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A manuscript pass to enter the House of Commons signed by the 19th century prize fighter and M.P. John Gully, dated 9th February 1836, reading ADMIT THE BEARER MR HURD TO THE GALLERY OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, JOHN GULLY, mounted together with a portrait of Gully and a title plaque, framed & glazed, 47 by 28cm., 18 1/2 by 11in.

Signed manuscript letter from Bill Tilden, complete with original envelope, postmarked Saugus, 18th October 1949, to Arthur Anderson,his tennis protege, 3 pages written each side in pencil and written from Honor Farm Prison

Signed manuscript letter from Bill Tilden, complete with original envelope, postmarked Omaha 10th February 1946, on Hotel Fontenelle, Omaha, stationery, 1 sheet written both sides in ink and seems to be when he was playing in a tournament with mention of Bobby Riggs

GOULD JAY: (1836-1892) American Railroad Developer and Speculator, long vilified as an archetypal robber baron. His business success made him the 9th richest American citizen in history. D.S., Jay Gould, seven pages, folio, n.p. (New York), 18th December 1872. The manuscript document is an Indenture made between Gould and his wife Helen and Peter H. Watson and relates to the sale of some premises and parcel of land in Newark, New Jersey by Gould to Watson. Signed by Gould at the conclusion and countersigned by his wife, both alongside small red seals. Further countersigned by the witness, John F. Bingham, a Commissioner of New Jersey residing in New York, further confirming in a statement that Helen Gould undertook ‘a private examination separate and apart from her husband [and] acknowledged that she signed, sealed and delivered….as her voluntary act and deed truly and without any fear, threats or compulsion of the husband’. The document is tied to the paper wrapper with the original red ribbon at the head of the pages. Some light age wear and a few minor tears at the edges of some pages, not affecting the text or signatures. About VG £300-400

DE LESSEPS FERDINAND: (1805-1894) French Diplomat and developer of the Suez Canal. A.L.S., Ferd. De Lesseps, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Mr. Mandron?, in French. De Lesseps states `I send you by post…my manuscript which I want to include in the lecture which will take place this month, 29th. Please send me a good reception note..´ further referring to further meetings he has to attend. VG £150-200

WWI: Four 8vo hardbound journals compiled by an unidentified French individual during World War I, being his manuscript notes of the daily various events during the war as extracted from the “Communiqués Officiels de Guerre” (“War Official Reports”) and “Air War”, dated from 21st October 1914 to 1st July 1915 and 23rd November 1915 to 9th April 1916. More than 120 pages per journal, to a total of 548 pages carefully written in purple ink. Some overall age wear, two of the volumes lacking the spines and some boards loose. FR to G, 4 £400-600

ROUSSEAU JEAN-JACQUES: (1712-1778) French Writer and Philosopher. An interesting autograph manuscript, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., in French. Rousseau writes at the heading `Art[icle] 7 of King´s John regulation for the Tisserand family at the city of Troyes´ and further continues `The Tisserand who will permit sleeping together, in his own house, a companion and a w[oman] working for him, knowing that they are not married, is condemned to a fine as well as the companion´. A curious letter, with interesting content. Some overall age wear, with the right and bottom edges irregularly trimmed. G £500-600   The present text corresponds to Rousseau´s work about the history of women, written between 1746 and 1751 for his benefactress Mrs Louise Marie Madeleine Dupin, and which would never be published. John II (1319-1364) King of France 1350-64, also known as John The Good.

MAILER NORMAN: (1923-2007) American Novelist. A.Q.S., Norman Mailer, one page, 4to, n.p., 18th December 1969. Mailer writes, in part, ‘If the machine seemed a functional object to the artist - a typewriter for typing a manuscript - so to the engineer it was the communication itself which was functional….’ Mailer’s quotation appears to the lower half of a T.L.S. by J. Duane Upton, one page, 4to, Santa Ana, California, 9th December 1969, to Mailer, regarding a request for a ‘long-hand excerpt from any one of your books requested for inclusion in a large museum display here in Southern Calif’, Upton complaining that Mailer had only sent a signed card in response to a previous request, which is not considered an adequate contribution, and encouraging Mailer to fulfil the request with a quotation, remarking ‘Future scholars, historians and the general public will be much more interested in this type of memento than a mere signature, don’t you agree?’ and further explaining ‘The collection was started by the writer as a hobby back in 1939, but has grown to such importance and size that we decided never to commercialize it, but instead to preserve it intact for future generations to use and enjoy’. VG £100-150

BONAPARTE PAULINE: (1780-1825) Duchess of Guastalla. Favourite younger sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. D.S., `Bon - Pauline´, one pages, folio, Paris, November 1811, in French. The manuscript document being an invoice due to `Tissier, Marchand bonnetier, fabriquant de bas de S.A.I Madame la Princesse Pauline´ (Weaver, caps Dealer, stocking manufacturer for H.I.H Princess Pauline), for the sum of 149 francs. Annotated by the receiver as paid on 30th November 1811. Pauline gives her acceptance `Bon´ to the extra works listed, such as `Laundry, mending, buttons, ribbons,..new stockings, velvet,...´ Overall, minor age wear, very small creasing to the edges and few pinholes not affecting the signature. G £200-300

[MARIANA OF AUSTRIA]: (1634-1696) Queen Consort of Spain 1649-65, second wife of King Philip IV. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo La Reyna´), one page, folio, Madrid, 16th January 1666, in Spanish. The document is addressed to Don Rodrigo de Borja Lanzol, Captain General in Mallorca. The Queen refers to previous letters reporting on approving a contract to rent the ten per cent Kingdom right, and states `According to the different proposals received from various business men of that Kingdom, and to the Supreme Council advice, I have decided to leave this matter for now and do not rent such right.´ With a paper seal affixed, and several countersignatures at the base of the document. Few small holes, none affecting the signature. G £100-120

[MARIANA OF AUSTRIA]: (1634-1696) Queen Consort of Spain 1649-65, second wife of King Philip IV. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo La Reyna´), one page, folio, Madrid, 20th September 1666, in Spanish. The document is addressed to Don Rodrigo de Borja Lanzol, Captain General in Mallorca. The Queen refers to the decisions taken at the Supreme Council, and reports that it has been approved that in two months time all salaries and other amounts dues and approved will have to be paid to the Ministers and members of the Supreme Council. With a paper seal affixed, and several countersignatures at the base of the document. Very few small holes, none affecting the signature. G £100-120

[MARIANA OF AUSTRIA]: (1634-1696) Queen Consort of Spain 1649-65, second wife of King Philip IV. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo La Reyna´), three pages, folio, Madrid, 10th April 1674, in Latin. Text untranslated related to the Kingdom of Mallorca. With a large paper seal affixed to the fourth page, and a printed heading with a seal and the year 1674. With several countersignatures at the base of the third page beneath the Queen signature. Few small holes to the first page and many more to the lower part of the third page, none affecting the signature. F £100-150

[CHARLES IV]: (1661-1700) King of Spain 1665-1700. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo El Rey´), two pages, folio, San Lorenzo el Real, 30th September 1676. The document is addressed to the Count of Saint Maria Pariente, in Spanish. The King instructs his correspondent about the decisions taken by the Supreme Council, and states `..you will also have to make an additional retention of fifteen per cent to the half remaining, and this due to the ongoing difficulties that this Monarchy and the Royal Treasury are suffering because of the short incomes received to face such an important number of expenses, not only for Spain but also for the other territories, plus the future ones we will have to attend to be able to face the enemies of this Crown, who are trying to ruin us..´ With a paper seal affixed to the integral address leaf. Few very small holes not affecting the signature, otherwise VG £100-150

