Littlebury and Company

Littlebury and Company

3 Willis Street
Wellington
Publishers and Wholesale Stationers
previously Grabham Ltd
later Hunt-Littlebury

Arthur Hugh Rowland Littlebury

born 1871 Worchester, England

son of Joseph Littlebury and Ellen Littlebury nee Elsey.
married Mary Edmonds (marriages Sep 1897 Pancras 1b 76)
died 1 November 1945 Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, Canada (1)

(In 1871 Joseph Littlebury was a publisher of Directories and later of postcards)

He arrived in Wellington, New Zealand on the s. s. Corinthic with his wife and son Cyril on 6 January 1903 from London via Capetown and Hobart.

1905-1906 Wellington North Electoral Roll
Littlebury, Arthur Hugh Rowland, 4 Aorangi Terrace, Merchant

1911 Wellington North Electoral Roll
Littlebury, Arthur Hugh Rowland, 220 The Terrace, Commercial Traveller
Littlebury, Mary, 220 Wellington Terrace, married

Mrs Littlebury and Master C. Littlebury were third-class passengers on the Ionic which departed Wellington for London on Thursday 8 September 1910.

Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 59, 7 September 1910, Page 6

1911 census - 11 Kingswood Road, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Arthur Hugh Rowland Littlebury head married aged 40 Railway Guide Publisher born Worcester
Mary Littlebury wife 44 married born West Molesey, Surrey
Cyril Joseph Rowland Littlebury son 12 single schoolboy born Worcester

A Portion of Queen's Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Littlebury Series
no. 8

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 25, 29 July 1904, Page 1

The wholesale stationery and paper branch of the business of Grabham Ltd has been acquired by Messrs Littlebury and Co., and will be carried on in the old premises in Wills-street. Mr. Littlebury, the principal of the new firm, has been in charge of this particular branch since its establishment in Wellington. He has had long Home and colonial experience, and is well and favourably known to the trade throughout New Zealand.

New Zealand Free Lance, Volume V, Issue 256, 27 May 1905, Page 8

above - Botanical Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand
Published by Grabham Ltd, Wellington
no. 12
postage date stamped 1906

below - Botanical Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand
Published by Littlebury & Co. Wellington
no. 12

New Zealand Free Lance, Volume V, Issue 256, 27 May 1905, Page 9

Evening Post, Volume LXX, Issue 97, 21 October 1905, Page 7

Wellington-Napier (New Zealand) Railway.
an everyday scene on the famous Rimutaka Incline
highest point, 1144 feet above sea level
Littlebury Series - No. 3

Waterfall on the Turakina River, NZ
Littlebury Series - No. 5

Waterfall on the Turakina River, N.Z.
Littlebury Series - No. 7

We have received from Messrs. Littlebury and Co., of Willis-street, specimens of two special Christmas cards, which they have just turned out to suit the wants of that large class of the public who desire to send to friends abroad Christmas good wishes expressed in choice and artistic cards that shall be thoroughly characteristic of the country, and worth preserving as souvenirs. These pretty cards of Messrs. Littlebury and Co. exactly answer the purpose. On separate pages are given tit-bits of scenery from Wellington, Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago. These cards ought to sell well.

New Zealand Free Lance, Volume VI, Issue 277, 21 October 1905, Page 14

Botanical Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand

Littlebury Series - No. 11
postage date stamped 25 January 1908

The Wanganui River, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 20
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department

The Aratiatia Rapids, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 21
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department

At Wairakei, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 22
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department


The Crater, Waimangu Geyser, New Zealand.
Area of water 400 x 240 feet.
Littlebury's Series - No. 23
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department

The Primrose Falls, Waiotapu, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 26
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department

A Favourite Spot for Game, Waikaremoana, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 27
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department


Black Swan shot at Waikaremoana, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - No. 28
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department

In Mokau Inlet, Waikaremoana, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 29
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department
postage date stamped 28 November 1906

Wairoa, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 30
by Permission of N. Z. Tourist Department
postage date stamped 20 September 1904

The Giant's Tooth on the Cape Foulwind Beach, 7 miles from Westport, New ZealandLittlebury's Series - No. 33
Photo by D. Mahoney, Westport
post stamped dated 4 July 1907

A Fern Pool on the Buller Road, about 3 miles from Westport, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 34
Photo by D. Mahoney, Westport
dated stamped 21 December 1905

Queen's Garden, Nelson, New Zealand
Littlebury Series - No. 35

River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand
Littlebury Series - No. 39


A Bridge over River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - No. 40
post mark dated 1907


River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand
Grabham Ltd, - No. 46

New Zealand Free Lance, Volume VII, Issue 340, 5 January 1907, Page 21

Messrs. Littlebury and Co., 3, Willis-street, are publishing a very fine new map of Wellington and its environments. The new issue is the most complete plan of the City and its surroundings yet produced, embracing the important Kelburne, Karori, and Northlands districts, Miramar, Wadestown, Kaiwarra, etc.; showing new roads, tram-lines, public buildings, etc. The work contains a full index of both City and Suburban streets, so arranged that a given place may be found at once. It is attractively finished, and supported on rollers, and when unrolled measures 60in by 40in. The publishers offer it at 30s to subscribers if ordered during the month of February. The map will be ready for delivery in April, at a charge of two guineas.

