By a Barrister at Law.

An Exact Abridgment of All The Irish Statutes. From First Sessions of Parliament in the Third Year of the Reign of King Edward II. to the End of the Seventh Session of His Present Majesty King George II. Together with An Abridgment of All the English Statutes in Force in Ireland, from Magna Charta, to the End of the Seventh Session of His Present Majesty King George II. With Tables…

Dublin, Printed by George Grierson, 1736. 24 x 20. Three blank pages, (2) [Approval], Title page, (2) [Preface], 770 pages, (34) [A Table of the Titles of the statutes…], (66) [A General Table. containing the Substance of each Clause…]. Three folding Tables. Modern half brown morocco over marbled boards. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear to binding. Name of a previous owner on first blank. Three library stamps on frontispiece and title page (see images). No further stamps. Internally mildly age darkened, otherwise clean. A few small annotations. Occasional mild damp staining. Overall a very nice copy of this scarce book.

Grant, Ulysses S.

Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant.

First Edition. Two Volumes. New York, Charles L. Webster & Company, 1885. 23 x 15 cm. Vol.1: 584 pages / Vol.2: 647 pages. Illustrated. Original deluxe three-quarter brown morocco, raised bands, circular gilt-stamped medallions on front and rear covers, marbled endpapers and edges. Very good condition. Sound bindings. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Neat gift inscription to Library. Small library stamp (‘Peru Library’) on first blank of each volume. Occasional mild foxing. Internally bright and clean. A very nice set overall.

Emerson, W. [William].

A System of Astronomy. Containing the Investigation and Demonstration of the Elements of that Science.

London, Printed for J. Nourse, 1769. 20 x 12 cm. x, ii, 368 pages. With 15 out of 16 Plates, lacking Plate XII. Contemporary quarter calf over paper covered boards. Black spine label. Very good condition. Binding seriously rubbed and bumped. Some small losses to corners. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Small amount of worm damage. Some annotations. Name of previous owner on front paste down. Internally clean.

Mill, John Stuart.

England and Ireland. The Separation of the two Countries Considered. 1868 – 1918 A Lesson for To-Day.

Dublin, Wilson, Hartnell & Co., 1918. 18 x 12 cm. 48 pages. Green wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition. Name of previous owner on half title. Internally clean.

Seeley, J.R.

Introduction to Political Science. Two Series of Lectures.

London, Macmillan and Co., 1901. 18 x 12 cm. xi, 390 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Edges and end papers dust dulled and mildly foxed. Internally clean.

Proal, Louis / Morrison, Douglas (Series Editor).

Political Crime. With an Introduction by Prof. Franklin H. Giddings of Columbia University.

First Edition. New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1898. 19 x 13 cm. xxii, 355 pages plus publishers list. Brown cloth. Hard cover. Gilt titles on front board and spine. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumbing. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Ex Libris of the Christian Brothers O’Brien Institute on front paste down. Internally bright and clean. Series: The Criminology Series. Edited by Douglas Morrison.

Jamieson, Robert.

Political Economy for Business People.

First Edition. London, Edinburgh & Belfast, Effingham Wilson, Bell & Bradfute & Marcus Ward & Co., 1880. 18 x 12 cm. 320 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title. Blind decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. First and last few pages foxed. Internally clean. A nice copy.

Amos, Sheldon.

The Science of Politics.

Third Edition. London, Kegan, Paul, Trench, Truebner & Co. 1890. 18 x 13 cm. viii, 490 pages. Original red cloth. Hard cover with gilt and black titles and decorations. Black end papers. Very good condition. Edges dust dulled. Internally bright and clean.

Locke, John.

An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. To which are now first added I. An Analysis of Mr. Locke’s Doctrine of Ideas, on a Large Sheet, II. A Defence of Mr. Locke’s Opinion concerning personal Identity, with an Appendix, III. A Treatise on the Conduct of Understanding, IV. Some Thoughts concerning Reading and Study, for a Gentleman, V. Elements of Natural Philosophy, VI. A new Method of a Common-Place-Book. Extracted from the Author’s Works.

A New Edition. Three Volumes – Complete. London, Glasgow & Dublin, Printed for Tegg, Sharpe, Offor et al., 1823. 21 x 13 cm. Vol.1: lxvii, 301 pages, w/ a large folding Table /Vol.2: xvi, 397 pages / Vol.3: xii, 380 pages. Uniform contemporary textured calf. Two spine labels. Gilt titles and decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. Library stamps on both front and rear paste down of each volume. Two small blind stamps on each title page. Internally clean. A very nice complete set in an attractive sturdy binding. Please see images.

Liddell, M.A. / Scott, R.

A Lexicon Abridged from The Greek – English Lexicon of Liddell and Scott.

The Third Edition. Oxford, At the University Press, 1849 iv, 804 pages. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Spine label with gilt title. Professionally rebacked in 2024. New end papers, Very good condition. Rebacked with sound binding. Boards worn and rubbed. Some ink staining on title page. Edges dust dulled. Some wear to corners and dog earing. Internally clean.

Hickey, Patrick.

Famine in West Cork. The Mizen Peninsula. Land and People, 1800 – 1852. A local Study of pre-famine and famine Ireland.

Cork, Mercier Press, 2002. 23 x 16 cm. 424 pages. Illustrated. Original black cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Inside original decorated dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Near fine in very good dust jacket. A bright and clean copy of this scarce book.

Malthus, Rev. T. R. [Thomas Robert].

An Essay on the Principle of Population [Bayntun Riviere Binding]. Or, A View of its Past and Present Effects on Human Happiness, with an Inquiry into our Prospects Respecting the Future Removal or Mitigation of the Evils which it Occasions.

Ninth Edition. London, Reeves and Turner, 1888. 21 x 14 cm. xv, 551 pages. Later fine polished calf. Dark blue and green spine labels. Gilt titles and decorations. All edges gilt. Marbled end papers. Binder Stamp (‘Bound by Bayntun Riviere Bath England’) on verso of front free end paper. Near fine condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Joint and hinges started to crack. Internally bright and clean.

Leipnitz, Gottfried Wilhelm / Latta, Robert [translation & notes].

Leipnitz. The Monadology and other Philosophical Writings.