[CHARLES IV]: (1661-1700) King of Spain 1665-1700. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo El Rey´), one page, folio, Madrid 15th July 1677. The document is addressed to the Count of Formiguera and Pariente, in Spanish. The King instructs his correspondent at the Kingdom of Mallorca about the decisions taken by the Supreme Council regarding payments to attend and in which order they have to be done. With a paper seal in fine condition affixed to the verso. Few pinholes and a small area of paper loss to the upper right corner, none affecting the signature. G £100-150

[CHARLES IV]: (1661-1700) King of Spain 1665-1700. Manuscript Document, bearing a stamped signature (´Yo El Rey´), two pages, folio, Madrid, 11th July 1691. The document is addressed to the Count of Saint Maria Parietse, in Spanish. The King instructs his correspondent about the decisions taken by the Supreme Council, and reminds him that the first funds he will be receiving should be used to pay all amounts due to troops until the end of December 1690, the year before. With a paper seal affixed to the integral address leaf. Some small, minor age wear and a large stain not affecting the signature, the document remaining perfectly legible, and few small holes to the address leaf. G  £100-150

HUMPHREYS DAVID: (1752-1818) American Colonel of the Revolutionary War, and aide de camp to George Washington. Humphreys later served as American Minister to Portugal, and later Spain. Also a poet, Humphreys was one of the ‘Hartford Wits’. Manuscript D.S., D. Humphreys, one page, 4to, Lisbon, 20th December 1795. The document is a Passport issued by Humphreys in his capacity as American Minister to Portugal to Captain Richard O’Brien, an American citizen who ‘hath signified his intention of going to London & other places’ and ordering that ‘he may be permitted to pass freely, without any….hindrance or molestation; but on the contrary that all aid & assistance he shall have occasion for may be accorded to him’. In concluding Humphreys states that the Passport is valid for nine months. Annotated and signed in ink at the foot by Samuel G. Olmstead, an American autograph collector, and accompanied by an A.L.S. by Olmstead, one page, 4to, New York, 29th April 1856, to an unidentified gentleman, providing his correspondent with biographical details relating to Humphreys. Some staining and light creasing to the Passport, and with some ink blotting to a few words of text, although not the signature, and some small tears and areas of paper loss to the right edge, G to VG, 2 £150-200

KOSSUTH LAJOS: (1802-1894) Hungarian Freedom Fighter, Governor-President of Hungary April - August 1849. Autograph Manuscript, unsigned (although with his surname Kossuthnah, in Hungarian, incorporated into the text), one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., in Hungarian. The page of manuscript, comprising eleven lines of holograph text by Kossuth, states, in full, ‘The contents of this letter of mine were not communicated to Count Cavour, the reason for which the reader will understand from the following chapter. Chapter the Second First symptoms of dissention among refugees Pulszky - Kossuthnah in London, Turin, Jan 8 1861 - (The letter follows)’. With a contemporary ink annotation in an unidentified hand at the foot of the page stating ‘Part of the original (Hungarian) manuscript of Kossuth’s “Memories of Exile”. Given to Miss. Cranford….by Bartholomew Gunszt, formerly K’s private secretary’ and with an English translation to the verso. Some light creasing, otherwise VG £100-150   Kossuth’s Memories of My Exile was published in 1880.

Scarce Folio Volume 1798: [Castlereagh (Lord)] Report from The Committee of Secrecy, [-House of Commons] 21st August 1798, reported by Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh. Folio [D. n.p. 1798] First Edn., 27pp + 'Papers Annexed to the Foregoing Report,' [4], 298pp., containing Appendix 1 - XXXIX, a few pages have had manuscript notes etc which were written on wide borders, cut away, no affecting text. (1) * This report is similar to the later 8vo edition issued by J. King & W. Sleater, and deal with the activities of the United Irishmen. The folio edition was not published commercially and were probably advance copies for members of the House only, and are very rare.

Griffith - Collins Ciste an Chonnartha: Athchuinge ar Mhuintir na h-Eireann. The Treaty Fund. An Appeal to the Irish People. 4 pp A-4 leaflet (single folded sheet), issued by Art Ó Gríobhtha, President Dail Eireann and Micheal O Coileain, Chairman, Rialtas Sealadach, appealing for support for Pro-Treaty candidates in the forthcoming General Election. Mahon, Dublin, n.d. [1922]. With a blank subscription form.; Also with a printed and manuscript receipt for £40 paid to the 1919 Dail loan, signed by D. O'Donovan on behalf of Mícheál Ó Coileáin, Minister for Finance, 24 Feb. 1920; a colour-printed receipt form also for the Dail loan, not completed; and a printed and manuscript receipt from An Chomhairle Náisiúnta, signed by P. Ó Caoimh, Rúnaidhe, per Seán Ó Cadhla, for £100 received from 'Comhairle Ceantair Chorcaighe Thuaidh', 3 April 1918. All scarce items. As a collection, w.a.f. (1)

Irish National Aid and Volunteers Dependent's Fund Catalogue of Gift Sale, Mansion House, Dublin 20 - 21st April (no year but probably 1917). With addenda added in manuscript. 8vo coloured printed wrappers. (1) * Some pieces added in pencil, including £2.4 shillings for files of 'United Irishmen,' 'Irish Freedom' & 'Irish Felow'

The Big Fellow Covering His Tracks Collins (Michael) A very interesting and important TLS dated 6.10.1921 to Mr. Martin Conlon, 1 pp, asking him to go to the National Land Bank in the next few days and ask to see Michael Cowley, and to sign his name in the signature book with an address 'which will find you but should not be your own', and mentioning three accounts 'in which you are connected', including a deposit account of £1000 in joint names, and a deposit account and a current account both for £300, both in Conlon's name. 'This £300 Current Account is meant to be available for the Secretary in my absence ... What I suggest is that you see him directly he returns, and ask him how much he wants. Any amount required in addition you can make available to him out of the £300 deposit. I am going to send you this Deposit Receipt. I'll tell you verbally where the others are.' With a good signature, 'Mícheál', with two under strokes, and with details of the deposit receipt in manuscript. *Collins' absence was due to the Treaty negotiations, which began in London on 11 October 1921 - five days after date of this letter. As Minister for Finance Collins handled very large sums from the Dail loan and other sources, and despite their best efforts the British were never able to cut off his funds. The careful arrangements outlined in this letter give us some idea of the reasons for his success. (1)

Signatory of the Irish Proclamation Mac Diarmada (Sean) A printed receipt, on "Irish Freedom" (the newspaper) notepaper, with manuscript entries, and signed by Sean Mac Diarmada, 29/11/12, to Messrs Walker, Dunleary, for the sum of four shillings, for copies of the newspaper. Some tears repaired, otherwise very good, and with a very clear signature. As a m/ss, w.a.f. * Sean Mac Diarmada, from Co. Leitrim, was manager of the I.R.B. monthly "Irish Freedom" from 1911. A close friend of Tom Clarke, he was secretary of the I.R.B. Supreme Council and a member of its Military Committee. He was a signatory of the 1916 Proclamation and fought in the G.P.O. He was executed by firing squad, 12 May 1916. (1)

