History, Literature & Collectibles 17 october 2015

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1748-1753 Archive of bills, legal manuscripts
and letters concerning Edward and John Hen-
drick, Dublin.
Some earlier including an unrelated bill of 1687, also
a manuscript document signed by the Archbishop of
Armagh with part seal, some interesting bills giving in-
formation on the costs of a gentleman’s living in Dublin
in the mid 18th century. (23).
Estimate €150-€250 £110-£180
26
1753. Dublin Lottery Ticket in aid of the Rotun-
da Hospital.
Lottery pursuant to the SCHEME published for Building
the new Hospital in Great-Britain Street for poor LY-
ING-IN-WOMEN” printed ticket including an illustration
of the hospital, later known as The Rotunda, signed by J.
Byrne and J. Smart. Rare”
6_ x 2_in. (17.15 x 6.99cm)
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150
27
1758 (30 November). James Sutherland. Accu-
rate Account of The Loss of His Majesty’s Ship
Litchfield, .....
Captain Barton, Of Fifty Guns, On The Coast Of Barbary,
November 30, 1758, Including The Miserable Situation
Of The Crew And The Barbarity of The Moors To Them.
Also The Shipwreck Of The Countess De Bourk On
The Coast Of Algiers. London, printed for Tomas Tegg,
Cheapside. 28 pp with large folded engraving of the
shipwreck. Plain paper wrappers.
7 x 4in. (17.78 x 10.16cm)
Estimate €80-€120 £60-£90
28
1786 (2 April) Murder in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow,
sworn testimonies
The sworn testimonies of William Nowlan of Bough,
Co. Carlow, blacksmith; and Gregory Sisk of Rathvilly,
carpenter; regarding the murder of Henry Lawler on 25
March, 1786.
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150