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1900-1914: Bank of France centennial medallion and L'École Centrale
medal
Large circular medallion issued for "Centenaire de la Banque de France
1800-1900" with the name of "Georges Robineau" engraved verso later
Governor of the Bank of France from 1920-1927. Also with another
French medal by René Baudichon, obverse showing a figure representing
science appearing to three men, reverse with a plane flying over Paris
above the text "Le groupe de Paris des anciens élèves de l'école Centrale,
A Monsieur Grosclaude 24 Avril 1914". Both with original fitted cases (2
items)
€150-€200 (£125-£167 approx)
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1900. bottle of Ferreira Port
Bottle of 1900 Ferreira vintage port 'Duque de Braganca'. 112 years old –
for that special occasion!
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
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1902-1904: Irish Illustrated Journal
bound issues 13 issues of Ireland an Illustrated Journal of the Green
Isle. A scarce magazine. Bound together comprising of Vol 2. No 21 &
Vol 3. No. 25 to Vol 3. No. 37. 14.50 x 9.50in. (36.83 x 24.13cm)
€180-€200 (£150-£167 approx)
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20th Century: Irish ordnance survey maps collection
A collection of Irish ordnance survey maps and Bartholomew's Road
Maps from different periods. Locations covered include, Longford,
Mullingar, Derry, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Donegal,
Roscommon etc. (25 items)
€80-€100 (£67-£83 approx)
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1901-1940 Fitzwilliam Square Accounts and Minutes books
Two volumes full of interesting manuscript content relating to the
finances and upkeep of the Square. Including notes relating to the
Fitzwilliam Ward Recruiting Committee during the First World War and
the distribution of 'Certificates of Honour' in the Square. Problems
caused by the Royal Air Force, who occupied two houses in the Square
during the war including their inconsiderate use of motor horns at early
hours and refusal to pay 'Square Tax' for the maintenance of the area as
"the Crown... is not bound by any Act of Parliament or bye-law imposing
taxes on private individuals..". With some well known names recorded
and signatures of Dermod O'Brien, John F. Cunningham, Dr. Brian
Pringle, Dr. F. S. Bourke, the Jellet family etc. While others such as Jack
B. Yeats lived on the Square during the period covered. (2 items)
13 x 9in. (33.02 x 22.86cm)
€200-€250 (£167-£208 approx)
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1910: The origin and history of Irish names of places by P. W. Joyce
Quarter calf, Gill Dublin.
Volume 1 and 2 of this valuable study that relates not just to place
names but also wildlife, history, surnames etc. Boards with gilt embossed
stamp of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth. (2 items) 7.25 x 5in. (18.42 x
12.70cm)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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1902-05: P. W. Joyce's Atlas and Cyclopaedia of Ireland
Quarter morocco, marbled boards.
1902 and 1905 editions of this interesting work published by Murphy &
McCarthy, New York. Each edition comprising of two parts. Part 1, a
comprehensive delineation of the the thirty-two counties by P.W. Joyce
and part 2, The General History as told by A.M Sullivan and continued by
P.D. Nunan. With excellent colour illustrations of coats of arms, county
maps, photographs etc.. (2 books) 11.50 x 9in. (29.21 x 22.86cm)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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20th Century: Collection of Dublin topographical postcards
An excellent collection of postcards covering the area of Dublin 1 and 2.
Including O'Connell Street, Custom House, Four Courts, Dublin Castle,
Dame Street, College Green, Government Buildings, St. Stephen's Green,
statues and monuments some of which no longer exist etc. All contained
in a good quality postcard album (360 items)
€700-€800 (£583-£667 approx)
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19th-20th Century: Collection of Irish and British postcards
Large collection of mixed Irish and British postcards with some fine
examples. Including topographical, social, cartoon, famous figures, art,
Guinness, greetings cards etc. (100s)
€150-€250 (£125-£208 approx)
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20th Century: Collection of Irish topographical and humorous
postcards
Collection of Irish postcards in a folder, including scenes of Dublin,
Wicklow, Kerry, Antrim, Down etc. and humorous postcards including
cartoon examples. (72 items)
€60-€80 (£50-£67 approx)
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20th Century: Collection of international postcards
Including topographical, cartoon, fashion, shipping, aviation and artistic
postcards. From various countries including Russia, Spain, United States,
Turkey, Ukraine, France, Germany, Egypt etc. (77 items)
€60-€80 (£50-£67 approx)
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