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Antiphonar.Antiphonar. Beidseitig beschrieb. Bl. aus einer latein. Notenhandschrift auf Antiphonar. Antiphonar. Beidseitig beschrieb. Bl. aus einer latein. Notenhandschrift auf Pergament in Minuskelschrift des 12.-13. Jhdts. Mit 21 Initialen in Gold mit schwarzer Tintenumrahmung u. in Federzeichnung ornamental verziert und mit ornamentaler Randleiste links und blauen Blumenstengeln im Text. Schriftspiegel in zwei Spalten zu 10 Zeilen, Schrift in Rot, darüber jeweils Quadratnoten in Gold mit schwarzer Umrandung auf 3 bis 4 roten Notenlinien. Blgr. 38,6 x 28,7 cm. Schriftspiegel ca. 30 x 21 cm. Enthält beidseitig den Text des Mathäusevangeliums, Kapitel 1, von Esrom bis Iechonias. - 1 unteres Eck angesetzt, im anderen Eck ein kl. Riss. Tls. etw. angestaubt u. wellig, tls. ger. Goldabplatzungen, tls. Schrift etw. verwischt. - Antiphonary. 1 sheet of a Latin music manuscript on vellum, 12th-13th century. With 21 initials. Corners partly damaged, partly somewhat dusty and wavy, slight flaking, writing somewhat smudged.

Brus, GünterBrus, Günter (1938 Ardning/Steiermark). Ganz ganz kleine Klitzersteine od Brus, Günter Brus, Günter (1938 Ardning/Steiermark). Ganz ganz kleine Klitzersteine oder Die Welt in Scherben. Eigenhänd. Manuskript mit Unterschrift am Schluß (auf d. flieg. Vorsatz), auf dem Titel dat. Feuerbach November 1976. 19 ungezählte, einseit. mit Bleistift beschriebene Bl. Illustr. Pbd. mit Zeichnungen von Brus. (Rücken etw. beschäd.). Blatt 2 mit Widmung: 'für Nane und Markus und Kurt'. Aus dem Nachlass des Grafikdesigners, Typographen und Autors Kurt Weidemann (1922-2011). Der von Brus gestaltete Einband und die Vorsätze zeigen Reihen kleiner, weißer Kamele in Gouache. - Anfangs gelockert u. tls. lose, die zwei letzten Bl. mit Knickspur am unt. Eck. - Manuscript (pencil on paper) with signature on fly-leaf, titlepage dated Feuerbach November 1976. 19 pages. Boards, designed by Brus (illustrations in gouache). The gouaches on binding and fly-leafs depicting camels. With dedication on second page. From the estate of Kurt Weidemann (typograph, author and graphic designer 1922-2011). - Spine a bit damaged. Partly loosened or loose-fitting, last two sheets below corners bended.

Suetonius Tranquillus,C.Suetonius Tranquillus,C. De vita duodecim Caesarum libri XII. S Suetonius Tranquillus,C. Suetonius Tranquillus,C. De vita duodecim Caesarum libri XII. Strassburg, Johann Prüss d.J. August 1520. Gr.8°. Mit breiter figürlicher Holzschn.-Titelbordüre nach Urs Graf. (2), 154 Bl. Flex. Prgt. unter Verwendung einer mittelalterlichen Handschrift. (Fehlstelle am unteren Kapital später ergänzt, etwas knittrig, gebräunt, leicht fleckig, schwach berieb. u. best.). VD 16, S 10102. Proctor 10332. Ritter 2249. Vgl. Hieronymus 154 (zur Titelbordüre). Nicht bei Brunet oder Graesse. - Über das Leben des C. Suetonius Tranquillus besitzen wir nur spärliche Informationen, die wir nur aus dem Rahmen seiner Werke und aus einigen Plinius-Briefen entnehmen können. Im Jahre 121 n. Chr. wurde er in eine Intrige verstrickt und verliess den Hof, da er bei Kaiser Hadrian in Ungnade gefallen war. Die Kaiserbiographien sind seine am besten überlieferten Werke. Darin berichtet er über das Leben der ersten Kaiser Roms, von Caesar über Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Vespasian, Titus bis hin zu Domitian. Sie sind nicht in einem einheitlichen Stil geschrieben, was damit zusammen hängen mag, dass er ein Universalgelehrter am Hof war und Zugang zu vielen Werken hatte. Prinzipiell ist der Stil eher schlicht und frei von Überladungen, letztendlich passte er aber seinen Stil teilweise der Art des jeweiligen Kaisers an, über den er schrieb. - Stellenweise feuchtrandig (vorne stärker) und leicht gebräunt, Titelei angestaubt, hinten etwas stockfleckig, die ersten Blatt mit Eselsohren, teils mit kleinen Fehlstellen in den Ecken. Insgesamt sauberes Exemplar. Alte hs. Besitzvermerke auf Titel und Vorsatz. Einige Marginalien und Anstreichungen von alter Hand. - Contains woodcut border after Urs Graf on titlepage. Flexible vellum binding using material of a medieval manuscript. Binding with traces of use, imperfection on spine modern renewed. Partly some waterstain in the margins (quite heavy at the beginning) and moderate browning, shopsoiling on title, some foxing at the end, the first few pages with creases, partly small imperfections in the corners. Handwritten names on title and fly-leaf, some old marginalia.

