WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

87 THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1 MAY - 15/16 MAY 2021 Cilvil War 194 1922 (28 June). Civil War: Communiqué from the Four Courts by Rory O’Connor Communiqué from the Four Courts, 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 28 [1922] “At 3.40 a.m. this morning we received a note signed by Tom Ennis demanding on behalf of “The Government” our surrender at 4 a.m. when he would attack. “He opened attack at 4.07 in the name of his Government, with Rifle, Machine and field pieces”“The boys are glorious and will fight for the Republic to the END. How long will the misguided former comrades outside fight those who stand for Ireland alone?” A rare and significant document, marking the start of a bitter civil war Condition: Light folds, one tone spot, fine, and attractively framed. Estimate €1,000-€1,500 (approx £870-£1,300) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 194