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History, Literature and Collectibles
by Whyte's
Platinum HouseApril 21, 2012
Dublin, Ireland
Live Auction
Lot 4: c750-600BC: Late Bronze Age socketed bronze axe head
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Description: c750-600BC: Late Bronze Age socketed bronze axe head Extremely fine and rare Ewart Park Phase bronze axe head with three diverging ribs on each face and prominent mouth moulding. Found during Limestone quarrying in Cardiganshire, Wales in 1890. h:5 w:2 in. Provenance: R. G. Widdowson Antiquities, North Yorkshire; Whence purchased by the present owner
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Lot 5: 1950-1: Codex Cenannensis: The Book of Kells
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Description: 1950-1: Codex Cenannensis: The Book of Kells Bern: Urs Graf, vellum stamped in gilt; boxes. Facsimile edition of the Book of Kells in two volumes, comprising of hundreds of plates with many in colour, including all the openings to Gospels. Also with a printed reproduction of the first introductory text volume. (3 items) h:16 w:12 in.
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Lot 6: 1868: Facsimiles of the Miniatures and Ornaments of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts by J.O. Westwood
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Description: 1868: Facsimiles of the Miniatures and Ornaments of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts by J.O. Westwood Quaritch London, 1868, folio, 156pp. One of an edition of 200, illustrated with 54 excellent chromolithographic plates. Presented in a cloth folding box. h:22 w:14 in.
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Lot 7: 1791: Francis Grose The Antiquities of Ireland limited edition with colour plates
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Description: 1791: Francis Grose The Antiquities of Ireland limited edition with colour plates London. Hooper. 1791. Comprising of two volumes with a total of 266 very fine contemporarily hand coloured plates. Only a total of 25 copies of this work were coloured hence the absolute rarity of this set. Attractively bound in three quarter green morocco with marbled boards and ornate gilt spine. The last copy of this limited edition with handcoloured prints to be offered for sale was listed in Hodges Figgis' A Catalogue of Books Relating to Ireland, August 1953. h:14 w:10 in.
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Lot 8: 1791: Francis Grose The Antiquities of Ireland
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Description: 1791: Francis Grose The Antiquities of Ireland Quarter leather, marbled boards, gilt titles. Hooper, London, 1791. First Edition. Two volumes. A sought after publication. Illustrated throughout and with information regarding all parts of the country. (2 items) h:11 w:7.50 in.
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Lot 9: 1766: The History and Antiquities of the City of Dublin by Walter Harris
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Description: 1766: The History and Antiquities of the City of Dublin by Walter Harris Original calf, 509pp. The History and Antiquities of the City of Dublin. From the earliest accounts, Compiled from Authentick Memoirs, Offices of Record, Manuscript Collections, and other unexceptionable Vouchers.. Published by Laurence Flinn, Castle Street and James Williams, Skinner Row, Dublin. h:8 w:5.50 in.
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Lot 10: 1566 (20 March) Important State letter issued by King Philip II of Spain to Cardinal Innocenzo del Monte.
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Description: 1566 (20 March) Important State letter issued by King Philip II of Spain to Cardinal Innocenzo del Monte. Single page manuscript. Important letter sent from Madrid signed "Yo El Rey" by the King. Also signed by Gonzalo Peres the King's personal secretary. Also bearing the State Seal. In this letter which is full of diplomatic grandeur, King Philip refers to his cousin the Marquis de Aqullar, the fact that he has been chosen as the King's agent "in this great matter.", which could refer to several things including his attempted settlement of a Catholic suitor for Queen Elizabeth I h:11.50 w:11.50 in.
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Lot 11: 1950: Siege of Clonmel Commemoration Tercentenary Souvenir Record
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Description: 1950: Siege of Clonmel Commemoration Tercentenary Souvenir Record Siege of Clonmel Commemoration Tercentenary Souvenir Record 1650-1950 edited by P. O'Connell and W. C. Darmody. 100pp with folding map of Clonmel and signed by O'Connell. h:9.50 w:7.50 in.
