Welcome… Unicorn Bookshop was established in 1989. Our store is operated from Warkworth and we ship books throughout New Zealand and around the world.  We are a leading specialist online store for quality used books of yesteryear including vintage, antiquarian, rare, collectable, first editions and out of print titles. We also sell some selected new non-fiction as well as old maps, newspapers and collectables. We are proud to be New Zealand owned and operated, we have thousands of quality books for sale and new stock is added daily.   WHY CHOOSE US? With most things now readily available direct online, Unicorn Bookshop prides itself on these key points of difference:   1. Broad range of quality books   Unicorn Books are a leading specialist store for those hard to find books of yesteryear. 2. Quality of representation   Any book can be instantly viewed by anyone as though they just pulled it off our shelf. No matter if a book is described as brand new, good, fair or even damaged, you can see exactly what you're getting - the only thing we haven't done is read it to you. 3. We own all our stock   Unicorn Bookshop is not a drop shipping agent for books we have never seen. We have inspected every book listed - our descriptions/measurements are meticulous - our photos are comprehensive and are all original. 4. Fast and responsive   Our team answer all online customer enquiries - normally within 30 minutes, and we operate 7 days a week including public holidays. 5. Continuous positive feedback   Our live customer feedback speaks for itself. Maintaining a continuous positive feedback stream from satisfied customers is the absolute cornerstone of our business. BOOK CATEGORIES Our most popular categories are vintage and out of print non-fiction, including: > Vintage: New Zealand & history, Maori & Pasifika history > Vintage: Australian history, world & ancient history, British history. > Vintage: Biographies, Royal Family. > Vintage: Sport, war & military, aviation, maritime & transport.   > Vintage: Technical & reference, travel, dictionary’s & languages.  > Vintage: Children's > Pre 1900, pre 1800 > Vintage: Maps, magazines and newpapers.  

We are Direct sourcing unique, high-quality, and cutting-edge products that we know Kiwis will love. Our warehouse is located in Christchurch. provide our customers Hassle-free customer services and super fast delivery.

  We've been in the online shopping business for more than 20 years. During that time we have built one of New Zealand's most popular online shopping sites, delivering thousands of orders every day to Kiwis up and down the country. We employ a hardworking team of over 120 full-time staff in New Zealand.  We love online shopping and have grown our business one customer at a time - focusing on great service, super-fast delivery (overnight throughout NZ) and holding tons of stock of the coolest products on the planet. Over half a million people purchase from Mighty Ape every year, check out our Auction Feedback to see what they say :)    

  I sell lots of items - mainly low value but good quality - any profits I make are donated to charity via monthly donations and one off donations  

   We offer a huge range of books for all ages and interests from the world's major publishers.  All our books and DVD's are brand new with newly released products being added daily We are committed to providing great prices, professional service and quality products. We have been selling books for over 15 years to libraries, schools, and the general public throughout New Zealand and now on Trade Me.  

Fundraising on Trade Me since 2010, Maudes sells thousands of items donated by the community every year to raise money for the Nurse Maude Hospice in Christchurch.  Those items include antiques and collectables, books,homeware and home décor items; in fact almost everything from the downright weird to the truly wonderful.  The generosity of our donors knows no bounds and without their support, and the support of those who buy from us, we simply would not exist.  The Nurse Maude Hospice provides end of life care and support free of charge to patients and their families.  On their behalf, and on behalf of those who care for them, our heartfelt thanks. Customer Promise In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “well done is better than well said.” Our staff and volunteers pride themselves in accurate descriptions and excellent customer service.  If there’s ever an issue we’ll turn cartwheels in our efforts to resolve it. We take enormous pride in what we do and stand behind all our auctions.  Questions are encouraged and will be answered promptly. Other Stores and Donations Nurse Maude Hospice has a number of hospice shops selling  high quality new, second hand and vintage clothing across Christchurch which welcome donations of  clothing and Trade Me items with open arms.  If you have larger items please contact us first on 03 375 4643 or email so we can provide an alternate address. Please visit our website below to find a store located near you. http://www.nursemaude.org.nz/shop/hospice-shops Regretfully there are some things we are unable to accept, or need to discuss prior to acceptance due to space constraints. The link below lists items we are unable to accept which includes beds, bedding, whiteware, televisions, stereos and computers. http://www.nursemaude.org.nz/shop/donate-to-our-shops For further information regarding who we are, what we do and what services we provide, please visit our website. http://www.nursemaude.org.nz/