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Click here to subscribe[Militaria]. Lotto composto da due rare opere che riguardano l’artiglieria tedesca e quella svedese. Anfangsgründe der Artillerie di Karl August Struensee del 1809 e Historisk grundelig Inledning til Krigs-Wetenskap di Tredie Dehlen del 1749. Entrambe opera sono corredate da numerose tavole inxise e in gran parte ripiegate. (2 volumi) 100
[Tartufo]. Vigo, Giovanni Bernardino. Tubera terrae carmen. Torino, Tipografia Regia, 1776. Legato con: I tartufi. Poemetto tradotto dal latino. Torino, nella Stamperia Reale, 1776. In 4° (220 x 167 mm); [6], 45 su 47, [1]; LV, [1] pagine. Vignetta xilografica ai frontespizi, vignetta xilografica a pagina 1 (manca la carta C3.) Legatura coeva in mezza pelle marrone scuro con angoli, fregi e titolo in oro al dorso liscio (piccole mancanze, cerniere deboli). Interessante insieme di due rare prime edizioni di questo carme che esalta le virtù del tartufo. Vicaire 864; BING 2042 e 2043. 600
Aristotele. Aristotelis Stagyritae Ethicorum lib. X. Pavia, Giacomo Pocatela, 1521. Legato con: Aristotele. Meteororum liber primus [- quartus], cum Auerroys commentarijs nuper traductis. Pavia, Giacomo Pocatela, 1520. In 8° (164 x 110 mm). Prima opera: 293, [3] carte. Frontespizio stampato in rosso e nero entro cornice xilografica, marca tipografica al colophon; seconda opera: 92 carte. Diagrammi nel testo (piccoli difetti.) Legatura coeva rinascimentale in pieno vitellino su asse di legno con ricca decorazione geometrica a secco ai piatti, tracce di due fermagli (sciupata, piccole mancanze). Esemplare fresco che unisce due rare pubblicazioni dell’Opera omnia stampata da Pocatela nel 1520-21, con bella legatura. 300
Budé, Guillaume. Libri V de asse. Venezia, eredi di Aldo Manuzio e Andrea Torresano, 1522. In 4° (208 x 135 mm); [12], 262 [i.e. 260], [1] carte. Marca tipografica al frontespizio (manca l’ultima carta con la marca tipografica, frontespizio foderato, piccoli difetti.) Legatura coeva in pergamena con titolo manoscritto in verticale al dorso (sguardie rinnovate). Prima ed unica edizione aldina sulle monete dell’antica Roma, dedicata al celebre bibliofilo francese Jean Grolier. Renouard 93:3; Adams B-3101; Brunet I, 1374: “edition rare et la seule de ce trait qui conserve de la valeur”. 300
With Large Original PhotographsIrish Architecture: Hill (Arthur) Monograph of Cormacs' Chapel Cashel, lg. folio Cork 1874. Sold Edn., decor. title, list of subscribers, 2 original full page photos, full page litho plt. & 12 full page diagrams, & 1 other small plt., in full vellum binding. V. good. Rare. (1)
Very Rare Privately Printed Pamphlet, 100 Copies OnlySomerville (E.O.E.) & Ross (M.) Little Red Riding-Hood in Kerry, 8vo L. (By Permission of Peter Davies Ltd.) [1935]. Limited Edn. 100 Copies Only, Signed on front cover by Author. Also with Presentation inscription on verso of title, 'To Hldegarde with much love from Caz. Jany. 1935' Sewn, cream covers, red & bl. lettering. (2)* This essay first appeared in "The Fairies Return," published by Peter Davies in 1934. The original proof copy of same, featured on pp 239 - 258 in the published volume, is included in this lot, with corrections by the author. Both are in original associated envelope, with presentation inscription "Little Red Riding Hood" Hildegarde from Caz. Jan. 28, 35". The envelope addressed to "Dr. E.OE. Somerville Ltt D. / Drishane House / Skibbereen Co. Cork / Ireland' form Chelsea. 25 Jan. 1835. A unique collection. (3)
