History, Literature and Collectibles

1924: Aonac Tailteann committee medal bronze 3 by 3cm., 1 by 1in. A commemorative medal issued to members of the organising committee. Scarcer than t

1922-28: The Statute Law of the Irish Free State by Mr. Justice Pringle Hanna cloth, 101pp 25 by 17cm., 10 by 6.5in. Thom, Dublin, 1929

1923: Handbook of the Ulster question 164 pp, hardcover 24 by 15cm., 9.5 by 6in. Issued by the North Eastern Boundary Bureau, relating to the boundar

1920s: Garda Siochana ball top helmet A blue cloth custodian helmet complete with white metal Garda Síochána day badge, leather lining ...

1920s: Celtic Revival tea set by Sharman D. Neill hallmarked silver An attractive silver tea set decorated with Celtic motifs. Consisting of tea pot

circa 1920: Bass beer advertising mirror 48 by 56cm., 19 by 22in. Bass advertising mirror decorated with trademark motto "Great stuff this Ba...

1920s: Political and humorous cartoon album pen and ink drawings in a clothbound album Collection of original hand-drawn cartoons all signed by Jame

1927: Seán Milroy, Dail General Election poster Dollard, Dublin 51 by 38cm., 20 by 15in. Election poster produced by Seán Milroy with an ...

1929: T.P. O'Connor funeral and Baden Powell press photographs monochrome photographs Two press photographs of the funeral of T. P. O'Conn...

circa 1930: Goodbody jute manufacturers Offaly, Paul Henry advertisement poster 38 by 48cm., 15 by 19in. J. & L. F. Goodboody, Clara, Offaly a...

1931-32: An Poblacht newspaper collection Volume 7 46 by 33cm., 18 by 13in. Bound complete collection of Vol. VII from no. 1 to 52. Excellent conten

1930s: Fine Gael buttonhole lapel badge blue and red enamel 3 by 3cm., 1 by 1in. Fine Gael lapel badge with red St. Patrick's cross on a blue s...

1932 (12 October) Tomas O Deirg, Minister for Education, silver presentation tray hallmarked silver 21 by 21cm., 8.25 by 8.25in. Engraved decorative

1917-48: Irish Catholic Church related documents and pamphlets including poetry handbill eulogising the Bishop of Limerick's opposition to Gener...

1932: Eucharistic Congress decorative ribbon plates 20 by 20cm., 8 by 8in. 3 commemorative plates, decorated with shamrocks and religious symbolism.

1930s Poster: Player's Navy Cut Cigarettes advertisment 48 by 102cm., 19 by 40in. With artwork by prolific cigarette card and advertisment art...

1935: Freshwater Fish series John Player and Sons cigarette cards Large sized cards. Complete set of 25

20th Century: Collection of cigarette cards including British Regiments, Sports, Nature etc. A large collection including complete sets of John Pla

1930s: European tours photograph album collection including Pompeii and Athens An interesting collection of brochures and unpublished photographs t

1932: President de Valera and his cabinet poster colour lithograph 76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in. Excellent colour poster issued after Fianna Fail were vot

1882-1975: Éamon de Valera collection including photographs, Irish Press share certificates etc. A large collection including early portrait...

1940s: Collection of de Valera family paperwork, photographic negatives and drawing Mostly related to Terry de Valera including letters, invoices,

1934-81: Statistical Abstract of Ireland volumes A collection of 15 volumes. An excellent source of economic, social, demographic and educational i

1938 Poster: Great Northern Railway - Dublin Horse Show colour lithograph printed by Cherry and Smalldridge, Dublin 102 by 64cm., 40 by 25in. G.N.R.

1938: Annette Cambreth Kane handwritten and signed letter from Aras an Uachtarain single page manuscript 18 by 11cm., 7 by 4.5in. A scarce letter wri

1939: Douglas Hyde letters including signed Presidential inauguration letter and mourning letter Printed letter from Douglas Hyde expressing his ap

20th Century: Set of Irish Presidential side plates 6 plates. Made by Arklow Pottery. Decorated with the State harp emblem.

1940s: Jack Greena "Useless Eustace" cartoons collection pencil and pastel 30 by 24cm., 12 by 9.5in. Collection of original coloured sati...

circa 1940: Carl Schlieper Bowie knife bone handle, 7 inch blade Bowie knife made by Carl Schlieper of Germany. Also with a Gurkha kukri knife. (2 i

1941: German military map of Dublin recess printed 58 by 79cm., 23 by 31in. A scarce German map of Dublin county dated 1941. Based on an ordnance sur

1939-45: Collection of German military postcards A collection of German military related postcards dating from the Second World War. Including port

1939-45: Kriegsmarine life jacket taken from U-997 scuttled off the Irish coast A kriegsmarine life jacket in original cloth holding bag with lette

1939-45: Luftwaffe combat scene watercolour 14 by 18cm., 5.5 by 7in. Aerial combat scene of a Messerschmitt Bf109 shooting down a Soviet fighter pla

