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1922-23: Poblacht na hEireann War News collection300 - 1922-23: Poblacht na hEireann War News collection
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20 by 15 in. Single sheet letterpress posters.Civil War era early editions. No. 3, No. 5, No. 6, and No. 7 (4 items)
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1922-23: Collection of Irish Civil War Poblacht Na hEireann War News301 - 1922-23: Collection of Irish Civil War Poblacht Na hEireann War News
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Letterpress.Collection of 36 single sheet newspapers. Editions Nos.9-12, 14-15, 18/26/58/73/80/82/ 84-89 ,92-95, 101-104, 106-108, 165-16 /172/17
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1922-23: Collection of Civil War period handbills302 - 1922-23: Collection of Civil War period handbills
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Letterpress, various sizes.A collection of War of Independence, Civil War period and later propaganda handbills with some scarce examples includi
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1922 (April 1-17) Freeman's Journal Civil War post printing machinery destruction editions303 - 1922 (April 1-17) Freeman's Journal Civil War post printing machinery destruction editions
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13 by 8.5 in. Mimeograph typescript.Three scarce 7pp editions of the Freeman's Journal produced after the destruction of their printing pres...
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1923: Prison Ship Argenta collection including medals, autograph book and prisoner art304 - 1923: Prison Ship Argenta collection including medals, autograph book and prisoner art
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An extremely scarce collection of items relating to the internment ship H.M.S. Argenta awarded to and collected by John Patrick McBrien of County
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1923 (October 12) Countess Markievicz Dublin South bye-election letter305 - 1923 (October 12) Countess Markievicz Dublin South bye-election letter
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10 by 8 in. Mimeograph, manuscript.Letter sent to the Mountjoy Sinn Fein Club and signed by Countess Markievicz appealing for volunteers to help w
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1923 (18 November) Kilmainham Jail Civil War hunger strike letter306 - 1923 (18 November) Kilmainham Jail Civil War hunger strike letter
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10 by 8 in. An interesting single page unsigned manuscript letter dated Sunday morning 18 November 1923 and written by an IRA hunger striker. Cont
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1921: Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, Sir John Lavery lithograph proofs307 - 1921: Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, Sir John Lavery lithograph proofs
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19.5 by 15.5 in. Framed, signed in lower margin by both artist and sitters.Sir John Lavery painted portraits of Griffith and Collins in 1921 whils
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1922: Michael Collins photograph by Keogh Brothers308 - 1922: Michael Collins photograph by Keogh Brothers
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Original half-length portrait photograph of Michael Collins in uniform by Keogh Brothers, mounted on board, with frame. Also with Hogan postcard
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1926: Michael Collins and The Making of A New Ireland by Piarais Beaslai309 - 1926: Michael Collins and The Making of A New Ireland by Piarais Beaslai
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9 by 7 in. Original green cloth gilt.In two volumes 458pp and 484pp. First edition published in 1926 by Phoenix Publishing Co. The first definitve
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1922: Michael Collins portrait print by Leo Whelan RHA310 - 1922: Michael Collins portrait print by Leo Whelan RHA
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24 by 18 in. Lithograph, limited edition of 1,000, unnumbered.Framed. Published by Walton’s of Dublin, famous musical instrument makers and dealer
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20th Century: Michael Collins framed print311 - 20th Century: Michael Collins framed print
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7 by 5 in. A print of Michael Collins in uniform from the painting by Leo Whelan. Contained in an ornate frame, a good decorative item. Also with
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20th Century: Large Michael Collins bust312 - 20th Century: Large Michael Collins bust
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27 by 24 in. A large bust of Michael Collins in uniform on a marble base titled "Michael Collins. The Big Fella, 1890-1922"
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circa 1922: Michael Collins carved wooden portrait plaque313 - circa 1922: Michael Collins carved wooden portrait plaque
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18 by 18 in. Large wooden plaque with a carved bust of the famous revolutionary leader. Engraved signature to reverse of Oscar Grant. Contemporary
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1923-26: Sinn Féin and Republican pamphlets and publications314 - 1923-26: Sinn Féin and Republican pamphlets and publications
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Including Sinn Féin re-organising committee letter dated 4 July 1923, 'The Prisoners - why they are to rot in jail handbill', An P...
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1924: Irish War News Vol. 1 No. 2315 - 1924: Irish War News Vol. 1 No. 2
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10 by 7.5 in. Letterpress, 4pp.The second issue of Irish War News issued on Easter Sunday 1924 after the first edition of Easter 1916.