Rare Pamphlets by J.K.L.[Doyle (Rev. J.)] aka J.K.L. The Pastoral Address of the Right Rev. Dr. Doyle, R.C. Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin against the illegal Associations of Ribbonmen, 8vo D. (J.J. Nolan) 1822, First, 23pps, recent cloth backed marble boards, gilt lettered spine. Scarce; Carson (A.) The Right and Duty of All Men to Read the Scriptures .. The Carlow Bible Society, containing a Refutation of Several Parts of a Late Pamphlet by J.K.L., 8vo D. (Richard Moore Tims) 1824, First, 36pps, unbound. Rare. (2)
Extremely Rare Maps of 18th Century Dublin StreetsMaps: [Semple (Geo.)?] A Survey of the Present Streets Immediately leading to His Majesty's Royal Pallace or Castle of Dublin, Nov. ye 9th 1751, and A Design for Opening Proper Streets or Avenues to His Majesty's Royal Pallace etc in Dublin Jan. 15th 1753. An almost matching pair of engraved maps with wash colouring, approx. 63cms x 38cms (25" x 15"), hogarth frames. Extremely Rare. (2)
Rare Celtic Work[Malcolme (David)] An Essay on the Antiquities of Great Britain and Ireland: ..... Designed... especially [as] an Attempt to show an Affinity betwixt the Languages, etc of the Ancient Britains, and the Americans of the Isthmus of Darien. 8vo Edin. 1738., cont. hf. calf. Ex. Scarce. (1)* Contains Irish English Dictionary & other items of Irish interest.
Somverille (E.O.E.) & Ross (Martin) The Big House of Inver, 8vo L. (Wm. Heinemann) 1925. First Edn., hf. title (with printed cutting on novel, signed Presentation Copy with Rare Pictorial dust jacket neatly pasted down), 312pp with extra page 'Extract ....,' with m/ss inscription, signed P.C. [Patrick Coghill] & dated 8/3/76, 6pp adverts, in orig. blue cloth, & with extremely rare pictorial dust jacket. (1)* Inscribed on front loose blank 'Hildegarde with love from Edith: Oct. 1925,' also signed by Edith on dedication leaf.
Signed by The AuthorSomerville (E.O.E.) The Story of the Discontented Little Elephant, Told in Pictures and Rhyme. Oblong 4to L. (Longman, Green & Co.) 1912. Sole Edn. One of 1500 Copies. Signed twice on title. Decor. title & text, & 7 full page coloured plates, orig. cloth backed, cold. decor. pict. boards. V. good. Ex. Rare. (1)
Rare First Signed by Edith SomervilleRoss (Martin) & E.O.E. Somerville, The Silver Fox, 8vo L. (Lawrence and Bullen) 1898. Rare First Edn., Hf. title, 195pp, orig. crimson cloth, silver fox decoration & lettering, spine faded. Rare. (1)* Inscribed on verse of hf. title, 'Hildegarde from E.OE. Xmas, 1897:'
The First Book by the Joint AuthorsHerring (Geilles) & Ross (Martin) An Irish Cousin, 2 vols. L. (R. Bentley) 1889. Second Edn. (Some years as First Edn.) 500 Copies Only. Title page, Vol. I loose, with traces of cellotape, [VIII] - [303 - 304 blank]pp, Vol. II, VIII, [304 blank]pp, cont. hf. crimson mor., gilt lettered spine. Rare. (2)* Both copies inscribed by Edith Somervilles sister, 'Hildegarde A.D. Coghill, 11 July / 93. Charing Cross.'
In Attractive Early Decorated Paper Boards[Edgeworth] Bulfon (Anton.) Rime di M. Vittoria Colonna a D'Avalo, Marchesana di Pescra, 12mo Napels 1692. First Edn., fine wd. cut printer device on title, [16], [175]pp, uncut in orig. attractive colour decorated boards, v. good. Rare. (1)* From the Library of Chas. Sneyd Edgeworth, with his B.P.
