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First News of Nelson’s VictoryLaw (John), Bishop of Elphin. Important ALs from John Law, Bishop of Elphin, to Bishop Percy of Dromore, dated 17 April 1801, giving first news of Nelson’s victory at The Battle of Copenhagen. ‘I have just time to inform you that Admirals Parker & Nelson have taken five Danish Ships of the Line, sunk two, & burnt tow, in all nine. This news was brought to London by Captain Otway, Admiral Parker’s Captain, & immediately forwarded to Lloyd’s Coffee-house. When the Captain left the Fleet, Copenhagen was in flames… it is added too that there is a Revolution in Sweden. Them Emperor Paul is certainly dead… The English stocks rising rapidly.’ 2pp with cognate address page, black seal, postal markings, in a paper folder. Rare.* A dramatic letter, written at a time when the future of Europe lay in the balance. (Nelson attacked the Danish fleet to prevent a coalition hostile to British interest. he was created a Viscount after this engagement. Bishop Percy was the editor of Reliques of Ancient English Poetry. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)
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Pamphlets: 1. Goldsmith (Lewis) The Crimes of Cabinet; or, A Review of their Plans and Aggressions for the Annihilation of The Liberties of France and the Dismemberment of her Territories. 8vo D. (J. Stockdale) 1801. First, 127pp. uncut, orig. boards; 2. Napoleon Bonaparte – A Vindication of The French Emigrants, against The Defamatory Proclamation circulated under the Name of ‘An Amnesty,’ 26th April 1802. 8vo D. 1803. First Dublin Edn., [VII], 72pp. uncut, unopened sewn. Scarce. (2)
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Religion in Donegal and CavanPamphlet: Hindooism in Ireland! or, A succinct Account of the Celebrated St. Patrick’s Purgatory at Loughderg, and a similar Station, lately established, at Coronea in the Co. of Cavan. By A Quondam Pilgrim. Sm. 8vo D. (R. Moore Tims) 1826. Sole Edition, engd. frontis with view of the Chapel at Cavan, 14pp disbound, in very good condition. Ex. Scarce. (1)
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Co. Monaghan: Castleblaney Land Sessions – April 1874 – Henry Magee V. the Marquis of bath. Three printed documents relating to the case, ‘Report of the Hearing,’ 15pp; Respondent’s Case,’ 18pp; & ‘Judgement,’ 6pp, all marked Private. As a coll. (3)
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Will of a late 18th Century Merchant Co. Wexford: Roche (N.) A manuscript of 7 fcap pp. (include. wrappers) entitled ‘Probate of the Will of Nicholas Roche deceased,’ written in a fine copper plate hand. The will, dated 7th April 1791, direct that he is to be buried in St. Mullins beside his father and leaves all his effects to his friend Wm. Kearney and brother-in-law Nicholas Herron, to hold in trust for his children. There are also annuities to his wife and to charities. The will was proved in Ferns diocesan court on 21st January 1792. * An important document, especially as all diocesan wills were destroyed in the fire at the Four Courts in 192. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)
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Louis le Brocquy and The Whiskey DistilleryCourt Document: High Court of Justice in Ireland. Estate of The Irish Whiskey Distillery Company – Conveyance to Louis le Brocquy, Esq., Lg. printed document (folded), transferring Distillery and lands in Harolds Cross, & Cherry Orchard to le Brocquy dated 12th June 1896, variously signed. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)
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Co. Meath: Railways: Printed, Prospectus for The Dublin and Meath Railway Company, 2 folio sheets, c. 1856, fold. V. good. As ephemera, w.a.f. (1)
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H. Louis Copeland’s Woollen Factory for SaleCo. Kildare Sales Brochure: Cathcart and Hemphill, Solc., To Manufacturers, Capitalists & Others. Highly Important and Attractive Sale of Old – Established Woolen Factory with Machinery and Fittings, together with the goodwill … and also the Gentlemanly Residence…. . on Tuesday 6th September, 1904, Folded lg. folio D. 1904. 6pp., orig. ptd., wrappers. (1)
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With 10 large Hand-Coloured Folding MapsCo. Tipperary: Sale of Incumbered Estates in Ireland – In the Matter of the Estate of Mathew Pennefather of Newpark in the said County: Rental and Particulars of Sale of Several Fee-Simple Estates … which will be Sold by Auction … on Tuesday, 18th Nov. 1851. Lg. fold. oblong folio D. 1851. With 10 lg. folding hand-coloured maps, some with m/ss notes, outer ptd. wrapper lacking (not affecting main text). As an Atlas, w.a.f. Scarce. (1)
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George Barrett, R.A. 1730 – 1784, Irish SchoolChalks & Pencil. Self – Portrait, a profile view, head and shoulders, the artist with curled wig, and holding a pencil? bears signature, approx. 25cms x 21.5cms (9 3/4″ x 8 1/2″) unframed. Ex. Rare. (1)NB. After Nathaniel Dance not George Barrett
