Townsend, Rev. J.H.

The Buccaneer Queen. A Visit to her Ancient Haunts.

[First Edition]. London, Marshall Brothers, 1902. 18 x 12 cm. 82 pages. With a Frontispiece. Original green cloth. Black titles and decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. Occasional mild foxing. Name of previous owner inscribed on front free end paper. Scarce.

Tracey, Tom / Walsh, Michael / O’Malley, Eileen et al.

Killawalla. The Road to Our Hearts.

Castlebar, Cashin Printers, ND [1999]. 29 x 21 cm. 160 pages. Illustrated throughout. Original stiff paper boards. Paperback – soft covers. Very good condition. Some shelfwear and dust dulling.

Ubbelohde-Doering, Heinrich.

The Art of Ancient Peru.

Second Edition. New York, Frederick A. Praeger, 1954. 27 x 21 cm. 240 pages. Illustrated throughout in B&W and Colour. Original red cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Edges and end papers age darkened. Name of previous owner. Internally a bright and clean copy.

[Union Pacific System].

Geyserland. Yellowstone Grand Teton National Parks.

Omaha, Nebr., W.S. Basinger, Passenger Traffic Manager, Union Pacific System, ND [1935]. 25.5 x 17.5 cm. 48 pages. Illustrated throughout with B&W Photos. Two Maps. Original stiff paper covers. Gilt illustrations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling. Stain and abrasion to back cover (see image). Internally bright and clean. A nice copy.

Upton, Sydney.

Australia’s Empty Spaces.

First Edition. London, George Allen & Unwin, 1938. 21 x 14 cm. 288 pages with a frontispiece and other B&W photographs. Original cloth in original dust jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Minor browning/foxing to some pages. Dust jacket edge worn and dust dulled. Minor fraying to tail end of spine.

Vallancey, C. [Charles].

Collectanea de Rebus Hibernicis. Number XII. Contents: Of All hallow Eve / Of the Gule of August, or Lammas Day / Description of the Banqueting-hall of Tamar or Tara / Of the Kiss of Salutation / Miscellaneous / Second Letter from Charles O’Conor, Esq., on the Heathen State and Ancient Topography of Ireland.

Dublin, Printed by W. Spotswood and sold by Luke White, Dame Street, 1783. 20 x 12 cm. clxxv, pages numbered 444 to 682. Complete with two plates, as listed. Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Mildly age darkened throughout. Ex Libris of previous owner. A nice copy. Not a Reprint.

Various.

The Times of India. Illustrated Weekly. Christmas Number 1910.

Bombay, The Times of India, 1910. 37 x 28 cm. 112 pages. Illustrated throughout in Colour and B&W. Original heavy paper covers bound in dark cloth boards. Very good condition. Binding severely rubbed, bumped and stained. Internally clean with a few stains, some tears etc. Some pages tape repaired.

Various Authors.

An Universal History, from the earliest Account of Time to the Present. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, Chronological and other Tables.

Volumes 2 to 19 (18 Volumes in Total). Dublin, Printed by Edward Bate, for the Editors, 1744 / 1745 / 1746. 19.5 x 12.5 cm. Vol.2: (2), 630 pages / Vol.3: (2), 645 pages / Vol.4: (2), 629 pages / Vol.5: (4), 615 pages / Vol.6: (2), 636 pages / Vol.7: (2), 653 pages / Vol.8: (2). 638 pages / Vol.9: (4), 651 pages / Vol.10: (2), 656 pages / Vol.11: (2), 632 pages / Vol.12: (2), 646 pages / Vol.13: (2). 650 pages / Vol.14: (2), 666 pages / Vol.15: (2), 724 pages / Vol.16: (2), 749 pages / Vol.17: (2), 813 pages / Vol. 18: (2), 706 pages / Vol.19: (2), 760 pages plus 10 pages Index. For list of Plates per volume, please see comments. Contemporary uniform calf. Spine label with title in gilt. Gilt decorations on spine. Raised bands. Red speckled edges. All volumes in very good condition, except for Vol. 5, which is seriously damaged by bookworm. All volumes rubbed and bumped. Age darkened edges and end papers. Very few annotations. Top edge of volume 19 marked with red felt pen. Internally age darkened with the occasional closed tear. Some plates with closed tears and poor folding. Overall a very nice and interesting set with some amazing Plates and Maps.

