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Click here to subscribeFirst English & American EditionsThe Blaskets: O'Sullivan (Maurice) Twenty Years A Growing, roy 8vo L. 1933. First English Edn., also First American Edition N.Y. 1933. Both orig. decor. d.w.s. Good. Also Thomas (Dylan) A File Script of Twenty Years A Growing, L. 1964. First Edn., V. Rare. Film never made. (3)
The Authors' First Book With Signed InscriptionO'Donnell (Peadar) Storm (A Story of the Irish War,) 8vo D. [1925] First Edn., hf. title, gilt lettered blue cloth. (1)* Inscribed, "To Norah Hayes. Take a sip of this occasionally to keep the Irish fringe to your heart vibrating in the land of the cold stranger. Peadar O'Donnell, 18.12.25," Rare.
Rare Signed Limited EditionDolmen Press: Raine (Kathleen) The Lost Country, roy 8vo D. 1971. Signed, Lim. Edn, No. 48 of 100 Copies, specially bound, Miller 181a; also The Oval Portrait and Other Poems, roy 8vo L. (Enitharmon Press) 1977. First Edn., cloth & d.w. V. good. (2)* The first item was issued to commemorate the W.H. Smith Award 1972.
O'Donnell (Peadar). Three Pamphlets. The Bothy Fire and All That, Irish People Publications, D. [1937], 23 pp (a few pp unopened near end). Very Scarce; with: For Or Against the Ranchers? Irish Working Farmers in the Economic War. wrappers, 8 pp, Westport n.d. (c. 1950?); also: The Role of Industrial Workers in the Problems of the West. Tralee n.d. (c. 1966), Inscribed to Grattan Freyer, Signed. All scarce. The first item, concerning the Donegal seasonal workers who died in a fire in Scotland, is ex. rare. (3)
The Author's Extremely Rare First BookBoland (Eavan) 23 Poems Eavan Boland, sm. 8vo D. (Gallagher Press) Oct. 1962. Lim. Edn. 250 Copies Only, orig. ptd. wrappers. Ex. Rare; Now Territory, D. 1968. Second Impression, d.w.; The War Horse, 8vo L. 1975. Uncorrected Proof Copy, with m/ss note re same inserted, white cloth & d.w.; In Her Own Image, roy 8vo D. (Arlen House) 1980. First Edn. Signed Presentation Inscription, & with illus. by Constance Short; Night Feed, D. (Arlen) 1982, First; The Journey and other Poems, 8vo D. (Arlen) 1987. First, & 1 other, all orig. wrappers. A Scarce Collection. (7)
Most Recent Publication Extremely Rare, 30 Copies Only [Heaney (Seamus)] O'Neill (Timothy) Pangur Bán, Anonymous Ninth Century Irish Poem Translated by Seamus Heaney. Lg. folio D. 2016. Lim. Edn. No. 4 of 30 Copies Only. Signed by Artist. Not for Sale Copyright Seamus Heaney Estate. Wd. cut frontis, design & lettering by Timothy O'Neill, Printing by James Murphy, Distillery Press, NCAD Dublin. Uncut, orig. cloth backed boards & cloth slipcase. * Extremely Rare. (1)
The Author's First BookCousins (James H.) Ben Madigan and other Poems, sm. 8vo Belfast, Marcus Ward [1894] First Edn. of Author's First Book, intro. by John Vinycomb, port. frontis & illus., orig. cloth; The Legend of the Blemished King and other Poems, D. (Bernard Doyle) 1897. First Edn., Vol. 2 of Little Library. Ed. by M.J. Keats, adverts., uncut, lacks wrappers. V. Rare; The Voice of One, L. 1900. First Edn., cloth; The Bell-Branch, 12mo D. 1908. First Edn., cloth backed boards; The Awakening, and other Sonnets. Sm. sq. 8vo D. (Maunsel) n.d. [1907]. First Edn., decor. thro-out; Etain The Beloved and other Poems, D. 1912. First Edn., frontis cloth; and Straight and Crooked, 12mo L. 1915. First Edn., hf. title, uncut, orig. ptd. wrappers. A very Scarce Collection. (7)
Fine Uncut Copy, in Original Printed Wrappers[Yeats (W.B.)] 'Ganconagh' John Sherman and Dhoya,sm. narrow 8vo L. (Fisher Unwin) 1891 Pseudonym Library. First Edn., hf. title, uncut, orig. ptd. lime green wrappers, top cover inscribed "P. Schteller". In a recent hf. green mor. fold-over box with marble sides. A very good and attractive copy. Wade 4. Ex. Rare. (1)