Rare First Appearance in PrintWith Author's CorrectionsSomerville (E.O.E.) & Ross (Martin) Some Experiences of an Irish R.M., L. (The Badminton Magazine) Oct. 1898 - Sept. 1899. Together 12 Essays, original cut outs from The Badminton bound as one, illus. etc., in green cloth. Ex. Rare. (1)* The author has signed the volume, dated Oct. 1899: In addition she has corrected various issues in her own hand, probable in preparation for the later publication of same in book form in 1899. There are also notes by the author on front free end, including entry for January 1899," Monday. Heard from Watson - Long hysterical letter of apology. He has himself altered our proofs and written in new pieces and also has eliminated jests that seemed to him unfit for the sensitive readers of Bad Mag."
Signed by The AuthorHeaney (Seamus) Door into the Dark, 8vo L. 1969. First Edn. Signed & dated Oct. 1969 on title page, cloth & d.w.; also A Lough Neagh Sequence, a Phoenix Pamphlet Poets Press publication, 8vo 1969. Lim. Edn. 1000 Copies Only, Signed on title page, orig. wrappers. Two very clean copies. Rare. (2)
With Rare Illustrations - Irish Arts & CraftsIrish Homestead - Some Irish Industries - Special, 4to D. 1897. Sole Edn. port. frontis of The Countess Cadogan & other rare and unusual illus., orig. pict. wrappers, good. Scarce. (1)* Inscribed by Hildegarde A. Coghill, sister of Edith Sommerville.
Sligo's Noble Six'Murdered After Surrender' The Noble Six[Sligo Interest] Oglaigh na hEireann. Irish Republican Army. A collection of eight pre-printed Casualty Forms (Deaths), with manuscript entries, relating to deaths in the Sligo area during the Civil War, June 1924, with details of circumstances, record of deceased, nearest relatives etc. The deceased are Paddy Carroll, 'murdered on Benbulben mountain after being taken prisoner', 3 June 1924, James Devins, 'murdered by Free State soldiers on the side of the mountain about fifteen minutes after his surrender', Thomas Langan, Joseph Banks, Harry Benson, Betty Noone, Michael McCrann, Eugene Kelly. Betty Noone died in a motor accident, McCrann and Kelly were 'killed accidentally by our own forces'; the other five [from the group known as 'Sligo's noble six'] are said to have been murdered on the mountain after they had surrendered.A few stains, generally good condition. These I.R.A. casualty forms are rare.As a collection, w.a.f. A Rare Collection. (1)
Unique 17th Century Broadside AddressTo An Irish Jacobite OfficerCo. Tipperary: Purcell (Col. Nicholas) Baron of Loughmoe in Tipperary. A very rare and important Engraving on silk dated 1686, probably unique, circa 32" x 24", with Latin text under an engraved scene showing mythological figures holding the Purcell coat of arms.The Latin text appears to be an Address noting the distinction of the Purcell family, their fortitude in Cromwellian times, their distinction in philosophy and the arts, etc. Evidently it marks the presentation of some official honour or tribute.The Purcell family of Norman origin, is one of the longest established in Irish history. Mac Fhirbisigh traces them back to Charlemagne. The family held important offices in church and state through the 15th and 16th Centuries, but after the reformation it remained Catholic and Jacobite in its main branch, and a Major Purcell was one of the rebels excluded from mercy after the Siege of Limerick. Colonel Nicholas Purcell raised a Tipperary regiment to serve King James, and in 1686 he was invited to join the King's privy Council of Ireland; possibly this was the occasion marked by the present document. He served at James's side at the Battle of the Boyne, and was preparing to launch a counter-attack against the Willamette troops when James withdrew, being advised that the battle was lost. A close associate of Sarsfield, he was one of the Irish negotiators and signatories to the Treaty of Limerick: and later he went to France to urge James to remove Tyrconnel from his government after the Flight of the Earls. Thereafter he councelled acceptance of the Treaty and lobbied the government on behalf of Irish Catholics.In view of its early date, the material the document is printed on, and remarkable state of preservation, an item of the greatest importance and interest. (1)Provenance: From the Collection of the famous Co. Carlow antiquary Col. Philip Doyne Vigors (1825 - 1903).