Various Authors.

The Dublin Saturday Magazine. Vol.2: With Issues No. 53 to 108.

First Edition. Dublin, John Mullany, Not dated [c.1865]. 27 x 20 cm. Title, (2)[Index to Volume 2], 56 Issues with 672 pages in total. Illustrations on all title pages (see images). Contemporary green cloth with gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Binding rubbed, bumped and discoloured (see images). Front and rear hinges cracked. Binding weak, but holding. Half of page 375 missing, some small tears, dog ears etc. Clean copy without annotation marks etc.

Various Authors.

The Irish Arts Review 1988 – 2002. A Complete Run of the Magazine from 1988 to 2002 in 14 Volumes.

Dublin, Irish Arts Review Limited, 1988- 2002. 29 x 21 cm. Magazines with stiff illustrated paper covers. Very good condition. Clean and complete. Sound bindings.

Various Authors.

The Priest [Periodical]. Volume 2, No. 1-12.

Huntington, Indiana, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., Jan – Dec 1946. c. 18 x 12 cm. C. 1000 pages. Each section contains c. 80 pages. Sturdy red library binding. Hard cover. Red cloth with gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Ex Library with some stamps. Some underlining. Overall a very good copy.

Various Authors. Dillon, Myles (Editor).

Celtica Vol. X and XXVII.

Two Volumes. Dublin, School of Celtic Studies, Institute for Advanced Studies, 1973 & 2013. 25 x 15 cm. Vol. X: 274 pages / Vol. XXVII: 8 pages. Original stiff paper covers. Soft covers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, and dust dulling.

Varley, Declan.

Footprints in the Water. Chronicle of a Ballinrobe Childhood.

First Edition. No publishing information, self-published. 1989. 21 x 14 cm. 97 pages. Stapled trade paperback. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Old price sticker on rear cover. Internally clean. Scarce.

Vinal, Theodora.

Niagara Portage. From Past to Present.

First edition. Buffalo, Foster & Stewart Publishing Corporation, 1949. 22,5 x 14,5 cm. V, 157 pages with 40 illustrations. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Good condition only. Rubbed and bumped. Damp staining to bottom of pages. Dust jacket with paper losses. Edges and end papers age darkened. Reading copy.

Von Michaelis, H. (Heinrich) / Allan Bird.

Our Birds. 8 Colour Plates.

Second Series. First Printing. Cape Town, ABC Press, Not dated (ca. 1960). 35 x 25 cm. A set of eight colour plates, mounted on stiff grey paper sheets. Together with a four page Introduction and Explanation. Plates and Introduction inside decorated cardboard presentation folder. Folder in plastic cover, as published. Very good condition. Some rubbing, dusting and age darkening to outer presentation folder. Colour plates are as new.

Walford, Edward.

Greater London. A Narrative of its History its People and its Places. Illustrated with numerous Engravings.

Two Volumes. London, Cassell and Company, 1894 / 1895. 25 x 19 cm. xvi, 576 pages / xii, 560 pages. Contemporary dark cloth. Hard cover. Gilt titles on spine. Red speckled edges. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Internally clean.

Walker, John / Washington, George (Appendix: General Washingtons Farewell Address).

Elements of Geography and Natural and Civil History. [Contains a summary of the early history of the United States, incl. a reprint of the US Constitution and the Farewell Speech of George Washington.]

Third Edition. Dublin, Printed and Sold by Thomas Morton Bates, 1797. 20.5 x 13 cm. xii, 624 pages. Folding map of Switzerland. Contemporary calf. Good condition only, missing most Plates and Maps. Rubbed and bumped. Age darkened. Binding shaky. Some signs of bookworm. Text block appears to be complete. A good reading copy.

