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Gerrards Auction Rooms
Lot 192

Collection of Antique Period Bronze Medallions from the Late 19thC to Early 20thC plus 1794 Chichester half penny, 1. International Rubber Exhibition, London 1914 (rare) by the English Rubber Company for boots and shoes, obverse of medallion reads 'Rubber Association Growers. London', with original leather box 2. Edward VIII, Date 1937 12th May Coronation medal GEF 3. Original Crystal Palace medallion 1851 Great Exhibition by T Ottley HP 265 obverse bare head of Prince Albert, facing right, reverse view of Crystal Palace GEF condition. 4. 1794 Sussex Chichester copper - half penny/Token with bust of Elizabeth Ist, to edge - 'Payment at Dally's Chichester', G E F condition. please see photos.

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Thomas N. Miller
Lot 100

A rare and important Leitz 'Edinger' Universal drawing and projection apparatus with accessories.

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Rogers Jones & Co.
Lot 282

Good box of commemorative ware including a rare Wileman two handled mug, Victoria enamel beaker etc

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Gildings Auctioneers
Lot 420

Sabino, Panthers, a rare opalescent glass group, circa 1930, modelled as two muscular cats stood, on shaped rectangular base, engraved 'Sabino France', base 20cm x 7cm, height 14cm.

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Gildings Auctioneers
Lot 474

Jean Cocteau, a rare triple level server, 1950s, painted plastic and gilt metal, the outer casing painted with Egyptian-esque masks, red lacquered interior, signed Jean Cocteau, moulded mark to underside 'Triple Level Server', 28cm high.

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Sworders
Lot 60

A rare George III silver and glass sander of pepper pot form,Sheffield, probably 1775, maker's mark partially visible,one side pierced with latticeworkProvenance: The Tim Wonnacott Collection.

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Sworders
Lot 171

A rare pair of silver Victorian seafood serving spoons,by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1879,with carved ivory handles, the bowls partly engraved with molluscs and partially gilt, 24cm long, in a fitted case (2)Provenance: The Tim Wonnacott Collection.

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Sworders
Lot 145

A rare silver novelty combined vesta-cheroot cutter,by Horton & Allday, Birmingham, 1894,with diagonal flutes, retailed by Lockwood, Bond Street, impressed 'The Unity Patent',4.5cm highProvenance: The Tim Wonnacott Collection.

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Cotswold Auction Company
Lot 485

Rare Simon & Halbig bisque headed black doll in red dress, jointed composition body, marked S.H.1029-8 and marked D.R.P to the back of the neck (lower half right leg detached, some wear to face and some damage to fingers), 47cm Re: Enquiry - Toys, Dolls, Models, Antiques & Interiors (4th and 5th December)Thanks for your enquiry as far as i can see there does not appear to be any chips or cracks, There is wear to the face and the hair is peeling on the back of the head. Attached are images of head and the mark.

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 3548

Rare mid-19th century electric Telegraph Company telegraph machine made by Izant and dated 1854, in a brass mounted mahogany case CONDITION REPORT Appears to be in good original condition

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 2105

Rare Royal Doulton Metropolitan Drinking Fountain - impressed marks to base, 21.5cm wide CONDITION REPORT Perfect condition with no damage or restoration.

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 2957

1949 Land Rover Series I 80. Chassis no. R8667508 (built in the first full year of production between February and July 1949). Acquired by the current owner's late husband in the 1960s. The Land Rover has been dry stored in a barn for a number of years - now requiring a total restoration. This Iconic Series I Land Rover represents a rare chance to acquire such an important early part of the Land Rover story