"The O'Rahilly" O'Rahilly (Michael) A printed receipt from Oglaigh na h'Eireann, The Irish Volunteers, 7.7.1914, with manuscript entries, issued to Miss Trench, for £5, signed and with an autographed signed covering note in Irish expressing thanks for 'an seic breagh [the fine cheque] do chuiris chugain ... Deanfaimid obair maith le is le cognamh De," As m/ss w.a.f. (1) * Michael O'Rahilly, a successful businessman, was chairman of the arms subcommittee of the Irish Volunteers, which organised the Howth gun-running in 1914. We can imagine the 'obair maith' he did with Miss Trench's fine cheque. He initially opposed the Rising., but joined the insurgents when it began, and was killed in Moore Street on the Friday of Easter Week, the most senior ranked rebel officer killed during the fighting. (1)

Ireland after 1916 Manuscript Diary, Ireland, 1917 - A most interesting manuscript diary, evidently compiled by a journalist, giving his detailed impressions of political affairs and personalities in Ireland, mostly October-December 1917, over 100 pages, neatly written in ink, dated entries in a lined morocco-bound pocket-book (headed 'Notes in Ireland / Book V. inside front cover). Includes detailed accounts of his conversations with various people, mostly named; including T.A. Grehan, advertising manager with Independent Newspapers, who says the 'Ashe incident' has given Sinn Fein tremendous impetus; Grehan arranged an interview for him with Sean O'Kelly, 'very suspicious of me as D.M. correspondent', who showed him his mobilization order signed by Pearse for the Easter Rising. 'Confesses that both he and De Valera were not keen to be shot, and hoped they would be able to stand ordeal. Which leads me to conclude that these same gentlemen will be cautious just now …. Dine at Kildare St. Club with Captain Shaw, Ulster Sec. of Convention … Marvels at change of sentiment towards rebels within a week after rebellion. Whole country against rebels in beginning … The Ashe affair a gift of heaven which saved waning strength of De Valera at important time for him..', etc. etc. A most interesting contemporary document. No doubt the writer could be identified by a trawl through the files of the Daily Mail and/or Mirror. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)

'America and the Fight for Irish Freedom' Brennan-Whitmore (W.J.) Four notebooks containing extensive manuscript notes and quotations from letters and documents concerning America and the Fight for Irish Freedom, perhaps in preparation for an unpublished book? Includes much interesting material, carefully subtitled in margins. Parts III & IV concern 'Dev in America,' Over 400pp in his clear distinctive hand, c. 1914 - 1920. As manuscripts, w.a.f. (4) * Col. Brennan-Whitmore (1886 - 1977) served in the 1916 Rising, was interned at Frongoch and was later an intelligence officer for Michael Collins. He was also a publisher, and author, probably best remembered for his book, With the Irish at Frongoch.

Highly Important Manuscript Account Stack (Austin) Important manuscript document headed 'Copy 20.8.29 Own acc/ of Negotiations', in Mrs. Stack's hand. 50pp, on lined paper, secured with staples, with a separate paper label addressed to Austin Stack. With a typescript document (carbon copy) headed 'Second statement of Mrs. Austin Stack,' 61pp, numbered 1 - 17, 20-63 (i.e. lacking pp. 18/19), possibly a copy of a statement to the Bureau of Military History. The manuscript statement consists of Mrs. Stack's transcript of Austin Stack's own account of his part in the negotiations which led up to the Truce, his knowledge of the Treaty talks, dealings with De Valera, Griffith, Collins, etc., cabinet discussions, talks with A.W. Cope and James Mac Mahon, etc., etc., copied from an original written while he was in prison on hunger strike (presumably 1923), not knowing whether he would live or die. The typescript includes a full transcript of the manuscript (in pp. 26 - 63), with an earlier narrative by Stack of events from his hunger strike in Belfast Jail (November 1918) to May 1919, pp. 7-17, and with introductory and connecting passages by Mrs. Stack. The two missing pages do not appear to be of great consequence. Together these are documents of considerable importance, containing first hand accounts of many significant events and discussions - hunger strikes, Truce and Treaty talks, setting up of Republican Courts etc. Austin Stack was Minister for Home Affairs in the first and second Dail, a close associate of De Valera and a leading anti-Treaty activist. He died in 1929, still a young man but weakened by repeated hunger strikes. As archive material, w.a.f. Family Provenance. (1)

Fianna Eireann & Irish Volunteers Dublin Brigade, 4th Batt. A small but important Archive of material relating to 'F. Coy' 4th Batt. Dublin Brigade, and Volunteer Tom Byrne, including: * A ledger containing manuscript details of "F." Coy, 4th Batt. Dublin Brigade Officers and Men, July 1921, with address, 1916 service details etc. * A small blue ledge with a list of persons to whom certificates were issued; * A narrow ledger with membership details of Old I.R.A. 4th Batt., 1940s; * A green ledge with minutes apparently of Old I.R.A. or Fianna Affairs, 1960s; * A collection of documents and photos, some of Old I.R.A., parades etc., a family photo album with some good Old I.R.A. photos, a quantity of small loose photos again some of Old I.R.A. interest. * Two photos showing Byrne in Volunteer uniform c. 1915, a good collection of his membership cards for I.R.A. Association 1916 - 23, 4th Batt. Dublin Brigade; Old Fianna, 4th Batt., 1960's; Programme for Old I.R.A. Memorial Masses; a few Memorial Cards including one for Arthur Shields, the former Abbey Actor, and other related material. * A collection of books and pamphlets, including "The Secret History of the Irish Volunteers" by The O'Rahilly and a selection of Records of Irish interest. All as a collection, w.a.f. An important Archive. (1)

Important Fenian Poet, "Conaciensis" of 'Nation' 'Irish People' etc. Co. Cork: Hughes (Matthew (F.) 'Conaciensis' of The Nation, 'Irish People' etc. An important collection of manuscript material including original poems, some possibly unpublished, circular 55 items on various sizes of paper, stitched together in brown paper covers, with inscription 'Manuscript poems of Matthew F. Hughes, stitched together by John Mc Call, 25 Patrick Street, Dublin.' Includes a poem in memory of John Mitchel, 1875. Laid in are two A.L.s. from Hughes to P.J. Mc Call (brother of John?), both 1895, the first a pitiful appeal for work or assistance, even an old coat; the second a few days later, thanking him warmly (in French) for a postal order received. Also laid in is a letter, apparently undelivered, from John Mc Call to John Hughes, brother of the poet, with much information about the family, and three other letters to Mc Call from other correspondents (one in California). Also with a copy of Hughes' 'Lyrics and Sonnets of Ireland,' D. 1871,containing a cabinet photo of the poet, and a mounted photo of Hughes' gravestone (erected by John Mc Call). As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1) * Unique, poignant and important collection relating to a significant Fenian Poet.

