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1916 Rising, Diary of British soldier sent to suppress the rebellion.
A Charles Lett 1916 pocket diary, the personal journal of private Henry Herbert Phillips, 2/8 Sherwood Foresters,
Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment. Begins with Phillips’ enlistment and records his training in Watford and sudden
deployment to Ireland on 25th April, 1916. His involvement in the fighting on Mount Street Bridge and the wound-
ing in the chest of his best friend is recorded. He writes about his later service in Ireland rounding up Sinn Feiners”. A
historically important document, carried throughout the Easter Rising.”
Estimate €1,000-€1,500 £740-£1100
Large Image & Place Bid 187188
1916, Sinn Fein Rebellion. A Souvenir of Presentations to the Officers’Training Corps, Trinity College
Dublin.
A booklet published to commemorate the presentation of awards to officers and men of Dublin University OTC in
August 1916, 44pp., printed by Waller & Co, Suffolk Street, Dublin. Together with a leaflet commemorating Jim Larkin,
printed by Carmel Press, Denmark Street, Dublin.
Estimate €80-€120 £60-£90
Large Image & Place Bid 188