Wallop Brabazon (Author) / Cooper, William (Illustrations).

The Deep Sea and Coast Fisheries of Ireland, with Suggestions for the Working of a Fishing Company. Dedicated by Permission to the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland.

First Edition. Dublin, London, Derby, James McGlashan et al, 1848. 22 x 13.5 cm. x, 111 pages. Complete with 21 Plates, including 8 folding plates (see images). Later attractive quarter calf over marbled boards. Gilt title and blind line decorations on spine. New plain end papers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Text block dust dulled with occasional mild foxing. See images

Walpole, Charles, George.

A Short History of the Kingdom of Ireland. From the earliest Times to the Union with Great Britain. With five Maps and Appendices.

First Edition. London, Kegan, Paul, Trench & Co., 1882. 20 x 14 cm. xxxv, 579 pages plus 32 pages publishers list. Complete with five coloured Maps, as listed. Original cloth. Hard cover. Gilt titles on front board and spine. Rebacked in 2024. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. New end papers. Tipped in paper with ‘the author’s best wishes’ dated 1882. Occasional mild foxing. A few closed tears to some of the maps.

Walsh, Br. A.A. (Editor) / Westport Christian Brothers.

Leabhar Tinrimh (Attendance Book) 1865-1987. Special Celebration Book on the Occasion of the Official Opening of Colaiste Ris – December 1987. [Signed by Enda Kenny, Martin Maguire, Peadar O’Flanagain and other Contributors].

Westport, Berrys Printing Works, 1987. 30 x 21 cm. 52 pages. Illustrated throughout in B&W. With many photographs. Original soft paper covers. Paperback. Very good condition. Signed on verso of front cover by various contributors and Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Enda Kenny.

Waring, J.B. [John Burley].

Stone Monuments, Tumuli and Ornament of Remote Ages. With Remarks on the Early Architecture of Ireland and Scotland.

First Edition. London, Printed and Published by John B. Day, 1870. 36 x 27 cm. x. 96 text pages (incl. Index pages) and 108 Plates. Complete. Contemporary half cloth over paper covered boards. Hard cover. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped, somewhat discoloured and stained (see images). Top edge of most pages mildly damp stained (not affecting text or images). Overall still a very impressive publication. Very heavy item.

Waters, Frank.

To Possess The Land: A Biography of Arthur Rochford Manby. [Signed].

First edition. Chicago, Sage Books / The Swallow Press Inc., 1973. 15 x 23cm. (8), 287 pages, with B&W illustrations. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Illustrated endpapers. Slight wear to dustjacket, otherwise in excellent condition. Signed with a dedication by author on half-title page.

Weber, Rev. Francis J.

Documents of California Catholic History. (1784 – 1963).

First Edition. Los Angeles, Dawson’s Book Shop. 1965. 21 x 14 cm. xiv, 364 pages. With a frontispiece with tipped in colour photograph. Losely inserted card by Dawson’s Book Shop ‘Review Copy’. Original dark grey cloth with gilt title on spine. In original decorated dust jacket, now in protective jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Some age darkening to sust jacket. Top edge and end papers age darkened. Internally bright and clean. A nice copy.

Weir, Hugh / Knight of Glin (foreword).

Historical Genealogical Architectural notes on some Houses of Clare. With line drawings by the author and a foreword by the Knight of Glin.

First Edition. Whitegate, Co. Clare, Ballinakella Press, 1986. 29 x 21 cm. (14), 285 pages, (20) [Photographs], (28) [Index & Blanks). Illustrated. Original dark green cloth, bound by Museum Bookbinders, Dublin. Inside decorated dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. Minor shelf wear only. Inscribed and signed (‘Hugh’) by the Author. See all images on our web site westcoastrarebooks.com.

Weld, Isaac.

Illustrations of the Scenery of Killarney and the Surrounding Country.