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 3600

Rare late 19th century German walnut cased symphonium music hall clock, the impressive architectural case with turned finials, split column and applied fret ornament, the upper part with enclosed twin train clock with silver chapter ring, enclosed by glazed door, the trunk below enclosing symphonium machine, stamped - 'Schutz Marke, Made in Germany', numbered 281181, with side lever isolating music box from clock, crank handle winder, together with approximately twenty-six discs, total height approximately 230cm CONDITION REPORT in working condition although mechanism may need attention. Currently clock is not connected to symphonium. Piece of moulding missing to base of right pillar flanking clock face. Tarnishing to silvered dial, some wear to bracket feet, overall case condition is very good. Some discs are warped, buckled and may not be playable

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 2336

Rare limited edition Swarovski crystal model of a Porsche 911 - 40 Year Anniversary - clear glass, 10cm long, raised on mirrored plinth, titled and numbered 71, in presentation box and card cover with descriptive pamphlet

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 3682

Rare vintage penny slot machine, titled 'Snappy', with fortune telling theme, central rotating dial with choice of questions - including 'Will I marry soon', 'Am I too trusting', 'Will my dream come true', 61cm high

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 2962

Rare collection of Bugatti Veyron ephemera - including colour guide with paint samples, sales material and limited edition Bugatti Centenary calendar 2009 in box

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Reeman Dansie
Lot 3686

Rare vintage 'Roto-Pool' penny slot machine, decorated glass front, in oak case, 75cm high CONDITION REPORT key present, electrical workings - not tested. Minor disrepair to casework commensurate with age

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 277

Rare Third Reich Multi-Colour German Army Meissen Presentation Plate to the 514th Infantry Regiment for the Campaigns of 1940 and 1941, the plate being 26cm diameter. Around top edge ‘INFANTRIE-REGiMENT’, centre showing in blue a large eagle over ‘514’ and a red clover leaf, the Regiment’s tactical sign, below. Meissen crossed swords trade mark on the reverse. Also to the reverse is a full presentation inscription, ‘Im Felde 1940/41 Winkler Oberst u. Rgts-Kdeure’. Issue number ‘117’ stamped into the plate. Remains in very good overall condition. Colonel Winkler was the regimental commander at the time of the presentation of these plates

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 293

Rare Stalingrad Honour Badge, metal shoulder board epaulette badge given as an award for veterans of the Battle of Stalingrad. Remains of the pin fittings to the reverse.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 327

Rare Waffen-SS School Tolz (Schule Tolz) Tunic Collar Patch, machine embroidered SS runes with gothic script “t”. Good uniform removed example.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 335

Rare Third Reich Generalgouvernment Tunic Cuff Title, for the German Postal Service in Poland. Dark blue cloth, with woven orange cotton lettering and orange cotton borders. Very good condition.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 345

Waffen-SS Winter Camouflaged M-40 Steel Combat Helmet, exceptionally rare M-40 pattern steel combat helmet with single SS runes decal and thick winter camouflage paint finish to the exterior of the shell. The SS rune decal is approximately 85% present. The helmet is complete with its original leather liner and leather chinstrap. The shell is stamped “Q66” and “10033”. To the rear interior skirt of the helmet is remains of a painted name and rank, this has been removed at some point. The current vendor purchased this helmet from a dealer in the USA, possibly indicating that this was a souvenir picked up by an American GI during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, Belgium.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 368

Very Rare German Award Document Grouping for the Legion Condor Panzer Badge, the grouping consists of large formal citation for the “Panzertruppenabzeichen der Legion Condor in Silber” awarded to Unteroffizier Kurt Schneider 6.Panzer-Regiment 5, on 10 Mai (May) 1940. The other award citation in the group is that for the Spanish Cross with Swords in silver “Deutsche Spanien-Kreuz in Silber mit Schwertern”, which is dated 6 Juni (June) 1939. Accompanying the citations if a framed and glazed formal portrait photograph of Schneider in Panzer uniform wearing black Panzer beret and three small size snapshot photographs. Interesting and rare award citation set.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 390

Rare Victorian Red and White Horsehair Throat Plume, the brass thistle-shaped top engraved with Irish shamrocks, leather strap with brass buckles, in its original linen cover with ties. Good condition.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 451

