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1916 (April 26) Proclamation of Martial Law in Ireland, poster.
Headed with the Royal arms, “By the King - A Proclamation - For Suspending in Ireland the Operation
of Section - One of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) - Act, 1915 (Right of British Subject charged
with - Offence to be tried by Civil Court).” &c. Printed by Eyre and Spottiswoode Ltd. Reference no.
(38)674 G74 4500 4/16.
One of the first printed reactions to the Rising by the authorities. The British proclamations and notices
published during the Easter Rising rarely come on the market - even though they were printed in large
quantities - in this case 4,500.
22½ x 17½in. (57.15 x 44.45cm)
Estimate €2000-€3000 £1560-£2340
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 187