148 pp, illust. with b & w plates, maps & maps on eps. Inscribed by author on title page. The story of the western coast of Tasman Bay, Nelson province, New Zealand from discovery & exploration to those that sought to have the area recognised as too beautiful for exploitation. Clean copy, sl. cocked, pages sl. yellowed. Some brown marks on page edges. Minimal wear to top & bottom of spine. D/w clean with minor creases & wear to edges & folds, minimal rubbing.