London, Printed for Messrs. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, 1812. 25 x 15 cm. vii, 293 pages. With a title vignette, two maps (one folding), one folding panoramic view & 17 plates. Modern fine quarter calf over marbled boards. Red spine label with title in gilt. gilt and blind decorations to spine. New end papers. Very good condition. Some dust dulling to edges. Occasional very mild spotting. Very few descriptive pencil annotations. Internally very clean. A lovely copy in an attractive sturdy binding.

Weld, Isaac.

Illustrations of the Scenery of Killarney and the Surrounding Country.

London, Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees et al, 1812. 23 x 15 cm. vii, 293 pages. Complete with engraved title page, two maps (incl. one folding), a folding panoramic view and 17 Plates. Contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards. Good condition only. Binding severely rubbed and bumped with material losses to corners. Age darkened throughout. Occasional foxing / browning. Small bookseller label and Ex Libris of previous owner on front past down. Some ink stains in red and black. Red ink used on title page engraving (see image). A very good reading copy or candidate for rebinding.

Wellesley, Lord Gerald.

The Diary of A Desert Journey.

First Edition. London, Putnam, 1938. 22 x 14 cm. 90 pages. Original marbled boards with paper labels on front board and spine. Fore edge deckle. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled and foxed. Mild foxing throughout. Gift inscription on front free end paper. Losely inserted photo of a ship, mounted on card board (see images). Internally clean.

Wells, J.

The Charm of Oxford. Illustrated by W.G. Blackall.

Second Edition (revised). London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Ltd, 1921. 23 x 28 cm, x, 154 pages. Illustrated end papers. With 26 tipped in B&W plates on grey card. Original decorated cloth with gilt and colour decorations. Gilt title on spine and front board. Very good condition. Some shelf wear and fading. Corners, boards and spine rubbed and bumped. Edges age darkened. Mild browning and foxing.

Wenham, Peter.

Watermills.

First edition. London, Robert Hale Ltd., 1989. 16 x 24cm. 254 pages. Original hardcover inside original dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket with a short closed tear to top of spine. Now in archival jacket. A very nice clean copy.

Westropp, Thomas J.

Archaeology of the Burren. Prehistoric Forts and Dolmens in North Clare.

Ennis, Clasp Press, 1999. 24 x 15 cm. (10), iii, 226 pages. Illustrated. Original red cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Inside original dust jacket. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. Top edge dust dulled.

Wharton, Captain W.J.L.

Hydrographical Surveying. A Description of the Means and Methods Employed in Constructing Marine Charts.

First Edition. London, John Murray, 1882. 22 x 14 cm. vii, 360 pages plus 32 pages publishers list. Illustrated with charts and graphs, some folding. Original dark blue cloth with gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Professionally recased using the original boards and spine. Later end papers. Binding rubbed and bumped. Internally dust dulled, but clean.

White, Newport B. (Editor).

Irish Monastic and Episcopal Deeds. AD 1200 – 1600. Trascribed from the Originals preserved at Kilkenny Castle. With an Appendix of Documents of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries relating to Monastic Property after the Dissolution.

[First Edition]. Dublin, Published at the Stationary Office, 1936. 23.5 x 15 cm. xxxi, 368 pages. Original cloth with gilt title on spine. Hard cover. Very good condition. Edges dust dulled. Internally bright and clean. A very nice copy.

White, The Very Rev. P.

History of Clare and the Dalcassian Clans of Tipperary, Limerick, and Galway. With an Ancient and a Modern Map.

First Edition. Dublin, M.H. Gill & Son, 1893. 22 x 14 cm. xv, 398 pages. With two folding Maps. Original green cloth with gilt and blind decoration. Gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Name of previous owner on half title page. Maps complete, but with closed tears, mainly along the fold lines.

Williams, Michael / Harper, David.

The Making of Ireland. Landscapes in Geology.

First Edition. London, Immel Publishing, 1999. 25 x 18 cm. (2), 98 pages. Illustrated throughout. Original laminated boards. Hard cover. As new.