The Life of St Edmund, King & MartyrThe Life of St Edmund, King & Martyr Faksimile The Life of St Edmund, King & Martyr The Life of St Edmund, King & Martyr Faksimile u. Kommentar. 2 Bde. Reproduced from the manuscript MS Harley 2278 in the British Library. Introduction, transcript and commentary by AS.G. Edwards. London, The Folio Society 2004. 4°. Mit zahlr. farb. Illustr. u. Initialen mit Gold. 119 num., 1 nn. Bl.; XXII, 119 S. Oziegenldr. mit Goldpräg., goldgepr. Dsch., Rsch sowie Goldschnitt u. Olwd. mit Goldpräg in Olwd.-Kassette. Eines von 1000 (GA 1010) Ex. - Facsimile printed in colour and gold. Facsimile in full Nigerian goat skin with leather onlays, ornamented with coloured and gold foils to a design drawn entirely from elements within the manuscript itself, all edges gilt. The binding is designed by David Eccles. The commentary and transcription volume in green cloth. Both volumes in original solander case. Printed in a limited edition of 1010 copies. - Neuwertiges Ex.

Fragment.Fragment. Lateinische Handschrift auf Pergament in karolingischer Minuskel des Fragment. Fragment. Lateinische Handschrift auf Pergament in karolingischer Minuskel des 9.-10. Jahrhunderts. Frankreich ? 4° (29 x 18 cm.). 1 S., 2 Spalten, jeweils 42 Zeilen. Gefaltet geheftet in dunkelrotem Maroquinband des 17. Jahrhunderts mit goldgepr. gekrönten Supralibros auf beiden Deckeln u. Deckelfiletten. (Rckn. mit Lwd. repar., Gebrauchssp.) Blattränder teils knapp beschnitten u. einige Randschäden mit Textverl., verso Schrift verblasst. - Fragment of a Latin manuscript, France (?) 9th-10th century. Folded bound in morocco of the 17th century (spine repaired with cloth, worn). Partly narrowly trimmed, few damages on the margin (text loss).

Junctinus (Giuntini),F.Junctinus (Giuntini),F. Speculum astrologiae, comprehendens comm Junctinus (Giuntini),F. Junctinus (Giuntini),F. Speculum astrologiae, comprehendens commentaria in theoricas planetarum, et in sphaeram Ioannis de Sacro Bosco: Vnà cum tabulis de Eclipsibus Georgii Purbachii, & supputationibus motuum Planetarum, secundum decreta Alphonsii Regis Hispaniae: & Nicolai Copernici, cum diversis aliis tractatibus Astrologicis. Tomus posterior (von 2). Lyon, in officina Q. Phil. Tinghi, Florentini: Apud Simphorianum Beraud 1581. Fol. Titel mit schönem Porträt des Verfassers innerhalb einer großen ovalen Vignette in einem verzierten Rahmen mit Umschrift, ferner zahlr. meist schematischen Holzschnitte im Text. 1170 S., 1 Bl.; 18 Bl. Index. Ldr. d. 17. Jhts. (Berieb. u. best., tls. fl.). Riccardi I, 610 f. Caillet II, 5691. Adams, J 435. Vgl. Thorndike VI, 129 ff. - Das Speculum ist das umfangreichste und anspruchvollste, nahezu enzyklopädische Projekt der Astrologie des 16. Jahrhunderts. - Vorliegender zweiter Band der zweiten Lyoner Ausgabe enthält u. a. den vierteiligen Kommentar 'in Sphaeram Ioannis de Sacro Bosco' und das 'Compendium de stellarum fixarum observationibus'. - Franciscus Junctinus, auch Francesco Giuntini (1522-1590), stammt aus Florenz, studierte Mathematik, Philosophie und Theologie und trat dem Karmeliterorden bei. Als Doktor Theologiae und Almosenier des jüngsten Sohnes der Katharina von Medici, Franz von Alencon, beschäftigte er sich auch ausführlich mit der Sternenbeobachtung. Der Abhandlung über die Fixsterne geht die Übersetzung der Lehren des Ptolemäus voraus sowie die aller weiteren bis dato bekannten Astrologen. Seinem Denken lag dabei das heliozentrische Weltbild nach den Lehren des Nikolaus Kopernikus zugrunde. - 'His work is of the highest importance, as it contains the whole theory and practice of the Art, elaborated with the most perfect precision; the foundation of it is taken from a Greek work, by Claudius Ptolemy, one of the last of the grand succession of Initiates who espoused the Alexandrian School of Philosophy. The original manuscript enunciated the Hermetic traditions of Egyptian Oriental Magic, while our Author's commentary contains the result of his life-long researches among the profundities of Chaldaic Astrology, Jewish Cabbalism, and Arabian Theurgy' (Gardner II, S. 60). - Innendeckel und Gelenke wurmstichig, meist leicht gebräunt. - With portrait on title and numerous woodcuts in the text. Leather of the 17th century (rubbed and bumped, partly stained). Partly with worming, mostly slightly browned.

