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9 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · 25 & 26 JULY 2020 5 The Book of Kells facsimile. A facsimile copy of The Book of Kells with a study of the manuscript by Francoise Henry, Thames & Hudson, 1974. Gilt orange cloth, in slip case. Condition: Slipcase slightly soiled, spine slightly sunned. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £140-£180) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 5 6 1868: Facsimiles of the Miniatures and Ornaments of Anglo- Saxon and Irish Manuscripts by J.O. Westwood. Quaritch London, 1868, folio, 156pp. One of an edition of 200, illustrated with 54 excellent chromolithographic plates. Presented in a cloth folding box. Condition: Library copy. Slipcase scratched, scuffed at edges, some wear, edge fraying, closed tears and light soiling on various pages - about 20% of the total. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£270) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 6 7 Ancient Irish manuscripts; a collection of photographs by Heinrich Riffarth, circa 1889. (70) Monochrome prints, mounted on card, source unknown. Matthews Auction, 24-25 June 2017, lot 1472; Private collection Condition: Slight foxing on mounts and edges of some prints, a few faded but still legible, otherwise very good Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£140) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 7