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The Book of Kells. The Book of Kells, the most precious illuminated manuscript of the early Middle Ages, now reproduced, the first and only complete facsimile, published by Authority of the Board of Trinity College, Dublin. Large folio, Luzern 1990, Number 781 of 1,480, fine white tawed leather over wooden boards. Contained in a specially created presentation box, the embossed surface with blind & gilt tooled Celtic decoration and silver and brass mounts. A rare opportunity to acquire a complete facsimile of one of the World's greatest Art Treasures. A special facsimile. Faksimile Verlag, Luzern, 1990.

A Private Library of Antiquarian Books, Fine Bindings, Rare Modern Literature/First Editions, Maps, GAA Interest, Posters, Postcards, Journals, Broadsides, Irish Language etc. 650 Lots

13th November 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Famine Ireland: Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers: Copies Or Extracts Of Correspondence Relating To The State Of The Union Workhouses In Ireland Vol 1-8

Auction of the Private Library of Paul Durcan (renowned Irish Poet) and other Clients, incl. Antiquarian Books, Rare & Signed First Editions, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera etc.

16th October 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Seamus Heaney; Door into the Dark, signed first edition, first print HB, Oxford University Press 1969

c.800+ Lot Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Antiquarian Books, Rare & Signed First Editions, Maps, GAA Interest, Postcards, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera, Etc.

25th September 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Very Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Library/Desk Chair, upholstered in good quality hide. The deep button top rail with carved panels, raised on turned supports above a deep button seat and raised on turned legs, brass toes and casters. c.1860-1880. c.30in wide, 30in tall and 29in tall. The top rail has had the end hide sections professionally replaced.

Antiques, Collectibles And Rarities - Fishing Reels, Rods, Flies etc., Military Medals and Edged Weapons, Coins and Banknotes, Hallmarked Silver etc.

21st August 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Auction to include the Library of Late Frank Meehan (Portlaoise), A Renowned Historian, Author and a Wonderful Source of Knowledge for Those Interested in the General History of Ireland.

17th July 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Auction of the Library of the Late Dr. Garret FitzGerald (1926-2011) Along With Another Private Library - The Proceeds from the Sale of Dr. FitzGerald's Library Will Be Donated to Focus Ireland.

26th June 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Stoker (Bram)The Duties of Clerks of the Petty Sessions in Ireland, first edition, interleaved copy with manuscript notations, 8vo, Dublin, 1879. Stoker's second published work, a textbook and a product of his brief career in the Irish Civil Service. Rare

Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Rare & Signed First Editions, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera, Etc.

29th May 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

French Polynesia 1958/60 to 1982 Housed in De Luxe Lindner Album 100% complete fine unmounted mint

Specialist Sale of Postage Stamps (Ireland, France, Monaco etc.), Irish Postal History, Irish and World Postcards, First Day Covers and also Coins.

1st May 2024 from 6:30pm

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Pauline Bewick RHA FOSSETT'S HORSE RIDES, 2001, Original gouache, pen and ink. 8" X 11" Mounted and Framed 18.5" X 22"

Irish Interest to include Signed, First & Rare Editions - Heaney, Kinsella etc., Antiquarian Books, Maps, Literature & Poetry, GAA & Sport, Local Histories, Irish Language & Ephemera.

17th April 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Good Original Guinness Outdoor Light Up Pub Sign (working), c.35in x 12in

Antiques, Collectibles & Rarities - to Include Original Irish Pub, Shop, Garage & Pharmacy Advertising Signs & Paraphernalia, Antiques & Rarities, etc. from two Portumna, Co. Galway Businesses

20th March 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Rare John Speed Map of The Countie of Leinster with the City of Dublin dated 1610 n very fine contemporary colouring. Unframed & in outstanding condition

c.640 Lots to include Signed, First & Rare Editions including WB Yeats, Antiquarian Books, Maps, Broadsides, Literature & Poetry, GAA & Sport, Local Histories, Irish Language, Postcards & Ephemera.

21st February 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

J. Sterling Coyne & William H. Bartlett. the Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. 1st C. 1835. 2 volumes complete with all plates Outstanding binding set in contemporary gilt morocco, all edges gilt. Coyne was born in Birr.

c.670 Lots to include a Collection of Signed First & Rare Editions including a Very Fine Signed Special Edition of The Beckett Country, Fine Antiquarian Books, Maps, Broadsides, Modern Literature etc.

24th January 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Timed Auction - Antiquarian Books, Irish & World Literature and Poetry, Maps, Fine Bindings, Local Histories, Ephemera, Postage Stamps, Postcards etc.

Ends 4th January 2024 from 6pm

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Timed

Thomas Kinsella, Louis Le Brocquy - THE TAIN. Published 1969 (Including a signed letter by Thomas Kinsella) Published by The Dolmen Press. Limited edition, of 1750 In original decorated slipcase. Gift inscription to the front end page from noted Irish scholar, Tadhg Ó Murchú. Loosely laid in is a envelope containing a detailed handwritten letter by Thomas Kinsella on his opinion of poetry.

Christmas Sale of Rare, Signed, First & Limited Editions, Antiquarian Books, Maps, Sports Programmes, Postcards, Broadsides, Ephemera etc. c.670 Lots

6th December 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Bingham McGuinness (1849-1928) R.H.A. 1897. Watercolour. Label on verso reads "Old Boat Pier, EnKhuizen, Holland". Three further labels with the name of B McGuinness R.H.A, one with address "Ferndale, Grosvenor Road, Rathgar" and a shipping label "Liverpool 1895 Dicksee & Co." All contained within a moulded gilt frame c.30in x 22.5in, image size c.20in x 13.5in

Collectibles And Rarities - Irish Coins & Tokens, Irish & UK Fishing Reels, Rods & Paraphernalia, Antique Firearms & Edged Weapons, Paintings incl. Bingham McGuinness etc. etc.

29th November 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

A Superb Collection of Rare, Signed, First & Limited Editions, Fine Antiquarian Books, Maps, Postcards, Broadsides, GAA Interest, Modern Literature, Poetry, Ephemera, Periodicals, Journals etc.

8th November 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

An Outstanding collection of approx. 350 Irish antiquarian postcards, relating to Kilkenny City & County, Waterford City & County and some rare Easter Rising contemporary cards, all in excellent condition in one album

c.680 Lots to Include a Collection of Signed, First & Rare Editions, Fine Antiquarian Books, Maps, Irish Postcards, Broadsides, Modern Literature, Poetry & Ephemera.

11th October 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Sale of Irish Interest Books - Antiquarian Books, Letter Signed by W B Yeats, Maps, Irish Postcards, Library of the Late Sean Marrinan (Clare/Limerick Interest).

13th September 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Collectibles and Rarities - To Include Alcock & Brown First Transatlantic Flight Plane Rib and Photographs, Paintings From St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, Irish Shop & Pub Signs & Paraphernalia Etc.

16th August 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Sale of Rare & Signed First Editions (Seamus Heaney, John B Keane etc.), Antiquarian Books, Manuscripts, Fine Bindings, Travel Guides, Maps, Irish Postcards, Ephemera.

5th July 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

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