The Great War, 1914 - 1918: Laird (Frank M.) Late Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Personal Experiences of the Great War, (An Unfinished Manuscript). Sm. 8vo D. n.d. c. 1925. Sole Edition, hf. title, port. frontis, orig. cloth, stained. Scarce. (1)

Republican Broadsides & Ballads: A very comprehensive Republican Scrap Album containing many rare broadsides, ballads, illustrated portraits, together with several typescript additions, & a large amount of manuscript material. Broadsides include, T. Mc Donagh's 'Last & Inspiring Address' which was suppressed by The Military; P.H. Pearses 'Last Letter'; O'Casey's 'Thomas Ashe', also 'The Last Poem of Thomas Ashe (Lewes Prison); 'The Pig Push' dedicated to Diarmuid Lynch; 'Irish Emigrants and English Mobs,' by Bishop of Limerick, 1915, etc. printed poems & ballads by Peadar Kearney, Maeve Cavanagh etc. In a 4to Album, over 150pp, tightly packed with a multiplicity of articles in print & manuscript, much of which might not be available elsewhere. As an Album, w.a.f. (1)

Inscribed & Signed, with Poem by H. Bonfils - Crowe Music: Ashe (Thomas) Let Me Carry Your Cross for Ireland, music by the author, but Transposed from C. and the Accompaniment Composed by H. Bonfils-Crowe. Lg. 4to printed in Liverpool, single page folded, 4pp plus leaf of added accompaniment for Violin & Cello, signed and inscribed with presentation on front cover, & with manuscript poem 'Per Crucem ad Luxam' 3 stanzas in French, on back cover, signed & dated 1943. Rare. (1)

Firearms Notice, 1866 Co. Carlow: A broadside Poster issued under the Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act, requiring residents of the County of Carlow (except soldiers & police) to hand in all and every Gun or Guns, etc.... Given at Her Majesty's Castle of Dublin, 30th January 1866, By His Excellency's Command Thos. A. Larcom Printed one side only by Grierson, approx. 25" x 20". Endorsed in manuscript to rear by Thomas Davart, Constable, 'Posted copies of this notice to all places of Worship,' etc. (1)

Free State Poster Broadside: 'Situation Reviewed. Compromise with Irregulars Too Costly. Their Power Must be Broken.' 'At present the National Forces are supreme in the whole of the twelve counties of Leinster, in Monaghan and Cavan, and in Roscommon, Leitrim and Clare....' 'The Opponents of the Treaty have declared war against their own Country...' A Broadside Poster, printed one side only on yellowish paper, approx. 22 1/2" x 16 1/2", dated in manuscript, Sept. 1922. * An uncompromising document. Very Scarce. (1)

Unpublished Letter Patrick Pearse, Thomas Mc Donagh & St. Enda's Pearse (P.H.) A very important autograph manuscript draft letter by P.H. Pearse, appealing for funds and explaining his plans for St. Enda's, at the end of its first year in existence, dated 29th June 1909.Folio, 4pp., with a covering typed letter signed by Thomas Mc Donagh, 2pp., dated 8th July '09, forwarding the letter in Pearse's absence and adding his own account of Pearse's financial situation, the prospects for the school, etc. Pearse's letter is unpublished. He begins by describing the school's achievements in its first year. 'Mr (Eoin) Mac Neill said that the school had been a success, not merely on its own grounds, and within its own classrooms, but in the homes of its pupils, and that none knew that fact as well as those who were privileged to send their children to the school. Personally, I do not ask for any higher approbation than this of the founder of the Gaelic League…. During the past year we have provided a secondary education, Irish in complexion but embracing the full scope of a College curriculum (the highest class being of University 1st Arts standard) for seventy boys. We are now confronted with the necessity of increasing our accommodation and perfecting our equipment in order to cope with the large influx of pupils which we expect… Having shown the entire feasibility of my venture… I now feel justified in approaching four or five friends whom I believe to be interested in the future of Irish education, with a proposal that they should join in a scheme to ensure the development and permanence of the great work we have undertaken…' He goes on to explain that the school receives no grant or subsidy from any quarter, and was precluded from accepting Government aid; the funds needed to purchase and equip the premises at Cullenwood House were provided by himself and a few friends. 'This therefore is my first (and I hope will be my only) appeal for anything in the nature of an endowment. I should add that for the present I am accepting no salary or other emolument as Head Master …' He then sets out a detailed list of necessary improvements, including new lavatory and refectory, physico-chemical laboratory, and a chapel or oratory, costing in all some £720, which would leave us fully provided and equipped for many years to come.. . It has been suggested to me that you might be willing to become a benefactor of the School to the extent of endowing it with funds for the carrying out of one or more of the foregoing items: my idea is that those who help should form a body of 'founders' or patrons who might be entrusted with the duty of 'visiting' the school and would act as a kind of consultative council. I will not unduly press the matter on you, but feel sure that, if you can see your way to become a 'founder' of Scoil Eanna in the manner indicated, you will be more than repaid by the success of what I believe to be by far the most important educational undertaking that has been launched, in Ireland in our time… .' The letter is clearly a draft, and has many corrections in Pearse's hand. It is fully signed by him. Mac Donagh's covering letter is addressed to 'a Chara Dhil' ('dear friend'), a Mr. O'Hanrahan of Kilkenny, with whom he had previously discussed St. Enda's needs. Mac Donagh had taught in St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny, prior to moving to Dublin. He explains that Pearse has sent four copies of the enclosed draft letter to four or five friends. '(I) send it to you in hopes that you see your way yourself to join our undertaking… Neither Mr. Pearse nor I regard this as a personal matter. It is really one for the country and more especially one for those in our movement. He, as he says, receives no salary from the school, and indeed has to forego half his salary as editor of "An Claidheamh" (Solais) and live on the other half. His income is now just £100, I have made a sacrifice to come here too, and am now in receipt of a much smaller salary than I have had these seven or eight years. But on the other hand we understand that this way of serving the cause is our choice, and that you and others may prefer other ways. You and I knew each other well enough to understand each other, and anyhow I am not asking a personal favour…' With a good signature, in Irish, Tomas Mac Donnchadha. Educational scholars now agree with Pearse's judgement, that St. Enda's was the most important Irish educational venture of its time; but it never was a financial success. Pearse's appeal was the first of many such, and he was never able to establish the school on an even keel financially. This was not altogether his fault, since he was hampered from the start by lack of capital. While other similar letters are in O'Buachalla's collection, the present letter is earlier and goes into greater detail about his plans for the school than those published by O'Buachalla. Thomas Mac Donagh was associated with the school from the start as lecturer in English, and as Pearse's trusted deputy. He later became assistant in the English Department at U.C.D., but retained his connection with St. Enda's. He was a founder member of the Irish Volunteers, became its Director of Training, joined the IRB in 1915 and was a member of its military council, which planned the Rising. With Pearse he signed the 1916 Proclamation; he commanded the garrison at Jacob's Factory while Pearse was in command at the G.P.O. He was shot by firing squad on 3 May, 1916, the same day as Pearse. A British officer said 'They all died well, but Mac Donagh died like a prince.' Although Pearse and Mac Donagh were closely associated in all their public activities, documents linking them directly as this one, are very rare. A superb memento of two visionary educationalists and revolutionaries. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)

Padraic Perase and the Founding of St. Enda's Pearse (Padraic H.) A highly important collection of original letters and documents relating to Pearse's hopes and plans for St. Enda's, 1908-1910, preserved in a custom made binder, including *     A three page manuscript prospectus in Pearse's unmistakeable backward-slanting hand, marked 'Private' and headed 'Rough Notes on Object & Scope of School', on plain foolscap paper, with further heading 'Sgoil Lorcáin / St. Lorcan's School)  (?)  /   An Irish School for Catholic Boys'. It states the 'Object' as 'To provide an elementary & secondary education of a high type for Irish-speaking boys & for boys, not yet Irish-speaking, whom it is desired to educate on bilingual lines'. The 'Chief Points of System' are stated as (a) An Irish standpoint & "atmosphere". (b) Bilingual Teaching as far as possible. (c)  All language teaching on Direct Method. (d) Special attention to science & "modern" subjects generally. (e) Individual study of the temperaments &  idiosyncrasies of the pupils with a view, above all,  to the formation of character; (f)  Cultivation of observation & reasoning by "nature-study" & otherwise. (g) Systematic teaching of patriotism & training in the duties of citizenship. (h) Physical culture:   Irish games, etc. This sequence of letters and documents provides the most detailed original statement surviving of Pearse's aims and ideals for St. Enda's.  They are important both for the history of Irish education, and for students of Pearse and his ideas.  Pearse was an educationalist long before he became a revolutionary, and St. Enda's was undoubtedly the project nearest his heart.  This splendid and unique collection   -  the letters are all in excellent condition  -  gives a wonderful insight into his hopes and plans as they grew steadily from conception towards realisation.  ** FOR FULL DESCRIPTION SEE WEBSITE PDF OR CONTACT THE OFFICE