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20th Century: Irish Republican Army badge316 - 20th Century: Irish Republican Army badge
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2.5 by 1.75 in. An I.R.A. badge depicting a volunteer with a flag in front of the flaming G.P.O., within a laurel surround decorated with the arms
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1920s: Irish Free State penannular brooch317 - 1920s: Irish Free State penannular brooch
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Small two piece pin back badge. In the form of a Celtic Penannular Brooch, engraved "Irish Free State" An unusual item
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20th Century: Irish government building harp sign318 - 20th Century: Irish government building harp sign
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21 by 14 in. Large metal with the harp emblem of the state. As used in government offices and buildings, an excellent decorative piece
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20th Century: Lord Mayor of Dublin ephemera including invites and Kathleen Clarke card319 - 20th Century: Lord Mayor of Dublin ephemera including invites and Kathleen Clarke card
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Collection of ephemera relating to the Lord Mayor of Dublin and Dublin Corporation including 1916 Memorial Lord Mayor's New Year card by Cl...
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1924-51: Dublin Opinion magazines320 - 1924-51: Dublin Opinion magazines
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26 Years of this monthly satrical magazine. An almost consecutive run from 1924 to 1951 (lacks 1932 & 1937). 12 Individual monthly issues p...
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1927: Seán Milroy, Dail General Election poster321 - 1927: Seán Milroy, Dail General Election poster
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20 by 15 in. Election poster produced by Seán Milroy with an inset image and quotes of Arthur Griffith. Main title in lower quarter, "...
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1928 (13 April) First East West Flight Gold Commemorative Medals322 - 1928 (13 April) First East West Flight Gold Commemorative Medals
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22 carat gold.Pair of gold medals struck in commemoration of the first east west transatlantic flight. The first, obverse with two busts in flyin
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1929-32: Collection of Eucharistic Congress and Emancipation Centenary memorabilia323 - 1929-32: Collection of Eucharistic Congress and Emancipation Centenary memorabilia
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Irish Eucharistic Congress badges (7) and newspaper article, Catholic Emancipation Centenary badges and postcards. 1925 invites to a reception in
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1930 (1 December) Grand Canal Company enamel sign324 - 1930 (1 December) Grand Canal Company enamel sign
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Scarce blue and red enamel sign used by the Grand Canal Company. Titled "Warning To The Public, The footboards or platforms attached to th...
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1931 (15 December) Tyrone public property auction poster325 - 1931 (15 December) Tyrone public property auction poster
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20 by 14 in. Letterpress.Auction notice poster for Public Auction of Farm Lands at Tullyallen Castlecaulfield, Tyrone. Printed by Aughnacloy Print
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1932: General Election Cumann na nGaedhael "A Hot Record" poster326 - 1932: General Election Cumann na nGaedhael "A Hot Record" poster
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30 by 20 in. Cumann na nGaedhael anti Fianna Fail election poster titled "A Hot Record... Fianna Fáil have only one record, but it'...
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1932: Dublin Eucharistic Congress gold motor transport medal327 - 1932: Dublin Eucharistic Congress gold motor transport medal
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4.75 by 1.5 in. Attractive gold and enamel Eucharistic Congress medal with decorative ribbon bar "Volunteer Motor Transport Sub. Committee&...
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1933 (13 December): Morning Post "O'Duffy in Dublin" poster328 - 1933 (13 December): Morning Post "O'Duffy in Dublin" poster
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29 by 20 in. Blue letterpress broadside poster.Morning Post newspaper advertisement poster. Printed by Argus Press London
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circa 1930s: Irish political and theatrical interest autographs329 - circa 1930s: Irish political and theatrical interest autographs
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4 by 6.5 in. Contained in an album. A good selection including Éamon de Valera, Tomas O'Deirg, Gearoid O'Beolain, Sean McEntee, Pat...