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Lot 12: 1657: Composite Atlas Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio
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Description: 1657: Composite Atlas Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio Folio, contemporary pigskin over boards, marked G.M.F. to spine. Collection of bound 16th Century maps. Manuscript title Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio, 1657, G.M.F. within an engraved title page. A total of 90 engraved maps (72 double page) by or after Mercator, Ortelius, Hondius, Janssonius and Quad, with fine examples of Ireland. Some maps cut to neatline or backed on paper. Volume with ex-libris label of Philipp Ferdinand von Gudenu (1710-1783), a draughtsman who worked in Mainz and Constantinople. A unique and fascinating item. h:16 w:12 in.
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Lot 13: 1610: John Speed map of the province of Connaught
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Description: 1610: John Speed map of the province of Connaught Intaglio, handcoloured, framed. Attractive map of Connaught with inset town plan of Galway. "Performet by John Speede and are to be solde in Popes Head Alley against The Exchang by John Sudbury and George Humble, Anno Dominis 1610" h:15 w:20 in.
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Lot 14: 1662: Johannis Blaeu. Atlas Hibernia
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Description: 1662: Johannis Blaeu. Atlas Hibernia Half leather, marbled boards 47pp. Containing six scarce maps with contemporary hand colouring. Five double page maps of Ireland, Mounster (Munster), Connachtia (Connacht), Ultonia (Ulster) and Lagenia (Leinster) and single page map of the Barony of Udrone in Carlow. Handsomely presented. h:21 w:13 in.
View additional info »Lot 15: 17th Century: Map of Ireland by William Hole
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Description: 17th Century: Map of Ireland by William Hole Engraving, hand coloured, framed. Nice early map of Ireland oriented with West at the top. Titled "Hiberniae Ireland Anglis Yuerdon Britannis Erin incolis Ierna Orpheo & Arist. Iris Diodoro Siculo Juverna Juvenali Joyernia Ptol." h:11 w:14 in.
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Lot 16: 1691 (8 March) Williamite Wars bounty document to officer for 'good service in Ireland
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Description: 1691 (8 March) Williamite Wars bounty document to officer for 'good service in Ireland' Single sheet, manuscript. A rare Williamite Wars period discharge and bounty document presenting the sum of £200 to Captain John Richards as "his Majesty's free gift and Royal Bounty to him in consideration of his good services performed in Ireland." With four signatures including Lords Godolphin, Head of the Treasury and Hampden, Chancellor of the Exchequer. h:15 w:9.50 in.
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Lot 17: 1699 (12 December) Portsmouth Garrison letter relating to troop behaviour
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Description: 1699 (12 December) Portsmouth Garrison letter relating to troop behaviour Two page manuscript letter to Henry Sidney, Earl of Romney about the threatening behaviour of John Larkin, a gunner, against Daniel Monteth commander of the guard h:11 w:6.50 in.
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Lot 18: 17th Century: Mortuary sword with 'Entoledo' blade
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Description: 17th Century: Mortuary sword with 'Entoledo' blade Mortuary hilted broad sword with wooden grip. 83cm blade with triple central fuller and incised on both sides 'Entoledo'.
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Lot 19: 1925 (4 June) Irish Freemasonry bicentenary commemorative medal
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Description: 1925 (4 June) Irish Freemasonry bicentenary commemorative medal Hallmarked silver. 1725-1925 medal celebrating the bicentenary of Freemasonry in Ireland. Obverse with the armorial crest of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons in Ireland, reverse with the arms of the Earl of Donoughmore, grand master from 1913 to 1948. With Irish hallmark for 1924 and maker's mark of Langley Archer West. Also with a masonic apron. (2 items)
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Lot 20: 1738: Scarce example of dated Youghal delft
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Description: 1738: Scarce example of dated Youghal delft An extremely scarce Youghal delft plate. Decorated with the initials of a person "M.H" and the year 1738 within three concentric circles. Evidence suggests that Youghal produced delft from 1738 to 1751. This early example is one of very few known bearing a date. Many early trials were made for local families and this is most probably the case with this particular example. Its design corresponds with two other known plates which which were produced for Quakers, hence the simplicity of the design.