The Waterford General Meagher (Thos. Francis) A very good large Photographic Print, signed in pencil 'A.H. Poole, 1907' [Waterford] depicting General Thomas Francis Meagher, head and shoulders, in the uniform of The Irish Brigade, approx. 20" x 6" and with manuscript identification signature, in oak frame. V. good. (1)

Fenian Trials: Fenian Trials: Portraits of Prisoners, a black and white print with 12 cameo portraits, all identified in print, and with the sentence for each added in manuscript, approx. 14" x 9 1/2", issued gratis with Glasgow Weekly Herald, 14th April 1883, framed. Scarce. (1)

THE 1916 PROCLAMATION: THE GPO COPY POBLACHT NA H EIREANN. The Provisional Government of the IRISH REPUBLIC to the PEOPLE OF IRELAND. Irishmen and Irishwomen .. An original copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, believed to be the copy which hung in the General Post Office in Dublin during the 1916 Rising, with guaranteed provenance to Dr. James Ryan, Medical Officer to the GPO Garrison, later a Fianna Fail Minister. (1) Dimensions: 30 ins x 20 ¼ ins, length of line 18 3/8 ins, as required, with the various typographical peculiarities identified by Bouch, evidently printed in two portions, the lower portion slightly at an angle. On the usual greyish paper, with two central oval holes in the paper, 2 ins x 1 in and 1 ½ in x 1 in approx, a third smaller hole upper left, missing segments of type supplied in manuscript. These holes appear consistent with the document being fixed to a wall or surface and pulled away. Frayed at top with minor loss to the first line of type, vertical and horizontal folds with some fraying and partial loss to a few letters, otherwise generally a good copy of this rare and fragile document. Provenance: Given by Dr. James Ryan to his brothers' family home, in Wexford, and understood by family tradition to be a copy which Dr. Ryan removed from the GPO during or immediately before its evacuation in 1916; later sold privately by Michael Ryan (nephew of Dr. James Ryan) to the present vendor in a transaction facilitated and administered by Fonsie Mealy, Auctioneer. We are thus in a position to guarantee this provenance, for which there is documentary evidence in our possession (which we can discuss with intending purchasers on a confidential basis if desired). As is now well known, the Proclamation was printed in Liberty Hall on Sunday 23 April 1916 by printers appointed by James Connolly, under an armed guard of the Irish Citizen Army. Because of a shortage of type, it was necessary to compose the document in two portions and to print it in two passes, with each sheet passing through the machine twice. The gap between the two sections (after 'among the nations') varies slightly from one copy to another. The print order was 2,500 copies, but the vast majority of these appear to have perished in the fires and bombardments of Easter Week. Our best estimate is that up to 50 original copies now survive, mostly in institutional collections from which they are unlikely to emerge. A very few copies are personally linked to participants in the Rising - one signed by Sean T. O'Kelly, now in Leinster House, and one or two more - but this may be the only copy which can be identified with reasonable probability as being in the GPO itself throughout the week of the Rising. James Ryan (1891 - 1970), from Taghmon in Co. Wexford, was a final year medical student in 1916 and a member of the Irish Volunteers. He was appointed medical officer to the GPO garrison, and in that capacity he assisted in carrying the wounded James Connolly from the burning building. Before doing so it appears that he removed the present document from its place in the GPO, folded it quickly and stuffed it in a pocket or in his shirt. After the Rising he was arrested and interned in England and Wales, but was released in time to sit his final medical examinations in 1917. In the 1918 United Kingdom general election he was elected Sinn Fein MP for Wexford South, sat in the First Dail, and later became Dail TD for Wexford, holding his seat for 47 years. A close colleague of Eamon De Valera, he opposed the Treaty, joined Fianna Fail on its foundation, and held senior Ministerial posts including Agriculture (1932-47) and Finance (1957-65). He died in 1970. His papers are mostly in UCD and the National Library. A very desirable copy of this rare document.

Mary Spring Rice Collection Spring Rice (Mary) [1880-1924] A good collection of personal documents including a manuscript legal receipt and discharge with her signature (probably relating to an inheritance), printed and manuscript lists of mourners at her funeral, her bank book (Provincial Bank of Ireland) 1921-24, with manuscript details of payments and receipts, a quantity of paid cheques (signed and countersigned), 1923-24; and also some recent correspondence (1987) from Aodhágan O'Rahilly to the current Lord Monteagle, with copies of letters from Mary Spring Rice to The O'Rahilly (father of Aodhagán), quoted in Aodhagán's biography of his father. With her metal deed-box in which some of these documents were stored, with her name stamped on it. As a collection, w.a.f. *Mary Spring Rice was a daughter of the second Lord Monteagle of Mount Trenchard, Foynes, Co. Limerick. She was an enthusiastic member of the Gaelic League, influenced by her cousin Nellie O'Brien, and became an active nationalist. After meeting Erskine Childers at a Gaelic League function in London in 1914, she set up a committee to make arrangements to import guns from the Continent for the Irish Volunteers, using private yachts to bypass customs inspection. She sailed with Childers on the Asgard, which successfully carried 1,500 rifles to Howth Harbour in July 1914. During the War of Independence she nursed wounded Volunteers and set up first aid classes, although her own health was not good. When she died in 1924, aged 44, local Republicans carried her coffin as a mark of respect.

Manuscript Exercise Book Gore Booth (Eva) A small octavo notebook containing Italian language exercises, with label inscribed 'Eva Gore Booth / Casa Caraggio / Bordighera,' with about 20pp of various manuscript notes and exercises, interspersed with some attractive small pencil drawings, mostly of women, one of a bespectacled man remarkably like James Joyce. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1) * Eva was a sister of Constance, Countess Markievicz, of Lissadell, ... two girls, both beautiful, one a gazelle...' [W.B. Yeats].

