History, Literature, and Collectibles

Illuminated manuscript on vellum, framed. A leaf from the Book of Hours, a devotional book popular in the Middle Ages. It was developed for lay people

original cloth, The De Walden Library. 1904, 307pp.With an Introduction by Lord Howard De Walden. 12 by 10in.

An extremely interesting silver crucifix probably dating from the last quarter of the 16th Century. The metalwork suggesting an origin in provincial S

Collection of 10 Dutch satirical engravings relating to economic bubbles. All relating to The South Sea Bubble and The Mississippi Bubble. An interest

Printed for A. Millar in the Strand, 1756. Second Edition. 8vo. Full Vellum.pp 376An Inquiry Into the Share, Which King Charles I. Had in the Transact

Late 17th Century map of Leinster by Jansson oriented with north to the right. Framed

Another example. Similar to the previous lot also framed.

Benjamin Tooke, London, 1687, 549pp. Handsomely rebound. Part one of Ussher's scholarly account of the origin and spread of the early Christian ...

Roterodami (Rotterdam), Regneri Leers, 1694, 2 volumes bound in one, full mottled calf.De Pictura Veterum libri tres, Tot in locis emendati, & T...

Pp4, letterpress, London, printed for James Adams, near Clare-Market, 1708. "Popery is a Catholick Shamm; for it cheats those that tamper with ...

contemporary panelled calf, relabelled with gilt, 413pp, for T.Woodward London,1726. The second part of this scarce two volume history of the pirates

Dublin, Printed for George Grierson, at the Two Bibles in Essex Street, 1726. 213pp, 3 vols bound as one, later full calf with gilt. Part 1: Being a t

Guerin, Paris, 1732, 717pp. Very scarce, first compilation of an English-Irish Dictionary. Professionally rebound by Museum Bookbindings of Dublin in

An edition of Seale's 18th Century Irish Sea Map titles 'A correct chart of St.George's Channel and the Irish Sea Including all the Coas...

John Henley textile merchant London decorative advertisement handbill, with contemporaneous manuscript note to reverse. Also with two receipts from th

One tenth ticket, number 59 M401, for the 18th Century, Dublin Joint Hospital Scheme lottery run by Bartholomew Mosse, founder of the Rotunda Hospital

hand tinted copperplate engravingA remarkable and scarce view of the city of Dublin by Joseph Tudor (d.1759), engraved by T. Mason and printed in Lond

A total of 12 early manuscript documents with details and estimates relating to road maintenance and repairs in County Carlow. Interesting documents d

hallmarked silver by Royal Irish, limited to an edition of 750 of which this set is 212.A complete set of silver plates issued periodically between 19

"Athlone and Leitrim FLY COACHES, HYNES'S HOTEL, No. 11 Tighe-Street, Dublin" for the carriage of "2 swords" to P M French E...

recess printed by Laurie & Whittle, engraved by Ellis and Palmer, calf spine with label, marbled boards “….Divided Into Provinces; with Its Sub-...

Scarce framed map of Leinster by Pierre Van der Aa (vander Aa) titled Lagenie ou Leinster and with the usual notation "A Leide, Chez Pierre van...

A framed late 18th Century map of Connaught and Munster produced by Antonio Zatta titled "Parte del regno d'Irlanda, cioè le provincie...

Hand drawn 18th Century Italian map. Shows the border of Venice and the Papal States. 18 by 24in.

Unique hand-drawn and coloured map including cartouche and index. An attractive item. 21 by 29in.

Hand-drawn and coloured map of Mantiana showing property belonging to Cardinal Fornace 20 by 24in.

A scarce and unique hand-drawn and coloured map showing the property of Cardinal Pondeltorre. 20 by 23in.

Hand-drawn and coloured map of Porcharicco. 20 by 23.5in.

Large manuscript volume bound in suede backed buckram. Divided into 40 parts. With sections on Ireland, the Reign of William the Conqueror, Henry 3rd,

Framed Valentines poster with artwork by 'S.H.Y.'. Illustration showing a British officer in an Irish cottage revealing his uniform to a 179...

A scarce colour print attractively framed within a black frame. Titled "The last day of Robert Emmet's trial" and showing Emmet in cou...

Complete run of early Belfast Newsletter editions, Nos.7379-7586 (207), bound as one volume. 21 by 15in.

Two interesting and unique documents relating to Carlow Goal. The first a signed ms draft appointment and release deed dated 1812 for the "erec...