Rare Turkish P.1909 WW1 Cavalry Troopers Sword, German made, pipe-back, 84cms double-edged blade, sharpened for active service, and the similar pattern as the German p.1889 Cavalry Trooper’s. Steel hilt pierced with star & halfmoon, wood grip. In its steel scabbard. Very good condition example overall.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 458

Rare British Experimental Cavalry Troopers Sword, c.1850, the hilt is the 1821 pattern Heavy Cavalry Troopers solid bowl type, with leather-covered wood grip. Long 88cms double-edged stabbing blade, stamped ‘Enfield’, and ‘Sold out of Service mark’, plus other stamps. No scabbard. Dark grey patina overall. Good condition.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 466

Rare British Sealed Pattern Drummer’s Sword, 1895 pattern. Brass hilt with ‘VR’ monogram; 48cms double-edged blade, slight pitting towards point. Brass mounted leather scabbard, with attached official Sealed Pattern label and sealing wax impressed stamp. Label somewhat worn.

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C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Lot 69

Rare Chester 1914 Hallmarked Silver Liverpool Pals Cap Badge, being the crest of Lord Derby with Chester hallmarks for 1914 and made by Elkington & Co. Complete with brooch pin fitting to the reverse.

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Wright Marshall Ltd
Lot 315

A modern Steiff teddy bear Jack the rare black Alpaca bear, complete with box and certificate

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 119

Co. Kerry: O'Sullivan (Thos. F.) Romantic Hidden Kerry, thick 8vo Tralee (The Kerryman) 1931. First Edn., illus. plts.; also Donovan (T.M.) A Popular History of East Kerry, 8vo D. 1931 First Edn. illus. plts. both orig. green cloth. V. good copies. Rare. (2)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 136

[Berkerry (George)] Siris, A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water, 8vo D. (Margt. Rhames) 1744. First Edn., 261 pp plus errata at end, sm. pce. torn from top corner of title, slightly affecting "S" in Siris, cont. calf, single blind line border, raised bands, mor. label. V. good Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 140

From the Author's Ancestral HomeLeslie (John) Joannis Leslaei Scoti, Episcopi Rossen, Libri Duo: Quorum uno, Piae Afficti animi consolationes, diuinaque Remedia: Altero animi Tranquilli Munimentum & conseruatio, Continentur. Ad Serenissimam Principem D. Mariam Scotorum Reginam. SM. 8vo Paris (P. l'Huillier..) 1574. First Edn., with the rare errata leaf at end, a.e.g. cont. full mor. dble gilt fillet borders, tooled gilt spines. (1)* Inscribed by and with B.P.'s of Shane Leslie. The first part was written by the author while in the Tower of London. An extremely fine copy.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 141

Binding etc: The Book of Common Prayer, 12mo L. 1703. title within red & black ruled borders, a.e.g., cont. full black mor., rebacked with fine engd. silver clasps and mounts. Rare. As a binding, w.a.f. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 149

Rare Irish Women's Suffrage Novel[Jacob (Rosamond)] Winthrop (F.), Callaghan, 8vo D. (Martin Lester) n.d. c. 1920. Sole Edition, hf. title, 248pp orig. crimson red boards, gilt lettered spine. V. good copy. (1)* Extremely Rare. This is the only Irish Women's Suffrage novel to come out of Ireland.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 150

"Let the Nation Stand"1798: Society of United Irishmen of Dublin - Let the Nation Stand, 12mo Dublin 1794. Sole Edition Pages 153 / 154 torn with loss, text replaced in m/ss, 204pp uncut, orig. boards. Fine condition, in mor. backed box.* Suppressed. Rare in any condition, but excessively rare in the original condition. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 151

Rare Belfast Directory, 1865 - 1866Belfast: Wynne (R.W.) Business Directory of Belfast and the Principal Towns in the Province of Ulster, for 1865 - 66, 8vo Belfast 1865. First Edn, 400pp plus 14pp at start & 80pp of adverts at end, 2 leaves loose, orig. gilt decor. cloth, v. good. Extremely Scarce.. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 168