Second Impression 1925. London et al, Oxford University Press / Humphrey Milford, 1925. 19 x 13 cm. x, 437 pages. Original dark cloth. Gilt title on spine. Hard cover. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Name of previous owner on front past down. Internally bright and clean. A nice copy.

Patterson, R. Hogarth.

The New Golden Age. And Influence of the Precious Metals upon the World.

First Edition. Two Volumes. Edinburgh and London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1882. 22 x 14 cm. Vol.1: xi, (4), 487 pages / Vol.2: vi, (2), 542 pages. Original dark cloth. Hard covers. Gilt titles and decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Small library stamps on fron free end paper and title pages. Internally clean. A very good copy.

Snow, W.B. / Crane, J. C. / Chamberlain, M. / Gardner, L.M. / Whitmore, W.H. / Hassam, J.T. / Sparague, H.H. / Porter, A.S. / Morton, E.W. / Hoyt, A.H. / Anon / Burdett, E.W. / MacDonald, E. / Brackett, J.A. / Anon /

Historical Boston Pamphlets. Extra Illustrated. Contains the following 15 Pamphlets: 1. Hohn. C. Crane: Rev. William Blackstone. The Pioneer of Boston (1896) / 2. Mellen Chamberlain: Samuel Maverick’s Palisade House of 1630 (1885) / 3. Lucie Marion Gardner: The Settlers about Boston Bay (1910) / 4. William H. Whitmore: Notes Concerning Peter Pelham … (1867) / 5. John T. Hassam: The Confiscated Estates of Boston Loyalists (1895) / 6. Henry H. Sprague: City Government in Boston: Its Rise and Development [1890] / 7. Alexander S. Porter: Changes of Values in Real Estate in Boston – The Past Hundred Years (1888) / 8. William Henry Whitmore: An Historical Summary of Fires in Boston ( ) / 9. Ellis W. Morton: Annexation of Charlestown and Somerville to Boston – An Argument … (1871) / 10: Albert H. Hoyt: Donations to the People of Boston suffering under the Port Bill (1876) / 11. Anon: An Exposition of the Right of the Commonwealth to the Ferries in the Harbour of Boston (1833) / 12. Everett W. Burdett: History of the Old South Meeting-House in Boston (1877) / 13: E. MacDonald: Old Copp’s Hill and Burial Ground; with Historical Sketches (1882) / 14. J. Albert Brackett: Historical Sketch and Matters Appertaining to the Granary Burial-Ground (1902) / 15. Anon: Story of The Old Elm on Boston Common (1876).

Boston, Cambridge, Salem, Worcester, MA et al. Various Publishers, 1833 to 1902. Octavo. 14 / 10 / 12 / 31 / 27 / 53 / 20 / 12 / 34 / 10 / 32 / 106 / 48 / 37 pages with large folding plan and photos) / 23 pages. Most of the Pamphlets include a frontispiece and several are illustrated. Ten of the original front covers of the Pamphlets are bound in at the back. Red cloth hard cover with gilt title on spine. Speckled edges. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped, a little dust dulled. Edges dust dulled. A few small nicks and closed tears. the 1833 pamphlet age darkened (see images). Overall a very good collection.

MacAlister, R.A.S.

The Ogham Inscriptions at Maumanorig, Co. Kerry / On an Excavation conducted on Cro-Inis, Loch Ennell. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy.

Dublin, Hodges, Figgis, & Co., 1938. pages 242 to 252. Two Plates with four images. Original paper wrappers. Very good condition. Name of previous owner on front board. See images.

Maj. Gen. Sir H. C. C. Uniacke (editor).

The Royal Artillery War Commemoration Book. A Regimental Record written and illustrated for the most part by Artillerymen while serving in the line during the Great War.

First Edition. London, G. Bell and Sons, 1920. c. 32 x 25 cm. xxiv, 408 pages. Illustrated thoughout in colour and B&W. Original brown cloth. Gilt titles and decorations. Top edge gilt, other edges deckle. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Some fading to boards (see images). Edges and end papers dust dulled. Ex Libris of previous owner on front paste down. Occasional mild foxing, otherwise clean.

Published by Authority [Zephaniah Swift – editor].

The Laws of the United States of America. In Three Volumes.

Three volumes – complete. Philadephia, Printed by Richard Folwell, No. 33, Mulberry-Street, 1796, 1796 & 1796. c. 20 x 12 cm. Vol.1: 494 pages / Vol.2: 576 pages / Vol.3: 477 pages, (1), (130) [Index]. A few small Vignettes. Contemporary full sheep with blind decorations to boards and spine. Red morocco spine labels with gilt titles. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers age darkened. Some small material losses to spine ends and boards (see images). Front board of volume 3 repaired, but weak. Some water staining to first and last pages of volume 3 only. Internally clean. A nice complete set.

Machiavel, Nicolas [Niccolò Machiavelli].

[The Works of Nicholas Machiavel]. Containing the following Works: The History of Florence / The Prince, Together with the Original of Guelf and Ghibilin, Life of Castruccio Castracani, Murther of Vitelli, &c. by Duke Valentino, State of France, State of Germany. / The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel, upon the First Decade of Titus Livius. / The Art of War. / The Marriage of Belphegor. Also The Publisher to the Reader, concerning the following Letter & The Author’s Introduction.

London, Printed for A. Churchill, R. Bonwick, T. Goodwin et al, 1720. C. 32 x 20 cm. TP [History of Florence], (2) [Epistle to Clement VII], (10) [TOC], 180 pages (Florence], (4) [TP & Dedication: The Prince], pages 199-267 [The Prince], (4) [TP & Dedication: Discourses], pages 267-431 [Discourses], (4) [TP &c. The Art of War], pages 433-523 [The Art of War], pages 524-529 [The Marriage of Belphegor], pages 530-532 [Preface to the Reader], (1) [Epistle to Clement VII], (3) [The Author’s Introduction]. Numerous pages misnumbered: 169-170, 175-179, 235, 265. New (2024) half leather over marbled boards. New end papers. Spine labels. Text block in good condition. Missing overall title page [Works of Machiavel]. Heavy edge wear, particularly to first and last pages, with paper losses, but not affecting text. Large section (c. 50%) of page 26/26 missing. Closed tear to page 509/510. Paper darkened with some damp staining and occasional foxing.

