WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY 25 & 26 July 2020

158 History 288 Count John McCormack, his personal “little black book” of lyrics. With a letter from his widow, Lily McCormack, January 16, 1957 to a Mr Murphy in Ireland, telling him that she is giving it to him and describing how she proposes sending the book by registered airmail. Gifted by Lily McCormack to a previous owner; Private collection. Condition: Very good, some wear to the cover. The notebook contains a collection of lyrics used by the singer as an aide memoire when performing. Some are in McCormack’s own hand, others are typewritten with annotations. Estimate €2000-€3000 (approx £1,820-£2,730) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 288 289 1933 Eamon de Valera “thank you” notice to supporters on his re-election as President of the Irish Free State and a related flag. Framed., 9 by 11 inches, also Sinn Fein De Valera Bailieborough Branch flag (of recent manufacture). Condition: Very good. Estimate €80-€100 (approx £70-£90) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 289 290 Eamon de Valera. Photograph of his portrait by Sean O’Sullivan, autographed by both. Photograph signed and inscribed “Dom sean caroud ‘Todd’ Eamon de Valera 17.3.43 (“to my old comrade Todd”) and faintly inscribed on mount “With the compliments of Sean O’Sullivan RHA”. Condition: Mount stained in lower right corner, photograph fine. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£140) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 290