WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 13 MAY 2023

146 History 268 1920. Royal Irish Constabulary record card with description and photograph of ‘Michael Collins, Chief of I.R.A.’ ‘Michael Collins, Chief of I.R.A. & organizer [sic] of all ambushes and murders.’Typescript on an index card giving detailed description, ‘mouth large and drooping’. ‘often wears the disguise of a Priest’, ‘has been known to travel as a nun’, ‘will stop at nothing, is an expert shot.’With a photograph (mugshot) attached. Extremely rare 5 by 8in. (12.7 by 20.3cm) Condition: Folded, very good. Estimate €5000-€7000 (approx £4,390-£6,140) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 268