Vallancey, Charles.

A Grammar of the Iberno-Celtic or Irish Language. To which is prefixed an Essay on the Celtic Language shewing the Importance of the Iberno-Celtic or Irish Dialect, to Students in History, Antiquity, and the Greek and Roman Classics.

The Second Edition with many Additions. Dublin, Printed by R. Marchbank, and sold by L. Flin, 1781. 20 x 14 cm. vi, 151 pages(4), 135 pages. With 9 Plates, of which two are folding. Contemporary full calf boards. Rebacked with a new cloth spine. Red morocco spine label with gilt title. New end papers. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Slightly age darkened. Name of previous owner on title page. Some edgewear to text block.

[Cavendish, George / Grove, Joseph].

The History of the Life and Times of Cardinal Wolsey, Prime Minister to King Henry VIII.

Volume 1. Adorn’d with Cuts, and a complete Index. London, Printed by J. Purser, for the Author… 1742. 19.5 x 12 cm. Engraved frontispiece, title page, (4) [Dedication], ix [Preface], 402 pages, (46) [Index]. Complete with 9 Plates, as listed. Rebacked in 2023 with a new cloth spine and end papers. Original contemporary boards. Red spine label with gilt title. Very good condition. Rebacked. Boards rubbed and bumped with minor material losses to corners (see images). Top of title page and first page of Dedication cut off, not affecting text. Lower corner of page vii/viii of Preface missing. Internally age darkened and mildly foxed in places.

De Tocqueville, Alexis (Author). Reeve, Henry and Bowen, Francis (Translators).

Democracy in America. Parts 1 & 2 complete. [A non-uniform set of various early editions].

Part 1: Third UK Edition / Part 2: Sixth US Edition. Three Volumes (Part 1 in two Volumes, Part 2 in one Volume). London and Boston, Saunders & Otley and John Allyn, 1838 & 1876. Octavo. Part 1: Vol.1: xxxvi, 302 pages, including a folding map of North America / Vol.2: viii, 325 pages / Part 2: xiv, 499 pages. Part 1, Vol.1: original cloth with gilt title on spine. Elaborate blind decorations. Part 1, Vol.2: Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Gilt title on spine. ‘Fredricton Library’ in gilt on spine / Part 2: Original cloth with gilt title on spine. Very good condition. All volumes rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Name of previous owner on front free end paper of volume 1. Front hinge of volume 1 cracked. Small corner of front free end paper volume 1 missing. Map in volume 1 glued to title page (upside down) causing small damages and glue stains on title page, see images. All volumes internally clean.

De Tocqueville, Alexis.

Democracy in America. Part 2. Edited with Notes. The translation revised and in great part rewritten, and the additions made to the recent Paris Editions now first translated by Francis Bowen.

Sixth US Edition. Volume 2 only. Boston, John Allyn, 1876. 20 x 13 cm. xiv, 499 pages. Contemporary brown cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Dark end papers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Internally bright and clean.

De Tocqueville, Alexis.

Democracy in America. Part 1.

The Third Edition. Two non-uniform Volumes. London, Saunders and Otley, 1838. c. 19 x 12 cm. Vol.1: xxxvi, 302 pages, including a folding map of North America / Vol.2: viii, 325 pages. Binding Vol.1: original cloth with gilt title on spine. Elaborate blind decorations. Binding Vol.2: Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Gilt title on spine. ‘Fredricton Library’ in gilt on spine. Very good condition. Both volumes rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Name of previous owner on front free end paper of volume 1. Front hinge of volume 1 cracked. Small corner of front free end paper volume 1 missing. Map in volume 1 glued to title page (upside down) causing small damages and glue stains on title page, see images. Internally clean.

O’Connor.

Chronicles of Eri; Being the History of the Gaal Sciot Iber: or, The Irish People; Translated from the original Manuscripts in the Phoenician Dialect of the Scythian Language.

First Edition. Two Volumes – Complete. London, Printed for Sir Richard Phillips and Co., 1822. 23 x 14 cm. Vol1: ccclxii, ii, 91 pages, with a frontispiece and four folding maps. / Vol.2: Coloured folding frontispiece, folding map of Eri, 509 pages with one folding plate. All maps and plates listed are present in both volumes. Contemporary fine red morroco. Gilt titles and decorations. All edges gilt. Very good condition. Bindings rubbed and bumped with minor material losses to spine ends and corners. Joints weak, but bindings remain sound. Ex Libris ( ‘Ursuline Convent St. Joseph’s Sligo’) on front paste downs of both volumes. Various inscriptions on first blank pages of volume 1. Library stamp (‘Tullabeg College’) on both title pages. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Two small paper stickers on spines. Overall a very nice set.

D. Andream Philopatrum [Andreas Philopater, Robert Parsons or Persons].

Elizabethae Angliae Reginae Haeresim Calvinianam. Propugnantis Saevissimum in Catholicos sui Regni Edictum, Quod In Alios QuoQue Reipublicae Christinae principes contumelian continet indignissimas. Promulgatum Londini 29. Nouembris M.D.X C I.

Romae [Rome], Ex Typographia Aloysij Zannetti, 1593. c. 19 x 13 cm. TP, (2), 485 pages, (14) [Index & Errata sic corrigito]. Collation: TP, (2), A4 – Z4, Aa4 – Zz4, Aaa4 – Rrr2 Contemporary limp vellum. Handwritten title on spine. Very good condition. Some shelf wear to binding with a small hole near the top of the spine. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Lacks page 23/24. Some old annotations and underlining to a small number of pages. Otherwise a bright and clean copy.

Anon.

The Glasgow Geography. [Volume IV: North & South America incl. the US]. The Glasgow Geography, Containing a Physical, Political, and Statistical View of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States &c. &c. in the Known World; Including the Most Recent Discoveries and Latest Political Arrangements; with a Philosophical View of Universal History, and a Compendium of Astronomy, Mineralogy, &c. To Which is Subjoined a Historical Appendix, Comprising a Concise Narration of the Wars Consequent on the French Revolution, Till the Treaty of Paris, 1815. Embellished with Appropriate Engravings, and Illustrated by Correct Statistical Tables, and a Complete Atlas.

