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Archdall, Mervyn. Monasticon Hibericum: or a History of the Abbeys, Priories and other Religious Houses in
Ireland.
Dublin, printed by J. Wright of Dublin for Luke White, 1786. First edition. 4to. Stowe library copy with ink
inscription on fly leaf. Folding engraved map and 18 plates, some ink annotations in Irish some slight browning,
book plate of John Ynyr Burges, Parkanur, Tyrone on front pastedown, later endpapers, modern antique-style
blind stamped calf.
Provenance: Purchased at the Duke of Buckingham’s sale of the Stowe library Feb.1849 by J. Y. Burges.
The annotations in Irish in the text are likely those of Charles O’Conor (1764-1828 ) Irish priest and
historical author, chaplain and librarian to the Marchioness of Buckingham. O’Conor, catalogued many
manuscripts,including the Stowe Missal now in the Royal Irish Academy.
John Ynyr Burges 1798-1889. Graduated MA from Brasenose College, Oxford. 1829, High Sheriff of Co. Tyrone
and Justice of the Peace for Tyrone.
Estimate €400-€500 £340-£430
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 142