First News of Nelson's VictoryLaw (John), Bishop of Elphin. Important ALs from John Law, Bishop of Elphin, to Bishop Percy of Dromore, dated 17 April 1801, giving first news of Nelson's victory at The Battle of Copenhagen. 'I have just time to inform you that Admirals Parker & Nelson have taken five Danish Ships of the Line, sunk two, & burnt tow, in all nine. This news was brought to London by Captain Otway, Admiral Parker's Captain, & immediately forwarded to Lloyd's Coffee-house. When the Captain left the Fleet, Copenhagen was in flames... it is added too that there is a Revolution in Sweden. Them Emperor Paul is certainly dead... The English stocks rising rapidly.' 2pp with cognate address page, black seal, postal markings, in a paper folder. Rare.* A dramatic letter, written at a time when the future of Europe lay in the balance. (Nelson attacked the Danish fleet to prevent a coalition hostile to British interest. he was created a Viscount after this engagement. Bishop Percy was the editor of Reliques of Ancient English Poetry. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)
Original Signed VolumeFrom the Dean Swift's Library[Swift (Dr. Jonathan)] Grotius (Hugo). De Jure Belli ac Pacis Libri Tres, In quibus jus Naturae & Gentium, item juris publici praecipua explicatur. Edicio Nova cum Annotatis Authoris, ex postrema ejus ante obitum cura. Accesserunt Annotata in Epistolam Pauli et Philemonem, et Dissertatio de Mari libero. 8vo Amsterdam (J. Blaeu) 1670. Engd. portrait, add engd. title, & red & black printed title, Signed in top right hand corner 'Jon: Swift,' in ink. Faint library stamp on obverse of portrait, cont. mottled calf, with blind triple borders, raised bands, mor. labels. V. good copy. (1)* Excessively Rare. Books from Swift's library are recorded by only a handful of copies. For further information on this copy see 'Swift Studies, 9 (1994), pp. 113 - 117.'
Inscribed - William Smith O'Brien's CopyCrebillon - Oeuvres, 3 vols. 24mo Paris 1833, hf. titles, each vol. with Wm. Smith O'Brien's engraved bookplate, signed in m/ss., also m/ss signature of Ed. W. O'Brien (his younger brother) and Lucy C. O'Brien, all cont. hf. calf. In a recent cloth slipcase, attractive. (3)* Wm. Smith O'Brien, 1803 - 64, born at Dromoland Castle, became involved in Repeal agitation and was transported to Tasmania after taking part in the unsuccessful Rising of 1847 at Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary. Rare.