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Drawings by the Duchess of DevonshireArtist Sketch Book An oblong roy 8vo Artist Sketch Book / Album, bound in cont. hf. crimson morocco. It contains 14 watercolours and pencil sketches, each approx. 24cms x 16cms (9 1/2″ x 6 1/4″), some unfinished, of landscapes and buildings in France, made by Lady Elizabeth Foster in 1791.Lady Elizabeth (“Bess”) Foster (1757-1824) was the daughter of Frederick Hervey, Earl-Bishop of Derry; the wife (briefly) of John Thomas Foster of Glyde Court, Co. Louth; the intimate friend of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire; and the mistress and eventually wife of the Duke.In 1791 the Duchess became pregnant by her lover the Whig politician Charles grey, and the Duke furiously gave her the options of divorce or exile. She chose the lattr, and Bess loyally accompanied her, as did Lady Bessborough (the Duchess sister) and the Dowager Lady Spencer. They travelled from London to Aix-en-Provence (when these sketches were made), thence to Switzerland and Italy, settling eventually in Naples. Returning to Switzerland in 1793, the Duchess wrote a poem “The Passage of the Mountain of Saint Gothard,” which was later published in French and English with twenty illustrations, nineteen of which were by Lady Elizabeth Foster; the work has been described as “one of the finest lithographed books to have been produced in the age of the hand press.”An important album of sketches by the companion of one of the most famous women of her age. As a sketch book, w.a.f. (1)Provenance: bought at the sale of Glyde Court, 1982.
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Picart – A collection of small engraved plates, illustrations, portraits etc., etc. mostly by Picard, c. 1729, as a coll., w.a.f. (1)
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Irish Maps: A fine group of 11 late 18th Century engd. maps of Munster, and ten of the Counties of Ireland, as follows, Tipperary, Queen Co., Mayo, Louth, Longford, Leitrim, Clare, Dublin, Kings Co., & Kilkenny from …. all with full contemporary hand-colouring, and each approx. 30cms x 22.5cms. A very attractive set. As maps, w.a.f. (11)
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Artists PortfolioJ. Hamilton Hay, 1874 – 1916 LiverpoolWatercolours, St. Mary’s on the Hill, South Gate, approx. 24cms x 18cms (9 1/2″ x 7 1/2″); also Watergate Row, approx. 25.5cms x 18cms (10″ x 7 1/2″) both signed and dated 1906; together with 3 etchings by same artist, one signed and inscribed 1st State, 3 original drawings, some newscuttings, a signed manuscript note, and a Gallery Exhibition Catalogue of works by the artist, June – July 1910. As a lot, w.a.f. (1)
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Plan by Gandon?Custom House, Dublin: Gandon (James) An original pen, ink & pencil drawing, ground floor plan, approx. 52cms x 35.5cms (20 1/2″ x 14″), not signed but dated 1781, one straight tear at fold. As a drawing, w.a.f. (1)
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Attractive Manuscript Estate Map[1798] Roe (John) surveyor, A Map of the Demesne of Sir Edward B. Littlehales Bart. in the Phoenix Park, July 1809. a large colourful drawing, with ‘Reference’ key, approx. 36cms x 62cms (14″ x 24 1/2″), two small sections of blank border torn away. As a drawing, w.a.f. (1)* N.B. Sir E.B. Littleholes came to Ireland in 1799 as Secretary to Lord Cornwallis, and after 1800 stayed on as Military Under-Secretary at Dublin Castle till his retirement in 1818. (1)
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Architectural Drawing: Dawson (Catherine M.) Elevation For the Intended Military Infirmary, signed and dated January 17th, 1786. A fine large coloured architectural drawing, approx. 40.5cms x 56cms (16″ x 22″), a single sheet. As a drawing, w.a.f. Important. (1)
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Drawings by GandonCo. Waterford: Gandon (James) Two large original Manuscript Plans for the building of New Geneva Barracks, Passage East, Co. Waterford, each approx. 55cms x 38cms (21 1/2″ x 15″), not signed, but one inscribed on reverse. As orig. drawings, w.a.f. Ex. Rare. (2)* The barracks is of significant importance also because it became a deadly internment camp for holding the rebels during the 1798 Rebellion.
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Rare American PhotographsNiagara Falls: Zyback (J.) Photographer, Niagara. Two large original photographs of The Fall at Niagara, each approx. 21″ x 16 1/2″ (54cms x 42cms), one stamped ‘P. Ryback, Niagara’ As photos, w.a.f. (2)
Manuscript Plan: Valence assiegee par l’Armee du Roi de Sardaigne du 22 Avril 1746. A coloured hand drawn battle plan, approx. 27cms x 37.5cms (10 1/2″ x 14 1/2″), single sheet. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)