First Edition. Glasgow, Khull, Blackie & Co., 1825. 21 x 13 cm. iv, 863 pages. With four folding maps and various Plates. Contemporary tree calf. Red morocco spine label. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Age darkened throughout. Small tears and creases.

[Johnson, Samuel].

Johnson’s Pocket Dictionary of the English Language. Greatly improved by an Augmentation of some Thousand Words and Technical Terms. The Accentuation corrected according to the most approved Mode of Pronunciation. Subjoined is a concise Classical Mythology, a List of Men of Learning and Genius, Phrases from various Languages, and Translations of the Mottos of the Nobility.

London, Printed for T. Tegg & Son et al, 1835. c. 11 x 7.5 cm. iv, 252 pages. With a tissue-guarded Frontispiece showing Samuel Johnson. Contemporary dark green textured cloth. Blind decorations. Gilt title on spine. All edges gilt. Yellow end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Tiny material loss to top of spine. Occasional mild foxing. A lovely little item.

Dodsley, J. / Burke, Edmund (Editors). Washington, George / Jefferson, Thomas / Founding Fathers et al.

The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, for the Year 1774, 1776, 1778 – 1781, 1783 and 1787. [A Crucial Primary Source for the American Revolution / Early Printing of the Declaration of Independance / American Civil War / 1787 Constitution of the United States of America etc.].

1774 & 1776 Fourth Editions. All others: First Editions. Eight Volumes. London, Printed for J. Dodsley, 1789, 1788, 1779, 1780, 1780, 1782, 1785 & 1789. 21 x 12.5 cm. 1774: (2), 280, 245, (10) / 1776: IV, 270, 259, (9) / 1778: IV, 334, 245, (11) / 1779: vii, 442, 193, (10) / 1780: vii, 404, 251, (12) / 1781: (2), 339, 207, (12) / 1787: II, 320, 202, (14). Uniform contemporary tree calf. Gilt decorations to spine. Dentelles. Generally very good condition. Bindings seriously rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers age darkened and dust dulled. Spine labels missing. Some joints started to crack. Some material losses to heads of spines and corners (see images). The 1779 volume has a split spine. Bindings remain sound. Internally mildly age darkened / dust dulled, occasionally foxed, otherwise clean. The 1781 volumes shows some damp and bookworm damage for the last 20 pages or so, not affecting readability. No annotations, library stamps etc. Eight clean copies. Excellent reading copies or candidates for rebinding.

Anon.

Les modes Parisiennes illustrees, journal de la bonne compagnie. Trentieme Annee.

Paris, D’Aubert, January to June 1873. 27 x 20 cm. 312 pages, (2). With B&W Illustrations and coloured Plates, some folding. Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards. New cloth spine. Morocco spine label wih gilt title. New end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear. Edges dust dulled. Internally clean. A nice copy.

Anon.

A Collection of Road Acts.

Dublin, Printed by George Grierson, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1809, 1813 & 1815. 15.5 x 10 cm. 250 pages, 11 pages & 18 pages. New (2024) blue cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. New end papers. Very good condition. New binding. Internally mildly age darkened. Last few pages damp stained. Mild edgewear.

Taylor, Rex.

Assassination. The Death of Sir Henry Wilson and the Tragedy of Ireland.

First Edition. London, Hutchinson, 1961. 21 x 14 cm. 224 pages. Illustrated. Original black cloth. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. A very nice clean copy.

Ioannis Duns Scoti. [John Duns Scotus].

Philosophi Subtilissimi, Theologique profundissimi, & Seraphicae Religionis splendidissimi iubaris. Scriptum Oxoniense, in Primum Sententiarum Librum. Opera, et Labore Admodum, Reverendi Viri, et Domini Gregorii Pomi Avrei…

Venetiis (Venice), Apud Bernadum Iuntam, 1612. 32 x 21 cm. Title page in red and black, with vignette, (18), 444 pages, (47) [Index]. / [A-A6, A-A4, A6 – Ss6] Missing leafs Ee1 (pages 325 & 326) and Ee6 (pages 335 & 336). Contemporary vellum. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Internally damp stained throughout (see images). Remains fully readable, despite damp staining / age darkening..

Anon.

The Shannon Hydro-Electric Scheme.

First Edition. Limerick, Published by T.C. Carroll & Sons ND [c. 1926]. 18 x 12 cm. 53 pages plus 18 pages of local (Limerick) advertising. Illustrated. Original textured and decorated stiff paper covers. Paperback. Very good condition. Name of previous owner on front board. Internally bright and clean.

Luthern, D. Martin [Martin Luther].

Die Propheten & Das Neue Testament. Mit den Apocryphis, verteutschet von. D. Martin Luthern. Samt höchst-nützlichen Summarien / Marginalien / Anmerkungen und Gebrauch.

Nürnberg & Schwobach, In Verlegung Johann Leonhard Buggels & Moritz Hagen, 1702. 26 x 20 cm. 516 pages [Propheten], 388 pages [Neues Testament]. Illustrated. Later full leather. Gilt cross to front board. Decorated end papers. Very good condition. Some damp staining to both binding and text block (see images). Text block age darkened. Inner hinges reinfoced with tape (see images). Some small pencil marks. Please review images.

Anon. [Allestree, Richard].

The Gentleman’s Calling & Private Devotions. Written by the Author of The Whole Duty of Man.

London, Printed for R. Norton for Robert Pawlet, 1679. 18 x 11 cm. Engraved frontispiece, title page, (20) [Preface], 155 pages [Gentleman’s Calling], title page, pages 159 – 165 [Private Devotions], (2) [Bookseller’s List], (4) [blank]. Contemporary fine black morocco. Gilt decorations. Red spine label with gilt title. All edges gilt. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges age darkened. Internally dust dulled, but otherwise clean. A nice copy in a sturdy binding.

Feehan, John / O’Donovan, Grace.

The Bogs of Ireland. An Introduction to the Natural, Cultural and Industrial Heritage of Irish Peatlands.

First Edition. Dublin, University College Dublin, 1996. 30 x 21 cm. xv, 518 pages. Illustrated in colour and B&W. Original brown cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Inside original dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Some edgewear and short closed tears to dust jacket. Edges dust dulled and fore edge foxed. Internally bright and clean.