Original Minutes Signed by Maud Gonne Irish National Aid: The Minute Book of the National Committee of the Irish National Aid Association, (For the Relief of Irish Political Prisoners and their Dependant's), 1935 - 1940, containing detailed manuscript minutes in various hands about 66 meetings of the Committee, mostly signed by the chairperson Maud Gonne MacBride, with a few signed by Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, Mrs. Brugha, Nora Connolly O'Brien and others. In a small quarto notebook. The Minutes include detailed reports of committee membership, the Committee's business, donations, including treasurer's reports, details of grants,letters received, investigation of medical claims, etc.; also on October 27th 1933, 'Secretary reported that she had been asked by the Chief of Staff to request the Committee to approve a loan of about £100 from INAA Finances. Committee decided to grant the loan when necessary. Presumably the reference is to the Chief of Staff of the IRA (Then Moss Twomey) Laid in is a reduced facsimile of the Proclamation of 1916, also a small photo of a boy inscribed to rear, 'George Jr. age 16 when taken' and some other items. At rear is a list of journalists' names. As superb historical source, apparently unpublished. After the execution of her husband Sean MacBride in 1916, Maud Gonne devoted much of her time to organising assistance and relief for political prisoners. Her signature on a document of this nature is extremely rare; there are at least 35 examples in this book. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)

Cumann na mBan Irish Civil War: Cumann na mBan, North Dublin Union, A detailed 4 pp manuscript Report by the Prisoners' Council, pencil and ink on two scraps of rough notepaper, dated 3rd October 1923, complaining about the condition of the North Dublin Union when the prisoners were first moved there, of the "terrorism and ill treatment" of prisoners following the escape attempt of 6th May "The Army came in to effect the count, the prisoners refused, and many of them were pulled, kicked and beaten down a stone stairs by the soldiers and police," also complaints about a search of the prisoners' cells on August 26th and the Catholic Church's refusal to grant absolution to the majority of the prisoners on "political grounds" and giving a general account of the prison regime. Some creasing, otherwise good condition, rare and interesting. (1) * The search of prisoners' cells on 26th August followed a raid on the Suffolk Street headquarters of Sinn Fein, during which uncensored correspondence smuggled out of the North Dublin Union had been discovered. The Catholic Church did not refuse to grant absolution to the female prisoners on political grounds, but because they were engaged in huger strikes that could have resulted in self inflicted death (a mortal sin) This document was smuggled out of the North Dublin Union to the Intelligence Section of the anti treaty forces for use as anti government propaganda in "Poblach na hEireann Irish War News". As a m/ss. Ex. Rare.

The Republican Poetess Cavanagh MacDowell (Maeve) A folder containing a large collection of her original poetry, many signed, probably intended for a collected edition, with about 75 pages typescript (some duplication), including a poem in memory of Hermann Goertz, and about 15 items in manuscript, some signed, many with corrections, also a typescript list of her works and some other items. * The folder also includes a sheet in Cavanagh's hand headed 'The night before 1916 in Liberty Hall', giving an important eyewitness account of the scene in Liberty Hall as Connolly tried to reassure Citizen Army members that the planned Rising had only been postponed. 'I remember how indignantly they exclaimed "Ah they'll never do anything". But Connolly soothed them down and told us all things would go on and it would be only a part postponement. He then showed us along the passages & into one of the rooms, the girls were still venting their disappointment. Dr. Lynn was there - Helena Molony & Mary Perotz ..' [See R.M. Fox's chapter on Cavanagh in his 'Rebel Irishwomen', elsewhere in this sale, where some of this account is confirmed]. The folder also contains an incomplete letter in an unknown hand, apparently referring to an occasion when Mary MacSwiney prevented a letter from [Michael] Collins being given to [her brother] Terry, then towards the end of his hunger strike. [It has been reported elsewhere that Collins urged MacSwiney to call off his strike]. There is also a letter or draft letter in Cavanagh's hand to a newspaper about cock-fighting, and a few childish letters addressed to 'Dear Nan'. The poetry is of mixed quality. Cavanagh was not a major poet, but she was not without talent, and the best items in this collection are certainly worth preserving. Maeve Cavanagh was an early member of the Gaelic League in Dublin; later she moved to Sligo and Derry. She began writing verses for The Peasant, edited by W.P. Ryan, and wrote for various Republican and left-wing papers after her return to Dublin around 1910. She was often in Liberty Hall, and on Easter Monday morning, 1916, she was sent to Waterford with James Connolly's message, 'We fight at noon'. By the time she was able to return to Dublin, it was all over. Her brother, Ernest Cavanagh, drew cartoons for the Irish Worker, for which Maeve wrote the captions. He was shot dead by a British soldier while standing unarmed on the steps of Liberty Hall on Easter Tuesday 1916. As a collection, w.a.f. (1) Provenance: From the family of Austin Stack.

Scrapbooks An interesting Collection including: a Sketch Book signed John P. Cullen with drawings including 'The Volunteer's Funeral', and three small lined notebooks containing notes and ephemera relating to Irish history including printed 'Ballad of McCormick and Barnes 1940', a woodcut by Dorothy Blackham, manuscript copy of Kickham's poem 'I Ask for Nothing More', Irish Rebellion postcard 1916 with photo of Ed. De Valera, a Cuala Press greeting card with verse by Emily Lawless, printed poem in memory of Major William Redmond, another, 'New Rallying Song / De Valera Abu', another in memory of Countess Markievicz, another on 'The Irish Elections', colour printed postcard, 'The Fight at Ashbourne', colour printed postcard, 'Easter 1918', postcard of a St. Patrick's Day banquet in Pretoria [18]97, a few Brian O'Higgins coloured illustrations, and other scarce and interesting items. An attractive compilation, as a collection, w.a.f. (a lot)

Tom Clarke and The Wolfe Tone Memorial Commitee An extensive File (in two parts, circa 60 documents, 1906-1913), concerning the affairs of the Committee set up with IRB support to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Theobald Wolfe Tone and the 1798 Rising. The initial purpose of the Committee was to erect a monument to mark the actual centenary in 1898, but when this was not possible, the Committee continued in existence for a further 15 years or so, organising concerts, football matches, 'pilgrimages' to Bodenstown etc., collecting funds, printing posters and so on. Its purpose was not finally fulfilled until the 1960s, when a fine statue by Edward Delaney was erected at a corner of St. Stephen's Green in Dublin. There is little doubt that Tom Clarke and the IRB pulled the strings in relation to the Committee, but in keeping with its usual practice, it operated mainly through third parties. Tom Clarke's name occurs here and there in the documents, but most of the letters are signed by others, including P.F. O'Loughlin, Seaghan O hUadhaigh, Peadar de Faoite etc. A document in Clarke's tidy hand, signed, on his business paper, dated Feb. 14 1913 (blue file), includes an account featuring 9 tickets at 3/- assigned to Seaghan MacDermott (Clarke's 1916 colleague); sheets appended give a long list of names and addresses for persons allocated tickets. A manuscript report at the end of this file, `marked '1905', states that substantial sums are outstanding to the Committee which it has proved impossible to collect. A letter from Waterford (red file, 1910), says 'It is almost impossible to get money here for any National purpose'. An interesting collection, reflecting a period of low support for militant Republicanism. It includes many names and addresses of subscribers and supporters, and would repay more detailed study. (2)