Rare 18th Century Printing on Skating[Jones (Captain Robert)] A Treatise on Skating; founded on Certain Principles deduced from many years experience, by which that Noble Exercise is now reduced to an Art.,... 8vo, L.(Printed for the Author, sold by C. Fourdinier) n.d. [1780], [First], 64pps, 4 engd. plts. (at rear), contemp. full calf, gilt fillet borders, decor. spine, mor. label, good copy. V. Scarce. (1)* Ex Libris Sir Richard Levigne, Knockdrin Castle, Co. Westmeath.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 198

Rare Early 19th Century Irish Provincial Book CatalogueCo. Waterford: Congreve - Catalogue of the Library of John Ussher Congreve, Esq. Mount Congreve. MDCCCXXVII, 4to Waterford (John Bull) 1827. Sole Edition, hf. title, 35pp., in original boards. A pristine copy of this rarity. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 203

Woods (Rev. Julian Edmund) Geological Observations in South Australia: Principally in the District South East of Adelaide, 8vo L. 1862. First Edn., hf. title, frontis & 5 plts. include. 1 map, cont. full calf, tooled gilt border, full gilt spine, mor. label. V. good copy. Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 232

In Fine Vellum BindingBinding: O'Callaghan (J. Corn) History of the Irish Brigades in the Service of France, 4to Shannon (I.U.P.) 1969. Second Edn., port. & fold. plan, in recent full gilt decor. vellucent vellum binding by Paddy Kavanagh, Museum Book Binders, Dublin, signed. In cloth clam shell box. Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 238

Binding: Treasures of Early Irish Art, sm. folio N.Y. 1977. Fine cold. illus. thro-out, in full green mor. single fillet borders, with overlaid Celtic decoration at corners in red mor., executed by Paddy Kavanagh, Bookbinder, Museum Book Bindings, Dublin. Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 246

Welsh Music: Williams (M. Jane) of Aberpergwm. Ancient National Airs of Gwent and Morganwy; Being a Collection of Original Welsh Melodies. Tall folio Llandovery 1844. First Edn., 84pp. with Subscribers List at end, a.e.g., orig. gilt decor. cloth. V. good. Rare. (1)* Lissadell copy, inscribed by G. Gore Booth on title.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 257

Signed by BeckettBeckett (Samuel) The North, folio Lond. (Enitharmon Press) 1972. with Three Original Etchings by Avigdor Arikha Limited Edition No. 13 of 137 Copies Only, Signed by Author. 3 orig. etchings signed by Artist, cloth bound portfolio, in matching cloth slip case. Excellent Copy. Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 260

The Rare First Two EditionsAn Chomhairle Naisiunta [The National Council], Leabhar na h'Eireann - The Irish Year Book, for 1908 and 1909. 2 vols. 8vo D. (An Clo - Chumman, Gt. Strand St.) 1908 & 1909. First Edns., orig. ptd. wrappers. Very good copies. (2)* Extremely scarce, first two volumes issued. A virtual treasure house for information on early 20th Century Ireland.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 268

Yeats (W.B.) The Winding Stair and other Poems. L. 1933., orig. cloth and wrapper with Sturge Moore design, an unopened copy, virtually as it was on day of issue. Wade 169, rare in this condition. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 281

Yeats (W.B.) The Wanderings of Oisin and other Poems, L. 1889, First Edn., orig. cloth gilt, upper spine edge slightly rubbed else an excellent copy. In a glassine wrapper (probably not original). Yeats's second book, preceded only by Mosada. Wade 2. One of 500 Copies. Rare in this condition. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 322

