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WHYTES
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17th Century: Map of Munster by Johannis Blaeu
Engraved, hand-coloured map of Munster by Johannis Blaeu titled
‘Momonia Hibernice Moun et Woun Anglice Mounster’. Framed. 17 x 21in.
(43 x 53cm)
€
150-
€
250 (£130-£210 approx)
15
17th Century: Map of Leinster by Johannis Blaeu
Engraved hand-coloured map of Leinster by Johannis Blaeu titled ‘Lagenia;
Anglis Leinster’. Framed. 17 x 21in. (43 x 53cm)
€
150-
€
250 (£130-£210 approx)
16
1610: John Speede Map of Ulster.
Hand-tinted example with inset view of Enniskillen published by John
Sudbury 1610. Framed 14½ x 20in. (36 x 51cm)
€
250-
€
350 (£210-£290 approx)
17
circa 1695: The Kingdom of Ireland Map by Robert Morden
Attractive and sought after tinted map of Ireland by Morden. Sold by Abel
Swale Awnsham and John Churchill. Framed 16 x 14in. (41 x 36cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
18
17th Century: Van Keulen Sea Chart of the British Isles
Sea chart. Van Keulen (Johannes), Paskaart van’t Canaal Engelandt
Schotlandt en Yrland...., pub. Amsterdam, c.1690, uncoloured engraved
chart of the British Isles and the North Atlantic, orientated to the west,
decorative cartouche. 20 x 23in. (51 x 58cm)
€
200-
€
300 (£170-£250 approx)
19
Sir Richard Musgrave ‘Memoirs of the different rebellions in Ireland...’
‘...from the arrival of the English also, a particular detail of that which
broke out the XXIIId of May, MDCCXCVIII; with the history of the
conspiracy which preceded it, and the characters of the principal actors in
it‘. Second edition Dublin: Printed by Robert Marchbank for John Milliken,
32 Grafton Street and John Stockdale, Piccadilly, London, 1801. Also with
‘The Wexford Rising in 1798 Its Causes and Its Course’ by Charles Dickson
and ‘Chronicles of the County Wexford, being a record of memorable
incidents, disasters, social occurrences, and crimes, also, biographies of
eminent persons, &c., &c., brought down to the year 1877’ compiled by
George Griffiths’. (3 items)
€
200-
€
300 (£170-£250 approx)
20
1601 (4 October) Mayor of Barnstaple letter regarding “the preparation
of shipping for the transportation of soldiers in to Ireland”
Interesting letter from John Delbridge, Mayor of Barnstaple dated 4
October 1601, to “Mr. Bowier” in London, about “the preparation of
shipping for the transportation of soldiers in to Ireland,” with address on
verso. The soldiers to be transported to Ireland were reinforcements for
Lord Mountjoy, who had been obliged to abandon his campaign against
Tyrone by the landing of a Spanish force at Kinsale in September of that
year.
€
500-
€
700 (£420-£580 approx)
21
1603-1609. James I of England leather and gilt binding, from the King’s
own library or service.
Two pieces of gilt-stamped leather, reused on 20th century folder covers,
with King James I Royal Arms and “IR” cypher at centre of intricate
foliated design. Very attractive and rare. 11½ x 7in. (28 x 18cm)
€
150-
€
200 (£130-£170 approx)
22
1614: John Speed map of Shropshire, and later maps of Wales and
Cheshire
John Speed second edition map of Shropshire with inset map of
Shrewsbury and title and scale displayed in decorative coloured cartouches.
Contained in a double-sided frame. Also with 1801 Smith Map of the
county of Salop (Shropshire). 1834 Greenwood Map of the North West
Circuit of the Principality of Wales. Greenwood Map of the North East
Circuit of the Principality of Wales. Emanuel Bowen map of the County
Palatine of Chester circa 1760. 1787 John Harrison engraved map and
hand-tinted map of Oxfordshire. All framed. (6 items)
15 x 20in. (38 x 51cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
23
1642 (25 February) Commission for HMS Pennington signed by
Northumberland (Lord High Admiral 1638-1642)
The ship, a hired merchantman, commanded by Thomas Clarke was used for
the Irish Expedition to quell the rebellion of the October 1641. A superb
historical document.
€
500-
€
700 (£420-£580 approx)
24
1642-1658. Cromwelliana. A Chronological Detail of Events in which
Oliver Cromwell was engaged.
“From the Year 1642 to his death in 1658 with A Continuation of Other
Transactions to the Restoration”. Westminster, Machell Stace, 1810. Quarto,
pp 198 including advertisement. A fine example in later quarter morocco,
marbled boards.
€
60-
€
80 (£50-£70 approx)
25
1655 (4 June) Cromwellian soldier sells his grant of land in Ireland
A large and impressive manuscript document with wax seal signed by John
Hunter late a soldier in Col. Henry Pritties Own Troops who is selling his
grant of land in County Carlow gained for service with Cromwell’s Army.
16 x 12in. (41 x 30cm)
€
400-
€
600 (£330-£500 approx)
26
Owen, Thomas; The Reports of That Late Reverend and Learned Judge,
Thomas Owen Esquire; One of the Justices of the Common Pleas.
Printed By T.R. For H.Twyford, T. Dring and J. Place. London. 1656. 1st ed.
Good. Recent half calf with Marbled Boards. Small Folio. Wherein are many
cases, most of them thoroughly argued by the Learned Serjeants, and after
argued and resolved by the grave Judges of those times etc. Pp. [10]; 158,
table. Some light internal foxing and marginal annotations.
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
27
Lawrence, Richard. The Interest of Ireland in its Trade and Wealth stated
Dublin: Printed By Jos. Ray for Jos. North, Sam Helsham Et.al., 1682.
Original cloth. Two parts. First part observes and discovers the causes of
Ireland’s not more increasing in trade and wealth from the first conquest
till now. Second part proposeth expedients to remedy all its mercanture
maladies, and other wealth-wasting enormities, by which it is kept poor
and low. Both mix’d with some observations on the politicks of
government, relating to the incouragement of trade and increase of
wealth. With some reflections on principles of religion, as it relates to the
premisses. Two parts in one vol. Pp. (1) (91), 89, (1); (2) (12), 272. Full calf.
Professionally rebacked. Previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedown.
Rare.
€
300-
€
400 (£250-£330 approx)
28
1684-87: Collection of Irish interest issues of The London Gazette
including Williamite Wars
17 issues comprising of numbers 1921, 2216, 2231, 2385, 2410, 2435, 2470,
2494, 2534, 2559, 2569, 2579, 2580, 2586, 2589, 2655, and 2675. All with
some Irish interest content including news of the Williamite Wars, Siege of
Limerick, Siege of Derry etc. Also The King in Ireland, distressed Protestants
arriving in Ireland, calming civil disorder, the Dublin Castle fire etc.
€
600-
€
800 (£500-£670 approx)