Extremely Rare Report - The Belfast Pogrom, 1920 - 1922Only a Handful of which were for Private DistributionNorthern Ireland: Kenna (G.B.) [Fr. John Hassan] Facts and Figures of the Belfast Pogrom 1920 - 1922, 8vo D. (O'Connell Published Co.) 1922. Sole Edn., fold. map, hf. title, title, 213pp. orig. green cloth, lettered within black border. A very fine copy of this Scarce Work.* This work was reportedly commissioned by the Free State Government, at the instigation of Michael Collins to document the notorious Belfast Pogroms in which hundred of Catholics (together with some Protestants) were driven from their homes and work places, and when hundreds were killed. The work which was set in type, but publication had to be cancelled for fear of furthering more serious sectarian tensions. It is believed only about eighteen copies were ever bound. An excessively rare item. (1)
W.B. Yeats in IrishYeats (W.B.) Caitlín ní Uallacháin. Dráma Náisiúnta. An t-Athair Tomás Ó Ceallaigh d'aistrigh ó'n mBearla. A Play translated from the English of W.B. Yeats by the Rev. Thos. O'Kelly, B.D. D., Gill 1905. Wrappers, 16mo, stapled, a good copy but extensively marked (mostly in pencil) for a performance, deleting or amending lines, etc. Wade p405.* Yeats' works have been translated into many languages, but this work appears to be the only one separately translated into Irish. Exceptionally Rare. (1)
Hyde (Douglas) Abhrain ata Leagtha ar An Reachtuire or Songs Ascribed to Raftery, 8vo D. 1903. First Edn., port. frontis, uncut, unopened, orig. cloth backed boards, v. good. Rare; Abhrain agus Danta an Reachtabhraigh, 8vo D. 1933, cold. port. frontis, hf. title, orig. cloth; also An Sgeuluidhe Gaedhealach (Sgealta as Connachta), D. 1933, orig. cloth. Very good copies. Scarce. (3)
One of 45 Copies, Signed Co. Westmeath: Egan (Desmond) & Finnerty (Noel) Athlone, A Collection of New Poems with Photographic Illustrations. Oblong folio Newbridge (Goldsmith Press) 1910. Sole Lim. Edition, No. 10 of 45 Copies. signed by Author & Photographer, and with short Unpublished M/ss Poem in the authors hand, Illus. thro-out, in full moroco binding and slipcase. Rare. (1)
"... Hitler Permitting." Signed & Corrected Advance Proof Copy Somerville (E.OE.) & Ross (Martin) Notions in Garrison, sm. 4to L. (Methuen & Co.) n.d. [1941] Illus., IX, [134]pp orig. ptd. boards. Ex. Rare. (1) * Signed with initials & dated August 5, 41 on front cover; the printed list of authors work on verso of hf. title amended in red pen; the title Signed by Author, also inscribed - 'To Paddy, with love from his Godmother. E.O.E. August 7, 1941,' and further inscribed '(Advance proof copy - To be published in September - Hitler permitting)' Together with a printed flyer from the Publishers re the above volume, inscribed by Edith, 'To be published about the End of September,' & Signed with initials, loosely inserted.
The Author's Very Rare Second Published Book[Gogarty (Oliver St. John) & O'Connor (Jos.)] 'Alpha and Omega,' - Blight. The Tragedy of Dublin, An Exposition in 3 Acts. 8vo (Talbot Press) 1917. First (Sole) Edition, some lines underlined in pencil, the title with earlier owner's name 'Douglas Louis Bligh' in pen, 74pp complete, in orig. printed grey wrappers, spine browned somewhat, but a delightful copy of this rarity. (1)* This is Gogarty's second book, preceeded only by 'Hyperthuleana,' which was privately circulated and is of legendary rarity.
