photograph

A monumental Whites Aviation of Shotover river, handcoloured photograph, signed to lower right edge. Label affixed verso. Framed and mounted. Condition consistent with age and use. 2340 x 105 cm

Hand-Coloured Whites Aviation of Rakaia Gorge

A monumental Whites Aviation of the Rakaia Gorge, this is a hand-coloured photograph, signed to lower right edge. Label affixed verso. Framed and mounted. Condition consistent with age and use. 1110 x 220 cm

New Zealand Albumen Prints Collection

New Zealand: Leather-bound album containing a collection of albumen prints by Frank A. Coxhead, Burton Brothers, Wheeler & Son, James Valentine and others. Includes Dunedin scenes, Christchurch, Invercargill, Queenstown,Milford Sound, Auckland, Momona Bay…

Early Perth Topographical Photographs & Levi Green's Business

Western Australian Interest: early Perth silver Gelatin Topographical photographs c.1885 - 1906 a collection of 6 silver gelatin prints pertaining to Perth Ironmonger Merchant Levi green the photographs date from c.1885... All miners Requisites to 1906…

19th Century NZ & Pacific Historical Photograph Album

A good historical New Zealand and Pacific 19th century photograph album, includes: Fiji Islands, 26 albumen prints, 'Fijian Cannibal Feast', signed and other portraits, 'Making Kava', 'Fijians selling produce» etc., mostly 13.9 cm x 20.2 cm; 11 albumen…

Early Photographs of New Zealand Landscapes and Cities

Burton Bros, Dunedin & Wheeler & Son, Christchurch, New Zealand, A collection of 19 various early photographs depicting scenes of Invercargill, Makarewa River, Maori Land, Cathedral Square, Otira Gorge, Avon River, Lake Wakatipu, Christchurch, Dunedin and…

B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition Official Photograph with Handstamp

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A75 - Title: Maker of History, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 27, 1930' verso, together with official…

Maori Woman with Child by C. Troughton Clark

C. Troughton Clark, sepia photograph, untitled 'Maori Woman with Child', signed and inscribed copyright, in original dark oak frame. Image 30 cm x 25.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Vanya Lowry, inscribed verso 'Owner: Entrican' (presumably A.R.…

19th Century Magic Lantern Photographic Glass Slides Collection

A collection of 19th century Magic lantern photographic glass slides most stamped G.W.W (George Washington Wilson), includes 'Nansen's Farthest North' colour slides, World War I military, views of Fiji, Honolulu, & New Zealand. Topographical views of…

1934 Waitangi Treaty House Celebrations Photographs

Nine vintage large format 1934 Waitangi Treaty House celebrations photographs, commemorating the gifting of Treaty House by Lord Bledisloe, the 9 inch x 12 inch black and white images include a haka performance, aerial shots of the extensive grounds…

Captivating Auckland: A Stunning 105 x 180 cm Photo

Whites Aviation, large and impressive photo of Auckland city, 105 x 180 cm

Opunake from Above

A Whites Aviation of Opunake, a hand-coloured silver gelatine print. Signed. Framed and mounted. 74 cm x 119 cm, frame 90 cm x 135.5 cm

Alfred Winter's Tasmanian Albumen Prints Collection

Tasmanian Photographer - Alfred Winter [c1837-1911], A collection of albumen prints, with subjects including 'Hobart Town Harbour & Mt. Wellington', 'Elizabeth Street', 'Post Office', 'The Wharf', 'Hobart Town from the Huon Road', 'Shot Tower, Brown's…

Mayor Island's Southeast Bay: A Panoramic View

Photographer unknown early 20th century 'Southeast Bay, Mayor Island. New Zealand', hand coloured black & white panoramic photo, entitled. 21.5 x 89 cm.

Vintage Yachting Photograph: Keelers, Auckland 1936

A rare White's (Leo White) vintage yachting photograph, titled 'Keelers, Auckland 1936', depicting the 1904 Logan built A3 - Ariki and the 1935 Logan A18 - Tawera. Silver gelatin large format print. 38.5 x 48.5 cm

Stereo Cards Collection: Wars, Celebrations, and Naval Fleet

Stereographs Collection of cards including 'The American Fleet' (53), 'Duke of York Celebrations' (53), 'The Great War' (22), Boer War (12), New Zealand (39), Australian themes (40), total 219 cards

A pair of large format hand-coloured Pink and White Terraces photographs, signed George Dobson. Framed and under museum glass. 39 x 54.5 cm.