W. Folds and Sons,Dublin,1820. The History of the Town and County of the Town of Galway, From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Embellished wit

Single sheet ms list naming the officially appointed Sovereign, Justices of the Peace, Coroner, Portrieve, Seneschals, High and Chief Constables, Sher

Details of the murder of a rent collector, and the robbery of rents he had collected over the previous two days, extracted from The Derry Evening Jour

Deed of appointment of lands at Kilmore in County Dublin. Issued to Dr. Thomas Taylor, complete with seal and signatures. 28 by 26in.

First second and third printed reports from the Reports from Commitee on Accounts and Papers Relating to the Public Income and Expenditure of Ireland.

Government publication ordered to be printed by The House of Commons 17 July 1822.

Summary and the documents therin reffered to relative to the new valuation of The City of Dublin being the report of the Commissioners appointed under

The first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh Reports of the Commissioners for Improving the Navigation of the Sh

Compiled and edited by Michael Quigley and sold by the Government Publications Sale Office.

Report from the Select Committee on Outrages (Ireland) together with the proceedings of the Committee, minutes of evidence, appendix and index. Ordere

Five reports of the Commissioners of Fisheries Ireland for 1853, 1854, 1857 and 1859 to His Excellency The Lord Lieutenant printed by Alexander Thom D

Report from the Select Committee on Local Government and Taxation of Towns (Ireland) together with the proceedings of the committee, minutes of eviden

Printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office by Alexander Thom, Dublin 1887. With appendices.

First and Fourth Report of His Majesty's Commissioners on Ecclesiastical Revenue and Patronage Ireland. Printed in 1833 and 1837 respectively by...

Dublin University Commission Report of Her Majesty's Commissioners appointed to inquire into the State, Discipline, Studies and Revenues of the ...

Reports Relative to the Valuation for Poor Rates and to the Registered Elective Franchise in Ireland. Printed by W Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street fo

An unusual political figure stoneware cordial or gin bottle in brown glaze. In the form of a figure of Daniel O'Connell holding a bill marked &q...

Envelope dated "London May Nine 1837" addressed to "The National Bank of Ireland Waterford" and signed lower left all in the han...

Three framed watercolour with gouache portraits of the daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of 'The Liberator' Daniel O'Connell. Each ...

Framed lithograph portait of Daniel O'Connell with facsimilae signature beneath. Other similar lithographs of O'Connell showing him wearing ...

19th Century framed colour engraving of College Green Dublin and the Bank of Ireland. An attractive and decorative piece. 15 by 9.5in.

In three volumes published by Hall, Virtue and Co. London. An extremely interesting publication engravings and maps throughout

Famed for his mail coach business that improved the delivery of passengers and post in 19th century Ireland, the passport issued by Lord John Russell,

"I hereby offer a Reward of TEN POUNDS To any Person who shall, within Six Months from the date hereof, give such information as shall lead to ...

"For each Ton of the first 100 Tons 20s. per Ton. For each Ton of the next 100 Tons 10s. per Ton. Safe and Covenient Stores, into which Boats c...

A double sided ms document listing larceny cases tried at Carlow Summer Sessions during 1847. Covering both Carlow and Tullow, a total of 154 individu

A later large colour print of this famous scene titled "To The Irish Nation the Engraving from the Picture in Her Majesty's Collection of t...

Pair of boxed masonic jewels to H. Clarkson. The first gold decorated with masonic crown and inscribed on reverse 'Presented to Compn. H. Clarks...

original cloth, Smith Elder Dublin 1863, printed by Peter Roe, Dublin, 118pp.The Fine Arts and Civilization of Ancient Ireland, Illustrated with Chrom

recess printed by The Continental Bank Note Printing Company of New York Scarce denomination. $20 Fenian Bond signed and issued by John O'Mahony...

recess printed by Continental Bank Note Co., New YorkWith names of counties in the border, issued 17 March 1866, signed by Sullivan and O'Mahony...

Another similar Fenian Bond, issued 17 March 1866, signed by Sullivan and O'Mahony. 3.5 by 8in.

red morocco with gilt and library mark of Carlow College, James Duffy Dublin, 1866. 736, 215 ppComprising of the Old Testament and New Testament boun

Two Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland award medals. The first silver and engraved on reverse "Presented to Mr. Smith Vice Regal Gardens Ph...

