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Two important full colour prints of early Canterbury in limited editions. If LYTTELTON FROM QUAIL ISLAND , . „ , K l This fine reproduction is an excellent example of Norman s ability as a draughtsman. His eye for detail and exquisite sense of line are brilliantly evident. Topographical detail such as the Holy Trinity Church, Mitre Hotel, Wharf and the Bridle Path are superbly reStteloJn x 16in $6.00 CHRISTCHURCH AND THE PLAINS FROM THE PORT HILLS Not illustrated; this high quality reproduction of a rare and valuable original shows an impressive panorama of the Canterbury Plains. The beginnings of settlement at Christchurch, Deans Bush, and the Avon and Heathcote Rivers are clearly depicted. Size 9in x 29|in Price 5600 Reoroduced by Avon Fine Prints in editions strictly limited to 1000 hand-numbered copies. Mail the coupon below now ur o f°New of these prints. A FREE catalogue of the complete range of New Zealand prints is also available on request. Avon Fine Prints Ltd MP Avon Historical Prints are also available from: John Summers Bookshop, 119 Manchester Street; Fisher & Son Ltd, 691 Colombo Street; Tasman Gallery, 72 Gloucerter Street; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, Cashel Street, Windsor Gallery, 153 Lower High Street. To: Avon Fine Prints Ltd, P.O. Box 1388, Christchurch NJZ. Please supply copy(ies) of A SPECIAL OFFER: LYTTELTON FROM QUAIL ISLAND • copy(ies) of The pair of prints may be I CHRISTCHURCH AND THE PLAINS purchased for $lO. All sizes | cheque/MO enclosed (height before width) are Tick t ox f or free catalogue H coloured surfaces only I fj ame (generous margins are allowed Address for framing.) I (please print) CP2I/11
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32460, 21 November 1970, Page 10
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