Biblia graece.Biblia graece. Novum Testamentum omnia (griech.). Basel, Johannes Bebel f Biblia graece. Biblia graece. Novum Testamentum omnia (griech.). Basel, Johannes Bebel für J. Wattenschnee, Februar 1535. Mit grosser Holzschnitt-Druckermarke am Schluss, einigen Init. u. 4 Metallschnitten vom Metallschneider 'CV' und Hans Holbein. 6 (von 8) nn. Bl., 367 num. Bl., 1 nn. Bl. Prgt. unter Verwendung einer alten Hs. (Tls. leicht wurmspurig, Rckn. u. Vdeckel vom Buchblock gelöst). VD 16, B 4180 mit nur 1 Standortnachweis. Adams B 1653 (nur 1 defektes Exemplar). Staehelin, Oekolampad Nr. 98 Anm. Vgl. Hieronymus Nr. 381 (mit der Ausgabe von 1524). 'Follows Erasmus' third edition... with a few variations, including some independent readings' (Darlow-M. 4601). - With big woodcut printer's device at the end, few initials and 4 metal cuts by 'CV' and Hans Holbein. Vellum under use of a old manuscript (partly slight worming, spine and front cover loose).

Manuscript on paperSigned by João Manoel de Noronha, 1st Marquess de Tancos, 6th Count of Atalaya and Lord Chamberlain to Queen Mariana Victoria, sent to D. José de SeabraFour pages, only the first manuscript and signed "Marquess of Tancos"Dated 22nd October 177322x17 cm

Manuscript on parchmentA royal letter in which King Peter III appoints Pedro Martins Mourão as "Official Secretary of the village of Serpa"Dated 1779Approvals, annotations and royal seal to reverse35x64 cm

Certification letter from D. Bernardo de Távora, 2nd Count of Alvor, Field Marshall and Armies General, Governor of Trás-os-Montes at Chaves, to Bachelor Xavier de Sá MoraesFour pages, only one manuscript and signed "Count of Alvor"Dated 12th October 173730x21 cm

Manuscript on paperNomination by Queen Maria I of Pedro Mascarenhas as 1st Royal Navy Lieutenant, based at the 9th Company of the Royal Navy BrigadeSigned by the Prince Regent D. João (future D. João VI)Royal seal and various annotations and approvals to reverseDated 3rd January 179843x33,5 cm

Manuscript on paperA royal letter in which King Miguel I appoints D.Francisca de Paula e Almeida as Lady in waitingRoyal seal and signed by the kingDated 21st March 1831Another identical manuscript without seal, appointing D. Maria Ignez de Nazareth d'AlmeidaDated 1oth April 1832(faults)37,5x23,5 cm

Manuscript on paperThe 7th Duke of Aveiro, D. Gabriel de Lencastre Ponce de Leon de Lara Cardenas e Girão, donates to the French Capuchin Monks 70,000 reais, in addition to the 30,000 reais that they already benefited yearlyDated Lisbon 1734Two manuscript pages, signed and sealedAutograph signature of the Duke of Aveiro(faults)30x20 cm

Creating a Neutral Zone at the Border in 1922[O'Duffy (Eoin) & Mulcahy (R.)] An important file containing original documents relating to agreements between the Provisional Government and the British Government in June 1922, establishing a so-called 'neutral zone' on both sides of the border in the area of Belleek and Pettigo, including a typescript memo with manuscript additions, signed initials, from Richard Mulcahy (Aire Chosanta) to 'Ceann Fuirinne' (Chief of Army Staff, Eoin O'Duffy), 21.6.22, with accompanying memorandum setting out the arrangements agreed when the Minister and Comdt. Hogan met Colonel Brind, Co. Evans and Mr. Cope on 21 June (1922), providing that 'with a view to preserving order on the Border that, as an experiment, British troops shall occupy the villages of Belleek, Pettigo,Garrison, Kesh and the surrounding area,' etc; that units of the Special Constabulary and elements of the Provisional Government and Republican forces shall remove themselves from the area; that there will be no searches or arrests other than by civil police, etc.Also with a copy memo from Comdt. Hogan indicating that he was discourteously treated by British troops when on official business in the area; a note signed by Gen. Mulcahy forwarding Hogan's report to the Chairman, Provisional Government, 28.6.22; a memo to Chief of Staff (O'Duffy) from T. Glennon, Divisional Adjutant, Oglaigh na hEireann, 23.6.1922, with details of British activities in Free State territory near Belleek, etc., and a few other related documents.The agreement was an attempt to stop clashes between "B" Specials and Republicans in the border area, but it apparently was not a success.As an Archive File, w.a.f. (1)

The 1831 Meath ElectionCo. Meath: Rowley (Hon. Richard Thomas) an interesting early 19th Century Manuscript of Local Political interest, of 106pps., listing 960 voters (in alphabetical order), with 18 electoral districts - name, residence, landlord, value, etc., full green mor. with manuscript label. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)The Hon Richard Thomas Rowley (1812-1887) was the younger brother of Lord Langford of Summerhill, Co. Meath. At the general election of 1831, in which the key issue was the government's proposed reform bill, he stood for one of the two seats in Meath County (the first contested election there since 1802). There were five candidates - four supporters of reform and one (Rowley) a well-known opponent of the bill. The government feared that the quarrelling of the reformers would split the vote and give the seat to Rowley. They need not have worried - Rowley withdrew at the end of the first day's polling, having received only eight votes. (However, he was more successful in later years, becoming M.P. for Harwich from 1860 to 1865.)

