History, Literature, and Collectibles

Circa 50-60 million BC. Giants Causeway hexagonal basalt stones A collection of four hexagonal basalt column sections similar to those found in the

c1000BC: Bronze age Irish gold ring money Provenance: Found by Thomas Johnston, Cork, in the late 19th century, thence by descent. Penannular double

1152-1827: Liber Munerum Publicorum Hiberniae or The Establishments of Ireland 44 by 28cm., 17.5 by 11in. Two volumes printed in seven sections or p

14th Century: Leaf from Petrus Lombardus' Quatuor Libri Senteniarum illuminated manuscript on vellum, framed 28 by 18cm., 11 by 7in. A leaf fro...

circa 1420: Leaf from a Book of Hours Illuminated manuscript on vellum, framed 17 by 11cm., 6.5 by 4.5in. A leaf from the Book of Hours, a devotional

1592: King Philip II of Spain signed land grant warrant manuscript 30 by 22cm., 12 by 8.5in. Interesting land grant warrant issued by King Phillip II

17th Century Manuscript in Italian - Political Warning from Cardinal Ludovisi to Pope Gregory XV. manuscript pp59 bound later in boards, housed in cla

17th Century: Map of The Barony of Udrone, County Carlow. recess printed, hand coloured 18 by 13cm., 7 by 5.25in. From a French atlas, page 55.

1610: John Speed maps of Leinster, Munster and Connaught 38 by 51cm., 15 by 20in. Three John Speed 17th Century engraved maps of Leinster with an in

1647: Rare Joannes Janssonius (Jan Jansson) Novus Atlas of Britain with complete set of Irish maps contemporary vellum binding 51 by 33cm., 20 by 13in

1647 (14 October) letter concerning accounts of Captains John Cunningham, John Sanford, Richard Harrison, etc. manuscript, pp2 18 by 18cm., 7 by 7in.

1662: Johannis Blaeu Atlas Hibernia half leather, marbled boards 47pp 53 by 33cm., 21 by 13in. Containing six scarce maps in contemporary hand colour

1674: Navy Office letter relating to the 1666 Great Fire of London single page manuscript 30 by 19cm., 12 by 7.5in. Navy Office document signed by Ja

1685?: Sir William Petty maps of Ireland Maps of Ireland, Connaught, Munster and Leinster published by William Berry. Maps titled as “Surveyed By S

1691: London Gazette two issues relating to the Williamite Wars letterpress 2 pp 29 by 17cm., 11.5 by 6.5in. Two original rare issues of the London G

1695: Penal Laws Irish parliament acts and statutes publication leather bound, letterpress 28 by 19cm., 11 by 7.5in. Scarce book of acts and statutes

1719: Jame Fitzjames Duke of Berwick handwritten and signed letter single page manuscript 23 by 17cm., 9 by 6.5in. Letter in French dated the 20 Marc

1760 Grant to Lord Sackville the position of Keeper of the Phoenix Park. A contemporaneous manuscript copy, and later related documents including orde

1773. A printed George III order by Lord Chancellor Deane and Lord Rigby, Master of the Rolls concerning Thomas Earl of Bective, and James Hamilton le

Drennan Letters 1775-1793. A transcription by Maria, Ruth and Dorothy Duffin. Unpublished typesript, cloth bound, two vols., pp304 and pp348 27 by 21c

1909-1913: The Georgian Society records of 18th Century domestic architecture and decoration in Dublin linen covers Scare collection of five volumes

Douglas Bennett Irish Georgian Silver hardcover with dust jacket 369pp Cassell, London 1972. First edition, signed by the author, of this excellent

Carloviana - The Journal of the Old Carlow Society. A complete collection of issues 1960-1990. printed illustrated wrappers, 29 issues. 29 by 21cm., 1

Smith, Charles. The Ancient and Present State of the County and City of Waterford. Containing a Natural, Civil, Ecclesiastical, Historical and Topogra

Richard Hayes Ireland and Irishmen in the French Revolution 22 by 14cm., 8.5 by 5.5in. Ernest Benn, London 1932, pp 314. Also BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONAR

After Gilbert Stuart A Portrait of Commodore John Barry pastel on artist's board 38 by 30cm., 15 by 11.7 5in. Provenance: R.J. Barry, New York L...