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Lot 21: 1714: Herman Moll map of Ireland
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Description: 1714: Herman Moll map of Ireland Detailed and large map of Ireland by cartographer, engraver, and publisher Herman Moll. Titled "A New Map of Ireland Divided into Provinces, Counties and Baronies wherein are distinguished the Bishopricks, Borroughs, Barracks, Bogs, Passes, Bridges &c., According to the Newest and most Exact Observations by Herman Moll Geographer." With inset town plans of Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Galway and Kinsale. Also details of towns where military barracks are situated. A good example of an excellent map. Framed h:40.50 w:24.40 in.
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Lot 22: 18th Century: Seacharts of Kinsale and Cork by Grenville Collins and Lindsay
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Description: 18th Century: Seacharts of Kinsale and Cork by Grenville Collins and Lindsay Chart of Kinsale Harbour by Captain Grenville Collins. Also with 1759 chart of Cork harbour by Reverend Lindsay published by Mount and Page, Tower Hill, London. Both framed h:19 w:24 in.
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Lot 23: 1754: French titled Map of Ireland by J. Gibson
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Description: 1754: French titled Map of Ireland by J. Gibson Engraved, hand coloured, framed. Map of Ireland by J. Gibson, Clerkenwell, titled "2e. Carte d'Irlande 1754". Also with another framed map of Ireland divided into provinces and counties by John Cary and published by John Stockdale, Picadilly, 26 March 1805. (2 items) h:19 w:21 in.
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Lot 24: 1771: Andrews' plan of the City of Dublin
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Description: 1771: Andrews' plan of the City of Dublin Engraving, hand coloured, framed. An excellent Georgian plan of the city of Dublin with numbered references to various locations throughout the city. Hand tinted and complete with decorative cartouche. h:8.50 w:12 in.
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Lot 25: 1751: Dublin Joint Hospital Scheme lottery tickets
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Description: 1751: Dublin Joint Hospital Scheme lottery tickets Three extremely scarce one tenth tickets for the 18th Century, Dublin Joint Hospital Scheme lottery run by Bartholomew Mosse, founder of the Rotunda Hospital. This lottery was organised by Mosse in June 1751 for the benefit of Mercer's Hospital, the Hospital for Incurables and the Lying-in Hospital. Tickets were priced at half a guinea each and raised a little over £1,000 in profit for each hospital. h:7.50 w:6.50 in.
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Lot 26: 18th-19th Century: Collection of Irish leases and marriage settlement documents
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Description: 18th-19th Century: Collection of Irish leases and marriage settlement documents Including County Meath marriage settlements from 1734 and 1786. 1815 County Kildare lease between Patrick Dunne of Corbally and Robert Johnson of Athy. 1779 conveyance between goldsmith John West of Dublin and John Clayton. 1770 Dublin lease of lands in Grange between Matthew Goodman and John Bryan. Good selection (4 items)
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Lot 27: 18th Century: Georgian Society Records of Domestic Architecture and Decoration in Dublin
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Description: 18th Century: Georgian Society Records of Domestic Architecture and Decoration in Dublin Volume 1 to 5. Volume 1 (Facsimile reprint of the 1909 edition by Irish University Press -1969). Volume 2 (1910). Limited Edition of 400 Copies. 144pp, 115 plates. Volume 3 (1911), Limited Edition of 550 Copies. 135pp, 103 plates. Volume 4 (1912) Limited Edition of 550. 125pp, 122 plates. Volume 5 (1913) Limited Edition of 600 Copies. 129pp, 139 plates.
View additional info »Lot 28: 1780 (29 January) America. West Point Garrison note relating to General Knox
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Description: 1780 (29 January) America. West Point Garrison note relating to General Knox Single page manuscript note stating "Received. West Point 29th January a bundle of clothing for general Nox, and two shirts for Captain Savage". Signed by Samuel Cooper Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion Artillery. General Knox was the most important military General in American Revolutionary War outside of General George Washington. Samuel Cooper was a 1st Lieutenant & Regimental Quartermaster in the 3rd Artillery Battalion of the Continental Army. Scarce item. h:3 w:7.50 in.
