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1916 The Daily Sketch newspaper, bound.

A complete run of Daily Sketch newspapers from December 30, 1915 to December 27, 1916, in three vol-

umes, green cloth gilt. (3)

15 x 13in. (38.10 x 33.02cm)

Estimate €200- €300 £140-£220

Large Image & Place Bid Lot 47

48

1916 (April 24) Easter Monday Races at Fairyhouse, race card.

The race-card of the Ward Union Hunt Steeplechases, Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, 1916. The races were

attended by a large number of the British garrison and administration. Their absence from Dublin at the be-

ginning of the Rising facilitated the insurgents in establishing their strongholds around the city. A scarce and

important document. 12Pp., buff paper wrappers.

7_ x 4_in. (19.05 x 11.43cm)

Estimate €1500- €2000 £1080-£1440

Large Image & Place Bid Lot 48