Corbet Hill, Wexford1798 Interest: A manuscript 4pp Letter, dated 13th March 1793 to "my dear Corbet" from J. Rochford (probably John S. Rochford, Clogrennan, Co. Carlow)An affectionate and amusing Letter in which the writer thanks the Corbets for his recent visit to them at Corbets Hill (outside New Ross); hopes Mr. Corbet has recovered from his illness (he recommends a Regimen of Bark); and wishes them success in their plans for disposing of their house and Demesne. He is now immersed again in his attic storey, where is is "sick of Politics and Sea Coal... I cannot consider myself better off, then if I was in a smoky, Popish Cabbin," Refers to an ongoing debate in the House of Lords on the Catholic Relief Bill "the Chancellor spoke violently against it, and voted for it" As a manuscript, w.a.f.(1)* Five years later, Corbet Hill was where the insurgent army gathered before attacking the town of New Ross.

Munce (James) Surveyor. A manuscript Notebook containing numerous notes and measurements and findings, regarding surveys from 1879 - 1895, and contains names and addresses on f.e.p., approx. 138pps., in full leather, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)* James Munce was borough surveyor of Belfast. He designed and built several important municipal buildings, including St. George's Market, The Fish Market, and Central Fire Brigade Station.

Oglaigh na hEireann 1st Northern Division. Manuscript request to Stationmaster,Glenties, to issue return voucher for one soldier Glenties to Stranorlar, on headed paper, signed R. Ua Dochartaigh Capt., dated 26/2/23, with ms. note 'Fare 7/4.' (1)

Journal of a tour through Flanders, the Rhineland and Holland in 1840 Manuscript Journal (writer unnamed) of a tour through Ghent, Liege, Verviers, Aix, Cologne, up the Rhine by steamer as far as Coblenz, thence by train to Wiesbaden, by train back to Cologne, and home via Utrecht, Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. The travellers left Dover on 28 July and returned on 14 August 1840. The writer has a keen eye and describes landscapes and buildings - towns, churches, castles - in some detail. This was an interesting period: not only long before the destruction caused by two world wars (the armies of Napoleon are cited as the main culprits in this journal) but also before much 19th-century building: Cologne Cathedral, for instance, had been left unfinished since 1560; work resumed shortly after our travellers had left, and the iconic spires were not completed until 1880. A 79 pp, written in a clear, neat hand. Binding detached. As a Manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Hunting In Wexford in the 1870'sCo. Wexford: Hunting interest, an interesting and detailed Manuscript for the Fox Hunting Season 1870 -71 and 1871 - 72, with several packs including Cheshire Hounds, North Staffordshire and the Wexford Hounds, approx. 150pps., contemp full red mor. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)

French Revolution: d'Eglantine (Fabre) 1750 - 1794. Three manuscript inventories (in French) of the household effects of Fabre d'Eglantine and his wife, including the clothing of Madame Fabre, furniture, utensils etc. etc. As manuscripts, w.a.f. (1)* Fabre d'Eglantien was a French actor, dramatist and politician. A native of Carcasonne, he married in 1778 Maria Strasburg Nicole Godin; they had two sons, Theodore and Jules. He played a prominent part in the French Revolution, being private secretary to Danton. He conceived a new role for the theatre as a contributor to revolutionary culture, and was involved in the creation of a new French calendar. He was accused of profiteering, and was guillotined along with other Dantonistes.

Co. Galway: An interesting Document addressed to Excise Office in Galway from the Collector of 'Quit' Rents re: payment of the tolls on the bridge that had replaced the ferry at Portumna, dated 10 December 1844. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Manuscript Journal: A manuscript notebook, c. 1922 - 1923, containing mostly legal notes etc., but some daily notes, all in pencil, including one which mentions 'Wonton destruction of houses.' Probably a student, studying at the start of the Irish Free State. As a m/ss., w.a.f. Interesting, would benefit from further study. (1)

Membership Lists of the Kildare Street ClubTwo volumes containing names and addresses of members of the Kildare Street Club. The first is stamped "K.S.C. Hall Porter's Address Book" and lists the members under initial letter of surname, with many deletions and additions; half calf (dam), 23 x 30 pp. The second, a large (25 x 32 cm) vol bound in red calf and stamped "United Kingdom Representative" contains entries in chronological order between 11 April 1949 and 4 December 1950; 64 pp (the rest blank) containing approx. 750 signatures.The Kildare Street Club was founded in 1782, its membership originally consisting of prominent Irishmen opposed to the connection with Britain. During the 19th century, however, it came to be associated predominantly with the pro-Union Ascendancy. After the foundation of the Irish Free State in 1922 it fell into decline, and in 1976 it amalgamated with the Dublin University Club, its premises being leased to the Heraldic Museum and the Alliance Française. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (2)

