Irish History – Rare (325 items)

Ayearst, The Republic of Ireland - Its Government and Politics

44. Ayearst, Morley.

The Republic of Ireland – Its Government and Politics – Collection of 215 books on Irish Politics, Irish Government, Irish local planning and Local government, Irelands connection to the EU, History of Irish Elections, books on Governmental policy (general and irish related), books on the history of Ireland’s connection to the UK etc. Also included are several publications on the history of the irish political parties. The comprehensive collection comes from the library of a former council man and university lecturer and includes many of the minor and major publications needed to understand the forming of the irish state from 1940 onwards. The collection includes publications like: 1. John McG. Smyth – The Theory and Practice of the Irish Senate / 2. John Coakley and Michael Gallagher – Politics in the Republic of Ireland / 3. Desmond Roche – Local Government in Ireland / 4. Patrick Keatinge – Maastricht and Ireland – What the Treaty means / 5. Stephen Collins – The Power Game – Fianna Fail since Lemass / 6. Cornelius O’Leary – Irish Elections (1918 – 1977) – Parties, Voters and Proportional Representation / 7. Bruce Arnold – What Kind of Country – Modern Irish Politics 1968-1983 / 8. Michael Flannery – Sanitation – Conservation and Recreation Services in Ireland / 9. Peter Mair – The Changing Irish Party System / 10. R.C.Geary – and F.S.O Muircheartaigh – Equalization of Opportunity in Ireland – Statistical Aspects / 11. Mary Minihan – A Deal with the Devil – The Green Party in Government / 12. Donal de Buitleir – Problems of Irish Local Finance / 13. Communications and Community in Ireland (Brian Farrell) / etc. etc.

London, University of London Press, 1971. 24 cm. vii,241 pages with 8 plates. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. The collection of 215 books (of which only c.60 are listed here) is in very good condition (only a few volumes with stronger wear).

EUR 1.400,-- 

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Wallace, Kitty Tyrrell / Wearin'O' the green. and others

72. Wallace, William Vincent / Herbert, W. M. / and others.

Kitty Tyrrell / Wearin’O’ the green / Ave Maria. Composed in honour of our Lady of Knock (The Apparition at Knock, Co. Mayo). and others. Volume of rare, original printed 19th century scores, many of which are related to Ireland. The Volume contains: 1. W.M.Herbert – The Cruiskeen-Lawn, an Irish Song. The Symphonies and Accompaniments. London, John Campbell, ca. 1860 (5 pages) / 2. Samuel Lover – Ask me what I am thinking, Ballad. London, Leader & Cock, ca. 1860. (5 pages) / 3. Chas. Jefferys and C.W.Clover – Kitty Tyrrell – Sung by Mr.Frank Bodda, Mr. Leffler and Mr. G. Genge. (ca. 1840) London, Jefferys, (ca.1840) – with an original lithograph as titlepage (slightly torn). (7 pages) / 4. M. W. Balfe – I’m a merry Zingara, Cavatinetta Brillante, written by E. Fitzball, sung by Madame Anna Thillon for whom it was expressly composed by M.W.Balfe. London, Chappell, ca. 1850. 9 pages / 5. Christy Minstrels – When the Merry spring is near. Sung by Horace Norman of the Original Christy Minstrels. Illustrated titlepage (coloured lithographed). London, Hopwood & Crew, ca. 1870. 5 pages / 6. Virginia Gabriel – Farewell. A Song. London, Robert Cocks, ca. 1850. 6 pages. Titlepage torn. / 7. Geo. F. Root – Tramp ! Tramp ! Tramp ! – The Prisoners Hope. Chicago, Published by Root & Cady, 1864. Original, lithographed titlepage with 5 illustrations of the American Civil War. Original Advertising for Cabinet Organs verso the titlepage and An additional full-page advertising for “The Musical Curriculum” by Geo. G. Root on the last page. 6 pages. Extremely Rare Civil War Ephemera / 8. Florence McCarthy and Charles W. Clover – Colleen Bawn. Ballad. Original illustrated lithograph. ca. 1840. 7 pages. Torn. / 9. Will. S. Hays – Nora O’Neal, Song & Chorus / 10. William Vincent Wallace – In Happy Moments, Ballad sung by Mr. H. Phillips. In the Grand Opera Maritana performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The Words by E. Fitzball. London, Cramer & Cie., ca. 1860. Small tears / 11. C.H.R. Marriott – Thy Face. Song, Words by R. Lejoindre. Small tears / 12. Mollie Darling – The Popular Ballad sung by the Christy’s Minstrels. / 13. William Vincent Wallace – There is a Flow’r that Bloometh. Ballad, sung by Mr. Harrison, in the Grand Opera. London, Cramer & Cie, ca. 1850. TORN ! / 14. M. W. Balfe – The Fair Land of Poland. Song sung by Mr.Harrison / 15. M. W. Balfe – The Fair Land of Poland. London, Chappell, ca. 1860 / 16. W.H.Bellamy – The Queen Hortense – “A Warrior bound for Palestine” – Illustrated titlepage (very early chromolithograph) ca. 1870 / 17. H.W.Longfellow – M. Lindsay – “The Bridge” – Illustrated titlepage (early chromolithograph) ca. 1870) / 18. William Vincent Wallce – Sweet Spirit, hear my Prayer. Ballad, sung by Miss Louisa Pyne. London, Cramer & Co., ca. 1855 / 19. Brinley Richards – “Oh Whisper what thou feelest, Ballad” – London, ca. 1850. New Edition / 20. Franz Abt – The Cuckoo Song. (Kuckuck wie alt) Written by George Linley. As sung by Mademoiselle Liebhardt. Lodnon, Robert Cocks & Co., ca. 1850. Stamped by Cramer, Wood & Co. in Dublin / 21. William Vincent Wallace – Scenes that are Brightest. London, ca. 1855. Torn / 22. Stephen Adams – Nancy Lee, Ballad / 23. Claribel – I cannot sing the old songs, Ballad sung by Mademoiselle Sainton Dolby / 24. William Vincent Wallace – The Chimes of Home ! – Ballad, sung by W. Harrison in the Opera of Lurline. ca. 1855 Slightly torn / 25. William Vincent Wallace – Gentle Troubadour, Ballad. London, Cramer, Beale & Chappell, ca. 1850 / 26. Walter Maynard / G. Linley – I strive forget thee, Ballad / 27. Alexander Lee – Hurrah for the Bonnets of Blue / 28. Lord Burghersh – Bendemeer’S Stream. A Ballad from Lalla Rookh (Moore’s celebrated Poem). Stamped by Dunn & Ferguson in Cork ca. 1850 / 29. Henry C. Work – Grandfather’s Clock. Song and Chorus. London, C. Sheard, ca. 1850. Illustrated with an old clock – Lithograph / 30. Annie Fortescue Harrison – In the Gloaming – London, Hutchings & Romer, ca. 1880. Stamped by J. Crutchett & Sons, Dublin / 31. Annie Pearce Ryan – Ave Maria. Composed in honour of our Lady of Knock (The Apparition at Knock, Co. Mayo). Illustrated with an original lithograph. ca. 1850 / 32. Charles Hall – Wearin’O’ the green.

