Alan la roche (17 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : 48026153. 1793199033. 10/28/2026 2:50:33 PM.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Howick and Districts Historical Society [Published date: 1997]. Soft cover, 64 pp. In very good condition. Slightly Oversized (8.25 x 11.75?) glossy pictorial paper covers have very light bumping to edges and corners and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Profusely illustrated with color and black and white photos and illustrations throughout. [From back cover] Howick Historical Village?s mission is ?to enlighten and stimulate awareness for a better understanding of our local heritage and culture by presenting village life in a Fencible Settlement during the period 1840 to 1880? The fencible (soldier-settlers) immigration was Auckland's largest organised immigration scheme. Howick Historical Village recreates fencible life of the 1850's with authentic buildings and costumed historical interpreters. Contents include: Introduction; A brief history of Howick Historical village; 34 points of interest, each with pictures and a brief explanation of its purpose and importance.…

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. Feels unread. Compilation of stories documenting the history of Howick and surrounding districts in Auckland, New Zealand. Alan La Roche, a respected local historian and recipient of the MBE, created this work to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the area. The book includes personal recollections, historical accounts, and photographs that trace Howick's development from its early days as a Fencible settlement to its modern suburban identity. It's designed to be both informative and accessible, offering insights into local heritage through engaging storytelling.…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean unmarked copy save for the usual fading to the spine. Two laid in pieces of newspaper ephemera. The History of Howick and Pakuranga: Whitford, Bucklands and Eastern Beaches and Surrounding Districts. The Maori have occupied this area for over 1000 years leaving a rich heritage of archaeological sites, place names and legends. The early European settlers planted their English trees and soon it was just like a pretty English village. The settlement of Howick was a country village where Aucklanders came for holidays, or honeymoons. 1.3kg for outside NZ.…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean unmarked copy save for the usual fading to the spine. Two laid in pieces of newspaper ephemera. The History of Howick and Pakuranga: Whitford, Bucklands and Eastern Beaches and Surrounding Districts. The Maori have occupied this area for over 1000 years leaving a rich heritage of archaeological sites, place names and legends. The early European settlers planted their English trees and soon it was just like a pretty English village. The settlement of Howick was a country village where Aucklanders came for holidays, or honeymoons. 1.3kg for outside NZ.…

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. Signed by the author and the then present Mayor Morrin Cooper. Feels unread. Compilation of stories documenting the history of Howick and surrounding districts in Auckland, New Zealand. Alan La Roche, a respected local historian and recipient of the MBE, created this work to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the area. The book includes personal recollections, historical accounts, and photographs that trace Howick's development from its early days as a Fencible settlement to its modern suburban identity. It's designed to be both informative and accessible, offering insights into local heritage through engaging storytelling.…

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0473046660.

Octavo stapled wrappers (VG+) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. First Edition. 64p Fading spine Near Fine With illustrations, the history and early person alities of this Auckland historic village.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. A very clean copy with a gift inscription. Signed by Alan La Roche. This is a social, economic and political history written for all residents, students, schools and those interested in this particularly historically attractive part of New Zealand. It includes a full history of Maori, the missionaries, settlers, Fencibles, farmers and the development of our strong local communities persevering through wars, droughts and recent growth welcoming new arrivals to share our heritage. 1.9kg for outside NZ. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. A very clean copy with a gift inscription. Signed by Alan La Roche. This is a social, economic and political history written for all residents, students, schools and those interested in this particularly historically attractive part of New Zealand. It includes a full history of Maori, the missionaries, settlers, Fencibles, farmers and the development of our strong local communities persevering through wars, droughts and recent growth welcoming new arrivals to share our heritage. 1.9kg for outside NZ. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. A very clean copy. Signed by Alan La Roche. This is a social, economic and political history written for all residents, students, schools and those interested in this particularly historically attractive part of New Zealand. It includes a full history of Maori, the missionaries, settlers, Fencibles, farmers and the development of our strong local communities persevering through wars, droughts and recent growth welcoming new arrivals to share our heritage. 1.9kg for outside NZ. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. A very clean copy. Signed by Alan La Roche. This is a social, economic and political history written for all residents, students, schools and those interested in this particularly historically attractive part of New Zealand. It includes a full history of Maori, the missionaries, settlers, Fencibles, farmers and the development of our strong local communities persevering through wars, droughts and recent growth welcoming new arrivals to share our heritage. 1.9kg for outside NZ. Signed by Author(s).…

Square imperial octavo, illus heavy boards, beige lettering to spine & front board, illus eps & prelims, 336pp, VG (light rubbing & bruising to spine & board extrems, minor adhesion to pages, light fading to spine, light chafing to boards, sl tanning & soiling to page edges, signature in ink to verso of half title page).…

Hb. Etat : NF. None. First Edition. On ffep verso to title page signed by author. Clean glossy b/w illustrated cover with just a couple of very faint small scratches. Nice clean glossy contents. Comprehensive colour & b/w illustrations. Binding is As New. 336p Heavy book: 1 kg. Signed by Author.

Hb. Etat : VG. None. First Edition. Signed by author on fep. Cover: soft rubbing, light rubbng and a couple of small knocks. Bottom frontside spine corner with 1cm surface wear. Just a couple of teeny spots to bottom edge. 1cm surface split to front guttering paper covering. Immaculate content, a most comprehensive colour and b&w illustrations, binding tight. 336p. Author.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 298pp, b/w and colour illustrated, brown pictorial glossy boards with title in black to spine. Some shelfwear, board corners very slightly bumped, mild toning to page edges. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.