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Long Kesh 36th (Ulster) Division, Royal Irish Rifles artwork by ‘Gusty’
Spence
An extremely attractive and decorative piece of prisoner art painted on
glass. With the crest of the Royal Irish Rifles flanked by two buglers and
titled “In Immortal Memory” of the 9th Battalion West Belfast
Volunteers, part of the 36th (Ulster) Division. Inscribed on reverse “Gusty
Spence Long Kesh”. Framed 14 x 14.50in. (35.56 x 36.83cm)
€150-€200 (£121-£162 approx)
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1972 Long Kesh ‘Gusty Spence’ Royal Irish Rifles signed artwork
Another piece of framed prisoner art on glass. With the badge of the
Royal Irish Rifles flanked on four sides by the crests of Cyprus, Tripoli,
Germany and Northern Ireland Command. Signed on the reverse “Gusty
Spence Long Kesh 1972” 14.50 x 14.50in. (36.83 x 36.83cm)
€150-€200 (£121-£162 approx)
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1970s: Crumlin Road Brian Faulkner Christmas Card
Loyalist Christmas Card produced and printed by ‘People’s Democracy”
with a depiction of Brian Faulkner as a Nazi and with manuscript notes
relating to the perceived injustice that Loyalists were suffering, which
mentions Augustus Spence 4.25 x 6in. (10.80 x 15.24cm)
€60-€80 (£48-£65 approx)
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1972: Signed photographic card of ‘Gusty’ Spence on daughter’s
wedding day.
Card backed photograph of Spence taken in July 1972 after the
wedding of his daughter Elizabeth for which he was granted two days
parole but which he broke, going on the run for four months. Signed on
the reverse “Gusty in freedom, 1972” 6.25 x 4in. (15.88 x 10.16cm)
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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1974-5: Portrait of Gusty Spence painted in Long Kesh by George
Morrow
Acrylic on board portrait of Spence in uniform painted by self taught
and well respected artist George Morrow. Signed lower right “Long Kesh”
24 x 18in. (60.96 x 45.72cm)
€400-€600 (£325-£488 approx)
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1975 (12 July) Gusty Spence Long Kesh visitors permit issued to
Merlyn Rees
Maze Prison visitors card issued to Merlyn Rees while serving as
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at his address at Stormont
allowing him along with Stanley Orme, Minister of State for Northern
Ireland, and Donald Concannon, Under-Secretary of State for Northern
Ireland, to visit Gusty Spence. A scarce and interesting piece of ephemera
relating to what must have been a most intriguing meeting. 4 x 6in.
(10.16 x 15.24cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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1994: Gusty Spence American visit collection including passport, visa,
letters etc.
Collection of items relating to the 1994 visit of Spence to the United
States of America. Including 1985 British Passport joint passport of
Spence and his wife Louie complete with United States visa noting that
Spence is “not to engage in direct or indirect fundraising”. Also with
photographs of the visit, letters from Jerry Dunfey, President of the New
England Circle, William J. Flynn of New York stating that Spence “played
a key role in the peace process... I am proud to call you a friend” and
John Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President of Fitzpatrick Hotels. A historically
interesting collection of items relating to an important period in the
peace process and at the time of the declaration of a loyalist ceasefire’.
€200-€300 (£163-£244 approx)
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2000: ‘Gusty’ Spence original artwork calendar for UVF and RHC Old
Comrades Association
“The Millennium Calendar” designed and produced by Spence for the
UVF and Red Hand Commando Old Comrades Association. Comprising of
complete set of proofs and finished printed calendars. Six complete
calendars and set of proofs 12 x 9in. (30.48 x 22.86cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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20th Century: Collection of books from the library of ‘Gusty’ Spence
A collection of assorted books, ephemera and docuements. The
remaining items from the collection of Spence. Most books relating to
military history.
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
End of Gusty Spence Collection
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1969: Northern Ireland Civil Rights New York demonstration handbill
Large handbill titled “You saw it in Selma... You saw it in Chicago.. Now
take a look at Northern Ireland.” and advertising a demonstration on St.
Patrick’s Day to take place at the British Consulate in New York.
Contemporary manuscript note on reverse “...These handbills were
distributed to the theatre-goers at Carnegie Hall on March 16. All N.Y.
Irishmen were there.” A scarce item. 11 x 8.50in. (27.94 x 21.59cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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1970s: Collection of British Army Northern Ireland Instruction Cards
Restricted pocket instruction cards issued by the British Army including
instructions for opening fire, for making arrests and for dealing with
terrorist ambush bombs and booby traps in Northern Ireland and for
opening fire in the Federal Republic of Germany. (4 items)
€80-€120 (£65-£98 approx)
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1972 Long Kesh Signed Handkerchief
Handkerchief from Cage Three Long Kesh with a decorative centre
flanked on either side by a total of 49 signatures. Including IRA QMG
Kevin Hannaway,. 16 x 16in. (40.64 x 40.64cm)
€150-€200 (£122-£163 approx)
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1974: Martin McGuinness Republican Portlaoise Prison Art
Handkerchief
Decorated handkerchief signed by 60 prisoners including Martin
McGuinness, Joe Cahill, Brendan Hughes, Éamonn Mac Thomáis and
three men who escaped during the prison breakout in August 1974, Liam
Browne, Kevin McAllister and Paddy Thornberry. 16 x 16in. (40.64 x
40.64cm)
€200-€300 (£163-£244 approx)
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1982: ‘Portlaoise Gaol’ Republican prisoner art handkerchief
‘Emigrants leaving Cork 1850’
An attractive piece of Republican prisoner art. depicting an emigrant
ship at Cork. Signed ‘SMcC’ and dated lower right. 17 x 17in. (43.18 x
43.18cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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1994: Republican prisoner art harp
A decorated Republican harp. Marked with the name Peter and dated
1994. An attractive example and a good decorative piece. 11 x 5in.
(27.94 x 12.70cm)
€80-€120 (£65-£98 approx)