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Lot Description Est€
183 Dog Shows. Folder containing photos of show dogs (2), adverts, assorted headed notepaper, 1944 Belfast Dog Show programme (2), entry forms, Dogs of Ulster Red Cross etc. (30 approx)
25
184 Wolfe Tone Annuals published by Brian O'Higgins: 1945 (1944 edition held up by censor) signed by O'Higgins, 1947 (John Mitchell), 1948 ('98 Rising), 1949 (My Songs & Myself). Fine. (4)
70
185 Thomas Davis. 1945 souvenir programme for Davis Centenary events in Dun Laoghaire, also 1947 Tribute to Davis by W.B. Yeats, 22 pages. Very fine. (2) 30
186 Tourism. 1950s Holiday Information leaflets publ by National Tourist Publicity Organisation for Kilkee, Lisdoonvarna, Glengarriff, Killarney, Ballybunion, Kenmare, Galway City and Clifden. Fine. (8) 25
187 Music. Three booklets published by Waltons: "Songs, Ballads and Poems by Arthur Griffith", ditto by Thomas Davis and "Recitations etc" by Val Vousden. Very fine. (3) 25
188 "The Famine" by Rev T. O'Herlihy, paper covers 87 pages. Few age spots, fine. .
30
189 Boy's Brigade. Leather belt with brass buckle. Fine.
35
190 Aer Lingus. Two 1950s coloured advertising labels, one green & red on black, other "21st" balloon. Lightly mounted mint. Fine. (2) Pic 35
191 Northern Ireland 1950s petrol ration book complete, also additional 20 fuel coupons. Fine. 20
192 Railway. Modern prints of 1950s photos of Irish steam locomotives etc, incl Ballyhaise Station, Goraghwood, Belfast, Amiens Street, Fintona, Valentia Bridge, Limerick Junction, Enniscorthy, Drogheda, Castleblayney etc. Altogether 20 GNR and 24 CIE. Fine. (44) 35
193 Railway Photographs - a similar lot, incl Howth, Fintona Horse tram, Valencia Harbour, Tandragee, Cork City, Amiens Street, Lough Swilly, Enniscorthy, Warrenpoint etc. (25) 25
194 Book. "Jail Journal" John Mitchel, "prisoner in the hands of the English" original facsimile edition 1950s by M.H. Gill & Son Dublin, reprinted from "The Citizen" issues in 1854, introduction by Arthur Griffith. Green cloth, cover damaged at spine, 463 pages. Good. 30
195 Motoring. 1951 Ford Anglia and Prefect brochure, full colour, opens out to poster, also 1965 Cortina. Fine. (2)
70
196 Dublin Horse Show advertising labels for 1951, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. Fine unmounted mint. (12) 30
197 1951 Irish General Ration Book with coupons for sugar, tea, butter, bread, flour and wheatmeal. Complete unused. 25
198 Wolfe Tone Annuals published by Brian O'Higgins, issues for 1951 (Rising 1641), 1953 (Emmet & Orr), 1954 (O'Donovan Rossa), 1955 (History of Ireland) and 1956 (William Rooney) x2. Some age spots, fine. (6)
90
199 Booklets. "Oliver Goldsmith: Essays towards an Interpretation" Wyse-Jackson 1951, 47 pages, and "Luke Wadding" 1957 UCC address by Rev U. Flanagan, 19 pages. Fine. (2) 25
200 "The Ouzel Galley - an adventure of 18th century Dublin" Dr. George Little 1953, 2nd edition, 48 pages, card cover. Very fine. 20
201 Railway. "Irish Railfans' News" 10 issues 1957-1965, also "Trains Illustrated" five ssues 1960-1961. Good to fine. (15) 30
202 James Joyce. 1957 "A James Joyce Miscellany" ed by M. Magalaner, 77 pages, 1962 "Esau! My Kingdom for a Drink: Homage to James Joyce on his LXXX Birthday" memorial address by James Liddy. Fine. (2) 40
203 Aer Lingus. Range of items: 1957 window envelope with advert and Aer Lingus "21" illustrated meter mark, 1958 small laminated calender, 1970 cover with AERPHOIRT ATH CLIATH cds, 2004 cover with aerlingus.com meter mark, baggage label, coaster, three illustrated Executive Class menus. Fine. (9) 20
204 Shipping. Brochures with timetables and fares for 1957 B&I Night Passenger Service and 1958 Cunard White Star Line Atlantic Sailings. Fine. (2) 20
205 "Resistance: The Story of the Struggle in British Occupied Ireland" by "J. McGarrity" first edition 1957, 120 pages, paperbound. Fine. 50
206 Dublin Horse Show. Advertising labels for 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 (3), 1966, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975 (2) and 1976. Mainly very fine. (16) 25
207 Shipping. 1959 B&I Dublin-Liverpool brochure, also envelope with B&I insignia, and range of headed notepaper and forms. Mainly fine.
