Books for a nation – The Whitcoulls Story by Noel Waite. Card covers with 128 pages and illustrated with many monochrome and colour photographs. First Edition published by Whitcoulls, Auckland in 2008.

"George Whitcombe and George Tombs formed an enterprising company in Christchurch in 1883 that would soon become New Zealand's first truly national printer, publisher and bookseller. Their published books told New Zealand's stories and educated generations of New Zealanders and Australians, while their prominent mainstreet department stores supplied everything a community needs to express itself in work and play.

BOOKS FOR A NATION tells the story of this iconic company for the first time, revealing the determination and foresight that has enabled Whitcoulls to celebrate 125 years of national and international success."

This local book is in very good condition with some fading to the spine and comes from a smoke-free home.