Oglaigh na hEireann. 5th (Northern) Division. Manuscript notice on headed paper stating 'The bearer of this, Mr. J.J. Kerr, Clones, has permission to use a camera at Demonstration in Armagh on 4th Sep. - subject to any special local arrangements. (signed) Domhnall Ó hÓgáin, O.C., 3.9.'21. (1)

Valuation of the Bishops Palace, Cavan Co. Cavan: [Verschoyle (Hamilton)] a manuscript Notebook of a valuation of the contents of the Bishops Palace at Kilmore, Co. Cavan, carried out on behalf of the executors of the late Bishop, by Ganby Son, Parker and Bennett, 8 February 1870, approx. 51pps., contemporary marbled wrappers. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Naval Interest: [Rokeby (Sir Richard)] an interesting 19th Century Naval Account Manuscript Book, for the 'HMS Eden' (a 24 Gun Sixth Rate Warship) which was commanded by Sir Richard Rokeby off the Coast of Africa 1830 - 37, approx. 30pps (interleaved) in contemp full red mor., as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

The Return of the DiasporaDoyle (Roddy) A Manuscript Page transcribed by the author "From an Unnamed Novel, the 3rd Part of the Last Round Up - The Henry Smart Story," Signed and dated 25/4/07, framed with a good black and white Photograph of the Author. (1)

[Chetwood (Rev. Dr. John)] A collection of 19 Pamphlets comprising sermons preached at Ardbraccan, Co, Meath, by the incumbent, the Rev. Dr John Chetwood, on dates (listed at the front of each) between 1782 and 1816 (+ one of 1835). Three are original sermons in MS; the remainder are recycled works of other clergy: five (anonymous) are printed, the remaining fifteen are productions of the eccentric polymath and entrepreneur John Trusler (1735-1820), who established a lucrative business by publishing some 150 sermons “printed in imitation of manuscript” to save clergymen the trouble of composing their own, and which he sold for a shilling apiece; some are by Trusler himself, the others by Samuel Clapham (1755-1830), who wrote under the appropriate pseudonym of the Rev. Dr Theophilus St John.; alsoThe partial Text of two Sermons delivered at St Ultan's Church, Ardbraccan Co. Meath, by the incumbent, the Rev. John Chetwood, one dated “Jan '98”, warning of the danger of foreign invasion, and exhorting his congregation to stand firm, support the government, and put their trust in the Almighty. As an Archive, w.a.f. (2)

Co. Meath: Dowdall (Edward) An 18th Century Indenture detailing Leases to Christopher Pocklington of Dublin for lands of Mountowne (with the Milll), Ferlane, Waltestowne, Skreen, Slane, Loughstowne etc in County Meath, dated 19th December 1737, and Signed Edward Dowdall, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Journal of a Young Drogheda Lawyer& Member of The Rowing ClubCo. Louth: Manuscript: A Notebook, 21 x 17 cm, headed: "The Journal Scribblings of Laurence J. Branigan, youngest son of a far better man of the same name, of 18 Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, inscribed this 24th day of May 1914." Continues to 16 Sept 1922, with postscript dated 18 Dec 1939. 80 pp, the rest blank.In 1914 Branigan was an 18-year-old law student; he subsequently graduated as a solicitor (there is still a law firm of Phelan Branigan in Drogheda). The journal contains some family news, verses are interspersed from time to time, and there is much about the Drogheda Rowing Club, including a picture postcard showing the club's crew, stroked by the author, winning the Regatta of 1914. (1)

Co. Kildare: Sadlier (Thos. Ulick) Kildare Members of Parliament, 1559 - 1800, 8vo Naas c. 1960. All extracted from Kildare Archaeological Journal, 2 fold. tables, and indexed in manuscript by T.U. Sadlier, inscribed by him, bound as one, full cloth, mor. label. Interesting Volume. (2)

Contemporaneous Notes from Captain Cook's Voyage Travel: [Anon] Voyage to the South Sea by Mr. Banks, Mr. Parkinson and Dr. Solender, with Capt. Cooke, a 7 page m/ss document, the hand written contemporary account describes how the Endeavor arrives at Tierra de Fuego and continues to New Zeland, where young Nick's Head is named after the boy who was first to catch sight of it, thence to New Holland ("We Called the Bay Botany Bay") and on to New Guinea and the Dutch Colony of Batavia. The writer details the customs of the natives and of the Chinese inhabitants of Batavia, describing the diet, clothing, decoration, language and character. An informative and interesting document. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Property in Town of Athlone, 1680Document: Ranelagh Estate, Athlone: Indenture made July 1680, between Rt. Hon. Richard, Earle of Ranelagh and Stephen Smith of the Town of Athlone, Shoemaker, .. for property in Athlone, single vellum sheet in manuscript with decorated initial letter, signed and sealed by S. Smith, 1 tear, otherwise good. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)

