Important Information
To; Include items from ; The Late Padfdy Morrissey, Leeson Lounge, Dublin. The Late Joseph Rafferty, Cloghan, Co. Offaly & Items from other clients.
Large collection of Cuala Press, Manuscripts & Ephemera, Antique Bank Notes, Republican Interest, Sporting Medals & Programmes.
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Abbreviations Rare Books , Literature , Manuscripts, etc ; mls Manuscript Letters signed, als Autograph Letters signed acs Autographed Cards signed pbPaperback
a.e.g. All edges gilt t.e.g. Top edges gilt w.a.f. With all faults S.N.S.R. Sold not subject to return As is With all damages, faults, restorations As a lot With all faults
L.S.s Library Stamps Publ. Published t.e.p. Top end paper mor morocco n.d No date n.p. No place d.j. Dust jacket L.P. Large paper h.m.p. hand-made paper
vell Vellum hf Half d.w.s. Dust wrappers I.M.C. Irish M/ss Commission A.M.S. Armorial motif on spine cont. Contemporary n.a.t. Not affecting text frontis Frontispiece
engd. Engraved cold. Coloured hd Hand port. Portrait
Abbreviations Paintings, Prints, Works of Art, Furniture, etc.
The first name or names and surname of the Artist or Craftsman: In our opinion a work by the Artist of Craftsman.
Attributed to: In our opinion probably a work by the Artist or Craftsman but less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the preceding category.
Studio of: In our opinion a work that may have been executed in whole or in part by the artist's hand. Circle of: In our opinion a work of the period of the Artist or Craftsman that is in a similar style to the work of that Artist or Craftsman.
The surname of the Artist or Craftsman, preceded by “After”: In our opinion, a copy of the work of the artist or craftsman.
Signed – Stamped: Has a signature or stamp, which in our opinion is the signature or stamp of the artist or craftsman.
Bears Signature or Stamp: Has a signature or stamp, which in our opinion might be the signature or stamp of the artist or craftsman.
Dated: Is so dated and in our opinion was executed at about that date.
Bears Date: Is so dated and in our opinion may have been executed at about that date.
Abbreviations
O.O.C. Oils on Canvas O .O.P. Oils on Panel
O.O.B. Oils on Board W/C Watercolour
GOU Gouache MAH. Mahogany
VICT. Victorian ED W. Edwardian
W.A.F. With all faults As Is With all damages, faults, restorations, etc.
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