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Lot 29: 19th Century: 1782 Club buttons
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Description: 19th Century: 1782 Club buttons 3 large and 1 small 1782 Club gilt buttons decorated with shamrocks. The club was founded in 1844 to celebrate the memory of legislative Irish independence in 1782.
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Lot 30: 1788 pattern British cavalry sword
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Description: 1788 pattern British cavalry sword 1788 pattern light cavalry trooper's sword. Straight 90cm blade with narrow back fuller. Stirrup hilt with ribbed leather grip. Complete with leather and steel mounted scabbard marked 'Woolley & Co.'
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Lot 31: 1793 (13 February) French Revolution volunteer commission document
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Description: 1793 (13 February) French Revolution volunteer commission document In the name of Citizen Paul Guichard To hold the rank of Lieutenant in the Militia Battalion of the Somme With signatures and original wax seal. Framed h:13.50 w:9 in.
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Lot 32: 1794-7: French Revolutionary Wars engravings including Captain Faulknor storming Fort Royal Martinique
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Description: 1794-7: French Revolutionary Wars engravings including Captain Faulknor storming Fort Royal Martinique Framed, coloured engravings. Two large engravings of Captain Faulknor of HMS Zebra storming Fort Royal Martinique as part of a force of 1200 commanded by General Rochambeau and Captain Trollope in the Glatton engaging a French squadron. Both published by James Daniell, London. (2 items) h:25 w:30 in.
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Lot 33: 1791 (October 19) Henry Grattan handwritten and signed letter
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Description: 1791 (October 19) Henry Grattan handwritten and signed letter 3pp, manuscript. Letter in Grattan's hand sent from 9 Lukesmith Square. Written in the third person and signed numerous times as "Mr. Grattan". Henry Grattan the famous orator and statesman born in Dublin, was an opponent of the act of union and the only Irish politician to have a period of parliamentary history named after him. h:9 w:7.50 in.
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Lot 34: 1798: 'The United Irish Patriots of 1798' print
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Description: 1798: 'The United Irish Patriots of 1798' print Lithograph, framed. Large print depicting the leaders of the United Irishmen including Wolfe Tone, Emmet, Sheares, Russell, Naper Tandy, MacCracken, Fitzgerald, Dwyer et al. A good decorative piece. h:19 w:24 in.
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Lot 35: 18th-20th Century: Collection of letters with signatures of Irish historical figures including
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Description: 18th-20th Century: Collection of letters with signatures of Irish historical figures including Mixed lot of letters handwritten and signed by well known Irish historical figures including Aubrey Thomas de Vere, Dudley Fitzgerald de-Ros, Colonel Henry John Clements, Isaac Milles the younger, Admiral Edward Plunkett, Lord Strangford, General John Thomas de Burgh, Barry Sullivan, Maurice O'Connell son of Daniel, Lord O'Neill of Shane's Castle Antrim, Major General Sir Charles Wilson, Richard Lovell Edgeworth, James Frederick Ferguson and Thomas Crofton Croker. (14 items)
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Lot 36: 1826: Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone
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Description: 1826: Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone Quarter leather with marbled boards, gilt titled spine, 2 volumes. Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone, Founder of the United Irish Society, and Adjutant General and Chef de Brigade in the Service of the French and Batavian Republics. Edited by his Son, William Theobald Wolfe Tone: With a brief account of his own Education and Campaigns under the Emperor Napoleon. In Two Volumes. Gales & Seaton, Washington 1826. 1st edition. Edited by his son William Theobald Wolfe Tone. (2 volumes) h:9 w:6 in.
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Lot 37: circa 1820: Cork Hedge School manuscript book of stories written by XXXXXX
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Description: circa 1820: Cork Hedge School manuscript book of stories transcribed by Uilliam Ó hAodha An excellent 324pp manuscript book in the Irish language with stories and notes likely to have been transcribed by Uilliam Ó hAodha (Willie Hayes) from Barrack Cross, County Cork. A hedge school master most of his few known manuscripts date from between 1814 and his death in 1836. Lámhscríbhinní Gaeilge such as this example rarely appear for auction, an extremely scarce document . With 1988 letter from Dr. Pádraig de Brún relating to the history of the manuscript. h:7 w:6 in.
