Lodge, Mr. [John]. The Peerage of Ireland. Or, A Genealogical History of the Present Nobility of that Kingdom. With their paternal Coats of Arms, engraven on Copper. First Edition. Dublin, Printed for J. Leathley, G. and A. Ewing, W. Smith et al., 1754. 20 x 13 cm. Vol.1: x, (6) [TOC], (16) [Engravings], 395 pages, (22) [Index] / Vol. 2: 4 [TP & Dedication], (32) [Engravings], 416 pages, (28) [Index] / Vol.3: 4 [TP & Dedication], (36) [Engravings], 381 pages, (24) [Index] / Vol. 4: (4) [TP & Dedication], (34) [Engravings], 348 pages, (36) [Appendix], (22) [Index]. Contemporary uniform polished calf. Gilt decorations. Red morocco spine labels with gilt title. Marbled end papers. Armorial Ex Libris of William James Grove White on front paste downs. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Lacks one page with two coats of arms in volume 1. Mildly age darkened. A very nice set.

Engravings:

Volume 1: 18 Coats of Arms of Irish Earls (of 20) – lacking numbers 5 & 6 (one page).
Volume 2: 20 Coats of Arms of Irish Earls (numbered 21-40) / 12 Coats of Arms of Irish Viscounts.
Volume 3: 36 Coats of Arms of Irish Viscounts (numbered 13-48).
Volume 4: 34 Coats of Arms of Irish Lords.

• Keywords: Classical & Old Literature · Fine Bindings & Editions · Fine Bindings & Editions · History · History & Culture · History of Ireland · Ireland · Reference · Reference · Social Sciences
• Language: English
• First edition
• Inventory Number: 104600AB

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