THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026

Two New Zealand militaria books


Realised: $100 plus premium

Lot Details

William Fox 'The War in New Zealand' published by Smith, Elder and Co. London, 1866. Cover detached plus T Lindsay Buick 'New Zealand's First War or the Rebellion of Hone Heke', published by W.A.G. Skinner - Government Printer 1926.

Two New Zealand militaria books Image 1++
Two New Zealand militaria books Image 1++
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