Signed by Both AuthorsSomerville (E.O.E.) & Ross (Martin) Naboth's Vineyard, A Novel. 8vo L. (Griffith Farran & Co.) n.d. Third Edition. Front loose blank with label 'Coghill Family Records,' hf. title, VI, 280pp adverts each end (1 loose leaf lacking), orig. pict. yellow boards. V. Rare. (1)* Signed on hf. title, by each of the authors, giving their home addresses, Ross, Galway and Drishane, Co. Cork, also signed on front cover by 'V. Martin, May 8, '93'. (1)
Rare First Edition[Evans (Mary Anne)] 'George Eliot' Adam Bede, 3 vols. 8vo Edin. & L. (Wm. Blackwood & Sons) 1859. First Edn. 3 hf. titles, 16pp Cat. at end of Vol. III, one gathering loose in Vol. II, orig. yellow ends, and orig. orange / brown cloth by Edmonds & Remnants (with label), spines gilt, Vol. I with joints repaired, some newscuttings loose or tipped in. Pres. inscription in Vol. I to Amelia Daly (member of Daly Family, Co. Galway), dated April 1859. Sadlier 812. (3)
Special Edition - King's Inns: Jellett (Sergeant)ed. A Catalogue of the Portraits in the Hall of The King's Inns, Published by the Authority of The Bankers. Sm. 4to D. (A. Thom & Co.) n.d. [c. 1900] Sole Edn., describes 32 portraits, each with a biography of the sitter, a.e.g., & full limp mor. gilt lettered. Rare. (1)
Rare Sale Catalogue for Kilkee CastleCo. Kildare: Kilkee Castle, Co. Kildare, Ireland, A 54pp illustrated Sales Brochure, with history of the Castle by Rev. Fr. Peadar Mac Suibhne, for the disposal of the property in 1965, by John H. Traynor & Co. Carlow, and signed by the principal of the firm W.E. Byrne. Sm. oblong folio with 34 full page illus. of The Castle, the grounds, the Castle including some rare photos of areas & rooms not seen by the general public. In fine condition. As a catalogue, w.a.f. V. Scarce. (1)
Rare Amateur PhotographsPhotographs: Penrose (Herbert F.) Cork. A large oblong folio album labelled on front cover, Photographs by Herbert F. Penrose, It contains some large photos of Cork, include. U.C.C., Spike Island etc., Dublin, Killiney, Dalkey, with some early street scenes, also other parts of Ireland, some of Dolmens, with figures posing, some group scenes, some of early motor cars, bicycles, etc., etc., from full page, approx. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2", down to 3" x 4", over 90 photos, c. 1870 - 1900, and a few later. In full gilt decor. mor. binding. as an Album, w.a.f. V. good. Rare. (1)
Human Side of The DirectorBodkin (Thomas) [1887-1961] A delightful illustrated ALS addressed from Wilton Tce., Dublin to his young niece Norah Robinson, at Newberry Hall, Carbury, Co. Kildare. It is full of tall tales and attractive hand coloured drawings, including a pig wearing a green hat, a fisherman catching an enormous fish, flowers, butterflies etc. 2 pp (single sheet), fold mark, clean, with associated envelope with a drawing of two clowns, postally used, postmark dated 28 Feb 1919. A most attractive item; every child should have such an Uncle. Rare. (1)A qualified lawyer, Bodkin at this time was Secretary to the Commissioner for Charitable Donations; later he was Director of the National Gallery of Ireland. He was a friend of Jack Yeats.
Conolly of Castletown Letters11 Letters Relating to Patrick & William Conolly,Brother and Nephew of "Speaker" Conolly, 1713 - 1714 & 1720 - 1721Conolly (Patrick & William) A rare collection of eleven original Letters relating to the Conolly family, c. 1713-1714 and 1720-1721, approx. 14pp in all, postally used, some with markings. As m/ss, w.a.f. (1)* Patrick Conolly was the younger brother of William Conolly of Castletown, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons. The family's origins are obscure: their father, Patrick Conolly of Ballyshannon, co Donegal, was formerly said to have been either an innkeeper or a blacksmith, but is now thought to have been either a miller (ODNB) or a minor landowner (DIB). The brothers fled to England in 1688 following the Jacobite takeover, but whereas William returned to Ireland and eventually achieved wealth and fame, Patrick remained in England, where he married Frances Hewett, the daughter of a Leicestershire squire, and lived at Dunton (between Leicester and Lutterworth).In the first letter, Patrick tells his brother of the death of his wife. In the ensuing letters, the Rev Thomas Seagrave, rector of Leir near Lutterworth, recounts Patrick's own death and his attempts over the next year to settle his estate and arrange for the care of his two teenage children, William and Frances, despite the unhelpful attitude of the Hewetts.In three letters dated 1720-21, William thanks his uncle for the kindness he has shown; the final item is a list of expenses incurred by the Speaker in setting up his nephew as a cursitor in the Court of Chancery.William succeeded to Castletown on the death of his aunt, the Speaker's widow, in 1752, but died only two years later. His brief tenure has been overshadowed by the more spectacular careers of his uncle the Speaker and his son, "Squire" Thomas Conolly. These letters - always informative and at times poignant or amusing - cast new light on the lives of two little-known members of one of Ireland's most famous 18th-century families. As manuscripts, w.a.f.