Moffitt, Miriam.

Soupers & Jumpers. The Protestant Missions in Connemara, 1848 – 1937.

First Edition. Dublin, Nonsuch Publishing, 2008. 23 x 15 cm. 287 pages. Illustrated. Original dark cloth with gilt title on spine. In original decorated dust jacket. As new.

Ryan, Frederick W.

“The House of the Temple”. A Study of Malta and its Knights in the French Revolution by Frederick W. Ryan.

First Edition. London, Burns Oates and Washbourne, 1930. 22 x 14 cm. xvi, 358 pages. With Illustrations and a folding Map. Original bright red cloth. HArd cover. Inside original decorated dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good, slightly discoloured dust jacket. Edges and end papers mildly foxed. Internally a bright and clean copy.

Dickens, Charles.

The Works of Charles Dickens. The Old Curiosity Shop (2 vol) / Barnaby Rudd & Hard Times (2 vol) / Little Dorrit (2 vol) / Nicholas Nickleby (2 vol) / Martin Chuzzlewit (2 vol) / David Copperfield (2 vol) / Bleak House (2 vol) / Dombey and Son (2 vol) / Our Mutual Friend (2 vol) / The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and other Stories / Oliver Twist / Sketches by Boz / The Uncommercial Traveller / A Child’s History of England / Great Expectations / A Tale of Two Cities / America Notes & Pictures from Italy / Christmas Stories / Christmas Books / The Pickwick Papers (Volume 2 only). With Illustrations by H.K. Browne, G. Cattermole, F. Walker, Marcus Stone, George Cruikshank, Edwin Landseer, Maclise, Stanfield, F. Stone, Doyle, Leech, and Tenniel.

29 Volumes. London & Philadelphia, Chapman and Hall & J.B. Lippincott, 1874-1876. c. 21 x 13.5 cm. vii, 532 / vi, 509 / ix, 578 / vi, 572 / xi, 524 / vii, 489 / xiv, 506 / viii, 500 / xiii, 504 / vii, 504 (4) / ix, 517 / vii, 527 / xi, 528 / vii, 523 / ix, 522 / vii, 528 / vi, 513 / vi, 500 / 552 / x, 506 / xii, 577 / vi, 409 / x, 468 / 560 / x, 431 / vii, 506 / 709 & 493 pages. Illustrated. Uniform contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Each volume with two morocco spine labels with gilt titles. Gilt decorations to spine. Matching marbled end papers and edges. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Occasional very mild foxing/browning, but generally exceptionally bright and clean. A very nice set, but missing volume 1 of Nicholas Nickleby.

MacFirbis, Duald, (1585-1670) / O’Donovan, John (editor).

The Genealogies, Tribes, and Customs of Hy-Fiachrach. Commonly Called O’Dowda’s Country. Now First Published from the Book of Lecan in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy and from the Genealogical Manuscript of Duald Mac Firbis, in the Library of Lord Roden. With a Map of Hy-Fiachrach.

First Edition in this Form. Dublin, For the Irish Archaeological Society, 1844. 23 x 19 cm. xii, 524 pages, 20 pages [Royal Archaeological Society Info, incl. members list]. With a folding map (frontispiece) and a large multi-folding chart. Original cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Blind decorations. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Spine ends frayed with minor losses. Spine faded. Edges and end papers dust dulled (see images). Inscription on front free end paper. Closed tear (repaired) on folding chart. Internally clean.

Thiers, M.A. (author) / Campbell, D. Forbes (translator).

History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon. Forming a Sequel to “The History of the French Revolution”. By M.A. Thiers. Late Prime Minister of France, Member of the French Academy, and of the Institute &c. &c. &c. Translated by D. Forbes Campbell, Esq. with the Sanction and Approval of the Author.

First Edition in English: “The only authorized Edition”. 20 volumes bound in 10. London, Henry Colburn, Colburn and Co., Willis and Sotheran, 1845 to 1862. 21 x 14 cm. xii, 272 pages, FP / xiii, 252 pages / viii, 328 pages FP / viii, 322 pages / vi, 254 pages FP / vi, 302 pages / vi, 362 pages FP / vi, 378 pages / viii, 318 pages FP / vi, 230 pages / vi, 192 pages / viii240 pages / vi, 251 pages / viii, 268 pages / xi, 253 pages / vii, 277 pages / (2), 480 pages / (2), 390 pages / (2), 361 pages / (2), 440 pages. Uniform calf over marbled boards. Red and black morocco labels with gilt titles, author and volume numbers. Elaborate gilt decorations to spine. Marbled edges and end papers. Very good condition. All bindings sound. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. First and last few pages dust dulled and mildly foxed. Internally very clean. A lovely set in sturdy attractive bindings. See images.

O’Connor.

Chronicles of Eri; Being the History of the Gaal Sciot Iber: or, The Irish People; Translated from the original Manuscripts in the Phoenician Dialect of the Scythian Language.

First Edition. Volume 2 only! London, Printed for Sir Richard Phillips and Co., 1822. 23 x 14 cm. Folding coloured frontispiece, title page with vignette, folding map of Eri, folding plate, 509 pages plus three pages publishers list. New (2023) dark blue half cloth over marbled boards. Spine labels with gilt titles. New end papers. Fore and tail edge deckle. Very good condition. New binding. Edges dust dulled. A very nice copy in a new sturdy binding.

Russell, Bertrand.

History of Western Philosophy. and its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day.

Second Impression. London, George Allen and Unwin, 1947. 22 x 14 cm. 916 pages. New (2023) half cloth over marbled paper boards. Black morocco spine label with gilt title. New end paper. Very good condition. Binding in ‘as new’ condition. Edges dust dulled. Internally clean.

Lysaght, Charles Edward.

Brendan Bracken. A Biography by Charles Edward Lysaght.

First Edition. London, Allen Lane, 1979. 23 x 15 cm. 372 pages. Illustrated. Original black cloth hard cover with gilt title on spine. Inside original decorated dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good; inside very good dust jacket. Minor shelf wear. Edges dust dulled and mildly foxed. Internally clean. A very nice copy.

Hazlitt, W. Carew.

English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases. Collected from the Most Authentic Sources Alphabetically arranged and annotated by W. Carew Hazlitt.