The Genesis of the G.A.A. Pat Davin's Diary of the "Gaelic-American Invasion", 1888 Davin (Pat) (1851 - 1949) A highly important original Manuscript Diary, Notes, kept by Pat Davin, 'The World's All-Round Athletic Champion' and brother of GAA co-founder Maurice Davin, recounting the expedition of a group of athletes to the eastern USA in the fall of 1888 to showcase Irish hurling and athletics and raise funds for the Association. The present collection (from family sources) includes a reproduced Chancellor photograph of Pat Davin wearing his medals; an original programme for a fund-raising exhibition by 'the Gaelic-American team' in advance of their American tour, 1888, held at Young Ireland Athletic Grounds, Dundalk; a programme for a Grand Reception and Concert by the Nationalists of New York to the Gaelic Athletic Association at Tammany Hall, October 29 1888, featuring 'God Save Ireland' to be sung by the entire audience; a note in Pat Davin's hand dated 3 Oct. 1888, 'Team went on excursion down the Harbour with members of the Irish Society. Visited Deer Island Gaol or House of Detention, were shown all over the place by the Gov., an Irishman ..'; and about 20 other manuscript letters and notes in Davin's hand, mostly concerning their American tour. The "Gaelic-American Invasion" was the brainchild of Maurice Davin of Deerpark, Carrick-on-Suir. Davin, a farmer and river haulier, had founded the GAA in 1884 together with Michael Cusack and had drawn up rules for hurling and football and organised the Association on a parish and county basis. He and his brothers Pat and Tom were athletes of world class ability. The plan was to send a party of some fifty hurlers and athletes to America, where over the course of a month they would tour the Irish centres of the eastern seaboard, draw American attention to the superb quality of Irish sportsmen, extend the work of the Association, and above all raise money. The financial target was £5,000, with which it was hoped to revive the Aonach Tailteann, the national sporting festival which had been played on the Hill of Tara in ancient times. After a week of exhibition matches intended to raise the profile of the event, the group embarked from Queenstown on 16 September aboard the Guion Line's Wisconsin, together with a cargo of 200 hurleys with green labels marked "Gaelic-American Invasion", and arrived in New York nine days later. Everywhere they were feted enthusiastically. However, the enterprise was dogged by misfortune: bad weather resulted in poor attendance at matches; Irish-American societies were occupied with the excitements of the US presidential election, due on 6 November; and rivalry between the two main athletic bodies in America resulted in a lack of opposition teams - often the "invaders" were left to put on exhibition matches among themselves. Financially the expedition was a disaster. Far from raising money, the Association was only able to fund the return journey thanks to a generous loan of £450 from its patron Michael Davitt. The group embarked from New York on 31 October aboard the Anchor Line's City of Rome - "widely regarded as the most beautiful liner ever to cross the Western Ocean" - and reached Cork on 8 November. The failure of the venture encouraged hard-line IRB elements within the GAA to renew their attacks on Maurice Davin, who resigned as President in January 1889 and withdrew from his central role in the GAA. Pat Davin's diary covers most days of the "invasion" from leaving Deerpark on 8 September until the last day of the return voyage. His comments, are detailed, vivid, often amusing and occasionally sad. Like all Irish people, he "networked" furiously with compatriots met in foreign parts, naming many old acquaintances from south Tipperary and mid-Waterford. On the two voyages he mentions sickness in rough seas ("steerage passengers thrown about the deck like dead dogs, men women & children in heaps together"); dancing and drinking in fine weather, and competing to out-sing a Salvation Army choir ("our fellows had the best of it and silenced the Salvations with God Save Ireland"). In America he reports on receptions, parades, outings and banquets, finding it hard to meet the hectic combination of socialising and athletics. He praises the step-dancing of the girls: "their proficiency at this amusement was enough to make one overlook their shortcomings in the matter of good looks". He gives details of the various sporting events, in which the Irish acquitted themselves well in spite of bad weather ("small attendance, day slobbery") and injuries to themselves and their hurleys (substitute hurleys made of hickory "went to matchwood first trial"). As he left New York homeward bound, Davin noted somberly: "City of Rome sailed away at 2.30 today bearing home the sad remnant of the 53 hurlers and athletes who landed on American soil just five weeks yesterday. Only twenty-four men returned; most of the others remained permanently in America." And some of the twenty-four later went to join their comrades - a poignant reflection on the allure of the New World in the Ireland of 1888. A collection of the first importance. During the 1880's the three Davin Brothers from Carrick-on-Suir, Maurice, Tom & Pat, held more than half of the Worlds Records for running, jumping, hurdling and weight throwing. The Davin family was the most important in the early history of the G.A.A. and of Irish Athletics in General. Provenance: By direct family descent.

Third Tipperary Brigade: Ryan (Desmond) Sean Treacy and The 3rd Tipperary Brigade, Tralee 1945. First Edn. orig. decor. dust wrapper; Loosely inserted are a Memorial Card, 'In Proud and Loving Memory of the Officers and Men of the 5th Batt. 3rd Tipp. Brigade who gave their lives to uphold the Republic since 1916,'; & a manuscript copy of a poem entitled 'Sean Treacy'; also the paperback edition of the above volume with some very rare photographs; and O'Labhra (Colm) Trodairi na Treas Briogaide, Clo ui Mheara 1955. First Edn., Presentation Copy, illus. & orig. pict. d.w. All v. good. Scarce. A lot. (5)

The Rare First Edition Breen (Dan) My Fight for Irish Freedom, D. (Talbot Press) 1924. First Edn. Hf. title, port. frontis & 11 illus., orig. decor. cloth, some stains. (1) * There is a single page manuscript note from Dan Breen to Martin, 'Before you leave for Cork look me up. I have a message for our friend. Dan Breen 15/1/44, loosely inserted, together with "Official Souvenir of the Soloheadbeg memorial, unveiled by Sean T. O'Ceallaigh, Sun. 22nd Jan. 1950", 4pp, inscribed. The Ambush at Soloheadbeg, near Monart, Co. Tipperary is regarded as the start of the War of Independence. Dan Breen participated in the ambush, the first engagement with the British Military Forces since 1916. (1)

A hand written four sided letter from Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) to the author Mrs. Shew in 1947, detailing how she first met Prince Philip and their subsequent courtship. In the letter she describes how Philip enjoyed driving and that the couple were even once chased by a photographer. She also describes how the wedding ring will be made of Welsh gold, and that the engagement ring was made in Antrobus. Later in the letter, the Princess describes how both she and Philip enjoyed dancing at parties. This letter is sold with a typed manuscript of the letter, a framed photocopy for display purposes and two copies of another letter to Mrs. Shew (original not included). There is also a copy of the book “Royal Wedding” by Betty Shew and a framed photograph of the author.

A collection of manuscript documents relating to Sir Joseph Banks.

Poems by Lady Manners 1794 1st edition 152 pages, together with a description of the City College and Cathedral of Winchester collected from a manuscript of Anthony Wood, circa 1760 (nd), modern half leather binding bookplate of Stafford and Isobel Cropps

A $10 REPUBLICAN BOND CERTIFICATE, ISSUED JANUARY 21ST 1920 BY DE VALERA, President of the Elected Government of the Republic of Ireland, to Lucille Gallagher, No. 149790 (manuscript No. A76452), with De Valera’s engraved signature in Irish, engraved green Celtic designed border, approx. 6’’ x 9’’, very good condition

PROVINCIAL BANK OF IRELAND (DATED JAN 1ST 1915)One Pound for the bearerBlue ink print with manuscript signature of John KiddSerial number: Q97985

MESSRS J. B. BALL & COMPANY (DATED 21ST SEPT 1832)One Pound and Three Shillings and four pence, for the account of the Dublin, Slane, and Drogheda Turnpike TrusteesMultiple manuscript signatures, stamped PAIDSigned verso by Robert McAuley

BALL AND CO., DUBLIN (DATED TO 1832)A manuscript banknote for twenty two Pounds, three shillings and eight penceSigned by Patrick Mooney, blind stampedSerial number: A5001 in red ink

O'CONNELL (DANIEL) 'THE LIBERATOR' An original manuscript letter mostly in a secretarial hand, 3pp. (single folded sheet, the signature and final lines in O'Connell's own hand, dated 1st Sept. 1845, addressed to John A. O'Neill Esq. of William Park. Apparently an attempt to make up a quarrel, O'Connell expresses his 'affectionate gratitude' to O'Neill and says, 'If there be one single word in any letter of mine that could have left a painful sentiment in your mind, I beg to retract it and earnestly to intreat your forgiveness.' As a m/ss, w.a.f.* O'Connell died 15 May, 1847, aged 71.