20
208 Salvation Army peaked cap. Fine. 30
209 "Smyths of Balbriggan famous Hosiers since 1780" 1960 promotional brochure with embossed card covers, 32 pages with illustrations. Very fine. 35
210 Railway, Rugby. 1961 UTA Special Excursion train Belfast to Dublin for Ireland v England Rugby international, UTA notice, brochure, train ticket, seat reservation ticket, buffet receipt, also 1957 Silver City Airways used ticket Castle Kennedy (Stranraer) to Newtownards with baggage label. Fine. (7). 25
211 RDS Spring Show advertising labels for 1963, 1964, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978, also Friends of Irish Linen. Fine. (13) 30
212 Group of booklets, Irish Georgian Society journal 1968 and 1975, Wesley College year book 1968, Dublin Historical Record 1976 and Dublin Review Summer 2002. Fine. (5)
20
213 Maritime. 1965 Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead ticket, SS America postcard, plus B&I range comprising 1973 dinner dance menus (2), 1983 registered cover, 1986 first day postcard (2), 1989 boarding pass and cover of travel ticket. Fine. (9)
20
214 Guinness. 1970s Carltonware set of salt, pepper and mustard, in white with red and black. Fine. (3) 40
215 "A Brief Account of the Cuala Press" 1971, first edition with two pasted in plates, one of Elizabeth Corbet Yeats at Dun Emer 1903, other repro of 1908 Broadside. 7 pages, uncut from printers. Very fine. 30
216 Theatre Programmes. Gate Theatre 1971-2007 range, very fine. (66) 25
217 Politics, Northern Ireland. Group of pamphlets published by New Ulster Movement, 1971 "Reform of Stormont", 1972 "A New Constitution", "Ireland -Towards the Rule of Law", also 1972 JDA. Robb "Sell Out or Opportunity", NIO "The Future of Northern Ireland", 1973 HMSO "Northern Ireland Constitutional Proposals" and 1991 Campaign for Democracy "Breaking the Deadlock". Fine. (7)
35
218 Dublin Horse Show advertising labels for 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1980, all with equestrian design, also 1981 large car sticker. Fine. (8)
25
219 Northern Ireland. 1972 Scarman Tribunal official report on violence and civil disturbance in Northern Ireland in 1969. 249 pages, fine. 20
220 Cuala Press. "A List of Books Published by the Dun Emer Press and Cuala Press in 1903" published by Cuala Press 1972 in limited edition of 500, also 1973 catalogue for "The Cuala Press 1903-1973" exhibition at Trinity College. Fine. (2) 40
221 Books. "Irish Faction Fighters of the 19th Century" Patrick O'Donnell 1975, "The Fenian Movement" ed T.W. Moody 1978, "Theobald Wolfe Tone" Frank MacDermot 1968, "Republican Internment and the Prison Ship Argenta" Denise Kleinrichert 2001, also pamphlet "Patrick Sarsfield, Earl of Lucan". All paperback, good to fine. (5) 30
222 "The Emergency" Bernard Share 1978 hardback with dust jacket, 146 pages, extensive illustrations, "Irish Sword" 1993 comprising proceedings of Emergency conference at Cathal Brugha Barracks 1992,143 pages. Fine. (2) 35
223 "A Short History of Some Dublin Parishes" Part 6 (in three booklets) Parish of St. Nicholas Without (includes St. Kevins, Rathmines, Rathgar and Cullenswood). Fine. 20
224 Local History. Three paperbacks "The Story of West Carbery" WJ. Kingston 1985, 134 pages, "Sneem - the Knot in the Ring" TE. Coakley 1986, 140 pages, and "History of Clifden 1810 -1860" Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill 1992, 88 pages. Fine. (3) 35
225 Books. "Michael Collins and the Treaty" 1981, "De Valera's Darkest Hour 1919-1932" and "De Valera's Finest Hour 1932-1959", both 1982, all by T. Ryle Dwyer, "The Irish Hunger Strike" Tom Collins 1986 and "The Troubles" Thames TV 1980. All paperback, very good. (5) 30
226 Dublin Local History. "The Changing Face of Dundrum" J. Nolan 1981, "The Servants' Church" history of Curch of the Three Patrons Rathgar, Angela O'Connell 2004, "Dublin's Suburban Towns 1834-1930" Seamas O'Maitiu 2003 , signed by the author, "Palmerstown - An Ancient Place" Nessa O'Connor 2003. Fine. (4) 40
227 Autographs. 1987 typed letter signed Matthew Kelly in pen, publicity picture of Johnny McEvoy signed in felt pen, picture of Tony Holgate, Irish Pool professional, signed in pen. Fine. (3)
20
228 Autograph. 1988 typed letter on Office of the Taoiseach notepaper signed in pen by Charlie Haughey, in original envelope (worse for wear). Fine. 20
229 Music, Autographs. Saw Doctors CD "To Win Just Once" with autographs of all five on insert. Fine. 20
230 Advertising, Guinness. Picture postcard of Mash Tuns at Guinness Brewery, two modern repro cards publ by Guinness Hopstore, set of six beer mats with history of Brewery plus two other Guinness beer mats. Fine. (11) 18
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231 Motoring. Volkswagen - 50 Years of VW in Ireland 1950-2000 souvenir magazine, story of Stephen O'Flaherty's Motor Distributors, plus 1958 prestige VW Beetle brochure. Very fine. (2) 35
232 Small boxes for pills or snuff etc, three lacquered, one with pattern of squares on lid, another with small silver inlay, third with "mother of pearl" inlay. Fine. (3) 60
233 Boxes, another group, silver with "mother of pearl" inlay, wooden with silver plated ends, made from horn, and wooden with Mona Lisa in colour on lid. Fine. (4) 65