First and Limited Edition. London, John Russell Smith, 1869. 23 x 15 cm. xxix, 505 pages. Title page Vignette. Original brown cloth. Hard cover with gilt title and author on spine. Foreedge deckle. Rebacked in 2024 using the original boads and spine. New end papers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Neat gift inscription on half title page. Internallty bright and clean. A very nice copy.

Tytler, Sarah / Lord Ronald Gower (editor and introduction).

The Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen. Edited with and Introduction by Lord Ronal Gower.

Two Volumes bound in One. London, J.S. Virtue & Co., ND (c. 1880s). 30 x 24 cm. Vol.1: Engraved Title Page, Title Page, 236 pages / Vol.2: Engraved Title Page, Title Page, 234 pages. Illustrated. Contemporary half morocco. Hard cover. Gilt titles and decorations. Marbled end papers. All edges gilt. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Some abrasions and material losses. Binding sound. Edges dust dulled. A few closed tears. Internally clean. Nicely illustrated.

Nekludoff, A. / Paget, Alexandra (translator).

Diplomatic Reminiscences. Before and during the World War, 1911 – 1917.

Second Edition. London, John Murray, 1920. 22 x 14 cm. xiii, 541 pages. Original red cloth. Hard cover. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Ex Libris and name of previous owner, otherwise internally clean.

F. Ternisien D’Haudricourt.

Fastes De La Nation Française [Records of the French Nation].

Two Volumes. Paris, au Bureau de l’Auteur, ND, [c. 1815]. 28 x 21 cm. Unpaginated. Engraved throughout. No title page in either volume. First volume: blank, coloured plate [Les Princes Allies], frontispiece [Plan de Paris, 1814], 34 engraved plates, blank / Second volume: blank, 33 engraved plates, blank. Contemporary fine full calf. Gilt and blind decorations. No spine labels. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Binding tight. Rubbed and bumped (see images). One of the volumes lacks the front free end paper. Blank Ex Libris sticker on front paste downs of both volumes. Some dust dulling. Very clean plates (see sample images).

Ripka, Dr. Hubert.

Munich: Before and After.

Left Book Club Edition. London, Victor Golancz Ltd., 1939. 21 x 13 cm. 523 pages. Original paper covered bopards. Hard cover. Black titles. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. Internally very clean.

Atkinson, Thomas Witlam.

Oriental and Western Siberia. A Narrative of Seven Years’ Exploration and Adventures in Siberia, Mongolia, the Kirghis Steppes, Chinese Tartary, and Part of Central Asia. With a Map and Numerous Illustrations.

First Edition. London, Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 1858. 25 x 15.5 cm. viii, (4) [TOC], 620 pages. Complete with 20 Lithographs, as listed, and numerous wood engravings in text. Original dark green cloth. Elaborate blind and gilt decorations. Gilt titles. Black end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Top of spine frayed with minor losses (see images). Binding weak with a few pages coming loose. Map shows some edge wear and closed tears. Internally clean with occasional mild foxing.

Blaise Pascal / Faugere, M. Prosper (editor).

Pensees Fragments et Lettres de Blaise Pascal. Publies pour la Premiere Fois conformement aux Manuscrits Originaux en Grande Partie Inedits par M. Prosper Faugere.

Two Volumes. Paris, Andrieux, Editeur, 1844. 21 x 13 cm. Vol.1: lxxxvii, 410 pages / Vol.2: 430 pages. With a facsimile portrait in volume 2. Contemporary half calf over marbled paper boards. Black spine label. Gilt title and decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Occasional very mild foxing. Ex Libris of previous owner. A nice set.

Blaise Pascal.

Pensees Fragments et Lettres de Blaise Pascal & Lettres Provinciales par Blaise Pascal.

Four Volumes. Paris Andrieux, Editeur & Au Bureau Principal des Editeurs, 1844 & 1830. 21 x 13 cm & 20 x 13 cm. Vol.1: lxxxvii, 410 pages / Vol.2: 430 pages. With a facsimile portrait in volume 2. / Vol.1: 408 pages / Vol.2: 380 pages. Contemporary half calf over marbled paper boards. Black spine label. Gilt title and decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Occasional very mild foxing. Ex Libris of previous owner. A nice set.

Blaise Pascal.

Lettres Provinciales par Blaise Pascal.

Two Volumes. Paris, Au Bureau Principal des Editeurs, 1830. 20 x 13 cm. Vol.1: 408 pages / Vol.2: 380 pages. Contemporary half calf over marbled paper boards. Black spine label. Gilt title and decorations. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Occasional very mild foxing. Ex Libris of previous owner. A nice set.

Baron D’Holbach [Holbach, Paul Henry Thiry].

Systême de la Nature. Ou Des Loix du Monde Physique & du Monde Moral. [PMM215].

Nouvelle Edition. Avec des Notes et des Corrections, par Diderot. Two Volumes. Paris, Chez Etienne Ledoux, Libraire, 1821. 20 x 12 cm. Vol.1: xvj, 507 pages / Vol.2: 502 pages. Contemporary tree calf. Red and black spine labels. Gilt titles and decorations. Marbled edges and end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Ex Libris of previous owner on front paste down. Occasional mild foxing/browning, mainly to first and last few pages. Internally clean. A nice set.

Petrie, George / Stokes, M. (Editor).

Christian Inscriptions in the Irish Language. Vol. 1. [NOT A REPRINT]. Edited by M. Stokes.

First Edition. Volume 1 Only. Dublin, Printed at the University Press, for the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland, 1872. 23 x 29 cm, 86 text pages without the plates. Illustrated throughout with Drawings by George Petrie with a total of 179 Drawings on 74 Plates. Original half leather binding with gilt line decorations on boards. Leather spine with gilt title and decorations. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear: Edges and Corners rubbed and bumped. Boards rubbed and partially faded. Ex Library. Some glue stains on boards and end papers. Paper glued to front paste down (Markree Library). Name of University (Univ.Coll.N.Staffs) embossed on the bottom of the title page (small and neat). Some foxing. Pages and edges age darkened. Top edge gilt. Front edge deckle.

Las Cases, Comte de.

Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène / Journal de la Vie Privéé et des Conversations de l´Empereur Napoleón, a Sainte Hélène. Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène, ou journal ou se trouve consigné, jour par jour, ce qu’a dit et fait Napoléon durant dix-huit mois.

Two sets of four volumes each. Brussels & London, De L’Imremerie de H. Remy / Chez Henri Colburn et M. Bossange, 1822/23 & 1823. 350, 330, 319 & 324 pages / 361, 345, 314 & 304 pages. With folded plans and maps. See images. Uniform paper covered spine and corners over marbled boards. Black spine labels with gilt titles. Note the two sets are slightly different in size. See images. Very good condition. Bindings rubbed and bumped. Ex Libris of previous owner (‘Castle Pollard’) on front paste downs. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Occasional mild foxing / dust dulling, otherwise internally clean.

Anon.

The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year 1789.

London, J. Doscley, 1792. 20 x 12 cm. TP, (2), 353, 192, (16) [TOC]. Contemporary polished calf. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Dust dulled. See images.

Mackay, Charles.

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions.

First Edition. Volumes 1 & 2 bound together in one volume. London, Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, 1841. 21 x 13 cm. Vol.1: vi, (2) [TOC], 400 pages . Vol. 2: (2) [TOC], 406 pages. Each volume with a tissue guarded Frontispiece. Polished dark calf with elaborate gilt and blind decorations to boards and spine. All edges gilt. Marbled end papers. See images. Very good condition. Binding mildly rubbed and bumped. Spine label appears to be missing. Ex Libris of previous owner on front paste down. Small bookbinder label (‘C.C. Wetton, Bookbinder, Egham’) on front paste down. Name of a previous owner in ink on top of Frontispiece of volume 1. Occasional mild foxing, mainly to first and last few pages. Internally bright and clean. A very nice copy, in an attractive leather binding. See images.

Hull, Mark M.

Irish Secrets. German Espionage in Ireland 1939 – 1945.

First Edition. Dublin & Portland, Irish Academic Press, 2003. 23 x 15 cm. xx, 383 pages. With Illustrations in B&W. Original black cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Parts of dust jacket glued to front end papers. Name of previous owner on front free end paper (see images). Internally bright and clean.

Feuillet de Conches, F.

Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette et Madame Elisabeth – Lettres et documents inédits.

First Edition. Six Volumes. Paris, Henri Plon, 1864. 22 x 14 cm. lxxii, 519 / 544, 4 Plates / lxv, 502, 5 Plates / cxix, 506, 4 Plates / 488, 2 Plates / 602 pages, 8 Plates. See notes below. Fine contemporary uniform half morocco over marbled paper boards. Marbled end papers and edges. Title and volume numbers in gilt on spine. Gilt decorations. A wonderful set. Near fine condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Top edge dust dulled. Armorial Ex Libris of ‘Castle Pollard’ in all six volumes. Internally bright and clean with occasional very mild foxing, mainly to the Plates. Overall a very nice set in attractive sturdy bindings. Please review all the images on westcoastrarebooks.com.

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.

Cusack, M.F.

A History of the Irish Nation. Social, Ecclesiastical, Biographical, Industrial and Antiquarian.

Ireland & London, Kenmare Publications Office & J.G. Murdock, 1876. 28 x 22 cm. xvi, (2), 956 pages. Illustrated throughout. Contemporary dark cloth with blind decorations to boards. Gilt title on spine. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Rear hinge open and rear free end paper missing. Binding is shaky, but holding. Internally clean.

Hull, Eleanor (editor).

The Poem-Book of the Gael. Translations from Irish Gaelic Poetry into English Prose and Verse. With a Frontispiece.

First Edition. London, Chatto & Windus, 1912. C. 18 x 12.5 cm. xxxviii, 370 pages. With a frontispiece, illustrated title page and small celtic decorations in text. Contemporary half morroco over cloth. Hard cover. Five raised bands, gilt decorations and gilt title on spine. Top edge gilt. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Ex Libris of previous owner (‘Michael Morris,Baron Killanin’) on front paste down, together with small sticker of another previous owner. Overall a very attractive copy of the scarce first edition.

Walpole, Spencer.

A History of England. From the Conclusion of the Great War in 1815.

First Edition. Five Volume Set – Complete. London, Longmans, Green, and Co., 1878, 1878, 1880, 1886 & 1886. c. 22 x 14 cm. xviii, 647, 24 [publishers list] / xvii, 705, (2) / xxiv, 679, 24 / xxii, 611 / xvi, 560 pages plus 24 pages publishers list. Uniform dark brown cloth. Hard covers with gilt titles on spine. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping (see images). A little dust dulled. Ex Libris of Castle Pollard on all front paste downs. Internally clean. A nice set.

Simon, Jules.

Le Gouvernement de M. Thiers. Tomes 1 et 2. 8 Fevrier 1871 – 24 Mai 1873.

Two volumes. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1878. c. 21 x 13 cm. 473 pages / 453 pages. Attractive half leather over marbled boards. Spine label. Gilt title and decorations. Marbled end papers and edges. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Occasional mild age darkening. Closed tear to some pages of volume 1, not affecting text. Very attractive sturdy bindings. See images.

Ford, Alan.

James Ussher. Theology, History, and Politics in Early-Modern Ireland and England.

First Edition. Oxford, University Press, 2007. 23 x 15 cm. xi, 315 pages. Original black cloth with gilt title on spine. Hard cover. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Portrait of Ussher (from dust jacket?) glued to front free end paper. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Internally very bright and clean. A very nice copy.

Hallam, Henry.

The Constitutional History of England [George Bellew Binding]. From the Accesion of Henry VII to the Death of George II.

Fifth Edition. Two Volumes. London, John Murray, 1846. 21 x 14 cm. Vol.1: xv, 719 pages / Vol.2: viii, 624 pages. Uniform green morroco by G. Bellew, Dublin. Binders stamp in gilt on front past down. Elaborate gilt decorations. Decorated end papers. All edges gilt. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubing and bumping. Occasional mild staining to edges. Prize paper label on front paste donw. Internally bright and clean. Overall a very nice set in a lovely sturdy binding.

W. Cooke-Taylor.

The National Portrait Gallery. Of Illustrious and Eminent Personages, chiefly of the Nineteenth Century.

