41. [Mahon, Derek / O’ Mórdha, Séan] Marval.

Portraits D’auteurs – Samuel Beckett. [Trente Portraits de Samuel Beckett par François-Marie Banier, Jerry Bauer, Brassai, Henri Cartier-Bression, Bruce Davidson, Brigitte Enguerand, Carlos Freire, Gisele Freund, Etienne Hubert, Dmitri Kasterine, Boris Lipnitzki, Louis Monier, Lufti Ozkok, Roger Pic, Guy Suignard, Marc Trivier, Sabine Weiss, Et Deux Anonymes].

No place given. Marval, 1997. 12.5 cm x 17.5 cm. 68 pages. Several black and white photographs of Samuel Beckett throughout. Original Hardcover. Very good+ condition with only minor signs of external wear. This rare little book on different and important photographs of Samuel Beckett by eminent photographers like Gisele Freund Brassai, Sabine Weiss etc. comes from the library of irish writer Derek Mahon, who subsequently gave the book to his friend, irish photographer legend John Minihan. The book was inscribed to Derek Mahon by irish film director Seán O’Mórdha and the inscription reads: “for Derek Mahon, In admiration, at UCG, Gaillimh, 29/6/2001, with best wishes, Séan O’ Mordha”. [La Collection Portraits D’Auteurs est Dirigée par Cécile Marie].

42. Christie’s.

Photographs and Photographically Illustrated Books London Wednesday, 3 May 1995 at 2.30 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1995. 21 cm x 26.5 cm. 76 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Handwritten notes on inner page. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

43. Christie’s.

South Kensington Fine Photographs Friday 5 May 2000 at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm.

London, Christie’s, 2000. 21 cm x 27 cm. 190 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

44. Christie’s.

Pop, Film and Entertainment South Kensington Friday 27 April 1990 at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1990. 20 cm x 25.5 cm. 109 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library of irish photographer John Minihan.

45. Christie’s.

Photographs and Photographically Illustrated Books London Thursday, 12 May 1994 at 2.30 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1994. 21 cm x 27 cm. 90 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

46. Christie’s.

Photographs including Nudes from the Collection of Uwe Scheid London Wednesday, 20 October 1993 at 11.00 am and 2.30 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1993. 16 cm x 24 cm. 124 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Some handwritten notes on inside pages. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

47. Christie’s.

19th and 20th Century Photographs including Soviet Photography 1925-1965 London Thursday, 29 October 1992 at 2.30 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1992. 21 cm x 26.5 cm. 97 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

48. Christie’s.

19th and 20th Century Photographs London Thursday 31 October 1991 at 11.00 am and 2.30 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1991. 21 cm x 26.5 cm. 133 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

49. Christie’s.

19th and 20th Century Photographs South Kensington Friday, 11 May, 1990 at 10.30 am.

London, Christie’s, 1990. 20 cm x 25.5 cm. 119 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.

50. Christie’s.

Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys including the Ralph Stein Collection Christie’s South Kensington Thursday 20 April 1995 at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm.

London, Christie’s, 1995. 21 cm x 26.5 cm. 65 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. From the library and personal archive of irish photographer John Minihan.