Co. Carlow: Quaker Interest: [Faulkner (Hugh)] A manuscript Notebook written at Castletown, Co. Carlow, including a 14 page anecdote of the late Aldborough Wrightson (of Dundalk), also some Poems written by Mary Shackleton (Leadbetter), with other notes and letter, the notebook is presumbly written by school teacher Ms. Colburn, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

O'Faolain (Sean) The original working typescript of his collection of early Irish poetry in English translation, The Silver Branch (published by Cape 1938). Two thick volumes typescript, stapled, 488 pp including index, heavily worked over with sections removed and/or added, titles added in O'Faolain's manuscript, extensively corrected especially in introduction. A very interesting item, showing O'Faolain's painstaking editorial work in great detail. (1)

Important Diary of Carlow M.P, 1895-1901Co. Carlow: Manuscript diary listing daily events from 22 April 1895 to 2 December 1901. The writer appears to be John Hammond (1842-1907), a grocer in Tullow St., Carlow, who was M.P. for the county from 1891, and chairman of the county council from 1899, until his death. (He refers to himself in the diary in the third person as "J.H.").The diary records a life of frenetic activity, with local meetings of many kinds, religious services, journeys to Dublin and London to attend meetings of the Irish Party and debates in the House of Commons, drives round the county, apparently with hardly a day of relaxation (Hammond was unmarried).An important document illustrating the life of a conscientious public representative at a period of rapid change in Irish political life. (1)

Ffrench-Mullen, St. L. 'Irish Legislative Assembly.' A collection of four manuscript sheets outlining the proposed representation of the four provinces, Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster, in an Irish Legislative Assembly, 1893, with details of population etc. Each on a folded folio sheet, signed initials. As a collection. (1)* Ffrench-Mullen was a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party, for whom presumably this scheme was prepared.

Ferns: A very large (approx. 29" x 21") Album of Dried Specimens of Ferns, approx. 31 full pages with hundreds of specimens, v. large and small, a few loose and some extras, c. 1840's, a few signed CBG, mostly identified with Latin names on small notes attached. There is also a manuscript note on verso of a printed flyer dated Dublin 1842, for a meeting concerning the formation of a Botanical Society in Dublin, Signed F. Whitlas, Sec. pro. tem. In orig. hf. mor. album. As an Album, w.a.f. (1)

Magonni (J.H.) Magonni's Dancing Studio, Dublin. a thick 4to notebook, titled "Pupils Book," containing thousands of names of students with addresses, who attended the school between 1934 - 1961, together with ptd. circulars & manuscript letters loosely inserted. An unusual record. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)

Co. Derry: Manuscript, 5pp folio, An Abstract of Rents Received by James Hamill for John Richardson Esq., from 8th of August 1776 to the 18th December. Contains a list of rents under the headings of date, townland, tenants' names (approx. 140), and amounts paid, all in a clear hand. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Co. Meath, 1916: A cyclostyled Pass with manuscript entries, authorising Mr. T. Boylan [Hilltown] to travel from Drogheda to Dublin on 5 May 1916, Signed by Capt. J.A. Farrell, Officer Commanding Troops, Drogheda; also manuscript Pass allowing the same to pass to and from Amiens St. Station, same day, stamped and signed. both v. good. As m/ss., w.a.f. Scarce. (2)

Dublin Metropolitan Police A cyclostyled and manuscript pass dated 2nd May 1916 allowing A.B. Coyle J.P. of Ballyowen House Lucan to pass through the streets of the city and D.M.P. area, with illegible DMP stamp; further inscribed in ms. on rear, 'The within pass is valid outside the D.M.P. area', with Dublin Castle stamp and signature (possibly stamped) of Neville Chamberlain, Inspector General RIC [this is Sir Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain,not the politician. He resigned in July 1916].

"Wade through Fields of Blood of the Saxon Tyrants"Manuscript: [Anon] 'Sinn Fein Oath' A bloodcurdling document, m/ss, 2pp., on lined paper, 'taken from captured documents in various parts of the country, & is the general oath taken by the I.R.A.' Includes a promise to 'wade through fields of blood of the Saxon tyrants, & murders for the glorious cause of nationality,' etc. Undoubtedly spurious, and of interest only insofar as it shows how little the British black-propaganda people understood about Sinn Fein and the I.R.A. (1)

1916 Travel Permit: A cyclostyled Travel Permit, with manuscript details, issued to Mr. R.A. Dunlop, from Town Hall, Blackrock on 3th May, 1916, allowing him to travel to and from Amiens St. Station, this day, 4th May, signed by W.W. Rhodes P.M., and by recipient. As a m/ss. (1)