Inscribed Presentation CopySommerville (E.O.E.) & Hall (Martin) Some Irish Yesterdays, L. (Longmans) 1906. First Edn., hf. title, frontis & 51 plts. & other illus., pale buff cloth, landscape drawing by E.O.E. on front cover, lettered in black on cover & spine. V. good. Rare. (1)* Inscribed, "Hildegarde from Edith. Oct. 16, 1906."
Signed by "The Big Fellow" & OthersRepublican Autographs: A very good small Republican autograph Book, dark purple calf, with the following signatures, Aine B. E. Ceannt [widow of Eamonn, 8.9.21; Hanna S[heey] Skeffington, Sean Mac Entee, Michael O Coileain, 10.9.21; Margaret Pearse, Sept. 10th 1921[probably during a meeting of the Dail], Eamon de Valera, Deasmumhan Mac Gearailt [Desmond Fitzgerald], Diarmaid O'hEigeartaigh, Art O'Griobhtha, Arthur [in both languages] 3.1.22, and many others, over 55 signatures in all. A rare collection. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)
Unique Collection on Concology etcNatural History: A bound Volume of Offprints (a few pamphlets) on Natural History, principally on concology, approx. 42 items bound as one, from various journals including The Irish Naturalist, The Journal of Concology, Proceedings of the Malacological Society, etc., and by numerous authors include R.L. Praeger, J.C. Melvill, R. Stander, F.J. Bigger, Fred Taylor, E.W.L. Holt, Chas. Oldham etc. etc. Some are inscribed presentation copies to Thos. Rogers. Many are illus. with plts etc. & most have their original ptd. wrappers bound in. There is one large orig. photograph, The Snail Hunters Morlough Bay, by W.H.W., & signed by all five, together with 3pp m/ss account entitled, Th Jubilee Trip of Naturalists to Ballycastle. By one of the Trippers. All c. 1890 - 1898. In cont. hf. mor. As an Album, w.a.f. A very fine & Rare Collection.* Front loose end inscribed "Presented to R. Standen by Mr. Leo Rogers in memory of the late Mr. Thos. Rogers, July 1901."
Extremely Rare Early Map of Dublin, 1717Map: A Map of ye Strand of ye North Side of ye Channel of ye River Anna Liffe as it was granted and set out in Easter Assembly 1717 by ye Rt. Honourable Thomas Bolton Esqr. Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin William Empson and David King Esqrs. Sherriffs of the said City and the Deeds and this Map perfected in the Mayoralty of ye Rt. Honoble Anthony Barkey Esqr. Lord Mayor John Reyson & Vincent Kidder Esq. Sherriffs, A linen backed engraved map, approx. 66cms x 515cms (26" x 20 1/4"), with large engd. cartouche, some dam. Framed. As a map, w.a.f. Extremely Rare. Bonar Law G5 (1). (1)
Presentation Copy of Rare First EditionSomerville (E. O.E.) & Ross (Martin) Some Experiences of an Irish R.M., L. (Longmans) 189.. First Edn., 1500 Copies Only hf. title, illus. frontis & illus. thro-out, VIII, 309pp, black end papers, orig. decor. green cloth, red lettering & black drawing on front, gilt lettering on spine. V. Rare. (1)* Presentation copy to author's sister, inscribed 'Hildegarde from Edith: Nov. 1899.'