[P.H. PEARSE, SIGNATORY OF THE 19169 PROCLAMATION]A manuscript 'Copy of P.H. Pearse statement written in Kilmainham Prison 2nd May 1916', in an unidentified hand, apparently that of a British soldier or official at Kilmainham. 2 pp (single foolscap sheet written both sides), on official paper with embossed crest.Pearse's statement is a summary of his reply to his Court Martial at Richmond Barracks, when asked by the Presiding Officer if he had anything to say in his defence. It outlines his reasons for surrender, to prevent further slaughter of the civilian population of Dublin and to save the lives of his followers. 'I fully understand now, as then, that my own life is forfeit to British law, and I will die very cheerfully if I can think that the British Government .. will accept my single life in forfeiture and .. give a general amnesty to the brave men and boys who have fought at my bidding.''When I was a child of ten', he continues, 'I went down on my bare knees by my bedside one night and promised God that I should devote my life to an effort to free my country. I have kept that promise.'He repudiates the prosecutor's claim that he sought to aid England's enemy. 'Germany is no more to me than England is .. I assume that I am speaking to Englishmen, who value their own freedom and who profess to be fighting for the freedom of Belgium and Serbia. Believe that we too love freedom .. If you strike us down now we shall rise again and renew the fight. You cannot conquer Ireland. You cannot extinguish the Irish passion for freedom. If our deed has not been sufficient to win freedom then our children will win it by a better deed.'There are other copies of this statement, including one in the Pearse Museum, and there appears to be no doubt of its authenticity.

***ADDITIONAL LOT***IRISH TRANSPORT & GENERAL WORKERS UNIONA membership card issued to Wesley Higginson, dated 24.4.13, with the manuscript name of James Connolly as Branch Secretary, but probably not in Connolly’s hand; with a copy of a booklet, ‘Ghosts of Kilmainham’. (2)

THE MÁIRE GILL COLLECTION A significant archive of letters and documents from the collection of Máire (Molly) Gill, a life-long employee of the Cuala Press who was an active Republican, a member of Sinn Fein and Cumann na mBan, detained in Kilmainham during the Civil War, for many years President of the Camogie Association. The principal contents include1 .A file containing seven autograph signed letters from female prisoners on [Kilmainham] Internment Camp notepaper, circa 1923, two from Maire’s friend A. ní Riain (no. 43) and five from ‘your loving Friend May’ [Mrs Mary O’Carroll], cell 12 or 97; also an ALS on plain paper to Miss Butler from James Courtney, also detained in Kilmainham, with a second letter to Miss Gill dated 31.10.21, two letters from Courtney’s wife Mary, one appealing urgently for financial help, and a few related documents including accounts of a ‘Prisoners Dependants Ceilidhe (Louth County), signed by A. Ní Riain 27.11.21. The Kilmainham letters were of course subject to censorship, and there is little political content apart from some veiled comments; they are mostly about mutual friends, some released, others still ‘inside’, their health, parcels, letters, hopes of early release, longing to be in the fresh air again, ‘we will have a good time some day when I get out’, etc.2.A file including a good studio photograph of Eamon de Valera circa 1918, 8 ½ ins x 6 ½ ins; a document titled ‘Articles of Agreement for a Treaty between Great Britain and Ireland’, cyclostyled typescript, 3 pp foolscap, apparently an early copy of De Valera’s ‘Document No. 2’, which he proposed as an alternative to the Treaty; a printed document titled ‘Mountjoy Atrocity’, unsigned, accusing named Free State officers of attacking unarmed prisoners, scarce; a cyclostyled document headed ‘Belfast & British Trade Boycotts’, dated 25 January 1922, stating that the Dail Cabinet, having considered the report of the meeting of Mr. Michael Collins with Sir James Craig in London , hereby direct that the Belfast Boycott be discontinued; and a one-page printed programme for a theatrical performance by The Irish National Volunteers, Dundrum, October 2 [1914], with full lists of cast and performers, and similar programmes for October 3 and for October 4, with some variation among the performers. No printer is named, but from their general appearance and provenance these could very well be Cuala Press printings. 3.A file of letters and documents relating to Cumann na mBan and Sinn Fein including a cyclostyled copy of the constitution of Cumann na mBan (worn with some loss), a few pamphlets and about 25 autograph and typescript signed letters and notes, mostly relating to meetings and other arrangements, including one from F[iona] ní Phluingcéad (sister of Joseph Mary Plunkett) relating to materials needed for field dressings, dated Dec. 1921.4.A file of about 20 letters and documents relating to camogie and the Camogie Association, of which Maire Gill was President for many years, including a circular about the Association’s withdrawal (for political reasons) from the Tailteann Games 1924, a few letters about the propriety or otherwise of camogie pitches being used for lawn tennis, various notes about arrangements, typescript report of an interview with Maire Gill about Irish Women in Sport, a copy of the camogie rule-book circa 1940, etc.5.A folder containing four large-format issues of Stop Press dealing with the Four Courts siege and withdrawal, dated Wednesday June 28 [1922], the first issue, Communique from the Four Court), Thursday 29th, Saturday morning July 1 (no. 5) and Sunday July 2 (no. 6, the last of the large-format issues), much worn and frayed, with some loss, with a few cuttings about Countess Markiewicz and two other Republican periodicals.6.A small folder containing mainly personal letters and documents, including a manuscript playscript (probably incomplete), letters, a prize certificate from a horticultural show 1920, a few tracings, etc.Máire (Molly) Gill joined the Cuala Press as a young girl about 1908, and remained with Cuala throughout her working life. Cuala employed only women, and Molly and Esther (‘Essie’) Ryan became its pressmen, setting type and operating the Albion hand-press on which the books and prints were made. As a young woman Molly was an active member of Inghinidhe na hÉireann, of Cumann na mBan, and of Sinn Fein. She opposed the Treaty, and in 1923, during the Civil War, she was detained for a time in Kilmainham. Camogie apart, Molly was never a leader in the Republican movement, but her collection gives a valuable illustration of the busy lives of those who were active supporters and foot-soldiers in the movement.As a collection, w.a.f.

CLARKE, KATHLEEN. LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN. An attractive New Year remembrance card from the Mansion House, 4 pp (single folded sheet), on heavy paper, specially produced by the Cluna Studio, marking the 25th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. The cover with a hand coloured drawing of the General Post Office, Dublin, under a scroll with the date 1916, a Four Provinces shield and a Phoenix flame, inscribed inside with ‘Greetings from [manuscript signature] Caitlín Bean Uí Chléirigh, Lord Mayor’. Kathleen Clarke, a niece of the Limerick Fenian John Daly, was the widow of Tom Clarke, first signatory of the 1916 Proclamation. She had wished to join her husband in the GPO, but was asked to remain at home and prepare to assist the survivors after the Rising. She did so very successfully by establishing the Irish National Aid & Volunteer Dependants Fund, where she gave Michael Collins his first position of responsibility as Secretary. She opposed the Treaty, and in 1926 joined the new Fianna Fail party and became an executive member. In 1939 she was the first woman to be elected Lord Mayor of Dublin. It is said she declined a request from Eamon de Valera that she should stand aside in favour of Margaret Pearse, reputedly saying to him ‘Tom Clarke’s widow stands aside for nobody!’ She left Fianna Fail in 1944 after criticising the treatment of Republican hunger strikers.A rare and attractive item, in very good condition.