1939-45: German Army military saddle 1941 dated German military saddle with stirrups as used by army and SS units during the Second World War. Comp

1939-45: German Second World War photographs A collection of snapshot photographs contained in a development shop envelope from Hamburg. Includes p

1939-45: Kriegsmarine U-boat prisoner of war decorated mess tin French mess tin with makers mark and trade mark. Decorated by a German prisoner of

1939-45: German helmet and shell case trench art German Wehrmacht M35 helmet from the Eastern front. Missing leather liner, chin strap and badly pi

1939-45: Luftwaffe fighter pilots leather gloves and Werner Molders collection Private purchase single strap Luftwaffe leather gloves with rabbit f

1933: Die Reichswehr German armed forces collectors card book Produced by Eckstein-Halpaus. An informational booklet describing the German armed fo

1939-45: German militaria collection including Hitler Youth Knife, armband, Iron Cross and passbooks Hitler Youth Knife complete with sheath, blade

1939-45: Japanese katana grip and tsuba A Second World War period braid bound shark skin katana sword grip and tsuba. Also with oriental style fan

1934: Irish Guards officers' full dress tunic An excellent example marked with owner's name "O'Shea". With KC buttons by Fi...

1939-45 World War II British medals group also 1937 Coronation medal 1939-45 Star, North Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, and 1937 Coron

1939-45: Second World War British campaign stars and medals Including swing mounted medal group consisting of 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France &a...

1939-45: World War Two British and American press photographs collection monochrome prints, various sizes An interesting collection from various the

1940-44: Ulster Home Guard war diary and photographs manuscript 33 by 20cm., 13 by 8in. An extremely detailed official diary giving notes on operatio

1940: Royal Ulster Constabulary postage book and regulations manual R.U.C. postage book issued 10 May 1940 for the district of Rathfarland, Newry,

1920s: Irish Army bed linen stamper Large wooden stamp with embossed FF badge. Used for marking bedding, blankets, sheets and utensils as army prop

1920s: Irish Army officers' tunic with standing collar Early Irish Army officers' tunic, similar in style to the British officers tunic o...

1920-40: Irish Army cap badges collection Collection of early Irish Army 'FF' cap badges. Four with lugs, one with sliders. (5 items)

1923-24: Irish Army Headquarters service dress cap with enamel badge Cap complete with leather chin strap and 1923 Army Headquarters red enamel bad

1920-45: Irish Army Sam Browne belts and holsters Brown leather Sam Browne belt with two revolver holsters and a black leather Local Security Force

1927 pattern Irish Army Vickers steel helmet Complete with leather interior and chin strap. This example has never been painted white and retains p

1927 pattern Irish Army steel Vickers helmet shell Lacking leather liner or chin strap. Also with WW2 period Brodie Helmet complete with camouflage

1930s: Irish Army officers' full dress tunic 1935 pattern tunic infantry complete with collar badges, IV buttons, silver lace shoulder boards...

1934: Irish Army Volunteer Force belt and buckle chromed metal buckle, black leather belt An excellent example of a complete volunteer force belt an

1925-45: Irish Free State Army officer's sword brass hilt, fishskin and wire grip, brass scabbard 34 inch blade with etched design incorporati...

1936: Irish Air Corps Captain's full dress uniform Steel blue coloured uniform made by T. G. Philips, Dame Street, Dublin. Comprising of shak...

1939-1946: Emergency Service Medals including Na Caomhnoiri Aitiula Local Defence Forces Medal, Defence Forces medal with one additional service ba

1939-46: Irish Army Emergency collection including photograph, posters and certificates Group photograph of officers of the 42nd Battalion Irish Ar

1939-46: Emergency period Irish Air Corps, Naval Service and German Wehrmacht wooden model display 33 by 74cm., 13 by 29in. Irish Emergency Prisoner

1939-46: Irish Air Corps Emergency period photographs monochrome photographs, various sizes Collection including Irish hurricanes in flight, prepari

1939-46: Irish Army officers binoculars, gaiters and sports medals Irish Army Emergency period equipment. A pair of 7x50 Carl Zeiss binoculars in f

1939-46: Emergency period Irish Army maps of Ireland Ordnance survey maps of Ireland modified for military use during the Second World War. Includi

1939-46: Irish Army other ranks uniform including webbing Complete uniform comprising of Irish MkII Brodie style helmet dated 1940, khaki tunic wit

1943 (30 January) Curragh Internment Camp Luftwaffe prisoner art model plane carved wood, metal mount 25 by 20cm., 10 by 8in. A rare and desirable pi

1945-46: Irish Army officer group photographs A collection of three large photographs of officers of the First Division based at Collins Barracks C

1948-84: An Cosantoir the Irish Defence Forces Journal collection Comprising of issues for April 1948, March, October 1949, February, August, Octob

20th Century: Collection of Irish Army plaques Including 4th Infantry Group, Defence Forces Training Centre, Defence Forces Headquarters etc. (7 it

1939-1969: James McCormick and Peter Barnes arrest, execution and reinterment scrapbook A scrapbook of newspaper clippings and ephemera relating to

1947: An tOireachtas 50th Anniversary souvenir programme signed by éamon de Valera and Sean T. O'Ceallaigh Also with single sheet handbi...