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Lot 38: 19th Century: Cork City Dinner Service hand painted plate
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Description: 19th Century: Cork City Dinner Service hand painted plate An interesting plate from a large dinner service set commissioned for the Lord Mayor of Cork's Old Mansion House (now the Mercy Hospital) which was built in 1767. Decorated with symbols including: the Cap of Maintenance signifying the continuity of the Mayor and the Corporation; the Dart (at left and right) which was used in an annual ceremony whereby the Mayor, as Admiral of the Port defined the jurisdiction of Cork Harbour by throwing it off Blackrock Castle; the Mace and Sword are incorporated with the Dart; the Portcullis at the bottom was used to prevent ships entering the channel when the city was walled; the chain surrounding the coat of arms was presented by Queen Elizabeth in 1571 to Maguire Roche, Mayor of Cork. The Coat of Arms, representing King's Old Castle and Queen's Old Castle and a Ship, was designed by CR Payne.
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Lot 39: 1806 ( 7 May) Court of the Exchequer Ireland Decree of Judgement
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Description: 1806 ( 7 May) Court of the Exchequer Ireland Decree of Judgement Court of the Exchequer Ireland Exemplification or Decree of Judgement in the case of plaintiffs Robert Marth & William Burke against defendants Edward Crosbie & Thomas Cherburgh Bligh. A large vellum decree relating to a dispute regarding lands in the Barony of Kells, Co. Meath. Places mentioned include Ballymacdavid, Scriboge, Aghnaneen etc.. A total of 16 large format pages, the first with an engraving of King George III h:26 w:27 in.
View additional info »Lot 40: 1810 : Map of County Down by James Williamson
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Description: 1810 : Map of County Down by James Williamson Large map titled "A Map of the County of Down, taken from Actual Survey Completed in the Year 1810 / by James Williamson" Decorated with a decorative cartouche. Also with distances and references inset lower right. h:50 w:43 in.
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Lot 41: 1818: History of the City of Dublin, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time
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Description: 1818: History of the City of Dublin, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time Full calf, T. Cadell and W. Davies, London, 1818, two volumes, 668pp, 669pp. An excellent and comprehensive account of the City of Dublin with engraved maps, plans and plates. Covers loose and spines worn. Scarce. Provenance: Ex-libris St Augustine Monastery Abbey, Ramsgate, with bookplate and library stamp to each volume
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Lot 42: 19th Century: Irish alphabetic and religious sampler
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Description: 19th Century: Irish alphabetic and religious sampler An attractive Irish thread cross-stich on linen sampler by "Margaret Adams, 18 Belfast Street", with a verse of the hymn 'Day of judgment, Day of wonders' by John Newton incorporated into the design. Framed. h:15 w:10 in.
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Lot 43: 19th Century (Irish School) views of Collon Village Co. Louth
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Description: 19th Century (Irish School) views of Collon Village Co. Louth 1817 three views (2 watercolour, 1 pencil) of Collon Church and Village framed uniformly. Collon church was designed by the Revd Daniel Augustus Beaufort (1739-1821), who was the Rector of Collon from 1789 and 1821. It was built in 1811-1813 in the Tudor perpendicular gothic style and took inspiration from the chapel of King's College, Cambridge. h:5.50 w:8.25 in.
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Lot 44: 19th-20th Century: Large collection of deeds, indentures and receipts including Barracks plans
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Description: 19th-20th Century: Large collection of deeds, indentures and receipts including Barracks plans A large box of documents relating to a Dublin solicitors practice and covering a large range of different legal issues. Including documents letters and plans relating to 1899 Beggarbush Barracks Extension, John Power and Son documents with draft lease of Drury Street premises, correspondence from the Irish Land Commission relating to evictions, Kilmainham malicious injury claims, number of Junction Railways documents and correspondence, Sealey family wills and documents, Meade family documents include estate documents, assignment documents of Abourfield, Dundrum, Kenney's Estate Monaghan, title to lands in Wexford, assignment of house and premises in Grafton Street, Dublin dated 1825, Ailesbury Road Dublin lease documents etc. An excellent assortment, with the potential for much further research (100s)
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Lot 45: 19th-20th Century: Another collection of deeds, indentures and reciepts
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Description: 19th-20th Century: Another collection of deeds, indentures and reciepts Metal deed box with the name of Mrs. Hercules MacDonnell full of documents and correspondence relating to the same Dublin solicitor. Including marriage settlements between Dobbs and Sealy families. Claims and documents relating to the estates of Sir Abraham Sutton, Isabella M. Domville, Frances Redmond, Thomas Richard Holland etc. Irish Land Commission documents, items relating to the Lind family of Eyrefield Lodge, Curragh, Co. Kildare, newspapers, insurance documents, large numbers of letters etc. Worthy of further research.
