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

66 History 159 1918 (28 September) Defence of The Realm poster to control firearms and explosives in Ireland. ‘Whereas in many parts of Ireland private dwelling houses and other places have been illegally raided by lawless men and firearms, military arms, ammunition and explosives have been seized therefrom’ Lieutenant-General Shaw gives notice of compulsory registration and permits. 22 by 15in. (55.9 by 38.1cm) Condition: Fold marks, minor edge tears, very good. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £260-£430) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 159 160 1919 (26 March) Defence of The Realm poster prohibiting meeting and procession in Dublin for the return of Eamon de Valera. Notices appeared in the press (signed by Harry Boland and Tom Kelly – Hon. Secs. of Sinn Féin) that de Valera will arrive in Dublin on the 26th March and be met at the gates by the Lord Mayor who will escort him to the Mansion House. De Valera had been in hiding since his escape from Lincoln Jail. This poster issued by Lieutenant- General F. Shaw bans the planned meeting and procession. Rare. 30 by 20in. (76.2 by 50.8cm) Condition: Very fine. Estimate €500-€700 (approx £430-£600) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 160 161 1919 (25 March) A Proclamation by the Lord Mayor in reply to the military prohibition of meetings to welcome Eamon de Valera. Issued by Laurence O’Toole. A rare poster retort to the military in Ireland. 35 by 23in. (88.9 by 58.4cm) Condition: Fine. Estimate €500-€700 (approx £430-£600) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 161