Deerfield Press, Massachusetts. A collection of eighteen volumes in their series of Contemporary Irish and American Poetry with engraved illustrations by Timothy Engelland, 1977-1983, published in association with the Gallery Press, all cloth in wrappers, all signed by author, All Limited to 250 or 300 Copies, as follows, with one further volume in a slightly different format. We understand this is the complete series.· Hartnett (Michael). Prisoners. 1977.· Creeley (Robert). Thanks. 1977.· Heaney (Seamus). After Summer. 1978.· Seay (James). Where Our Voices Broke Off. 1978.· Murphy (Richard). Niches. 1978.· Stafford (William). Tuned In Late One Night. 1978.· Mahon (Derek). The Sea In Winter. 1979.· Simpson (Louis). Out of Season. 1979.· Berry (Wendell). The Gift of Gravity. 1979.· Montague (John). The Leap. 1979.· Ó Direáin (Máirtín). Four Poems. 1980.· Dickey (James). Scion. 1980.· Kinsella (Thomas). One Fond Embrace. 1981.· Wilbur (Richard). Advice from the Muse. 1981.· Muldoon (Paul). Out of Siberia. 1982.· Merrill (James). Peter. 1982.· Hall (Donald). The Twelve Seasons. 1983.· Boland (Eavan). The Journey. 1983.Also one volume in a quarto format, otherwise similar, initially published by Deerfield with 100 copies reserved for Gallery Press, with illustrations by Timothy Engelland:· McGlynn (Robert). 10 Trial Street. 1979.Generally in excellent condition, some copies with minor discolouration to end papers. An important series, individually scarce or rare, and very difficult to assemble the whole group in collectable condition as here. (19)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 327

Magnificent Copy of an Extremely Rare Volume[Newton (Isaac)] Analysis Per Quantitatum Series, Fluxiones, ae Differentias: Cum Enumeratione Linearum Tertii Ordinis, 4to L. (Ex. Officiana Pearsoniana) 1711. First Edn. Edited by W. Jones, title with engd. vignette, engd. heads & tails, & initials etc., 2 double page engd. tables, text illus., title page inscribed 'John Bowman' & 'Newton,' in fine cont. full calf, the tooled centre panel with decorated border & corner floral tools, raised bands, 6 panel spine with orig. mor. label in second panel down, some slight wear, but a magnificent copy.* Extremely Rare.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 33

Rare First Editions - Brian Moore[Brian Moore] - Bryan (Michael) Intent to Kill, 8vo Dell First Edition, N. York 1956. The Authors First Book, pict. paperback; also Murder in Majorca, 8vo Dell First Edition, N. York 1957/The Authors Second Book, pict. paperback; and Moore (Brian) Chretiens Demain (Le Visiteur), roy 8vo 1976, paperback; & 2 other First Edns. by Moore, d.w.'s. (5)* First two items extremely rare, as they are the first publications of Brian Moore, writing under the pseudonym 'Michael Bryan' before he went on to write 'Judith Hearne' and other acclaimed novels.

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 353

In Very Fine BindingNumber One of One Copy Only Printed on VellumArgyle - The Argyle Papers, lg. 4to Edin (Thomas G. Stevenson) 1834. No. 1 of One Copy Only, Printed on Vellum. Title printed in red & black with engraved vignette, some engraved initials, pages XXXIII, [214]pp a.e.g., & with v. fine engraved oval hand coloured bookplate of which reads 'From the domestic library of Joseph Walter King Eyton Esq. of the County of Shropshire,' In v. fine full dark blue morocco binding with lg. tooled gilt border with floral and acorn tools, and with large central decoraiton on both covers, spine profusely gilt in panels. An exquisite copy. Extremely Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 363

Waterford Sewing Album 1890s. A quarto album (signed Sarah L Kearon inside cover), containing a range of miniature sewing samples carefully mounted, one dated 1891, including crochet work, examples of chain-stitch, herring-bone, button-holes, hemming, backstitching, a toilet bag, a miniature apron, pillow-slip, a shirt, chemise, etc., the leaves worn but the examples well-preserved. A very interesting album, possibly from a sewing class or a domestic school for girls, and certainly a rare item. Preserved in a folding box and case with morocco label.Provenance: From a County Waterford Collection

