Whyte's THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 18 APRIL 2026

40 61 1806-1822 large file of affidavits sworn before Magistrate Gilbert FitzGerald, Deputy Seneschal, MontGerard, Carlow. Among the statements are several detailed accounts of rape and one attempted rape recording names and addresses of victims and perpetrators. Among other statements are details of the shooting of Pat Murphy of Milltown on the orders of Capt. Thomas Watson of Lumcloon 1822,- “a private attempt with firearm on the life of Paul Troy of Fenagh” 1818. Land disputes, vicious assaults, rescue of animals distrained for rent, wage disputes, the stealing of trees, potatoes, sheep, cattle, pigs, geese, blacksmiths tools and several other sworn allegations. Mostly: 11 by 8in. (27.9 by 20.3cm) Condition: Very good, legible. Estimate €600-€800 (approx £520-£700) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 61 62 1808. A Bill of Fare for Bailey Epicures!! 2/3 Duke Street, Dublin. Coloured engraving by Rowlandson, published October 26 1808 by Thomas Tigg, 111 Cheapside, engraved by Woodward. 9.50 by 13.50in. (24.1 by 34.3cm) Condition: Small stain in top margin, otherwise good colours, very good. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £130-£170) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 62