Rare find in NZ’s first book at Massey Library

June 7, 2013

John Charles with a copy of the first book published in New Zealand

John Charles with a copy of the first book published in New Zealand

A handwritten note from missionary William Colenso has been found at Massey University’s Turitea Library inside a copy of the first book published in New Zealand.

The discovery was made by associate university librarian John Charles at the Manawatu campus library this week.

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