WHYTE'S THE HISTORY SALE TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1-11 NOVEMBER 2023

19 19th century coloured print of Robert Emmett. An attractive coloured print depicting Emmet in his uniform of a green coat with white facings and white breeches holding his cocked hat with feathers above his head. The print applied with gilt highlights. A verse by Thomas Moore in the margin. Printed in Germany for the American market. 24 by 20in. (61 by 50.8cm) Condition: Light horizontal fold, fine in a very attractive gilt frame, glazed. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £260-£430) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 19 20 1803 (19 July) broadside ‘JOHN BULL TO BROTHER PATRICK IN IRELAMND> A rare broadside, issued 4 days before Robert Emmet’s rebellion, looking for support from the Irish against “the Corsican imposter” and in particular to defend Ireland from a French invasion, full of condescension and unintended irony: “Dear Pat, as long as a drop of British or Irish blood flows in our veins, such things can never come to pass... “ . Letterpress single sheet, printed by S, Gosnell, Holborn, for John Stockdale. 17 by 11in. (43.2 by 27.9cm) Condition: Edge tears, creases, text fine and legible, very good. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 20 History 16