The Ulster Textile IndustryPhotographs, N. Ireland: Green (W.a.), Welch (Rob.) & Hogg (A.R.) The Ulster Textile Industry, a collection of approx. 58 (mainly platinotype) by the above photographers, plus a few by F. Bradbury Textiles. All mounted on card, now contained in a folio velvet lined solander box. As a collection of photographs, w.a.f. A Rare & Interesting Collection.* The examples by Welch were exhibited in 1907, & those by Green in 1912, at the Municipal Technical College, Belfast.
"The Broadsides"With Fine Hand-Coloured Illustrations by Jack B. YeatsDun Emer Press [-Cuala Press] Yeats (E.C.) A Broadside, Published Monthly For June 1908 - May 1915. Together 84 Nos Folio, printed at Dundrum. Each with hand coloured and bl. & white illus. by Jack B. Yeats, Complete Set. All in loose form, as issued. Now in a loose leaf folder. A fine & rare set. (1)
Presentation Copy fro Author to her SisterSomerville (E.O.E.) & Ross (Martin) French Leave, L. (Wm. Heinemann) 1928. First Edn., hf. title, title leaf on a stub (Similar to British Museum Copy), [VIII], 287pp. [288 with printers device etc.], orig. red cloth, gilt lettered spine, v. good, orig. dust jacket with red design, spine faded. Rare. (1)* Signed on front loose blank, & dated Feb. 2, 1928, & signed by Hildegarde with initials 'H.A.C.' on d.j.
In Gaelic Script ThroughoutMolloy (Fr. Francis) Lucerna Fidelium, seu Fasciculus Deserptus ab Authoribus magis versatis qui tractarunt de Doctrina Christina: Sm. 8vo Rome (Typis Sacrae Congreg. de Propaganda Fide) 1676. First Edn., [4] 391, VIIIpp., 19th Century hf. calf, gilt tooled bands, mor. label. Extremely good copy. V. Rare. (1)
An Exceptionally Rare Pair in Uniform BindingsColgan (John) Acta Sanctorum veteris et maioris Scotiae, seu Hiberniae Sanctorum Insulae,... Tomus Primus, Qui de sacris Hiberniae Antiquitatibus est Tertius Januarium, Februarium, and Martium complecteus. Folio Louvain (Everardum de Witte) 1645. First Edn. Hf. title, [28] 906pp, first few & last few leaves stained, otherwise v. good. together with: Colgan (John) Triadis Thaumaturgae, seu Divorum Patricii, Columbae et Brigidae, trium veteris et naoris Scotiae, seu Hiberniae Sanctorum Insulae, Communium Patronorum Acta,... Tomus Secundus Sacrarum ejusdem insulae Antiquitatum, nune primum in lucem prodiens. Folio Louvain 1647. First Edn. Hf. title, pp[24], 740, [2, errata]. some mispagination.The pagination omits 153, 154, 387, 388, some damp weakening at fore-edge at front, a few leaves strengthened, in matching contemporary style 18th Century bindings with blind decoration, raised bands, gilt tooled floral decoration in panels, mor. labels. (2)* Each volume exceptionally rare, but the auctioneers have never handled the pair in near contemporary matching bindings. Shane Leslie in his article on 'The Rarest Irish Books,' 1935, mentions the above volumes, 'which are the desire of every Irish Collector.' '..Bishop Reeves calculated there were about fifteen sets of Colgan in Ireland. There cannot be more than fifty in the world at a very large estimate.'
