WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 17 MAY TO 7 JUNE 2024

47 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2024 107 Joseph Plunkett signature in The Ghosts Of My Friends novelty autograph album. The album containing 73 signatures folded to produce an ink- blot ghost”. Signatures include Joseph Plunkett and his siblings Moya, Fiona, John, Gerry and Philomena; also Violet Russell (wife of George, AE) and Stasko Markievicz, stepson of Constance. A fascinating insight into nationalist society in Edwardian Dublin, as well as an example of the popularity of spirituality and the occult.” 7 by 4in. (17.8 by 10.2cm) Condition: Very good. Estimate €500-€700 (approx £430-£600) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 107 108 Circa 1915. Handwritten letter by The O’Rahilly. Written in Irish signed ‘Ua Ragaille’. Rare example of O’Rahilly’s hand and autograph. 6 by 4.50in. (15.2 by 11.4cm) Provenance: George Mealy & Sons auction, July 2013; Where acquired by the present owner. Condition: Fine Estimate €500-€600 (approx £430-£510) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 108 109 The O’Rahilly bronze bust by Steve Finney. Michael Joseph O’Rahilly (1875-1916), killed in action in the Easter Rising. Cold cast bronze by Lough Neagh Irish Bronze. Edition: 3 of 16. Measurement excluding plinth: 9 by 6 by 3in. (22.9 by 15.2 by 7.6cm) Condition: Mint. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £260-£430) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 109