Whitcoulls Publishers, Christchurch, NZ, 1980. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾ tall. 2 volumes in very tidy condition. Black leatherette with gilt lettering on spine. Dustwrappers faded on spine. Small pen-mark on front end-paper of first volume.

The reproduced diaries of Henry Sewell, the first book based in Canterbury as he comes to grips with colonial life and the second book based in Auckland where he is the elected representative for Christchurch to NZ's first General Assembly.