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| Lot | Description | Est€ |
| 85 | 1893 large format advertising circular from Dowdall Brothers "Butter Review" with illustrations incl Phoenix Park Works of C. McDonnell, large sheet printed in four A4 pages. Fine. | 45 |
| 86 | Engravings, 18th and 19th century, mostly steel-plate, incl 2 "Louthshire" castles, St. Peter's Chapel Phibsborough, Cashel Abbey, Luggala, Lough Conn, Ross-Trevor, Turk Cascade, Narrow Water Castle Newry, Londonderry, Poulaphuca, Carrigan Head etc. Mainly fine. (13) | 35 |
| 87 |
Prints. Engravings, 18th & 19th century, mainly ex Bartlett, incl Multifainham (sic) Abbey, Glenmire (sic) Bridge, Glendalough, Belfast Lough, Dunkerry Cave, Glenmalure, Devil's Glen, Powerscourt Falls, Malbay, Enniskerry, Daingean Castle. Mainly fine. (14) Pic
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35 |
| 88 | Map. "Ireland
from the best Authorities" 1806 published by Brightly & Kinnersley,
10in x 8in approx. Fine. |
25 |
| 89 | Daniel O'Connell. Front of 1837 envelope with FREE handstamp and signature of Daniel O'Connell, pasted on to card. Fine. | 60 |
| 90 | Railway. 1860s Letterkenny Railway Company cheque on Belfast Banking Company with embossed one penny revenue, unissued. Fine. | 25 |
| 91 | Book. "A Narrative of the Confederates of '48" Rev. Dr. Fitzgerald, hardback, green cloth, gilt title, 124 pages. | 35 |
| 92 | "Cork
and its Neighbourhood". Nelson's Pictorial Guide, oblong folio
with 10 plates, two of which are panoramic views. Undated, c1880s.
Good. |
50 |
| 93 | Photographs.
Modern prints of Lawrence and French photographs, possibly taken from
original glass plates, incl Recess, Beauparc House, Metal Man Tramore,
Kilkee Strand, Rosslare Strand, Kate Kearney's Cottage, Wexford Main
Street, all 8in x 6in, Clonbur Co. Galway, Downpatrick and Spa House
Lisdoonvarna, all 10in x 8in. Fine. (10) |
30 |
| 94 | "The Irish Problem and How to Solve It" 1881, historical and critical review, card covers 402 pages, spine loose. Good. | 40 |
| 95 |
Stereo viewcards. Six Irish scenes 1887-1904:
Carrick-a-rede, Ancient Doorway Ullard, Navan Fort, Giant's Causeway
(2 different), Cloughmore Rostrevor. Fine. (6) |
30 |
| 96 | 1888 "Contributions to the Sustentation Fund of the Church of Ireland from Diocese of Cashel and Emly", 17 pages, 1958 Report of 45th Annual Conference of Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland at Waterford, 72 pages. Fine. (2) | 30 |
| 97 |
Allen, Larkin and O'Brien. 1890s large
green and gold certificate of contribution to fund for erection of
memorial at Kilrush to the three Manchester Martyrs. Attractive, original,
52cm x 38cm. Very fine. |
80 |
| 98 | Unionist Convention for Munster, Leinster and Connaught, Dublin 1892, report of proceedings, hardbound coloured covers, 215 pages, spine damaged. Good. | 50 |
| 99 |
1894 commercial circular Henry Paul, Lapp's
Island, Cork, advertising prices for various qualities and quantities
of Irish Butter. Fine. |
35 |
| 100 |
Theatre. 1896 25th Anniversary Gaeity Theatre
souvenir, hardbound 40 pages. Binding loose, very good. |
30 |
| 101 | "The Sunny Side of Ireland - How to See it by Great Southern & Western Railway" 1898 decorative hard cover, binding loosened, and "Ireland for Everyman" HA. Piehler 1966 reprint, fine. (2) | 25 |
| 102 | Photo pages from magazine "Black & White Budget" 1900 of Duke of Connaught, Royal Irish in South Africa, Irish Guards set for Australia, three full page engravings 1888 "Boycotted and Murdered", 1870 Rory of the Hills at Longford Gaol / Meath Lads at Crossakeel, 1866 Fenian Prisoners at Mountjoy / Trial of Corporal of 90th Regiment. Fine. (7) | 30 |
| 103 | c1900 printed letter headed Heywood & Sos, advertising "New Grass Irish Butter.. At 80/- f.o.b. Limerick". Fine. | 25 |
| 104 |
