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1927: Seán Milroy, Dail General Election poster
Election poster produced by Seán Milroy with an inset image and quotes
of Arthur Griffith. Main title in lower quarter, “A vote for Milroy is a
vote for the policy of Griffith and Griffith’s policy is the only foundation
on which the prosperity and freedom of Ireland can be built”. Seán
Milroy unsuccessfully contested the Cavan constituency during the 1927
General Election as an independent candidate after leaving Cumann na
nGaedheal. He was later elected to Seanad Éireann. Printed by Dollard,
Dublin. 20 x 15in. (50.80 x 38.10cm)
€400-€600 (£333-£500 approx)
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1928 (13 April) First East West Flight Ireland to North America Gold
Commemorative Medals
22-23 carat gold. Pair of gold medals struck in commemoration of the
first east west transatlantic flight. The first, obverse with two busts in
flying helmets of Von Hunefeld and Kohl, reverse with Junkers W33
monoplane ‘’Bremen’’ flying over ocean. Produced by the Bavarian State
Mint and engraved on rim “Bayer Hauptmünzamtes .985”.35mm, 22g.
The second obverse inscribed H.Kohl/ v.Huenfield/ Fitzmaurice, reverse
with a depiction of the monoplane “Bremen”. Inscribed on rim “Preuss
Staatsmuneze gold .900 Féin“. 12g, 25mm. (2 items)
€1,000-€1,200 (£833-£1,000 approx)
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1929-32: Collection of Eucharistic Congress and Emancipation
Centenary memorabilia
Irish Eucharistic Congress badges (7) and newspaper article, Catholic
Emancipation Centenary badges and postcards. 1925 invites to a
reception in Dublin with Dr. Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne. Cabinet
card photographs of Archbishop Walsh and other religious figures etc.
(30 items)
€60-€80 (£50-£67 approx)
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1930 (1 December) Grand Canal Company enamel sign
Scarce blue and red enamel sign used by the Grand Canal Company.
Titled “Warning To The Public, The footboards or platforms attached to
the lock gates are for the use of the company’s servants solely”.
€200-€400 (£167-£333 approx)
325
1931 (15 December) Tyrone public property auction poster
Letterpress. Auction notice poster for Public Auction of Farm Lands at
Tullyallen Castlecaulfield, Tyrone. Printed by Aughnacloy Printing Works
20 x 14in. (50.80 x 35.56cm)
€60-€80 (£50-£67 approx)
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1932: General Election Cumann na nGaedhael “A Hot Record” poster
Cumann na nGaedhael anti Fianna Fáil election poster titled “A Hot
Record... Fianna Fáil have only one record, but it’s a “hot” one. They can
play it on both sides! ...Smash the record by voting for Cumann na
nGaedhael.” A scarce item. 30 x 20in. (76.20 x 50.80cm)
€120-€150 (£100-£125 approx)
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1932: Dublin Eucharistic Congress gold motor transport medal
Attractive gold and enamel Eucharistic Congress medal with decorative
ribbon bar “Volunteer Motor Transport Sub. Committee” With maker’s
mark of Quinn, hallmarks and ‘Déanta i nÉireann’ symbol to reverse.
Complete with fitted case. Scarce 4.75 x 1.50in. (12.07 x 3.81cm)
€150-€250 (£125-£208 approx)
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1933 (13 December): Morning Post “O’Duffy in Dublin” poster
Blue letterpress broadside poster. Morning Post newspaper advertisement
poster. Printed by Argus Press London 29 x 20in. (73.66 x 50.80cm)
€80-€100 (£67-£83 approx)
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circa 1930s: Irish political and theatrical interest autographs
Contained in an album. A good selection including Éamon de Valera,
Tomas O’Deirg, Gearoid O’Beolain, Sean McEntee, Patrick Little, Frank
Aiken, Seamus O’Riain, Maud Gonne McBride, F.J. McCormick, Michael
MacLiammoir, Shelah Richards, Maureen Delaney etc. 4 x 6.50in. (10.16 x
16.51cm)
€300-€400 (£250-£333 approx)
330
1930s-40s: Irish topographical and news press photographs
Monochrome photographs. A collection of large press photographs from
various parts of the country including Croagh Patrick pilgrimage 1935,
Dublin Sweepstakes telegraphic office, opening of Silent Valley Reservoir,
trans Atlantic airbase at Foynes, Nuns bringing in peat in Connemara,
Glendalough, Larne, Wicklow, Clifden, Killarney, Belfast etc. (19 items)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
331
20th Century: Large collection of Irish topographical, social and news
press photographs
Monochrome photographs, various sizes. An excellent selection of views
and social scenes including Belfast, Cavan, Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Down,
Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Wicklow etc. (134 items)
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
332
1939: Douglas Hyde letters including signed Presidential inauguration
letter and mourning letter
Printed letter from Douglas Hyde expressing his appreciation for a
message sent on the occasion of his election as President, with an extra
handwritten note by Hyde signed “D.H.”. Also with another printed letter
on mourning stationary sent from Ratra expressing his thanks for a
message of sympathy. Both in envelopes with stamps of the President of
Ireland. (2 items)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
333
circa 1939: Irish Army recruiting posters including scarce Irish
language examples
Letterpress, backed on conservation linen.
Irish and English language versions of poster titled “Recruits Wanted”
detailing the branches of service, rates of pay, allowances and with a
blank space for the details of the nearest recruiting Barracks. Printed by
Corrigan and Wilson, Sackville Place, Dublin. Also with another Irish
language Emergency period recruiting poster detailing the local units
recruiting men throughout Connacht and Donegal. (3 items) 30 x 20in.
(76.20 x 50.80cm)
€500-€700 (£417-£583 approx)