Circa 1800: Lord Alan Gardner naval oak cupboard carved oak 38 by 29cm., 15 by 11.5in. A naval oak, rum and tobacco cupboard inscribed with the famil

1798.An Hibernian Atlas; or General Description of the Kingdom of Ireland: Divided Into Provinces; with Its Sub-Divisions of Counties, Baronies &...

1798 (13 August) Duigenan's Answer to Grattan's Speech - Vernon Lovett's annotated copy bound with marbled boards, 246 pp 23 by 14cm., 9...

1779: Dublin Volunteers parade at College Green print lithograph, framed 43 by 58cm., 17 by 23in. Print from a painting by Francis Wheatley (1747-180

1798: Limited edition Henry Joy McCracken bust painted resin 30 by 25cm., 12 by 10in. 2008 limited edition bust of Henry Joy McCracken by Belfast art

18th Century: Galway Militia shoulder belt plate brass 7 by 6cm., 2.75 by 2.25in. Oval shoulder belt plate with crowned Maid of Erin harp to the cent

18th Century: A rare Dublin Castle 'Brown Bess' musket Walnut and metal with brass trigger guard and butt plate A rare Dublin Castle, Brit...

18th Century: Blunder Buss flintlock pistol with spring loaded bayonet brass barrel, wooden stock and grip Blunder Buss flintlock pistol with integr

18th Century: Flintlock Pistol 15 inches with 10 inch barrel, no maker's name or other markings discernible

18th Century: Gunpowder pouch. leather and brass 8 by 10cm., 3 by 4in. Ornate design on lid including swirls and a snake, possibly of Asian origin.

William IV: British Infantry Officers Sword Brass hilt with folding sideguard and Royal cypher, leather and wire grip 1822 pattern British infantry

19th Century: Irish flintlock sporting musket With maker's mark of John Lemon and Sons, Enniskillen

19th Century: Light cavalry sabre Early 19th Century cavalry sabre similar in style to the British 1796 pattern. With gilt engraving on blade, poss

1799 (5 March) Handwritten and signed letter by Lord Kilwarden, killed during the 1803 Emmet rebellion single page manuscript 24 by 19cm., 9.5 by 7.5i

1874-1881: Kildare Rifles Glengarry other ranks glengarry badge die stamped blackened brass Crowned strap with “Kildare Rifles”, in the centre two s

1803. Robert Emmet's Proclamation. One of the rarest Irish revolutionary documents extant. "The Provisional Government TO THE PEOPLE OF IRE...

1806 (1 November) Napoloeonic Wars - An extremely rare British War Office army recruiting poster in the Irish language. letterpress by Abraham Bradle

1806-1838 indentures concerning property in Counties Louth, Monaghan and Tipperary manuscript, various sizes 1806 indenture between Patrick McLoughl

1806-1820: Henry Grattan handwritten and signed letter single page manuscript 18 by 23cm., 7 by 9in. Signed letter sent from Stephen's Green Du...

18th and 19th Century collection of manuscript legal documents including wills, leases, indentures, mainly City and County of Dublin including Adamsto

1810 list of "Petit Jury Summer Assizes", County Carlow, signed by Benjamin Disraeli, Sheriff. manuscript, pp3 29 by 10cm., 11.5 by 3.75in...

1816-1850: Collection of Irish documents, indentures and manuscripts A collection of various documents including, legal submissions to court by Jam

1816-1836. Poteen Making. A collection of documents including statements by Excise Officers, affidavits, charges etc. manuscript and letterpress, vari

1827: Butler's Atlas of Ancient and Classical Geography Marbled boards 22 by 15cm., 8.5 by 6in. A scarce early edition of The Atlas of Ancient ...