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Lot 46: 1820-1840: British nobility commemorative medals including George Leveson-Gower
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Description: 1820-1840: British nobility commemorative medals including George Leveson-Gower Three attractively framed commemorative medals. Two produced in memory of George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland, a controversial figure due to his role in the Highland Clearances. The third in memory of Francis Henry Egerton, 8th Earl of Bridgewater.
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Lot 47: 1821: George IV - Grand Installation of The Knights of Saint Patrick medal
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Description: 1821: George IV - Grand Installation of The Knights of Saint Patrick medal Medal struck to commemorate the 1821 Grand Installation of The Knights of Saint Patrick by George IV on his visit to Ireland. Obverse with laurelled head of King. Reverse showing a view of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. h:1.50 w:1.50 in.
View additional info »Lot 48: 1825: Calendar of prisoners at Carlow Gaol
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Description: 1825: Calendar of prisoners at Carlow Gaol Single page manuscript. Calendar of prisoners in the custody of the High Sheriff of Carlow in July 1825. Includes information such as name, when committed, crime, sentence etc. Crimes include: stealing clothes from off a hedge, pig stealing, robbery, suspicion of house burning and insanity. An interesting document. h:18.50 w:22 in.
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Lot 49: 1835 (7 December) Major General Richard Delafield handwritten and signed letter
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Description: 1835 (7 December) Major General Richard Delafield handwritten and signed letter Single page manuscript. Letter written and signed by Richard Delafield who served as superintendent of the US Military Academy, was Chief of Engineers, and was a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. h:9.50 w:7.50 in.
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Lot 50: 1830: Alphonse de Lamartine portrait medallion from the library of Richard Robert Madden
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Description: 1830: Alphonse de Lamartine portrait medallion from the library of Richard Robert Madden Portrait medallion of Alphonse de Lamartine, the French poet and statesman, produced in 1830 by David d'Angers at the time that de Lamartine was received into L'Académie Française. A scarce medallion, other examples are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Musée du Louvre. Notes verso confirm this piece as coming from the collection of Dr. Richard Robert Madden (1798-1886), a well known doctor and historian of the United Irishmen. Both Madden and de Lamartine were instrumental in the movement for the abolition of the slave trade in their respective countries during the mid 19th Century and this perhaps explains why Madden hung this medallion in his library. h:5.50 w:5.25 in.
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Lot 51: 1829-43: Political Sketches by H.B. (John Doyle)
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Description: 1829-43: Political Sketches by H.B. (John Doyle) Oblong folio. half calf. Seven volumes with numerous political sketches. Two volumes consisting of tinted lithograph plate, the remaining five volumes with black and white plates.
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Lot 52: 19th Century: Daniel O'Connell Staffordshire figure
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Description: 19th Century: Daniel O'Connell Staffordshire figure Large Victorian Stafforshire figure of Daniel O'Connell with a black and gilt jacket and white trousers standing next to a draped pedestal. Base with title "Dan O'Connell" h:44 in.
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Lot 53: 1828 (27 September) Daniel O'Connell envelope with signature and seal sent from Kerry
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Description: 1828 (27 September) Daniel O'Connell envelope with signature and seal sent from Kerry Envelope sent to Marlborough Street Dublin by Daniel O'Connell from Caherciveen with signature lower left, free post mark and seal of O'Connell in red wax to reverse. Also with another envelope sent to London in 1831 again with signature lower left and contemporaneous inscription on reverse describing O'Connell as "The Irish Agitator" (2 items) h:3 w:5.50 in.
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