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1895: Dublin Paving and Lighting Committee Manuscript Record
Late nineteenth century Dublin Paving and Lighting Committee carbon
copy manuscript ledger dating between 28 July 1892 and 20 January
1893 with record of correspondence from the DOLC to various people
and commercial businesses concerning issues regarding the conditions of
pavements, road repairs. street lighting, stree lamps, hoardings etc. in
and around Dublin. There are responses to complaints concerning a
leakage of water from Jameson’s Distillery into Back Lane to responses to
requests for improved lighting adjacent to certain thoroughfares in the
city. 1000 pp bound in original full calf record book.
13.50 x 8.50in. (34.29 x 21.59cm)
€150-€200 (£122-£163 approx)
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1898-1901. Love letters from “Sis” to Mr Eades, Birr Co. Offaly
A correspondence over three years from “Sis”, a shop worker in Henry
Lewis, Newtownbarry, postmarked Limerick (and occasionally in Ferns or
Roscrea. Mainly in their original envelopes with stamps (1d lilac or ½d
orange or blue) with circular datestamp cancels. Some mention of the
Boer War and other events, mainly romantic content. Mostly addressed
to Mr Eames “c/o Messrs. Fayle & Co.” rather than a home address and
content implies a possibly illicit romance.
€80-€120 (£65-£98 approx)
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1879-1907: Collection of Boy’s Own Annuals
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. Starting with Volume 1 Issue 1. Heavy lot.
€300-€500 (£244-£407 approx)
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19th Century: Belfast Academical Institution medal
White metal medallion. Obverse decorated with an image of a seated
woman placing a wreath on the head of a child, scientific and
educational instruments. Reverse with words ‘Belfast Academical
Institution 1810’. 1.75 x 1.75in. (4.45 x 4.45cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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19th Century: Loyal Orange Association medal
Circular medal pierced for suspension. The obverse with Orange Order
symbolism and the words “Loyal Orange Association, Fear God Honour
The King”. Reverse with King William crossing the Boyne surmounting a
plinth dated 1690 and the words “The Glorious Memory, No Surrender” 2
x 2in. (5.08 x 5.08cm)
€60-€80 (£49-£65 approx)
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19th Century: Drawing of Dr Livingstone laying a corner stone
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 ‘Dr.
Livingston(e)’. An interesting research project. 6 x 9in. (15.24 x 22.86cm)
€200-€300 (£163-£244 approx)
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1899: Royal Irish Constabulary discharge certificate and gun licence
Royal Irish Constabulary parchment certificate of character issued to
40267 Sergeant Thomas Clarke who was born at Dromiskin Co. Louth,
joined the force on 6 May 1874 and was discharged on 30 November
1899 at Westport. Also with gun licence “issued in the pursuance of The
Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act...” to the same Thomas Clarke ex
Sergeant RIC at Mayo on 5 December 1899. (2 items)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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circa 1900: Map of Ireland by G. W. Bacon
Large linen-backed map of Ireland on wooden rollers, reduced from the
ordnance survey. With inset maps of Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, Cork and
Killarney. A good decorative item. 39 x 29.50in. (99.06 x 74.93cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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19th Century: Map of counties Carlow, Wexford & Wicklow
Framed Irish map taken from a publication marked Plate II and titled “A
Map of the Counties of Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow. 13.25 x 9.25in.
(33.66 x 23.50cm)
€60- €80 (£49-£65 approx)
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19th Century: Townland Survey Map of the County of Kildare
An attractive framed tinted map titled “Index to the Townland Survey of
the County of Kildare” showing Baronies, Parishes Townlands etc. With
inset table of areas. 26 x 38in. (66.04 x 96.52cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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19th Century: Townland Survey Map of the County of Kerry
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 x 38in. (66.04 x 96.52cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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19th Century: Bogland survey map of the eastern part of County
Mayo
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
of the Eastern Part of the County of Mayo” Printed by order of The
House of Commons 37 x 24in. (93.98 x 60.96cm)
€80- €120 (£65-£98 approx)
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19th Century: Map of River Kenmare
A small framed map of the River Kenmare showing the situation of
Staigue Fort by J. Taylor. 8 x 11in. (20.32 x 27.94cm)
€60- €80 (£49-£65 approx)
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1882-93: The Gaelic Journal Volume 1 to 4
The Gaelic Journal - Exclusively Devoted to the Preservation and
Cultivation of the Irish Language Vol. 1. No.1. November 1882 - Vol. IV.
No. 47. November, 1893. 47 issues bound in one volume. Established
with the help of Douglas Hyde, this journal, first published by the Gaelic
Union and from 1894 by the Gaelic League ceased in 1909. Scarce
complete early editions. 9 x 7in. (22.86 x 17.78cm)
€200- €300 (£163-£244 approx)
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1901: Memorial Atlas of Ireland
L. J. Richards, Philadelphia 1901, original boards
A Memorial Atlas of Ireland showing Provinces, Counties, etc. In thirty-
three double-page maps. Compiled and drawn from reliable official data
and the latest information. A large and extremely detailed atlas
containing 33 double page colour maps of the country (one for each
county and a general map of Ireland). A scarce and extremely sought
after item. 21.50 x 15in. (54.61 x 38.10cm)
€600- €800 (£488-£650 approx)
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c. 1900-30: Collection of Cork topographical postcards
Comprehensive collection of postcards in album covering the Cork area.
Including Bandon, Cork City, Cobh, Bantry, Youghal, Fermoy etc. Many
interesting examples (320 items)
€600- €800 (£488-£650 approx)
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c. 1900-30: Collection of Kerry topographical postcards
Another large collection of postcards beautifully presented in an album
covering the Kerry area. Including Killarney, Cahirciveen, Dingle,
Kenmare, Tralee, Waterville etc. Including many large house and
buildings of note (320 items)
€600- €800 (£488-£650 approx)