1829-1849: Political Sketches by "H.B." (John Doyle) quarter leather bound, marbled boards 30 by 43cm., 12 by 17in. Nine large oblong fol...

Circa 1830 to circa 1880 small collection of autograph letters including writers Maria Edgeworth, James Sheridan Le Fanu, Lady Elizabeth Eastlake, Lad

19th Century: Collection of Irish and British hunt buttons Gilt brass A large collection of 48 different single hunt buttons, attractively displayed

1832 (10 May) King William IV document appointing Irish justices Manuscript 62 by 58cm., 24.5 by 23in. Document dated the 10th of May 1832 appointing

1832: Dower's A New General Atlas of the World bound half leather 48 by 38cm., 19 by 15in. Forty seven hand coloured maps. Engraved title page ...

1832: Samuel Dickson, Limerick, Irish General Election posters letterpress, various sizes A collection of three rare broadsides relating to the Iris

19th Century: Daniel O'Connell signature and engraved portrait framed 18 by 13cm., 7 by 5in. Signature of The Liberator with a portrait engravi...

19th Century: Daniel O'Connell miniature on snuff box painted, black lacquer papier-mache 2 by 9cm., 0.75 by 3.5in. A round Irish, table snuff ...

1836 (23 January) Daniel O'Connell handwritten and signed letter three page manuscript 19 by 11cm., 7.5 by 4.5in. Letter written from Merrion S...

1844 (30 April) Daniel O'Connell signed letter and engraved portrait Letter and envelope dated the 27 July 1844 sent by Daniel O'Connell,...

1836 (30 April) Sir Michael O'Loghlen handwritten and signed letter single page manuscript 18 by 11cm., 7 by 4.5in. Letter dated 30 April 1836 ...

1840: Burning of York Minster - commemorative snuff box 3 by 10cm., 1 by 4in. Oak snuff box made from the wood and bell metal of York Minster after

1840 The Irish Penny Journal Volume I and 1841 The Penny Magazine, Volume I both complete. quarter calf, marbled boards, pp 416 each, Tegg and Co., Du

1840-1882 framed indentures relating to properties in Ranelagh, Drumcondra and Balbriggan manuscript in glazed frames, various sizes 1840 between Ch

1842: Diary of the life of Thomas Day, a fascinating hand written journal manuscript 24 by 19cm., 9.5 by 7.5in. A large journal written by Thomas Day

1843-1845. Collection of Gun Licences manuscript 23 by 19cm., 9 by 7.5in. Includes pistols, bayonets, blunderbuss, etc. One for a member the Disembod

1845. "I. Slater's New Map of Ireland embracing every Alteration" recess printed by Iaac Slater, Manchester, coloured, linen backed 69...

1845: Renfrew and Ayr Railway Counties Railway compulsory purchase order manuscript 41 by 25cm., 16 by 10in. Letter informing Duncan Alexander Campbe

1847-1907: Irish International Exhibition silk and print 1907 Irish International Exhibition silk decorated with scenes of Dublin and 1847 print co

1847 (23 July) Duke of Wellington handwritten and signed letter single page manuscript, with portrait engraving, framed 17 by 11cm., 6.5 by 4.5in. Or

1848 (8 and 24 March) Famine Period letters from a Dublin merchant arranging for imports of "Indian corn" (maize) - known as "Peel...

1849-1875: Collection of correspondence to Henry O'Hara QC, Hatch Street Dublin manuscript Including letters from Dublin Castle, letters from ...