Early silver 1867 RDS Spring Cattle show medal. Engraving on reverse notes that it was awarded to "Thomas Butler Best Kerry Heifer Calved in 18...

A unique and impressive 159pp manuscript journal compiled by Irish Quaker Minister John Robson as he toured the United States and Canada in 1870 and 1

The New Counties, Hundreds, & District Atlas of South Australia and Northern Territory, 1876, together with Map of South Australia, indicating R...

Original manuscript folio of Colonel Codrington's estate with rental records for Ballinabarney & Kerikee Townlands, Rathdrum & Knockrath...

Two letters and a hunting sketch by the remarkable man Arthur MacMorrough Kavanagh born without arms or legs. Both letters on House of Commons headed

A pair of uniformly framed prints by artist Aloysius O'Kelly. Published by the Illustrated London News. The first titled "Disturbed Ireland...

Unusual pocketwatch with portrait of the Home Rule leader on the face. Swiss made and hallmarked London 1883. Dust cover with retailer's mark of...

Scarce printed letter produced by The Irish World newspaper New York and sent to Irish Americans in an attempt to raise funds for the defence of Patri

Monochrome photograph of the Home Rule leader, in contemporary frame and mounted with the words beneath "The last photograph taken of Charles S...

Collection of 11 19th Century pamphlets bound in one volume. Comprising of Samuel Smith. The Nationalisation of the land. 47pp. Keegan, Paul Trench, L

19th or possibly early 20th Century Ancient Order of Hibernians ceremonial sword. The blade with etched decoration incorporating the words "Com...

A framed January 1898 calender decorated with an image of Robert Emmet and titled "The Irish Patriot". Most likely produced for the 1798 c...

Spencer Blackett London, n.d., red cloth with gilt, pp 663.The Industries of Dublin Historical, Statistical, Biographical an Account of the Leading Bu

An 8pp mss. document detailing the dates of orignal deeds, names of parties to each deed, nature of deed including term and rent, location of property

Late nineteenth century Dublin Paving and Lighting Committee carbon copy manuscript ledger dating between 28 July 1892 and 20 January 1893 with record

A correspondence over three years from "Sis", a shop worker in Henry Lewis, Newtownbarry, postmarked Limerick (and occasionally in Ferns o...

A complete run of Boy's Own Annuals from 1879 to 1907, the British story paper aimed at young and teenage boys. Comprising of 29 volumes. Starti...

White metal medallion. Obverse decorated with an image of a seated woman placing a wreath on the head of a child, scientific and educational instrumen

Circular medal pierced for suspension. The obverse with Orange Order symbolism and the words "Loyal Orange Association, Fear God Honour The Kin...

Framed pencil sketch signed and titled, almost illegibly, to the right of the drawing but clearly relating to the laying of a corner stone by 'D...

Royal Irish Constabulary parchment certificate of character issued to 40267 Sergeant Thomas Clarke who was born at Dromiskin Co. Louth, joined the for

Large linen-backed map of Ireland on wooden rollers, reduced from the ordnance survey. With inset maps of Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Killarne

Framed Irish map taken from a publication marked Plate II and titled "A Map of the Counties of Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow. 13.25 by 9.25in.

An attractive framed tinted framed map titled "Index to the Townland Survey of the County of Kildare" showing Baronies, Parishes Townlands...

Another similar map in the same format as the previous lot except with an additional inset map of the Parliamentary Borough of Tralee. Framed 26 by 3

Large framed plate map from the Third Report of the Commissioners on the nature and extent of the Bogs in Ireland covering the "Third District ...

A small framed map of the River Kenmare showing the situation of Staigue Fort by J. Taylor. 8 by 11in.

The Gaelic Journal - Exclusively Devoted to the Preservation and Cultivation of the Irish LanguageVol. 1. No.1. November 1882 - Vol. IV. No. 47. Novem

L. J. Richards, Philadelphia 1901, original boardsA Memorial Atlas of Ireland showing Provinces, Counties, etc. In thirty-three double-page maps. Comp

Comprehensive collection of postcards in album covering the Cork area. Including Bandon, Cork City, Cobh, Bantry, Youghal, Fermoy etc. Many interestin

Another large collection of postcards beautifully presented in an album covering the Kerry area. Including Killarney, Cahirciveen, Dingle, Kenmare, Tr

An excellent collection of postcards covering the county of Waterford. Including scenes of Ardmore, Dunmore, Lismore, Waterford City, Tramore and othe