Treasure trove: Authors Mansfield and Baxter among rare books for sale
7 May, 2021 05:27 AM
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A first edition of Moses Harris The Aurelian, 1776, from the library of Lawrence Baigent and Robert Erwin, is among the books being sold through an online auction by Webb s. Photo / Supplied
A first edition of Moses Harris The Aurelian, 1776, from the library of Lawrence Baigent and Robert Erwin, is among the books being sold through an online auction by Webb s. Photo / Supplied
Jane Phare is a senior business reporter for the New Zealand Heraldjane.phare@nzme.co.nz
A visit to a South Island home to assess two paintings led to a discovery of a collection of rare books. Now they re for sale by auction. Jane Phare reports.