New Owners for Unity Books Wellington, 24th April 2005
Following the death of Alan Preston, Tilly Lloyd manager of Unity Books Wellington joined with Jo & Lawrie McColl – owners of Unity Books Auckland to take over ownership of…
Ownership
Jo & Lawrie McColl buy Unity Books Auckland, 29th April 2002
Alan Preston’s letter to suppliers and other contacts, letting them know that Unity Books Auckland has been purchased by Jo & Lawrie McColl.
Why “Unity” Books? 26th July 2005
Tilly Lloyd sought help in determining the inspiration behind the name “Unity Books”, but it appears the answer is lost in the mists of time.
Tilly Lloyd becomes Unity Wellington Owner, March 2005
After a period of uncertainty, Tilly Lloyd (with Jo & Lawrie McColl of Unity Auckland) became the new part-owner of Unity Wellington, and messages of congratulation poured in. …
Tilly Lloyd and Robin Cathcart organising Alan Preston’s records, 15th December 2004
After the death of Alan Preston, Tilly Lloyd, Robin Cathcart and assorted others had the task of shifting and sorting his archive of company records.
Perrett’s Corner lease documents, 1st July 1988
The Deeds of Lease for the shop at 119 Willis Street (also known as Perrett’s Corner).
Congratulations email, 12th April 2005
Rosemary Norman sent a message of congratulation to Tilly Lloyd when she became part owner of Unity Books Wellington.
First Premises, 15-19 Willis Street, 4th April 1967
Correspondence relating to Alan Preston’s purchase of the old Oxford University Press showroom as the premises for the first incarnation of Unity Books.
Auckland Shop plans, 1988
Notes between Nigel Cox and Alan Preston regarding the logistical details of setting up the shop which became Unity Auckland.
Penguin Terms of Trade negotiations, 27th January 1989
A very gentlemanly negotiation between Alan Preston and Tony Harkins of Penguin Books about credit, discounts and payment terms with regard to the opening of the Auckland shop.