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1930s-40s: Irish topographical and news press photographs330 - 1930s-40s: Irish topographical and news press photographs
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Monochrome photographs.A collection of large press photographs from various parts of the country including Croagh Patrick pilgrimage 1935, Dublin
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20th Century: Large collection of Irish topographical, social and news press photographs331 - 20th Century: Large collection of Irish topographical, social and news press photographs
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Monochrome photographs, various sizes. An excellent selection of views and social scenes including Belfast, Cavan, Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Down, G
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1939: Douglas Hyde letters including signed Presidential inauguration letter and mourning letter332 - 1939: Douglas Hyde letters including signed Presidential inauguration letter and mourning letter
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Printed letter from Douglas Hyde expressing his appreciation for a message sent on the occasion of his election as President, with an extra handw
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circa 1939: Irish Army recruiting posters including scarce Irish language examples333 - circa 1939: Irish Army recruiting posters including scarce Irish language examples
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30 by 20 in. Letterpress, backed on conservation linen.Irish and English language versions of poster titled "Recruits Wanted" detailin...
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1920s: German made Irish Free State Army officer's sword334 - 1920s: German made Irish Free State Army officer's sword
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Brass hilt, fishskin and wire grip, leather scabbard.32 inch blade stamped "Germany" with etched design incorporating the Irish Harp,...
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20th Century: Irish Army Officers' Sword335 - 20th Century: Irish Army Officers' Sword
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Irish Army officers' sword by Wilkinson, with fishskin and wire grip, decorated blade, nickel hilt with FF badge cut away and scabbard
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1920s: Irish Army officers' cane336 - 1920s: Irish Army officers' cane
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34 by 1.5 in. A scarce and early Irish Army officers' malacca shafted cane. Topped with white metal incorporating an FF badge.
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1927 pattern Irish Army Vickers steel helmet337 - 1927 pattern Irish Army Vickers steel helmet
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A nice example complete with leather interior and chin strap. Stamped with makers' mark internally. This 'coal scuttle' shape, favo...
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1939-46: Dublin Air Raid Precautions warden's archive including unique gas mask census338 - 1939-46: Dublin Air Raid Precautions warden's archive including unique gas mask census
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An extremely interesting and unique collection relating to the issuing of gas masks in the Dublin area during the Second World War. Including two
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1939-46: Red Cross and Nursing Services Emergency service certificate339 - 1939-46: Red Cross and Nursing Services Emergency service certificate
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Emergency service certificate to Ms. Sadie Loughlin complete with postal tube of issue
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1939-45: Collection of British War Office maps of Ireland340 - 1939-45: Collection of British War Office maps of Ireland
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Collection of maps of Ireland in a number of sections produced by the War Office during the Second World War published between 1940 and 1942. (7
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1944: Robert Taylor Carson, Northern Ireland airbase painting341 - 1944: Robert Taylor Carson, Northern Ireland airbase painting
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17 by 22 in. An interesting watercolour of an American Lockheed Hudson military transport aircraft undergoing maintenance at an air station believ
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1943 (13 December) Painting of Focke-Wulf Condor which crashed in Tipperary342 - 1943 (13 December) Painting of Focke-Wulf Condor which crashed in Tipperary
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Framed original acrylic painting by aviation historian Michael O'Reilly of the Focke-Wulf Condor which crash-landed near Ballycommon, Co. T...
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1943: Diplomats in Dublin signed by ministers including Eduard Hempel, German envoy.343 - 1943: Diplomats in Dublin signed by ministers including Eduard Hempel, German envoy.
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Talbot Press, 118pp, original boards.A unique copy of this book with the signatures of numerous diplomats on their respective photographic illust
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1939-45: Second World War international press photographs344 - 1939-45: Second World War international press photographs
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Monochrome photographs, various sizes.Collection of press photographs, mostly relating to the Second World War period. Including Hitler, Nazi ral
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1930-1942: Royal Navy navigational instruments including sextant345 - 1930-1942: Royal Navy navigational instruments including sextant
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Two naval navigational instruments including a sextant, both in original cases and both impressed with the name "P. Somerville R.N."....
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1939-45: Canadian Forces Decoration WW2 group of 5 to Canadian Navy Petty Officer346 - 1939-45: Canadian Forces Decoration WW2 group of 5 to Canadian Navy Petty Officer
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1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, War Medal and EII Canadian Forces Decoration. The latter officially nam
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1939-45: WW2 group of medals including Air Crew Europe Star346A - 1939-45: WW2 group of medals including Air Crew Europe Star
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Group of four medals comprising of Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Recipient unknown
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1928: Lee Enfield .303 MkIII rifle347 - 1928: Lee Enfield .303 MkIII rifle
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44.5 by in. Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III bolt action rifle. Complete with wooden stock and magazine. With 1928 date mark and maker&...
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M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle348 - M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle
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One of the most recognisable weapons of the 20th Century used by the United States and numerous other countries. Complete with carrying handle an
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