Ireland, c. 1860 – 1870. Folio. more than 80 pages. Hardcover / Original half leather. Binding stronger rubbed. Some of the scores torn and in poor condition. Rare collection of many irish related scores.

EUR 90,-- 

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Ireland (Carrick-A-Rede / Giant's Causeway

76. 19th century European Travel – Ireland (Carrick-A-Rede / Giant’s Causeway / Bideford (Devon) / Torrington (Devon) / Lynton (Devon) / Lynmouth (Devon) / Watersmeet (Devon) / Ilfracombe (Devon) / Carnarvon Castle (Wales) / Forth Bridge – (Wales)/

Original Photoalbum from ca. 1870 / 1880 with 37 original Albumen Print / Albumen Silver Print – Photographs of a Tour through Europe. With very interesting photographs of Ireland’s favourite attractions in County Antrim , a large section of the Devon Region in England (The DEVON – Section includes 15 photographs alone), and some beautiful and rare early colour photographs of Luzern in Switzerland: Examples of images: 8. Bideford in Devon (Promenade with ships and people) / 9. Torrington – Devon (Town Mill Bridge) / 10. Torrington – Devon (Northern Bridge) / Two smaller photographs on one board: 11. Torrington – Devon (Castle Ruins) / 12. Torrington – Devon – (Near Railway Station) / Two smaller photographs on board: 13. Torrington – Devon – (The Avenue) / 14. Torrington – Devon (Valley of Rocks / Castle Rock) / 15. Lynton – North Devon / 16. Lynton – North Devon (Castle Rock) / 17. Lynmouth – Watersmeet / 18. Lynmouth (Bridge /Watersmeet near Lynmouth) / 19. Lynmouth (Picturesque Harbourscene with old fisherhuts on left) / 20. Ilfracombe – North Devon (from the Tours Walk – Top of the Hill) / 21. Ilfracombe – Tour Walk / 22. Ilfracombe – View from Capstone Hill /

Devon, ca.1870/1880/1890. Oblong – Quarto. 37 plates. Hardcover. Recently, professionally rebound in half leather with gilt lettering on spine. The large photographs in very good condition.

EUR 580,-- 

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[Wilson, The Universal Gazetteer: or a Description of the several Empires,

83. [Wilson, Peter / Martin, Benjamin].

The Universal Gazetteer [Very Rare Dublin Edition] : or a Description of the several Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Countries, Cities, Towns, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, Volcanos &c. in the Known World. Together with an Account of The Extent, produce, Revenue, Forces, Trade, Manufacturer, Religions &c. of the several Countries and of the Battles, Sieges and other Transactions that have sendered them remarkable. To which is prefixed a copious Introduction to Geography. The whole calculated to explain the Occurences in Modern History. Illustrated with four large and accurate Maps of Europe, Asia, Africa and America (only the Map of Asia is present: “New & Correct Map of Asia – Drawn from the latest and best Authorities by J. Gibson”). The Second Edition, in which several necessary Corrections and Material Additions have been made; the Geography of Ireland has been revised and enlarged; about four hundred entire new Articles have been added, chiefly relative to North America and Ireland, none of which are contained in the London Impression, and comprising in the whole, many thousand Places more than any other Gazzetteer; Whereby it is rendered the largest, cheapest, and most compleat Work of the Kind extant.

Dublin, Printed for Peter Wilson in Dame-Street, 1759. Small Octavo. XXXVIII, (1), 512 unnumbered pages (collation complete) with only the folded Map on Asia present and the other three maps missing. Including 6 pages of “Books, printed for and sold by Peter Wilson, in Dame-Street”. Original Hardcover (full calf on five raised bands with original spinelabel intact). Half a page in chapter “M” torn out. Faint dampstain throughout. Otherwise in very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped on the corners but absolutely firm and tight. Minor traces of foxing and staining only. Name of preowner in 17th or 18th century ink on endpaper: “Daniel Eugene MacNamara”. Very rare Dublin Edition of this publication with a full-page recommendation of the famous Lexicographer Benjamin Martin.

EUR 1.200,-- 

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