Willis, N.P & J. Stirling Coyne (text) / Bartlett, W.H. (drawings).

The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. Illustrated from Drawings by W.H. Bartlett; The Literary Portion of the Work by N.P. Willis and J. Stirling Coyne, ESQRS.

Two Volumes. London, George Virtue, ND [1840s]. 27 x 21 cm. Vol.1: 170 pages & 62 Plates / Vol.2: 186 pages & 60 Plates. Lacks portrait of Mr. Willis, otherwise contains all Plates as listed. The Plates of ‘Carrickfergus Castle’ and ‘Carrigogunnell Castle’ are both present but are in each others place. Uniform contemporary half calf over cloth covered boards. Black spine label with gilt title. See images. Very good condition. Complete with all Plates with the exception of the listed Portrait of Mr. Willis, which appears to be missing from all copies. Sturdy bindings, but rubbed and bumped with minor losses. Internally clean, with occasonal mild foxing / age darkening. Name of previous owner neatly inscribed. Small name & address sticker of another owner on front paste downs. A very nice set.

Wills, James / Wills, Freeman.

The Irish Nation. Its History and its Biography. [With short biographies of many Irish historical persons].

Volume 1 & 2 ONLY! Edinburgh, London & Dublin, A. Fullarton & Co., 1876. 24 x 15 cm. Vol.1: v, 684 pages / Vol.2: iv, 730 pages. Tissue guarded Frontispiece and Plates, incl. genealogical plates of the families Fitzgerald (x2), Niall or O’Neill and Fitzmaurice. New (2021) black cloth with gilt title on spine. New end papers. All edges gilt. Very good condition. New bindings. Internally clean with occasional very mild foxing, mainly to tissue guards.

[Wilson].

The Post Chaise Companion or Traveller’s Directory through Ireland. Containing a new & accurate Description of the direct and principal Cross Roads, with particulars of the Noblemen & Gentlemen’s Seats, Cities, Towns, Parks, Natural Curiosities, Antiquities, Castles, Ruins, Manufactures, Loughs, Glens, Harbours &c &c. Forming An Historical & Descriptive Account of the Kingdom, to which is added a Travelling Dictionary, or Alphabetical Tables, showing the Distances of all the Principal Cities, Boroughs, Market & Sea Port Towns in Ireland from each other. The 3rd Edition, corrected and enlarged, with an entire new set of Plates.

Third Edition. Dublin, Printed & Published by J. & J.H. Fleming, 1803. 20 x 12 cm. xxvii, 660 pages, (19) [Index]. With a frontispiece, a map and four additional plates, some folding. Modern quarter morroco. Gilt title and decorations to spine. Spine label. New end papers. Speckled edges. Very good condition. Sound new binding with minor shelf wear. Overall age darkened. Some foxing/browning. Map in poor condition. Overall a very good, complete copy of this reference book.

Wilson, John Marius (Editor).

The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland; or Dictionary of Scottish Topography. Compiled from the most recent Authorities. And forming a complete Body of Scottish Geography. Physical, Statistical, and Historical. Illustrated with a complete County Atlas, various chorographical Maps, Plans of Ports, Harbours, and interesting Views.

Two Volumes – Complete. London and Edinburgh, A. Fullarton & Co., ND (c. 1860). 25 x 16.5 cm. Vol.1: lxviii, 816 pages / Vol.2: 872 pages. Both volumes with coloured maps, and B&W plates. Volume 1 with a large folding map of Scotland (repaired in the back). Contemporary half calf over cloth covered boards. Marbled edges. Gilt and blind decorations. Spine labels. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers dust dulled. folding map with long closed tear, which has been repaired in the back. Internally bright and clean. A very nice copy with interesting Maps and Plates. See images.

Wood-Martin, W.G.

The Lake Dwellings of Ireland. Or Ancient Lacustrine Habitations of Erin, commonly called Crannogs.