Mount Wellington Factory by Fisher and Paykel Ltd

Whites Aviation coloured photograph of the mount Wellington factory of Fisher and Paykel Ltd, Auckland. 48171. 47 x 99 cm

Hand-Coloured White's Aviation Photo of Mount Maunganui

A vintage large format hand-coloured White's Aviation photo 'Mount Maunganui', c1960's, signed and entitled in white, labelled on reverse. 54.5 x 100 cm. Note: Whites Aviation Ltd was established in 1945 by Leo White (1906-1967). With vast pioneering…

Mt Egmont Coloured Print by Whites Aviation

Whites Aviation coloured print of Mt Egmont, inscribed Mt Egmont and signed, 38 x 69 cm

New Zealand Scenery: Leather Bound Album by Frank Coxhead

Frank a Coxhead (1851-c1919) New Zealand Scenery leather bound album consisting of 40 predominately South Island scenes including Milford sound, Dunedin, West coast, Arrowtown, Christchurch etc majority of images entitled and bearing photographers…

Henry Winkelmann's Triptych Panoramic Photograph of Auckland (1910)

A rare Henry Winkelmann triptych panoramic photograph of Auckland city and wharves, c.1910, the left hand image showing Emily Place and Railway Wharf, the centre image - numerous brick buildings fronting Quay Street, the right hand image - the Ferry…

Auckland Harbour Bridge and Cityscape Photograph

Whites Aviation large hand coloured photograph of Auckland depicting the Harbour Bridge in the foreground. Whites inscription to the bottom right hand corner, the other corner inscribed Auckland. 77 cm x 1200

Maori and Maritime New Zealand

New Zealand : good group including Maori, shipping, Napier, real photographs and 6 panoramic 'Wallet Cards'. (165 items)

Pirhira Kereama Portrait by Pulman's Studio

George and Elizabeth Pulman (Pulman's Studio), 19th century, portrait of 'Pirhira Kereama', large format gelatin silver print, titled, inscribed 'Pulman Photo', numbered '43' and with 'New Zealand Government, Tourist Department, Protected' logo. 28.5 x 23…

A collection of cartes-de-visite (approximately 80) and album. New Zealand, Australian and English photographers, 19th century

Coloured Print of Lake Hayes by Whites Aviation

Whites Aviation coloured print of lake Hayes, inscribed lake Hayes and signed, 56 x 101 cm

Vintage Travel Snapshots: Europe, Tasmania & New Zealand

Album early travel photographs. Luxembourg; France (many of Paris); Tasmania (total approximately 30 of Tasmanian subjects);& New Zealand . Approximately 62 photographs in total. C.1890s.

Auckland CBD and North Shore view, c.1960

A large format Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland, a view across the CBD and North Shore towards Rangitoto, c.1960. 49.5 x 75 cm

Hand-Coloured Whites Aviation Photograph of Auckland (1946)

Whites Aviation -Auckland 1946, an early Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland. In the original frame with a Whites Aviation label affixed to the reverse. Frame 54 x 77 cm

Vintage Postcard Collection with Ida Rentoul Outhwaite & War Photos

Group including early Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, World War I real photographs, Australian & New Zealand, Aboriginal & Maori. Inspection will reward. 150+ cards

Melbourne 1906 Panorama Photogravure

After Laurence William Wilson (Britain, New Zealand, 1851-1912) Melbourne 1906 photogravure, panorama 'Printed in Vienna' above image upper right 41 x 100 cm, 64 x 123 cm overall

Hand-painted Whites Aviation photo of Auckland's Harbour

A Whites Aviation hand-painted photograph of Auckland's Harbour, in original frame behind glass. 54 x 54 cm

Pan Am Flying Boat in Waitemata Harbour, 1940

A White's Aviation photograph, 'NC18606. Pan American Airways System (Flying Boat) - in the full livery at Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, December 7, 1940', vintage hand coloured black and white photograph, 48 cm x 700. Original limed oak frame. A companion…

An impressive colonial album of large format photos, forty-two photos, mainly of the pink and white terraces, a few photos of other thermal activity, waka and Maori carvings, etc. (Considerable foxing to pages). 30 x 24 cm (photos)

Coloured Print of Lake Wakatipu by Whites Aviation

Whites Aviation coloured print of lake Wakatipu, inscribed lake Wakatipu NZ and signed, 56 x 101 cm