New Zealand Free Lance, Volume VII, Issue 347, 23 February 1907, Page 11

Botancial Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand
Littlebury Series no 72
postmarked Wellington 27 February 1908

The Basilica, Wellington, New Zealand
Littlebury Series no 86


Government Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand
Littlebury Series no 88


Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand.
Littlebury Series - No. 91
postage dated Wellington 26 May 1906.

Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand.
Littlebury Series - No. 98


Maori Children Diving for Coppers, Whakarewarewa Bridge, New Zealand.
Littlebury Series - No. 101


Queen Charlotte Sounds, New Zealand.
Littlebury's Series - No. 131
message on reverse dated Blenheim 3 March 1912.

The Sugar loaf and Iron Sand Beach, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - no. 135
post mark dated 1907


Lake Waikaremoana, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - No. 164

At Milford, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - No. 166


Below Whangarei Falls, Whangarei, New Zealand
Littlebury's series no - 167
post mark dated 1907


Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - No. 169


Greymouth Breakwater, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series - No. 170


Waterfall at Wairoa, New Zealand

Littlebury's Series - No. 171

Town Hall Organ, Wellington, New Zealand
Littlebury's Series
[un-numbered]

Botanical Gardens, Wellington
Littlebury's Series
not numbered

Island at Island Bay, Wellington
Littlebury's Series
not named

(1) Camera Workers: The British Columbia Photographic Directory, 1858-1950 - L - Volume 2 (1901-1950) website http://members.shaw.ca/bchistorian/cw2-l-names.html

Wish You Were Here - William Main and Alan Jackson 2005 page 66


Known postcards:




03 - Wellington-Napier (NZ) Railway. An everyday scene on the famous Rimutaka Incline. Highest point, 1144 feet above sea level.








04 - Wellington
04 - Turakina River Bridge, New Zealand Littlebury Series









05 - Waterfall on the Turakina River, NZ












07 - Waterfall on the Turakina River, NZ





11 - Botanial Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand
12 - Botanical Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand (originally issued by Grabham Ltd)





13(?) - The Basin Reserve, Wellington
18 - S Patricks College, Wellington, NZ



20 - The Wanganui River, New Zealand. By permission of N Z Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)










21 - The Aratiatia Rapids, New Zealand. By permission of N Z Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)








22 - At Wairakei, NZ. Tourist Department Photo






23 - The Crater, Waimangu Geyser, New Zealand. Area of water 400 x 240 feet. By Permission of NZ Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)




25 - Maori Carver at Work, New Zealand by Permission of NZ Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)


26 - The Primrose Falls, Waiotapu, New Zealand   by Permission of NZ Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)







27 - A Favourite Spot for Game, Waikaremoana, New Zealand by Permission of NZ Tourist Department


28 - Black Swan shot at Waikaremoana, New Zealand. By permission of NZ Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)







29 - In Mokau Inlet, Waikaremoana, New Zealand. By permission of NZ Tourist Department

30 -  Wairoa Geyser, New Zealand. By permission of NZ Tourist Department (Littlebury's Series)




33 - The Giant's Tooth on the Cape Foulwind Beach, 7 miles from Westport, New Zealand. Photo by D. Maloney, Westport (Littlebury's Series)








34 - A Fern Pool on the Buller Road, about 3 miles from Westport, New Zealand. Photo by D. Maloney, Westport



35 - Queen's Gardens, Nelson, New Zealand








36 - The Mokihinui River, near the Seddonville Railway Tunnel, New Zealand. Photo by D. Maloney, Westport. (Littlebury's Series)

39 - River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)









40 - Bridge over River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand






41 - Wellington Wharfs and Shipping, New Zealand
42 - The Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth, New Zealand (Littlebury's Series)
44 - The Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth, New Zealand (Littlebury's Series)
45 - Wellington Hospital and Grounds
46 - River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand (Grabham Ltd)
57 - A Typical Maori Pah, New Zealand
72 - Botanical Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand
74 - Kelburne Cable Tram and Kiosk, Wellington, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)
79 - Willis Street Schools, Wellington, New Zealand

85 - Nurse's Home, Wellington, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)












86 - The Basilica, Wellington, New Zealand











91 - Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
92 - Seatoun, near Wellington, New Zealand
93 - On the River Avon (Winter), Christchurch, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)
96 - Off the Breastwork, Clyde Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
97 - Karori Reservoir, Wellington, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)
98 - Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand
101 - Maori Children Diving for Copper, Whakarewarewa Bridge, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)
102 - Hokitika, New Zealand (Littlebury Series)
106 - Great Wairakei Geyser near Taupo, NZ (Littlebury's Series)


131 - Queen Charlotte Sounds, New Zealand. (Littlebury's Series)







135 - The Sugar loaf and Iron Sand Beach, New Plymouth, New Zealand.







147 - Government Buildings, Blenheim, New Zealand - Littlebury Series
149 - Waitohi Bridge, Picton, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series
151 - Picton Viaduct, New Zealand

161 - Whangarei Falls, Whangarei, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series

163 - Mahinapua Creek, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series









164 - Lake Waikaremoana, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series






166 - At Milford, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series


167 Below Whangarei Falls, Whangarei, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series







169 - Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series





170 - Greymouth Breakwater, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series


171 - Waterfall at Wairoa, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series











175 - Queens Gardens, Nelson, New Zealand
181 - Queen Charlotte Sounds, New Zealand - Littlebury's Series
191 - Okere River, Rotoiti NZ - Littlebury's Series
197 - Terrace Formation, Whakarewarewa
205 - Waikato River, Taupo, NZ - Littlebury's Series