Hundreds of rare documents and books marking major milestones in New Zealand's history sold at auction for a total of $550,000.
The collection, lovingly accumulated by Christopher Parr over 70 years, was described as one of the finest collections of early New Zealand printed material.
Titled the Christopher Parr Collection, items comprised of around 330 documents, newspapers, rare books and includes the Crown's declaration of sovereignty over New Zealand.
Other drawcards of the collection include Māori proclamations and the first printed newspaper in New Zealand's history.
Rare book consultant at auctioneers Art & Object, Pam Plumbly, said last week the documents were unlikely to ever come on the market again.