Vintage Auckland: 2 Historic Street Photographs

Two old photographs of Auckland city, Wellesley Street, beginning of 20th century and Victoria street, end of 19th century by Burton Bros. 60 cm x 50 cm (each)

Tasmania and New Zealand: 19th Century Photo Album

Tasmania and New Zealand photo album with 66 albumen photo prints, sheet size predominantly 17 x 24 cm, photographic views by John Watt Beatie, Stephen Spurling as well as a selection of New Zealand views by John Richard Morris, 19th century, album 40.5…

Seaward Kaikouras Coloured Print by Whites Aviation

Whites Aviation coloured print of Seaward Kaikouras, inscribed Seaward Kaikouras and signed, 38 x 69 cm

Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand

'Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand' Published by Whites Aviation limited, Hardback. 1953. First edition. Published by Whites Aviation limited. A great addition to any collection of Whites Aviation photography.

Maori Group at Whakarewarewa Village Panorama

Robert Percy Moore (New Zealand, 1881 - 1948) A panoramic photograph of a large Maori group at Whakarewarewa model village, Rotorua, New Zealand, circa 1925, hand-coloured silver gelatin photograph (18 x 95 cm), in original glazed wooden frame. From 1923…

Auckland Harbour Bridge Print

Whites Aviation, large hand coloured print of Auckland depicting the harbour bridge in the foreground. Whites inscription to the bottom right hand corner. 76 x 100 cm

Te Anau Lake

Whites Aviation coloured print of lake Te Anau, inscribed lake Te Anau and signed, 56 x 101 cm

Robert Percy Moore Cape Kidnappers, gelatin silver print. 'Cape Kidnappers New Zealand' inscribed. Signed 'R P Moore' and inscribed 80 Manners St Wellington in ink to the lower edge. Robert Percy Moore (1881 - 1948) is considered to be New Zealand's…

Maori Woman, Pulman Studio, c.1885

A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Te Koata' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae.…

Maori Woman, 19th Century

Portrait of a Maori Women, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 'James Bragge Wellington'. Length 10.4 cm. Width 6.4 cm

Maori Chief, 19th Century Portrait

Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 'C Lawrence photo'. Length 10.4 cm. Width 6.4 cm

Foy Brothers Maori Portrait Collection

A collection of Foy Brothers Maori portrait photographs, c1872-1886, black and white carte de visite photographic print, Pare Whakerongomai (Pare Watene), 16.5 x 10.8 cm, verso 164. Pare Whakerongomai, Hori Ngakapa Te Whanaunga, 16.8 x 10.6 cm, verso 258.…

Vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph of Aorere gaff cutter

A large format, vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph, of a gaff cutter, probably Aorere, with race number 102, on the Waitamata with Rangitoto behind. Signed. Oak framed. 41 x 55 cm. Note: Aorere took part in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta (AAR) of 1914…

Vintage Hand-Coloured Houseboat on Wanganui River

A large vintage hand coloured New Zealand photograph, The Houseboat, Wanganui River', in original oak frame with applied named plaque. Image size 98.5 x 72.5 cm, under glass.

Hinemihi: Pre-Eruption Maori House

19th century Elizabeth Pulman attributed full glass plate negative ''Maori house Waoroa', known as Hinemihi, Tarawera district, pre-eruption. Entitled, numbered 42, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3533…

Ohau Coloured Print by Whites Aviation

Whites Aviation coloured print of Ohau, inscribed Ohau, 51 x 76 cm

Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania (1880)

Photographer Unknown, Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania, circa 1880, albumen paper photograph, titled lower left and right on margin: Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania, 17 x 21.5 cm

Glacier View: Franz Josef, New Zealand

R. P. Moore, looking down Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand, silver albumen print, mounted and framed in ebonized oak frame. Some surface losses. 21 x 94 cm

Vintage photograph: Viola gaff cutter on Wellington Harbour, 1916

A vintage photograph of the gaff cutter Viola on Wellington Harbour, 1916, designed and built by Ted Le Huquet, Auckland 1904/5, wrecked at Cape Palliser 1942. Original oak frame. Image 29 x 25 cm

19th Century Maori Portrait by Elizabeth Pulman

19th century Elizabeth Pulman full glass plate negative portrait of 'Hotereni Ngapeeti', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 70, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3573 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.