All Signed Presentation CopiesO'Sullivan (Seumas) At Christmas Verse, D. Privately Printed 1934. Lim. Edn. 50 Copies Only, Signed Pres. copy; Personal Talke: A Book of Verse, tall 8vo D. Privately Printed, 1936, Lim. Edn. No. 5 of 100 Copies, signed Presentation; Factiae et Curiosa, Being a Selection from the Note Books of the late J.H. Orwell. 8vo D. Privately printed, 1937. No. 14 of Lim. Edn. 100 copies. Signed Presentation to Brinsley Mc Namara: Poems by Seamus O'Sullivan 1930 - 1938, No. 4 of Tower Press Booklets, roy 8vo D. (Orwell Press) 1938. Signed Pres. Copy, all in orig. ptd. wrapeprs. A rare collection. (4)
Rare CollectionO'Sullivan (Seumas) Common Adventures: A Book of Prose and Verse. Nicolas Flamel: A Play in Four Acts, from the French of Gerard de Nerval. Imp. 8vo D. (Powell Press) 1926. Signed, Limited Edn. NO. 38 of 200 Copies, uncut, orig. boards; The Lamplighter and Other Poems, roy 8vo D. (Rowell Press) 1929. Signed, Limited Edition, No. 7 of 100 Copies, orig. ptd. wrappers; Translation and Transcriptions, 8vo Belfast (Carter) 1950. Signed, Lim. Edition No. 56 of 250 Copies, orig. limp dark blue mor., gilt lettering. All Scarce. (3)
Signed by the Survivors of The Cleggan DisasterMurphy (Richard) Sailing to an Island, roy 8vo L. 1963. Third Impression. Signed by Pat Concannon, William Gavelli, & Pat Schofield, survivors of The Cleggan Disaster off the West Coast of Ireland in 1927, the subject of one of the most famous poems in this collection, green cloth, & orig. ptd. d.w; also Sailing to An Island, L. 1963. Advance Copy, Signed by the Author, orig. brown wrappers. Both very good. Rare. (2)
Sumptuous Production, Limited to 100 CopiesEgan (Desmond) Irish Poems, with illustrations by Robert Brandy. Folio Luxemburg 1997. Lim. Edn. No. 76 of 100 Copies = Signed by Poet & Artist, Poems in Irish, English & German 9 fine cold. plts. (some dbl. page), cold. decor. cloth, & matching slipcase. Rare. (1)
The Extremely Rare Author's First BookLimited to 35 CopiesDolmen Press: Murphy (Richard) Sailing to An Island, roy 8vo D. (Dolmen) August 1955. Lim. Edn. No. 3 of 35 Copies. 8pp single sheet folded, orig. printed yellow wrappers. some slight dust staining, & fading at top edge, with a small nick. A very fine copy of this rarity. Not in Miller. (1)
U2, Aslan & Hot House Flowers Irish Rock: A large collection of Memorabilia relating to Irish Rock Music in the 1980's & 1990's including U2 (posters, magazines, tickets for Croke Park & Pairc Ui Chaoimh 1987), some signatures, also Aslan (members material - photos etc) & Hot House Flowers, also rare promotional posters, tour magazines etc., as a collection. (1)
1905 G.A.A. Challenge MatchMedal: G.A.A., 1905 An attractive and unusual cross shaped and pierced silver Medal, the obverse with Provincial Arms or Crest with heavy central harp overlay, surmounted by a football, the reverse inscribed "G.A.A. - Wexford V. Cork, June 1905, won by Lees", hallmarked Egan of Cork. Extremely Rare. (1)
Galway's First All-Ireland Junior Title, 1939Medal G.A.A.: Hurling, Galway 1939, an attractive Celtic Cross design 9ct gold Medal, the obverse with pierced centre and decorated in typical style, inscribed "Eire" across the centre and "Cumann Luith Chleas Gaedhael" around the surround, the reverse inscribed "Craobh Iomana na hEireann Soisear 1939 - Gallimh a Buaidh," hallmarked J.M. (John Miller); together with a Connaught Provisional 9ct gold Winners Medal, the shield shaped design with a pierced centre depicting the Provincial coat of arms and inscribed on obverse "Craobh Connact," the reverse "Iomana Soisear 1939 - Gaillimh" hallmarked J.M. (John Miller) good condition, a rare set. (2)* This was Galway's first of two titles in this competition.
