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The Book of Durrow. Evangeliorum Quattuor Codex Durmachensis.Published Lausanne, Switzerland. 1960. 2 volumes. Large folio. Limited edition (650) Volume 1 - plate volume illustrated in colour & vol 2 text. Fine Binding]. Rare

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

Art and Architecture of Ireland. Medieval Art and Architecture 400 – 1600; Painting 1600-1900; Sculpture 1600-2000; Architecture 1600-2000 and Twentieth Century. Yale University Press. authoritative and fully illustrated exploring all aspects from high crosses, illuminated manuscripts to Georgian houses and Modernist churches, from tapestries and sculptures to oil paintings, photographs and video art. A monumental project. Large format set of five volumes. Near fine in djs. Seldom appears on the market

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

Maps of the Roads of Ireland, Surveyed 1777. George Taylor and Andrew Skinner. Dublin. 1778. 288 pages of original road maps. Incomplete map of Ireland. Original leather binding. Road maps in excellent condition

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

An Extremely Rare Antique Hardy Brass Face Perfect “Specimen” Reel, c.5.25in and signed “B” (presumably either Alfred or Freddie Broadley), contained within a solid leather reel case, stamped P. D. Mallock Perth. An exceptional piece for the discerning collector and angler, this antique Hardy Brass Face Perfect Reel is a true rarity. Measuring approximately 5.25 inches, this exquisite reel exemplifies the craftsmanship and heritage of Hardy, a name synonymous with superior angling equipment.

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

Rev. James Kirkpatrick.. An Historical Essay on the Loyalty of Presbyterians in Great Britain and Ireland from The Reformation to the Present Year. Belfast 1713. 1st. Quarto. Fine contemporary calf. 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

Irish Rebellion, 1916. Picture Postcard - Sinn Fein Rebel Leaders Under Arrest "Major" McBride (central figure nearest camera) being marched off under escort. Un-used

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

Thomas Kinsella. The Tain – Translated by Kinsella from the Irish Tain Bo Cuailnge. 1969. Dolmen Press, Dublin. Limited edition (1000) Illustrated by Louis Le Brocquy. Original signatures of Thomas Kinsella and Louis Le Brocquy on limitation page (tipped in). Fine pictorial dust jacket in the original decorative slip case. Rare.

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

Original "Power's Whiskey" Cast Metal Advertising Sign, c.54in x 24in

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

W. B. Yeats. Collected Works of William Butler Yeats in Verse and Prose. 1908. Shakespeare Head Press. 8 volumes. First major collection of works of Yeats bound in contemporary quarter vellum, gilt titles on spines & covers. With tipped in note signed by Yeats on printed paper "To Time and Time's Old daughter Truth. W.B.Yeats". This set is the scarcest and most renowned of the Poet's works, enhanced by inscribed note and signature. Yeats's portrait appears as the frontispiece on four of the volumes. (8)

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

John G. Millais. British Deer and Their Horns. 1897. 1st. Folio. Colour frontispiece and 185 illustrations. Original pictorial cloth. Scarce work

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

John Banville – Long Lankin, Secker & Warburg, published 1970. First UK Edition, First Print. A True First of the authors first book, in a original jacket is about fine, not price clipped. Signed by John Banville to the title page

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

Seamus Heaney; District and Circle, SIGNED limited cased edition, 26/300, Faber 2006

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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