234 Toys. Corgi Motoring Memories. AA Patrol Land Rover, die-cast 61210, mint in display box. 25
235 Toys. Classic Corgi Model green AEL bus in CIE livery, die-cast 1989, D599, mint in display box.
25
236 Cast iron US Post Motorcycle with Driver and Sidecar, painted, modern manufacture. Fine. 40
237 Cast iron model Horse with Open Cart and Driver, painted, with logo "GUINESS" on side. Modern manufacture, fine. 35
238 Toys. Corgi Classics AA Land Rover, die-cast, limited edition, mint in clear plastic display box.. 25
239 Milk churns by Mullingar Pewter, 12cm high with lids. Extremely fine. (2) 30
240 Toys. Hornby clockwork Tank Locomotive, gauge "O" with key, fine in very fine original box. Sold Whytes June 1998.
85
241 Toys. Hornby "O" gauge 601 Goods Set in original box (poor), includes two signal towers and five carriages. Some rust, fair.
80
242 Toys. Solido die-cast Land Rover with Trailer, mint in box, no. 3134. 25
243 Toys. 1960s Volkswagen Van mounted scale model, red and white with Coca Cola decals. Very fine. 30
244 Toys. Verem Active Response die-cast Navy Land Rover, mint in damaged box. 25
245 Toys. 1967 Volkswagen Beetle mounted scale model, made in China. Very fine. 30
246 Travel Guides. Baedecker's Guides for Switzerland 1883 (spine repaired with tape) and Southern France 1914. Much detail, fold-out maps etc. Good, fine. (2)
30
247 Aviation. Quantity of unused airline baggage tags, much variety incl American Airways, United Airways, Delta, Hawaiian Airways, Sabena, Swissair, TWA, KLM, British Airways, SAS etc. Some duplication, fine. (70 approx) 30
248 UK. 1883 large colour print (from calender) showing girl with lawn roller "To Smoothe the Path of Life". Minor edge faults. 20
249 Cigarette Lighter. Small brass cylindrical "The Park Met Co / UL" Fine. 20
250 Titanic. Lloyd's Weekly "Deathless Story of the Titanic" second edition, 40 pages newsprint, many illustrations, detail of passengers etc. Heavily folded, good. 40
251 Shipping. White Star Line: postcards for Southampton Titanic Memorial, SS Doric and SS Georgic, passenger lists for RMS Cedric 1927 and RMS Laconia 1938, Sailing Schedules 1938, MV Brittanic 1930 concert programme. Fine. (7)
40
252 Shipping. 1930 Panama Pacific programme, Cunard RMS Ivernia plan, 1930s P&O brochure 40 pages, Western Union Telegram and envelope, 1937 Anchor Line SS Transylvania three dinner menus with autographs, Royal Ulster Yacht Club Christmas card and two others. Good to fine. (12) 30
253 UK, Censorship. 1945 official certificate of commendation to Post Office censors, presented to Miss Browne. Fine. 20
254 "Theatre World" magazine, 11 issues 1948-49. Fine. (11) 30
255 "Theatre World" monthly magazine, 17 issues 1950-1953. Scarce. Fine. (15) 40
256 UK, Motor. 1937 Ford 8HP instruction book, 1939 Ford Repair Charges, Service certificate in original wallet. Fine. (4)
30
257 UK, Motor Advert. 1950s Ford Thames 10 cwt Van sales brochure. Opens out to poster of van plus variations. Fine. Pic 65
258 UK, Car Advert. De Lorean Prestige sales brochure, 20 pages. Very fine. 50
259 USA. Marvel "Dracula" comics, five issues from 1970s. Very good. (5) 20
260 UK, Car advert. Ford Popular 103E sales brochure and original road test from "Motor" magazine. Fine. (2) 30

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