Military. Large coloured print of 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons Sergeant on horseback. One fold, fine. |
25 |
| 105 |
1903 1d pink embossed postal stationery envelopes imprinted "The
Representative Body of the Church of Ireland" used to Trinity
College. Fine. (2) |
20 |
| 106 | George Bernard Shaw. "John Bull's Other Island: How He Lied to Her Husband: Major Barbara" 1907, first edition, published by Archibald Constable, hardbound, fine. | 50 |
| 107 | Medical, Dublin. EP. Allman-Smith, anaesthetist, 1910 letter of recommendation from Henry Moore, Visiting Surgeon to Royal City of Dublin Hospital, two photographs shortly after qualifying, 1948 UK to Ireland travel identity card. Fine. | 25 |
| 108 | Political. Portions of newspapers: Irish Independent January 24th 1914 showing newly elected Lord Mayors throughout Ireland, January 27th 1920 showing Rathmines Church burnt down, attack on Police at Baltinglass, death of Percy French, June 23rd showing Sinn Fein court at Cork, Derry battle scenes, shooting of Assistant Inspector-General Roberts of RIC at Beresford Place, Catholics killed in Derry, Weekly Irish Times July 8th 1922 showing IRA officers, Sniper's post, St. John's Ambulance group. Aged and folding faults but scarce group. (4) | 80 |
| 109 |
Home Rule etc. Group of mainly full page satirical prints from "Punch" relating to Home Rule and the Irish Question, 1914-1919. Fine. (23) |
50 |
| 110 | WWI. Handwritten request on plain paper to aid committee on behalf of Major La Touche's "C" Company, 5th Battalion of Royal Dublin Fusiliers for essential items of clothing, "60 pairs of socks, 60 pairs bootlaces...". Unsigned, fine. | 30 |
| 111 | Political. 1915 Local Elections, promotional leaflets from Patrick Power with his picture for Trinity Ward Dublin, and P.T. Daly North Dock Ward Dublin with handwritten note on back "Mr. Colgan has waited on my Election Committee and announced his decision to retire from the contest". Very good. (2) | 40 |
| 112 |
Political. 1915 programme for Celebrations in honour of the birth centenary of John Mitchel, by Central Branch Sinn Fein at the Antient Concert Rooms, Great Brunswick Street, 12 pages. Fine. Pic
|
120 |
| 113 | Political. 1918 4-page pamphlet "Interview with Mrs Sheehy-Skeffington" reporting on her comments during her visit to America. Fine. | 80 |
| 114 |
Political. "Honesty - An Outspoken Scrap of Paper" two issues,
Feb 5th and April 8th 1916, edited by Gilbert Galbraith, each 4 pages.
Some faults, scarce. (2) |
90 |
| 115 |
1916. "The Weekly Irish Times" combined issue April 29, May 6 & 13, with "official reports of the Sinn Fein Rebellion in Ireland" with pictures of leaders. Some ageing, edges brittle but scarce. Pic
|
200 |
| 116 | Political. 1916 "Mr. Ginnell's Speech in the British House of Commons 11th May", 4-page pamphlet. Very good. | 50 |
| 117 |
French weekly "L'Illustration" 13th May 1916, with detailed
coverage of the war in Europe including maps, also one page of pictures
from Rising in Dublin. |
50 |
| 118 |
1916. "The Catholic Bulletin" eight issues Sept 1916 to July 1917 with illustrated features on Rising. Binding poor, edges dog-eared but scarce. (8) |
175 |
| 119 | 1916 Rising. Evening Herald newspapers August 23rd and 25th plus Saturday Herald August 26th with detailed coverage of Commission into shooting of Sheehy-Skeffington at Portobello, also War news incl pictures of Irish heroes from Irish regiments. Scarce original newspapers. (3) | 250 |
| 120 |
1916 Rising. Evening Herald newspapers for May 9th and May 10th, headings
include "Tom Clarke How the Rebel Leader was Captured",
"No Sentences Today", picture of captured rebels, "Bank
Business in O'Connell Street", "Scenes in Commons, Debate
about the Dublin Executions", "Inside the GPO", "The
Rising in Enniscorthy", "Ireland and Conscription",
"First Execution at Queenstown" etc. Scarce original papers.