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 364

Signed Limited Edition of 10 Copies OnlyHeaney (Seamus) and Egan (Felim) Squarrings Twelve Poems and Four Lithographs. Hieroglyph Editions, Dublin 1991, 100 Copies Only. This No. 5 of 10 Artists' Proofs, Signed at rear by Artist and Poet, inscribed at front by Heaney, bound in full pigskin, in a folding box, some wear. Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 365

Signed Limited Edition of 10 Copies OnlyMontague (John) The Rough Field, With 18 lithographs by Marco Del Re. Maeght, Paris 2005, folio hand made paper, quires loose in a folding green cloth case, 100 Copies Only, Signed by Artist and Author, this no. 8 of 10 special copies containing a signed monotype and an extra suite of four signed lithographs. The text is drawn from the Gallery Press Edition. Rare. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 372

Superb Livre D'ArtisteDeane (John F.) The Old Grey House (poems), with eight striking silkscreen prints in full colour by John Behan. Redfoxpress (Dugort, Achill, Co. Mayo) 2006, No. 37 of 75 Copies only, on Arches Vellum paper, signed at rear by Poet and Artist. Folio double sheets loose in an illustrated heavy paper portfolio, secured in a stiff plastic open binder, a superb production. Probably the finest book yet published in Co. Mayo, and the best Irish livre d'artiste since the days of Liam Miller. A rare, fine and important item. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 383

An Exceptional RarityPeriodical: [Gonne, Maud]. L'Irlande Libre. Organe de la Colonie Irlandaise a Paris. Paris, No. 1 [1 Mai 1897] to No. 8 [Dec. 1897, two copies], Vol. 2 No. 1 [Janvier 1898] to No. 6 [Juin 1898], continuous thus far, also two copies of No. 10 [Oct. 1898]. Altogether 15 separate issues each of 4pp folio (single folded sheet), with two duplicates. A very good run of this exceedingly rare and fragile news-sheet. Text in French throughout. Some pages frayed and worn, with minor marginal loss. First issue with contemporary franked French postage stamps.Maud Gonne writes in most issues; other contributors include Lord Dufferin, William Redmond, the Fenian John Daly, Michael Davitt, Gonne's lover L[ucien] Millevoye, W.B. Yeats ['Le Mouverment Celtique' in Vol. 2 no. 4] and even James Connolly ]'La Famine' in Vol. 2 no. 5].An exceptional rarity in any condition. NLI appears to have only a microfilm copy. As a periodical, w.a.f. (1)

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Lot 384

Periodical: The Red Hand. The Ulster Monthly Magazine, ed. W. Forbes Patteson. Vol. 1 No. 1 (Sept. 1920) to Vol. 1 No. 4 (Dec 1920), orig. decorated wrappers, Glasgow printed. Scarce. Rare: A complete file. (1)

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Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Lot 396