1849 (August) Charles Mottram (1802-1876) The Departure of The Queen and The Royal Squadron from Kingstown - a large engraving engraving 50 by 100cm.,

Circa 1850: Engraved portrait of Admiral Sir William Fairbrother Campbell K.C.B. Royal Navy 36 by 28cm., 14 by 11in. A framed portrait of Admiral Wi

1851 (7 February) Edward Cardwell handwritten and signed letter single page manuscript 19 by 11cm., 7.5 by 4.5in. Signed letter sent from Whitehall G

1857 Lease of land in Dalkey to a victualler, with map. manuscript, pp1 61 by 76cm., 24 by 30in. Provenance: Between William Edward Porter and Gerald

1860 reversion of title to lands at Coolock, County Dublin, owned by King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Adelaide of Great Britain manuscript, pp2, in t

1861. Manuscript Address to Joseph Neale McKenna from Bank Shareholders of the National Bank of Ireland ink, watercolour and gilt on parchment, gilt t

1861 (April) to 1871 (March) Return of Inquests, Carlow. manuscript, pp14. 38 by 48cm., 15 by 19in. A listing of all 295 inquests with dates, names,

1866 Fenian Bond - Irish Republic Ten Dollars Note recess printed by The Continental Bank Note Printing Company of New York 10 by 20cm., 4 by 8in. A

1866: Fenian Bond, Irish Republic Five Dollars recess printed by Continental Bank Note Co., New York, framed 9 by 20cm., 3.5 by 8in. With names of co

1866: Fenian Bond Irish Republic Five Dollars recess printed by Continental Bank Note Co., New York 9 by 20cm., 3.5 by 8in. With names of counties in

1890s: Allen Larkin & O'Brien ("Fenian Martyrs") Memorial, Kilrush, Co. Clare, certificate of subscription colour lithograph on ve...

1867: Manchester Martyrs cigarette silk and commemorative labels Cigarette silk of a facsimile of a stamp issued by the Irish Republic during the 1

1866-1872 leases for a whiskey distillery on the River Tolka near Ballybough Bridge and Jones Road manuscript 51 by 34cm., 20 by 13.5in. 1866 assignm

1868. Visit of The Prince of Wales to Dublin and his installation as a Knight of St. Patrick manuscript, various sizes, pp100+ Letters and accounts

1869. Board of Public Works file on the tenure and building works of Green Street Dublin Metroploitan Police Barracks and Sheriff's Prison manus...

19th Century: Cork cable telegraph station plans and sections semi transparent parchment 97 by 91cm., 38 by 36in. Large plan for a cable telegraph st

1871: The Graphic Illustrated Newspaper January to June 1871 leather bound with marbled boards Leather bound volume of 'The Graphic' an il...

1871: Census of Ireland province of Leinster statistics 1174 pp 33 by 22cm., 13 by 8.5in. Bound volume of statistics from the 1871 census of Ireland

1876 (22 April) letter written by Sir Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh MP, a remarkable man, born without arms or legs. manuscript, pp4 15 by 10cm., 6 by 3

1876: Drogheda Steam Packet Company sailings schedule letterpress 38 by 25cm., 15 by 10in. A rare schedule of sailings between Drogheda and Liverpool

1878: Lisburn sewage scheme list of landowners' map and Glenmore Bleach Works plans Public Health (Ireland) Act 1878 In the Matter of a Sewag...

1879 (20 February). Marriage Settlement of Lieutenant Colonel John Arthur Henry Moore Brabazon and Miss Emma Sophia Richards. manuscript, pp30 in soft

A collection of Estate Papers relating to the estate of Mary O'Neill, Late of Killahy, Co. Kilkenny manuscript and typescript, various sizes, ma...

1825-1900: Waterford & Tipperary . Estate Papers manuscript and typescript, various sizes, mainly folio Pertaining to William Christmas, John ...

19th Century Irish Patriotic Purse gilt and felt,coloured threads 11 by 8cm., 4.5 by 3in. Apparently found by police in Bolton on 2 August 1848 in th

1880. Irish Land League "Agitation". Two illustrated front covers of English periodicals - The Graphic and The Illustrated London News let...

1883 (16 March) Charles Stewart Parnell signed letter single page manuscript 19 by 11cm., 7.5 by 4.5in. Signed letter dated 16 March 1883 on House of

1880-1900: John Dillon MP handwritten and signed letter single page manuscript 19 by 11cm., 7.5 by 4.5in. Letter dated the 15th of July on House of C