(2) |
240 |
| 121 | 1916. Irish Weekly Independent August 26th 1916, with detailed report of opening of Inquiry into shooting of Sheehy-Skeffington at Portobello, also Edward Carson and his "Shake Hands", Censorship Warning, Continuation of Martial Law, The DMP and the Rebellion, also War News, GAA news incl All-Ireland Final to be played following week. Scarce original paper. Fine. | 120 |
| 122 |
Political. Facsimile of "Irish War News" Vol I No. 1 Tues April 25th 1916, probably published in 1917. Age spots, good. Pic
|
200 |
| 123 | Advertising. Assorted receipts and letterheads incl 1917 McDonogh Victualler Chatham Street Dublin (4), 1925 John Player Dublin, 1933 and 1940 Bagots Irish Liqueur from Nicholas Hughes Ballygar, 1934 and 1937 Wills's Gold Flake frm Nicholas Hughes Ballygar, 1938 P.J. Carroll Dundalk, 1938 Automobile Electrical Service co Pearse St. Dublin, 1940 Hodges Figgis Dublin etc. Some faults but interesting group. Fair to fine. (14) | 35 |
| 124 | Political. 1918 broadside No. 11 "Can Ireland Stand Alone?" issued by Sinn Fein. Fine. | 80 |
| 125 |
1918 OS half-inch map of Dundalk & Carlingford, cloth-backed,
1962 illustrated official guide to Enniskillen, 1969 Belfast official
guide, also 1950s fold-out guide to Limerick and Clare. Fine. (4) |
30 |
| 126 | Political. 1921 HMSO publication "Correspondence relating to the the Proposals of His Majesty's Government for an Irish Settlement", gives full text of exchanges between Lloyd George and de Valera.Heavy folds. | 75 |
| 127 | "1916-1921" Annual published 1940s (?), illustrated, 42 pages, missing covers. Good. | 75 |
| 128 |
"An tOglach STOP PRESS" official organ of the Army, No. 4 (War Series) Thursday July 6th 1922, single page poster style with "National Call to Arms" and surrender of Irregulars in O'Connell Street. Fine. Pic
|
120 |
| 129 |
Irish Weekly Times July 8th 1922, 12 pages, headline "Eight Days'
War in Dublin" report on destruction of the Four Courts, Sackville
Street, with pictures, Impressions of a Sightseer watching the fighting
at close hand, In The Country situation well in hand, Proclamations,
2 pages of pictures, List of Casualties. Aged and a little ragged,
scarce. |
120 |
| 130 |
Theatre. 1922-32 group of six programmes for productions at Cork Opera
House. Some faults, fair to fine. (6) |
25 |
| 131 | 1920s double-sided leaflet "What the Irish Language Is - Some Facts" promoting the language, printed by Powell Press. Very good. | 35 |
| 132 | "Poblacht na hEireann" STOP PRESS War News No 14, 12th July 1922. Single broadsheet published by Republicans in Civil War, includes report on funeral of Cathal Brugha. Fine. | 100 |
| 133 |
"The Fenian War Issue" No 1 July 14th 1922, anti-Treaty
paper produced on 2 mimeographed sheets. Scarce |
90 |
| 134 |
"The Fenian War Issue" No 2 July 15th 1922, anti-Treaty
paper produced on 2 mimeographed sheets. Scarce |
90 |
| 135 | "Poblacht na hEireann" STOP PRESS War News No 15, 14th July 1922. Single page broadsheet published by Republicans in Civil War, includes statement from Rory O'Connor refuting allegations that the explosion in the Four Courts was caused by a Republican mine. Fine. | 180 |
| 136 | "The Fenian War Issue" No 9 July 27th, anti-Treaty paper produced on mimeographed sheets, 3 pages. Scarce | 70 |
| 137 |
"Poblacht na hEireann" STOP PRESS War News No 18, 19th July
1922. Single page broadsheet published by Republicans in Civil War,
includes reports on activities in Kilmallock, Limerick and Wicklow.