A vintage C.F. Goldie Maori portrait print 'A good Joke', the oval chromolithograph. 34.5 x 30.5 cm. Framed c.1970 under non reflective. Minor foxing appears to be on the glass.

Unidentified Cartes de Visite from 19th Century New Zealand

Five Mid/Late-19th century New Zealand Cartes de Visite, all albumen silver prints, unknown, untitled. Young woman wearing feather cloak. C.1860-90. 8 x 5.5 cm., attributed to Burton Brothers, portrait of Ratene Hihitawa, ngati Pakenga of Tauranga. C.1870…

Vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph of Logan yacht 'Aorere'

A large format, vintage Henry Winkelmann photograph, the Logan built gaff cutter 'Aorere' of 1892, off Judges Bay May 1898, the turret of Sir John Logan Campbell's home 'Kilbryde' visible to the left margin. The yacht bears the ensigns of the of the…

Auckland Waterfront Aerial View 1968

A 1968 sepia tone Aeriel photograph of Auckland's Waterfront, Aerosurvays Tauranga, dated 10 - 5 - 68, framed. 75 cm x 67 cm

Maori Artefacts in Gelatin Silver Print

Artefacts gelatin silver print Arthur James IIes, ancient Maori artefacts: depicting taonga from the Auckland Museum collection including a Patoromu Tamatea kumete, gelatin silver print in a ebonised frame, 20 x `15 cm

Auckland Skyline: Harbour Bridge and CBD, c.1960

A large format Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland, showing the Harbour Bridge and CBD towards the east, c.1960. 49 x 75 cm

John James, potter (1846-1918) carved Whare Te Kuiti, an exceptionally rare late 19th century original silver gelatin photo depicting 3 Maori women standing among the ruins of the meeting house (Te Tokanganui a noho), titled in the plate 'Carved whare Te…

Maori Men in Carnell's Early NZ Photographs

Three early New Zealand photographs by Samuel Carnell (1832-1920), depicting Maori men, each in different cloaks, two holding mere. Each 9.5 cm x 7 cm

Maori Chief Portrait by Elizabeth Pulman

19th century Elizabeth Pulman attributed full glass plate negative portrait of a Maori chief, with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3537 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.

Moa: 19th Century Glass Plate Portrait by Elizabeth Pulman

19th century Elizabeth Pulman full glass plate negative portrait of 'Moa', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 98, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3534 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.

Exploration Flight: B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A51 - Title: Off on a Flight of Exploration, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with…

Overpainted Maori Portrait, 1901

An overpainted photographic Maori portrait 'Annie Wanganui', signed W.H.T. Partington and dated 1901. Oak framed. 39 x 29.5 cm

Remarkable Queenstown: Handcoloured Aerial View

A Whites Aviation handcoloured photograph 'Queenstown and the Remarkables', large format. 49 cm x 74 cm

Maori Chief Portrait with Moko Hand Incised

19th century Elizabeth Pulman (1836-1900) attributed full glass plate negative portrait of a Maori chief, the moko hand incised, with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3527 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.

Maori Portrait with Kahu Kiwi Feather Cloak

Charles Troughton Clark Maori portrait photo, Tai Numea wearing a kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak), albumen print. Signed on the face and titled verso, 16 cm x 11 cm

19th Century Glass Plate Portrait of Moko Hand Incised Subject

19th century Elizabeth Pulman (1836-1900) full glass plate negative portrait of 'Ratima Whakaete', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 42, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3525 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3…

Assorted Stereo Cards Collection

Stereo Cards: Accumulation of cards including The Rose Stereograph Company for the visit to Australia of The American Fleet, (30, all different); miscellaneous others incl. for Duke of York Celebrations (5), plus a few overseas cards including New Zealand…

Excursions in Australia and Tasmania, 1830-1833

BRETON, William Henry: 'Excursions in New South Wales, Western Australia, and Van Diemen's Land, during the years 1830, 1831, 1832, and 1833.' The revised second edition, with additions. [Richard Bentley, London, 1834]; 420pp, with two lithographic plates…

Signed Vintage Photo of New Zealand Trans Antarctic Expedition

A vintage black and white photo of the 'New Zealand Trans Antarctic Expedition' personally signed photo, the photo depicting Sir Edmund Hillary, Jim Bates, Murray Ellis, Peter Mulgrew and Derek Wright, signed by all members in ink below the photo. The…