First Edition. Dublin & London, Hodges, Figgis & Co./ Longmans, Green & Co., 1886. 25 x 16 cm. xxi, (2), 268 pages. Illustrated. Complete with all Plates, as listed. Later fine green half morocco over ‘marbled’ boards. Dark green end papers. Raised bands and gilt decorations. Spine label with gilt title. Very good condition. With a stamp of the ‘Kildare Street Club’ on half title and title page. Otherwise internally bright and clean. A very nice copy in an attractive sturdy binding.

Wood-Martin, W.G.

The Rude Stone Monuments of Ireland. (Co. Sligo and the Island of Achill).

First Edition. Dublin, Hodges, Figgis, & Co., 1888. c. 25.5 x 15.5 cm. xvii, 268 pages. Later cloth. Hard cover. Very good condition. Only minor shelf wear to binding. First pages, incl. the old wrapper very edge worn (see images), otherwise very bright and clean internally. Last few Index pages missing (Index ends at ‘N’).

Wood, Herbert / Langman, Albert E. / Griffith, Margaret C.

Calendar of the Justiciary Rolls or Proceedings in the Court of the Justiciar of Ireland I to VII Years of Edward II. Prepared under the Direction of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records.

First Edition. Dublin, Published by the Stationary Office, [1952]. 26 x 17 cm. vii, 406 pages. Original dark cloth with gilt title on spine. Hard cover. Blind decorations on boards. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. Two Ex Libris on front paste down, including one for Castle Hacket. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Internally bright and clean. A nice copy.

Woodfall, William.

An Impartial Sketch of the Debate in the House of Commons of Ireland. On a Motion Made on Friday, August 12, 1785, by the Rt.Hon. Thomas Orde, Secretary to the Rt.Hon. Charles Manners, Duke of Rutland, Lord Lieutenant, for Leave to Bring in a Bill for Effectuating the Intercourse and Commerce between Great Britain and Ireland, on permanent and equitable Principles, for the Mutual Benefit of both Countries. Together with an impartial Sketch of the principle Speeches on the Subject of the Bill that were delivered in the House on Monday, August 15, 1785. With a Copy of the Bill, presented to the House of Commons of Ireland…

[First Edition]. Dublin, Printed for Luke White, [1785]. 23 x 14 cm. Title, ii, 200 pages (Sketch), (2), 24 pages (Bill) plus eight pages publishers list. Modern paper covered boards with paper label on front board. Hard cover. New end papers. Fore and tail edge rough deckle. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped, slightly faded. Edges age darkened. Internally age darkened. Some water staining. Title and next two pages (‘To the Public’) with tape repaired closed tears. Occasional foxing.

Worth, Claud.

Yacht Cruising.

Third Edition. London, J.D. Potter, 1926. 24 x 15 cm. viii, 460 pages. Illustrated. Some folding Plates. Original light blue cloth with gilt titles. Hard cover. Very good condition. Some shelf wear. Dust dulled. Some small notes on end papers, Internally bright and clean.

Wright, Rev. G.N. (text) / Petrie, George (illustrations).

A Guide to the County of Wicklow. Illustrated by Engravings, after the Designs of George Petrie, Esq., and a Large Map of the County, from an original Survey.

First Edition. London, Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1822. 17 x 11 cm. xi, 159 pages, (2)[Lists of Mountains and Lakes], (4)[Index], Publishers List. Illustrated. Original paper covered boards. Paper label on spine. Good condition only, due to lack of Map! All five Illustrations are present. Some shelf wear, age darkening and damp staining. A few pencil marks. Name of previous owner (‘James Kirkwood ?, Woodbrook, Sep. 13th, 1826’) on title page in ink. Small bookseller label on front paste down. See images. A good rerading copy of the now scarce first edition.

Wynne, John Huddlestone.

A General History of Ireland. From the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time.