1948 (8 August) Maud Gonne MacBride handwritten and signed letter to Cathal O'Byrne manuscript, 3pp 22 by 17cm., 8.5 by 6.5in. A scarce letter ...

1948: Ireland in International Affairs by John A. Costello, signed printed wrappers, 31pp 23 by 15cm., 9 by 6in. Monument Press, Dublin. Signed by Jo

1949-1966: Eamon DeValera, Sean Lemass and John A. Costello press photographs monochrome photographs 20 by 15cm., 8 by 6in. Including Eamon De Valera

1950-70: Masonic regalia of Sir John C. Savage Kt. Including silver gilt past Preceptor's neck badge, 1957 9 carat gold ex chief jewel, 50 ye...

Circa 1950 Poster: Aer Lingus Irish International Airlines colour lithograph by Ormond 97 by 61cm., 38 by 24in. Framed

Circa 1950 Poster: Coach Tours in Ireland by CIE colour lithograph by Browne & Nolan 102 by 61cm., 40 by 24in. Design by Guus Melai. Framed.

Circa 1950 poster: British Railways, By Rail to Wales colour lithograph by Charles & Read, London, framed 99 by 61cm., 39 by 24in. Artwork by F...

circa 1950: De Valera family negative photographs Collection of unpublished de Valera family photograph negatives, includes portraits and some phot

1950s: County Cork dances advertisement posters letterpress, various sizes Posters for The Mayflower Ballroom, Mitchlestown 1 February 1952, the Reg

1951 (31 August) Youghal Greyhound Race Co. Shagreen Cup poster letterpress by Field 76 by 48cm., 30 by 19in. Advertisement for the final of the Shag

1952: Signature of Aine Ceannt, wife of Eamonn Ceannt manuscript Also with framed autograph of Liam Mellows and his mother (2 items)

1952 (15 February) British Legion Youghal, memorial parade poster letterpress 58 by 43cm., 23 by 17in. Advertising a memorial parade to be held at th

1952 (20 March) Conradh na Gaeilge fund raising drive poster letterpress by Field Youghal 58 by 43cm., 23 by 17in. Poster for monster card drive in a

1952 (27 April) Conradh na Gaeilge grand concert poster letterpress by Field, framed 56 by 46cm., 22 by 18in. Advertisement poster for grand concert

1954-64: Irish Hereford Breeders Association silver award medals hallmarked silver Three Dublin hallmarked silver medals awarded to P.J. Hickey as e

1956-59: Shanahan's Stamp Auctions Scandal A collection of auction catalogues and ephemera from the famous Shanahan's Stamp Auctions, D&#...

1950s: Air Force flying hat, goggles and mask Complete flight helmet set. H Type oxygen mask with broad arrow mark, G type flying helmet and google

1950s: United States Army M-1951 field jacket US Army four pocket jacket made of wind resistant water repellent treated cloth in olive green colour

1966 (1 October) Antrim Artillery Corps Engineer Regiment presentation cigarette box hallmarked silver 5 by 13cm., 2 by 5in. Hallmarked Birmingham 19

1958: Curragh Internment Camp Republican prisoner art 28 by 10cm., 11 by 4in. A desirable piece of Republican prisoner art in the form of a Celtic C

1937-80: Irish political and troubles press photographs including Blueshirts return from Spain Including rare photograph of members of the O'...

1969-1985: Northern Ireland Troubles documents and ephemera collection including Maze Prison keys Set of keys with key rack marked riot gear, mess

1970-90: Collection of Northern Ireland troubles documents including election pamphlets Includes souvenir programme of the 1961 Royal Visit to Nort

1970s: Troubles ephemera collection including British Army letters and Long Kesh Christmas cards An interesting collection of paperwork including 1

1971: Gerry Adams signed Long Kesh prisoner art ink on cloth 41 by 41cm., 16 by 16in. Long Kesh prisoner art in the form of a handkerchief decorated

1972: Long Kesh prisoner art wooden plaques ink on board, various sizes A collection of wooden plaques by "Proinsias o'hIci, Cage 3, Long...

1974: Martin McGuinness, Irish round tower, Portlaoise Republican prisoner art 33 by 15cm., 13 by 6in. An extremely rare piece of Republican prisone

1972-94: Collection of Troubles press photographs monochrome photographs, various sizes A mixed collection including photographs related to Bloody S

1980-81: Hunger strikes press photographs collection monochrome photographs, various sizes Including photographs of hunger strikers Brendan Hughes,