An 18th Century Sea Shanty Naval Interest: [Anon] An 18th Century Manuscript Poem written by a Sailor in the Royal Navy addressed to his beloved Mary, written in two parts, each comprising four verses of six lines. In the first he speaks of his imminent departure, urges Mary to resist those who might court her in his absence, and subsequently speaks of the dangers and temptations that surround him, and exhorts her to remain true. The second part echoes the Sailor's return and the reuniting, Signed 1792 and 1799, J.D., as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Of the Utmost Raritywith Swift AssociationHarward (Michael) Philomath. A New Almanack for the Year of Our Lord, 1666, 12mo Dublin (Printed by John Crook) 1666. First & Sole Edn. red & bl. title, within wd.-cut decorated border. Interleaved copy, with approx. 40pp. of cont. m/ss notes. In later full calf, upr. cover with "J. Swift" blocked in gilt, and date 1666 in gilt on spine. As an Association Copy, w.a.f. (1)A unique piece of 17th Century Dublin Printing, with an amazing history of an association to Jonathan Swift.In the 1680s and 1690s, the owner of this small Dublin-printed almanac of 1666 transcribed into it the texts of nearly twenty poems of the period, several with Dublin connections. Thus the earliest known miscellany of Dublin poems is found inside a unique survival of early Dublin printing. Very few early Irish almanacs survive; they were small, light books, heavily used by their purchasers since they contained not only astrological data and prognostications but also specific local information on tides, fairs, eclipses and festivals. No seventeenth-century Irish-printed almanac has been offered for sale in living memory and only one other almanac from this period is known to exist. This copy is of double interest since it contains, in manuscript, late seventeenth-century poems of Dublin origin. Some of these poems are unknown and unedited. For many years, it was asserted that the poems were in the hand of Swift, but it is now clear that this is not the case and, though the spine bears the words '1666. J.SWIFT', none of the poems are by him. However, they are of considerable interest and shed new light on Dublin life at a time when Swift was living in the city. The book is of extreme historical and cultural significance.We are most grateful to Prof. Andrew Carpetner, M.A.Ph.I., MRIA, FEA, Emeritus Professor of English UCD for his help in cataloguing this lot, and for his Preliminary Analysis of the above volume, which is available on request.The above Volume is in fragile condition and it will not be available for general viewing.

Curious Manuscript Poems by a 19th Century Galway MerchantCo. Galway: M/ss book of homely verses written by Henry Howard, merchant of Eyrecourt in Co. Galway, 1809 - 10. Written in a childish hand, with atrocious spelling. Contained in "The Emerald Copy Book," which dates from c. 1890 (therefore this is a later transcript?) Lacks back cover. 2pp damaged, affecting text.The first and longest item is the sixty-verse "A View of Redmond Hill" This is followed by "A Song," "The Forsaken Shades" ("When a Mr. Pendergast took the Castle and Farm at £1000 for a year he shut out the peoples of the Town") "A Dealers Address to all worthles visitors" (A diatribe against loungers whose presence discourages customers from entering the shop), and the very moving "Widowers Soliloquy, By Henry Howard on the Death of his wife Anne Rosingrave Howard," which concludes with an acrostic on her name. A fascinating and rare instance of rustic versification in the years before the introduction of national schools. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)

Scrapbook of a Mediterranean Cruise, 1899Scrapbook kept by Miss Ellen Perowne of a cruise on board the steam yacht Argonaut in February and March 1899, departing from Marseilles and visiting Naples, Greece, Constantinople, Palestine and Egypt.The contents include a Manuscript Journal kept by Ellen Perowne, beginning with her departure from Hartlebury Castle (the residence of her father, the Bishop of Worcester); extracts from a journal of the cruise printed in a magazine; commercial photographs of buildings and monuments they visited; Ellen's own more informal photographs; and ephemera such as menus and programmes for concerts and parties. She accompanied her father, the Bishop and her brother Connop Perowne, both of whom gave lectures and guided tours, while Ellen helped with the entertainments. (Bishop Perowne was a respected Hebrew scholar, well known for his moderate views on biblical scholarship.)The scrapbook also contains items relating to a later cruise of the Argonaut in which Ellen Perowne took part, departing from Hull and visiting the Norwegian fjords and the North Cape in July and August 1901.The Argonaut had been built in 1879, and was now owned by Henry Lunn World Travel. She had recently been fitted with new boilers and engines, and had first-class facilities for its 120 passengers. She came to grief on 29 September 1908, when she collided with a steamer in a fog and sank rapidly; no lives were lost, but the passengers lost all their possessions.An interesting record of a bygone world. As a manuscript, w.a.f. 38cms x 28cms. (1)

Webster (William) The Life of General Monk, late Duke of Albermarle; from an original Manuscript of Thomas Skinner..., 8vo, D. (Patrick Dugan) 1724, First Dublin Edn., hf. title, dedit (8pps) XIVI, advert leaf, 272pps., 4pps, contemp full panelled calf, raised bands. (1)