Was 17th Century Ireland bound by Statues Passed in England?An Important Contemporary Legal ManuscriptManuscript: Bolton (Sir Richard) A large folio volume bound in white vellum, containing in a neat mid-17th-century script the text of two treatises on the independence of the Irish parliament from that of England:(1)Pp 1-43: "A Disquisition touching that great Question. Whether An Act of Parliament made in England shall Bind the Kingdome and People of Ireland without theire Allowance and Acceptance of such Act in ye Kingdome of Ireland." Marked at end: "Examinat. Domvile, July, 1660."(2)Pp 51-114: "A Declaration setting forth how and by what meanes the Lawes and Statutes of England from time to time came to be of force in Ireland." Marked at end: Richard Bolton, Cancellarius Hiber[niae]."The "Disquisition" argues the ancient and modern independence of Ireland from the English parliament, with many quotations in Latin or otherwise from ancient authors and statutes. The "Declaration" follows a similar argument, but also stresses that both parliaments are subject to the King. This subject was hotly debated in mid-17th-century Ireland, and gave rise to three important treatises, of which these are the first two and the third is the better known The Case of Ireland's being Bound by Acts of Parliament in England, Stated, by William Molyneux, published in 1698.The "Disquisition" was written in July 1660 by William Domvile, Attorney General for Ireland, who presented it to the Lord Lieutenant, the Duke of Ormond. Molyneux, who was Domvile's son-in-law, made extensive use of it in his Case of Ireland. The full text, however, has only been published recently (by Patrick Kelly, Analecta Hibernica no. 40, 2007, pp 19-70).The "Declaration" was written earlier, in 1644, during the negotiations between the government and the commissioners of the Catholic Confederation. Its authorship has long been disputed. Molyneux believed it to be the work of Sir Richard Bolton, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, but Walter Harris, who published the text in 1750 in the second part of his work Hibernica, attributed it to the Catholic lawyer Patrick Darcy. The matter has only been resolved in recent times with the publication of an article by Dr Patrick Kelly in Irish Historical Studies, vol. 35 (2006), pp 1-16. The fact that our M/ss, which was evidently written by or for Domvile, cites Bolton as the author, should put the matter finally beyond doubt. As a m/ss., w.a.f. Extremely Rare. (1)

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Lot 399

Co. Clare: Manuscript - A 4pp Rental of O'Brien's Castle Property, in Co. Clare, in various town lands in Inchicronan Parish etc., listing by townland, with tenants name, rental and other 'observations' eg. nature of lease, lists Abbey titles, etc. Folio 4pp. As a m/ss, w.a.f. Rare. (1)

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Lot 423

The Royal North Down Rifles Military Theatricals. A 19th century Album compiled probably by Capt. (later Lt.-Col.) G. Rowan Hamilton of the Royal North Down Rifles, containing about 45 programmes for amateur dramatic and musical performances, 1860s-1890s, mostly locally printed, featuring members of British garrison forces and their families and friends; also news cuttings about military affairs, many featuring the North Down Rifles, including some reports of disturbances and a manuscript parade record. In a folio album, much worn. With the original manuscript of a talk by the historian and bibliophile P.S. O'Hegarty, 17 pp, headed 'Some Ephemeral Local Printing', discussing the album and its contents.The programmes include items printed by J. Wier, 'Observer' office, Ballymena; Dollard, Dublin; Bray & South Dublin Herald, Wicklow; 'Down Recorder', Downpatrick; Wm. Strain & Sons, Belfast; Wm. Henry, 'Newtownards Chronicle'; Recorder Printing Works, Bray; W. & G. Baird; Moat Bros., Rosemary Street, Belfast; M'Caw, Stevenson & Orr, Belfast; Morgan, Mountmellick; and others. Many of the cast-lists include Capt.Rowan Hamilton, regimental colleagues and members of his family. There are also several programmes from the Theatre Royal, Fort Manoel [Malta], and a poster for Lt. Col. Hamilton's retirement parade in Bristol.O'Hegarty's manuscript points out that garrison forces generally had little to do when there was no war on, and theatricals provided a harmless diversion for their officers. The programmes are laid down, tipped in or laid in. They are not in chronological order. Condition is only fair, many are creased, torn or frayed, sometimes with loss, but most of them are certainly rare if not unique.As a collection, w.a.f. (1)

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Lot 424

Broadside - Tipperary InterestTynan (Katherine) A Dead Patriot and Poet, Katherine Tynan's Eloquent Tribute to Ellen O'Leary, sister of the Fenian leader John O'Leary. Obituary in two columns, folio broadside, printed by Merrigan and O'Connell, Tipperary. Apparently reprinted from The Boston PIlot. A fine tribute, mentioning the Tipperary origins of the O'Leary family, and presumably reprinted for some member or friend of the family. Extremely Rare. no date, circa 1885?

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