View of Auckland wharf, featuring horse-drawn carriages carrying boxes, and men working on and walking along the wharf. Ships docked in harbour, and large buildings in background. Wooden building in middle distance painted with "Bond, Free Stores, Albert Street. Bonds, free goods, passengers luggage received from ships side and stored at reasonable rates". Dark smoke coming from a chimney in the background. 10mm fading around edges. Large pale sport on left side of image. Small black spots in bottom left corner. Large crease on right side of image.