[Hyde (Dr. Douglas)] O'hOnain (Tomas) ALs. one page folio, to An Craoibhin Aoibhinn, from a Liverpool address 23.8(19)09, in Irish throughout, asking for Hyde's assistance in finding out what happened to a poetry manuscript which O'Honan sent to the Gaelic League's publishing committee some six months previously, and with a m/ss copy of a letter (also in Irish) which he sent to Padraic Mac Piarais at Scoil Eanna, earlier in 1909, making the same enquiry, and receiving no reply. It seems the manuscript went astray or was mislaid, and the unfortunate author says he had no copy of most of the work. Not for the first time, alas! All in attractive Irish hand. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (2)

1798 - Association Copy[Stock (Rev. Jos.)] Mann (Isaac)D.D. Ld. Bishop of Cork and Ross. The Four Gospels, and The Acts of the Apostles; With Notes Explanatory and Practical, For the Use of Families and Schools, 8vo D. (Geo. Perrin)1781. Interleaved copy, cont. hf. calf, joints cracked. (1)* This copy inscribed on title page, 'Thos Sutton, Hert. Coll. Oxon. The Gift of Rev. Jos. Stock, D.D. 1795,' and with numerous manuscript notes by Stock throughout.

With Manuscript Note by the AuthorBullitt (Wm. C.) Report of the American People, 4to Boston 1940. First Edn., port. frontis. With the Author's book label, blue cloth, orig. ptd. d.w. (some chips). (1)* With manuscript note by the author on half title, 'After this speech, I received more than 22,000 letters and telegrams - 97 per cent of them favourable - and such contributions for its circulation that I was able to have printed, cheaply and distributed in R.F.D. boxes 2,500,000 copies of it.' Signed W.C.B. * See Biographical Note before Lot 153.

[Co. Louth]: Boxing interest, Manuscript Devane (Rev. John P.) Two very informative and detailed A.L.s. (6pp & 4pp) written in January 1957 about Tom 'Sailor' Sharkey and his famous fights with Jeffries and Fitzsimmons in 1896 & 1899.* Sharkey, was born in Mill St., Dundalk in November 1873. He was a bare-knuckle fighter, and became one of the toughest professionals ever seen in professional boxing, and is regarded by many commentators as unfortunate not to have been world champion at some stage. (2)

Three Manuscript Travel Journals of Thomas Prior, later Vice-Provost of Dublin University(1) "Journal of a Tour through North Wales, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Westmorland, Cumberland, and Lancashire, in the months of July & August 1800 … in company with Jas Bessonnet Esq." Evidently the first volume only, as the narrative ends when the travellers are in Ripon (Yorkshire). Oblong 8vo, approx. 79pp mor. backed marble boards;(2) "Excursion to Wales, Journal &c, Aug 27th to Oct 29th 1802." Oblong 8vo, approx. 44pp marble boards;(3) Fragment of Italian journal n.d., 8vo approx. 30pp wrappers;As a manuscript, w.a.f. * The Rev. Thomas Prior (1765-1843) was at this time a Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin (he became a Doctor of Divinity in 1805, and was Vice-Provost of the University 1832-33 and 1840-43). In the journals he writes with a keen eye for detail about people, places and events - and is rather easily shocked! (3)

Manuscript Exercise BookGore 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].

Co. Cork: [Sir Robert Tilson] An 18th Century Indenture relating to leases to William Galwey of Mallow, for a small Orchard, (part of the Townland of Annabella), for three lives (all members of the Royal Family) dated 21 August 1774 from Sir Robert Tilson (Dean of Dromore, Co. Cork) as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Conolly (Thomas) of Castletown. Three manuscript Documents, c. 1775 - 1801, as follows: 1. 10th July 1775. John Henerson's Bill for £14.14.7 for an 'ornary', punch, beer, cider and rum punch for 107 freeholders (presumably the lucky voters of County Londonderry). 2. 29 May 1801. Receipt from Thomas Conolly, Castletown, for £1.3.2 for 'thirteen panes of glass put in Apartments at Leixlip for Artillery Drivers.' Signed by the glazier, Matthew Byrne with his mark. 3. 17th November & 5th Dec. 1801. Receipt from Thomas Conolly for £27.14.0 for coals and turf delivered at Leixlip. Signed by Bryan & Bridget Colclough, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (3) * 'Squire' Conolly (1738 - 1803) succeeded his father at Castletown in 1754. He married Lady Louisa Lennox, third of the four famous Lennox sisters, and "notable among them for leading a wholly uncontroversial life filled with good works." They had no children. He had a long political career, and was M.P. for Co. Derry from 1761 until the Act of Union.

Co. Westmeath: Manuscript Map - Byron (Sam.) cartographer, A Survey of Ballrowan, Kerynstown, & Clonecully in the Barony of Farbill, Parish of Killucan and County of Westmeath The Estate of the Rt. Hon. Hercules Langford Rowley, 1787. Lg. hd. cold. manuscript map, linen back & rolled. With descriptions of the Different holdings with acreage; 1 other item sim. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (2)

Dublin Metropolitan Police A cyclostyled and manuscript Pass dated 30 April 1916, allowing bearer (unnamed) to pass to N.C. Road and return to Lucan, signed Osborne Beckett, ,Lieut. R. Dub. Fus. (1)