Illustrated London News 1864 – The War in New Zealand (Rangiriri & Waikato)

An original 19th-century engraving from The Illustrated London News, dated February 27, 1864, documenting the New Zealand Wars. These contemporary illustrations are highly sought after as historic records of conflict between British colonial forces and Maori during the Waikato campaign.

Details: Publication: The Illustrated London News (London), Feb 27, 1864. Subject: The War in New Zealand – three detailed scenes:

1. Rangiriri, from the Waikato (view of the pa and landscape).
2. Maori Prisoners from Rangariri waiting to be placed on board H.M.S. Pioneer.
3. Stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri (fortifications).

Technique: Wood-engraved illustrations on paper, double-column folio page

Dimensions: 40cm x 26.5cm

Context: The fall of Rangiriri (Nov 1863) was one of the most significant battles of the Waikato campaign, marking a turning point in the New Zealand Wars. This engraving offers a vivid contemporary view of events as seen by Victorian readers in Britain.

Condition: -Original 1864 print, not a reproduction. -Light toning and minor edge wear consistent with age. -Strong impression with good detail – ideal for framing.

-Genuine contemporary visual record of the New Zealand Wars. -Increasingly scarce in original 1860s issues. -Collectible for military, colonial, and New Zealand history enthusiasts.

A rare and original Illustrated London News 1864 engraving – documenting the pivotal Battle of Rangiriri & the Maori prisoners taken during the Waikato campaign.

About this Collection & listing series: This listing is part of a private collection of rare and historic New Zealand items, spanning from the early 1800s through to the mid-1900s. Collectors and history enthusiasts will find a wide variety of treasures, including: -Scarce books on New Zealand & Maori history (19th century) -Historic early NZ original engravings, prints, articles -NZ military memorabilia WW1/WW2 -Historic NZ currency