Fine. |
180 |
| 138 |
"Nationality" No. 11 War Issue July 29th, three pages typescript,
edited by Seamas O'Kelly. Scarce. |
80 |
| 139 | "Poblacht na hEireann" STOP PRESS War News No 22, 24th July 1922. Single page broadsheet published by Republicans in Civil War, includes piece on censorship at "Irish Press". Fine. | 100 |
| 140 |
"Poblacht na hEireann" STOP PRESS War News No 26, 29th July
1922. Single page broadsheet published by Republicans in Civil War,
includes reports on action at Dundalk and Limerick. Fine. |
180 |
| 141 |
Political. 1920s pamphlet "What the Treaty Means" published
by "The Republic of Ireland" Dame Street. Fine. |
60 |
| 142 |
Civil War. Leaflet "Saorstat na hEireann" supporting the
National Army and denouncing "the lie being circulated that British
troops are operating with them". "They are your own kith
and kin. Give them your support". Fine. |
80 |
| 143 |
"An
tOglac" the Army Journal, fourteen issues from 1926 with much
detail on Easter Rising. Covers ragged at edges, interior generally
good. (14) Pic |
200 |
| 144 | Draft Constitution "as approved by Dail Eireann" paper covers with age toning. Very good. | 25 |
| 145 | "By Bog and Sea in Donegal" Elizabeth Shane 1929 reprint, hardbound, 64 pages of verse. Fine. | 20 |
| 146 | Tourist Guide. 1930 "Portrush North Ireland" 116 pages with many full page illustrations and four tear-out postcards and fold-out map. Fine. | 25 |
| 147 | Photographs in album of Lisburn, Warrenpoint, Omeath, Rostrevor, Kilkeel, Giant's Causeway etc incl few postcards, all stuck down. Fine. (56) | 30 |
| 148 |
Political. 1930 pamphlet "The Story of Toirdhbhealach Mac Suibhne
(Terence McSwiney)" published by Cumann na mBan, with his pictue
on front. Fine. |
75 |
| 149 | Political. 1931 4-page pamphlet "The Fianna Heroes of 1916" published by Cumman na mBan at Easter, with articles on Colbert, Heuston, Sean Healy and others. Fine. | 75 |
| 150 | Railway. Three Flyers, 1934 Great Southern Railways Omnibus Dept (Limerick) timetable, 1937 Great Northern Railway (Ireland) schedule for Fairyhouse Races day excursions, 1960 CIE Galway Races timetable and fares. Fine. (3) | 35 |
| 151 | National University Handbook 1908-1932, 288 pages, paper cover loose and ragged, interior fine. | 25 |
| 152 | Noted Irish Lives "Thomas Davis" J.M. Hone 1934, hardbound with faded dust jacket, and three pamphlets, "Wolfe Tone" Sean Cronin 1963 paperback, cover (loose) by Harry Kernoff, "Labour, Nationality and Religion" James Connolly 1962 reprint, Poems by P.H. Pearse written in Arbour Hill 1916. Good to fine. (4) | 40 |
| 153 | Political. 1934 pamphlet "The Evil of Extremes" by de Riva The O'Phelan, 8 pages, addressed to Fine Gael expressing concern that they might give rise to a totalitarian regime, include extract from "The Spectator". Fine. | 40 |
| 154 |
Theatre. Jimmy O'Dea autograph on piece of paper, plus four 1930s
theatre programmes starring O'Dea, Belfast Ritz "Mother Goose",
Belfast Empire "Irish Luck", "Blarney" and "Here!
Here!" Fine. (5) |
35 |
| 155 |
Railway. 1937 Newells Excursion to Belfast sheetlet with timetable
and fares, 1960 CIE times and fares for Special Bus from Birr to Galway
Races, Railway Magazine Sept 1963 with article on Irish Railways in
1863, also 1966 Curragh Races fixture list. Fine. (4) |
25 |
| 156 | "Labour News" newspaper June 26th 1937, organ of Irish Labour Movement. Fine. | 20 |
| 157 |
Books. "the Insurgent Chief or the Pikemen of '98", "the
Red Hand" Steve Bruce, "The Years of Liberty" Thomas
Pakenham, "orangeism" Dewar, Brown and Long, "Edward
Carson" A.T.Q. Stewart, "De Valera" Mary Bromage, "Dermot,
King of Leinster" Nicholas Furlong, "Spies in Ireland"
Enno Stephan, "Divided City Portrait of Dublin 1913", "The
Gun, The Law and the Irish People" Sean Edmonds. Mainly fine.