A rare Victorian mother-of-pearl and ivory Member of Tattersalls badge for G Herring4 cm diameter. Note: George Herring was a wealthy 19th century Jewish bookmaker who when he died in 1915 left a will proved at 1.3 million pounds. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, some general wear.
A rare Extant Forecast Totalisator Pool betting slip for the Derby 27th May 1936Backing Taj Akbar to win with Pay Up to come second, later inscribed Ticket Lost... and listing the result 1st Mahmoud, 2nd Taj Akbar, 3rd Thankerton.Note: The 1936 Derby was won by Mahmoud, ridden by Charlie Smirke for H H Aga Khan III, Taj Akbar ridden by Gordon Richards again for H H Aga Khan III came second and Thankerton ridden by Tommy Burns for Mrs J Shand in third with fourth place going to Pay Up ridden by Robert Dick for Lord Astor.
Vulcan Comic Scottish editions (1975) 1-30. Complete run reprinting The Steel Claw by Jesus Blasco, Trigan Empire by Don Lawrence, The Spider by Reg Bunn and Robot Archie by Bert Buss. These Scottish editions are notoriously difficult to find and this complete set is rare. No 1 has worn, detached front cover and no back cover [fr], 19 July and May 24 [gd], 13 issues [vg-/vg+], balance [fn-/fn] (30)
Ned Kelly The Ironclad Australian Bushranger (1887) 2-38 last issue, by J.S. Borlase. With tooled, loose front cover and comics frontispiece. Edward "Ned" Kelly (1855-1880) was an Australian bushranger of Irish descent. The third of eight children he was born in the British colony of Victoria and became the family breadwinner at the age of 12 after his father died in jail for horse-stealing. Ned was in and out of prison and when his mother Ellen was arrested for the attempted murder of a policeman, a subsequent brawl saw the brothers Ned and Dan flee to the bush. From their impenetrable hideout the Kelly Gang, now four strong, shot 3 policemen and carried out a series of robberies. The government of Victoria proclaimed them outlaws under the Felons Apprehension Act giving anyone the right to shoot them on sight. This led them to make home-made suits of metal armour for protection whilst establishing the legendary band as heroes of the oppressed. When the gang's attempt to derail and ambush a police train failed all were killed except Kelly who was severely wounded and captured. Despite support for his reprieve he was tried, sentenced and hanged in Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880 aged 25. Whilst issue 1 is missing this is the most complete 1887 Ned Kelly set ever to be offered at auction. The 37 issues are retrieved from a bound volume from which the tooled cover and frontispiece are also offered here. There are some loose pages, edge wear and binding tears not affecting the stories or illustrations. Rare.[vg/vg+] (39)
A rare and unusual antique Italian miniature inlaid chest of drawers, c1800, the mahogany chest of rectangular shape, the three small drawers each inlaid with three panels of geometric design in ebony and lightwood, original brass handles and escutcheons, the top and sides similarly inlaid, on four small turned tapered legs, 26 x 33.5 x 16.5cm
Ken Kirkwood illustrations: Detective Peabody Case series: Peabody's First Case, Peabody All At Sea, and Peabody Up in the Air, written by Ruth Thomas and illustrated by Ken Kirkwood, together with Search for The Rare Plumador by Ray Marshall and Ken Kirkwood, all published by JM Dent & Sons, 1980, 1978, 1983.
A rare John Pennington Liverpool teapot of Sevres style. Decorated in the London atelier of James Giles with elaborate gros bleu and gilt borders and enamelled with fruit and flowers, c1772, 12cm high. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Cover and base badly broken and restored. Base with some staples.
A rare large Derby Rococo moulded pedestal vase with applied flowers. Edged in turquoise enamel heightened in gilt and puce and enamelled with two panels, one with exotic birds and the other with flowers, c1758-62, 23cm. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Some loss to the applied flowers. Slight enamel wear.
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