"A Man of the Enlightenment"Presentation Copy[Hutchinson] Francis, Lord Bishop of Down and Connor, A Defence of Ancient Historians: With a particular Application of it to the History of Ireland and Great Britain, and other Northern Nations. In a Dialogue between a Protestant and a Papist, an Englishman and an Irishman. 8vo D. (S. Powell) 1734. First Edn. XV, 270pp., a couple of leaves wormed at end, not affecting text, cont. calf, gilt, profusely gilt in panels, raised bands, mor. label. V. good. Rare. (1)* Pres. copy, inscribed on front loose blank, 'R. Tighe Ex. dono Authoris Feb. 15, 1735/6'
Rare Original Photograph of Lawrence of Arabia[Lawrence (T.E.) Col.] alias Aircraftman Ross. A contemporary Photograph, circa 10" x 3 1/2", showing Col. T.E. Lawrence ('of Arabia') in his 'ranker's uniform' as 'Aircraftsman Ross,' probably 1920s, photographed at Farnborough, press photograph, details rear.T.E. Lawrence joined the Royal Air Force in 1922 as 'Aircraftsman Ross,' and changed his name in 1927 to T.E. Shaw. apparently he wished for privacy after the publicity about his achievements in Arabia during the First World War. He died in a motorcycle accident in 1935. he was Irish-born. (1)
Inscribed Presentation CopySomerville (E.O.E.) & Ross (M.) The Sweet Cry of Hounds, 4to L. (Methuen & Co.) 1936. First Edn. 3000 Copies., hf. title, 4 plates & 17 illus. in text, X, [134], royal blue cloth with white label on spine, & orig. d.w. with red, & black lettering on white, with rare Publishers printed slip, re publication loosely inserted. V. good. Rare. (1)* Inscribed on front free end, "Hildegarde with love from Edith / September 16, 1936:" also signed in full by Edith on title.
Rare Map of Ballycastle Colliery, 1790 Co. Antrim: Williamson (J.) Surveyor, A Map of Part of the County of Antrim Showing the particular situation of the Ballycastle Colliery, The Property of Hugh Boyd Esq., Surveyed & drawn by J. Williamson, 1790, approx. 52cms x 72cms (20 1/2" x 28 1/2") with magnificent cartouche in watercolour, & with 'Reference to the several Coal Pits,' linen backed. As a map, w.a.f. (1) * A Rare Survivor.
Original Photographs, Papers, etcSomerville (Edith) A file of Photographs etc, relating to the author, and including some rare items including a large photograph of the author on horseback, (on Bridget) with some of the West Carbery Hounds, approx. 11 1/4" x 8", c. 1903 and signed by the author as M.F.H.; also some large photographs c. 1948 of the author in her wheelchair in the Library at Drishane, a very early reproduction photograph of the author in hunting attire about 1870, with her grandfather; others of her, signed and dated 1918, & 1922; a photograph of Violet Martin out hunting; two of her in family groups at Drishane, signed by all in the group; one of her in her cap and gown and others; also with a collection of material relating to exhibitions, and the filming of "The Irish R.M.", newscuttings etc. A very rare collection, w.a.f. (1)
Limited Patrons Copy with Original WatercoloursNelson (E. Charles)ed. The Virtues of Herbs of Master Jon Gardener, folio, D. (Strawberry Tree) 2002, Patrons Copy No. 5 (12), Signed by the Contributors (with original watercolour by Raymond Piper loosely inserted), in hf. mor., with gilt decor boards in case. Clean copy. Rare (1)
Rare Manuscript Letter from An tOileanachÓ Criomhthain (Tomás) An tOileánach. An interesting ALS, 2 pp foolscap (single lined sheet), in Gaelic script, 'O'n mBlascaod' [from the Blaskets], 26.11.31, to a young woman evidently named Alice, entirely in Irish, including an original poem addressed to her in thanks for her letter to him, 'A óig-bhean gur bród liom / Do leitir le léigheamh', three verses each of eight lines, saying he has composed many similar poems for 'cúilinn árd-chéimneach na hÉireann' (noble Irish women), asking if she has his book 'An tOileánach' in her hand, mentioning a young woman from the Netherlands (Tír-fé-thuinn') who has read it three times. 'Seachtmhain do thug sí am theannta, agus d'fhág sí an t-oileán so gan oiread aghus aon fhoical abháin a n'asnamh airthe' [She spent a week here with me, and when she left the island, there wasn't one word lacking on her']. With a bold signature.Letters from Ó Criomhthain are rare.(1)
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