(10) |
60 |
| 158 | Military. Large coloured print showing full dress of all Irish Regiments of the British Army 1897, drawn for "Boys Own Paper" by R. Simkin. 24in x 10in, fine. | 25 |
| 159 | Portlaoise. 1940s Christmas card with drawing of Portlaoise Post Office on front. Fine. | 20 |
| 160 | "The BGA Record" No 4 1940 and No 6 1942, published by the Irish Sugar Beet Growers Association, Carlow. Former fine. Latter stain on cover. (2) | 35 |
| 161 | "the Pot of Ink" written, produced and published by the students of Pembroke Technical Schools, Ballsbridge & Ringsend 1939-40. Very good. | 20 |
| 162 | Local Defence Forces, Southern Command. Unused message form book Clonmel District, typescript notes from training course (40 pages) covering demolition of bridges, platoon in ambush, listening posts, night observation etc. Fine. | 90 |
| 163 |
Irish Army. Defence Force Regulations booklets, Arms Drills with Rifles
1937 and 1950 editions, Rifle Markmanship 1940 and 1947, Allotment
of Small Arms 1944, Manual of Light Machine Gun 1955, and Intelligence
Note No. 85 1943. Good to fine. (7) |
35 |
| 164 | Miscellany comprising bound copy of Constitution of Ireland 1942, signed by two civil servants from Dept of Finance (Hanna and O'Suileabhain), pamphlets "Uniting Ireland" Donal Barrington, "The Partition of Ireland" David O'Neill 1949, "Eamon de Valera" RTE 1982, "Kilmainham" 1982, "Ireland in Rebellion" Gerry Foley 1971, "Micheal O Coilean" Tomas O Laoi as Gaeilge 1984, record sleeve "The Ballad of Michael Collins" Brendan O'Reilly, photograph of poster for "Michael Collins" film signed in pen by Liam Neeson. (9) | 50 |
| 165 | Political booklet, Derry. "Ireland's Fascist City" by Frank Curran 1946, foreword by Eddie MacAteer, 49 pages incl sketch maps. Fine. | 25 |
| 166 | 166 1946 "Forum" broadsheet Treaty commemorative issue, 32 pages. Interesting articles and illustrations incl Collins and Griffith. Fine. | 35 |
| 167 | "The Bank of Ireland 1783-1946" F.G. Hall, publ Hodges Figgis 1949, clothbound gilt title, 513 pages plus 87 plates. Fine. | 45 |
| 168 |
Paper "The Irish Brewing Industry" C.K. Mill, read at Symposium of Dublin Section of Society of Chemical Industry on Irish Fermentation Industry 1949, 18 pages. Fine. |
25 |
| 169 | "With the IRA in the Fight for Freedom. 1919 to the Truce" paperback published by the Kerryman, 238 pages, vas authors incl Piaras Beaslai, Sean MacEoin, Tom Barry, Patrick Lynch, Oscar Traynor, Dan Breen. Slight splitting at spine, very good. | 60 |
| 170 | An Tostal. 1953 supplements to Irish Times, Irish Independent and Irish Press, also 1954 "Icarus" magazine special An Tostal edition. Fine. (4) | 30 |
| 171 | "Patriotism" Rev William Philbin, Bishop of Clonfert 1958, 16 pages, and "Where Stars Walk" play by Micheal Mac Liammor 1962 first edition 84 pages. Fine. (2) | 20 |
| 172 | Buses. 1960s photographs of Dublin buses at various locations in the city, routes include 10, 14C, 19A, 25, 37A, 40A, 44A, 54A, 62, 86. Very fine. (21) | 30 |
| 173 | "An tOglach" St Patrick's Day issue 1962 with reproduction of General Maxwell's order to surrender arms and ammunition dated May 2nd 1916 as supplement. Fine. | 25 |
| 174 | Cinema. 1962 (June) programme for County Cinema Omagh. Fine. | 20 |
| 175 |
"Ireland of the Welcomes" Bord Failte magazine, 15 issues
1965-1989. Mainly fine. (15) |
35 |
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