[First Edition]. London, Printed by Edward Cox for George Riley, 1772. 20 x 13.5 cm. Vol.1: xxxii, 480 pages plus 11 pages Index. With six Plates, incl. frontispiece and plate showing the Author. Engraving on dedication page. Also a folding hand outlined folding Map. / Vol.2: 388 pages, (2) [Genealogical Table] plus four pages Index. With a Frontispiece. Contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards. Speckled edges. Red morocco spine labels with gilt titles. Gilt volume numbers on spine. Raised bands. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped with minor abrasions and material losses to spine ends and corners. Hinges weak, but holding. Boards remain attached. Edges and end papers age darkened. Ex Libris on front paste downs. Name of previous owner on front free end papers, dated 1787. Internally mildly age darkened, but otherwise very clean. A very nice copy.

Yeats, W.B. / Stephens, James / Higgins, F.R. / O’Connor, Frank et al.

Broadsides 1935. A Collection of Old and New Song. Songs by W.B. Yeats, James Stephens, F.R. Higgins, Frank O’Connor, Lynn Doyle, Bryan Guiness, Padraic Colum. Illustrattions by: Jack B. Yeats, Victor Brown, Sean O’Sullivan, E.C. Peet, Harry Kernoff, Maurice McGonigal. Music by Arthur Duff.

Photo-Lithographic Reprint of the First Cuala Press Edition. Shannon, Ireland, T.M.MacGlinchey for the Irish University Press, Robert Hogg – Printer, 1971. 29 x 21 cm. 64 unnumbered pages, incl. blanks and title page. Illustrated. Quarter cloth over green paper covered boards. Hard cover. Black title on front board. In original plain paper jacket. Green end papers. Fine in very good dust jacket. Very mildly age darkened. Dust jacket with minor edge wear and and short tears. See images. Internally clean. A very nice copy.

Yeats, W.B. / Stephens, James / Belloc, Hilaire / O’Connor, Frank et al.

Broadsides 1935 and 1937.

Photo-Lithographic Reprints of the First Cuala Press Editions. Two Volumes. Shannon, Ireland, T.M. McGlinchey for the Irish University Press, Robert Hogg – Printer, 1971. 29-21 cm. Both Volumes: 64 pages, incl. blanks and title pages. Illustrated. Quarter cloth over green paper covered boards. Hard cover. Black title on front board. In original plain paper jacket. Green end papers. Fine and very good in very good dust jackets. For exact descriptions please go to westcoastrarebooks.com and search for items 103459 & 103460.

Yeats. Jack B.

Life in the West of Ireland. Drawn and Painted by Jack B. Yeats.

First Edition. Dublin and London, Maunsel and Company Ltd., 1912. 24 x 17 cm. Frontispiece, Titel Page, (2) [TOC], 111 pages. Complete with eight tipped in colour prints (incl. frontispiece), 32 line drawings and 16 tipped in reproductions from paintings, as listed. New (2022) blue cloth with gilt titles on front board and spine. Protected by an archival clear wrapper. Very good condition. New binding. Edges dust dulled and mildly spotted. Internally occasional mild spotting. Last page with minor paper loss to bottom corner, not affecting text or illustration. A very nice copy of the now scarce first edition in a new binding. Please see images.

Yockney, Alfred (essay), Monk, W. (artist), Paterson, Emily M. (artist).

The Art Journal: Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick. A Silent Waterway.

London, Virtue, 1907. 34 x 27 cm. Pages 1 – 4 [Art Journal Advertiser], pages numbered 257 to 288, pages 5-8 [Art Journal Advertiser]. Illustrated throughout. With two full page Plates, one in colour. Original paper wrappers. Stapled. Very good condition. Paper wrappers frayed with minor losses to spine (see images). Internally bright and clean.

Younghusband, Col. G.J.

The Story of the Guides.

First Reprint, London, Macmillan and Co., 1908. 22 x 14 cm. xvi, 207 pages. Illustrated. Original red cloth with gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped, some staining and fading (see images). Gift inscription on front paste down. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Internally clean. Complete with 16 Plates, as listed.