[First Edition]. Two volumes bound into One. London, Peter Jackson, late Fisher, Son & Co. & The Caxton Press, [1846]. 27 x 20 cm. Vol.1: 128 text pages / Vol.2: 128 text pages. Numerous Plates. Contemporary half calf over cloth covered boards. Gilt titles and decorations. Two spine labels. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping (see images). Binding sound. Edges age darkened. Occasional mild foxing, otherwise clean. A nice sturdy volume.

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

Keogh, Dermot / McCarthy, Andrew J.

The Making of the Irish Constitution 1937. Bunreacht na hEireann.

First Edition. Cork, Mercier Press, 2007. Octavo. 511 pages. Illustrated. Original black cloth. Hard cover with gitl title on spine. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Edges dust dulled. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Internally bright and clean.

Gill, Eric.

Unemployment.

First Edition. London, Faber & Faber, 1933. 17 x 11 cm. 32 pages. Illustrated title. Original red paper wrappers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled. Mild foxing. See images.

Watts, Isaac.

Logick: or, the Right Use of Reason in the Enquiry after Truth. With a Variety of Rules to guard against Error, in the Affairs of Religion and Human Life, as well as in the Sciences.

The Eleventh Edition. London, Printed in the Year 1755. 16.5 x 10 cm. TP in red and black, (6) [Dedication & TOC], 336 pages. Contemporary calf with raised bands and gilt title on red morroco label. Red speckled edges. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Small material losses to corners and spine ends. Spine label worn. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Lacking front free end paper and half title. A few pencil tick marks in text. A nice copy.

Williams, Joshua.

Principles of the Law of Real Property. Intented as a First Book for the Use of Students in Conveyancing.

The Twelfth Edition. London, H. Sweet, 1877. 22 x 14 cm. xxxiv, 580 pages. With a folding Plan. New (2022) quarter cloth over marbled boards. New end papers. Very good condition. New binding. Text block age darkened. Some notes in text and a few pages of handwritten notes losely inserted. See images.

Deane, John F.

Give Dust a Tongue [Signed]. A Faith & Poetry Memoir.

First Edition. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, The Columba Press, 2015. Octavo. 229 pages. Original paper covered boards. Hard Cover. Inside original dust jacket. Inscribed by the Author on the front free end paper. Fine in fine dust jacket.

O’Reilly, Rev. Bernard.

The Mirror of True Womanhood. A Book of Instruction for the Women in the World.

Seventh Edition. Reprinted from the Thirteenth American Edition. Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, 1900. 18 x 12 cm. xx, 410 pages. Original decorated green cloth. Gilt titles on spine and front board. Blind decorations on rear board. Very good condition. Corners, boards and spine rubbed and bumped. Edges dust dulled. Name of previous owner pencilled on front free end paper. Occasional mild foxing, otherwise bright and clean internally. A nice copy.

Colgan, Edward.

For Want of Good Money. The Story of Ireland’s Coinage.

First Edition. Bray, Wordwell, 2003. 24 x 16 cm. x, 208 pages. Illustrated in B&W. Original black cloth with gilt title on spine in original decorated dust jacket. As New.

Thucydidis [Thucydides].

Thucydidis De Bello Peloponnesiaco. Libri Octo. Graece et Latine. Ad Editionem Ios. Wasse et Car. Andr. Dukeri. Accurate Expressi Cum Varietate Lectionis et Annotationibus.

Six Volumes – Complete. Biponti [Zweibrücken], Studiis Societatis Bipontinae. Ex Typographia Societatis, 1788-89. 21 x 12 cm. Vol.1: civ, 411, (2) / Vol.2: 578 / Vol.3: 568 / Vol.4: 527 / Vol.5: 596 / Vol.6: 288 plus c. 250 pages Index [Indices]. Volumes 1-5 with a small title page engraving. Speckled calf boards. Later matching and uniform spines? with gilt decorations & titles. Gilt dentelles. Very good to near fine condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Occasional very mild foxing/browning, mainly to end papers and first and last few pages. Internally bright and clean. A lovely complete set.

Dennehy, William F. (Editor).

Record. The Irish International Exhibition 1907. Compiled and Edited by William F. Dennehy.

First Edition. Dublin, Hely’s Limited and Acme Works, 1909. 25 x 18 cm. xix, 142 pages, ccxi [211] pages Appendix. With B&W Photographs. Contemporary half morroco over textured cloth. Hard Cover. Gilt title and Decorations. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Occasional very mild foxing.

Petrie, George / Stokes, M. [Margaret] (Editor).

Christian Inscriptions in the Irish Language. Chiefly Collected and Drawn by George Petrie and Edited by M. Stokes.

First Edition. Dublin, Printed for the University Press, for the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland, 1872. 28 x 25 cm. Vol.1: 86 pages followed by 74 Plates / Vol.2: 187 pages, v [Corrigenda], 54 Plates. Original dark cloth with celtic blind decorations. Gilt titles on spine. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped, edges and end papers dust dulled. Ex Library with faint numbers on spine and a few small stamps internally..

Locke, John.

Some Thoughts Concerning Education.

The Fourth Edition Enlarged. London, Printed for A. and J. Churchill, at the Black Swan in Pater- noster- row, 1699. 19 x 11 cm. Blank, TP, (6) [Dedicatory], 380 pages, (2) [TOC]. Contemporary speckled calf. Blind line decorations. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped with some material losses to corners, spine ends and boards (see images). Front and rear hinge started, but binding remains sound. Raised bands. Edges and end papers age darkened. Faint name of previous owner on title page. Internally age darkened and occasionally foxed. Overall still a nice sound copy.

N.W. Ayer & Son Advertising Agency Staff / Schulze, E.H. / Farrar, G.P. / Ramsay, R.E. / Woods. C.F. / Bridewell, C.O.

Where and How to Advertise. Mediums / Advertising Letters / Catalogs, Booklets, and Folders / House Publications / Street-Car Advertising et al. International Library of Technology 468. 283 Illustrations.

First Edition. Scranton, PA, International Textbook Company, 1928. 22 x 14 cm. xii, 98, 56, 91, 49, 54, 56, 43, 64 & 65 pages. Illustrated throughout in colour and B&W. Tipped in Samples. Original red cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Red edges. Marbled end papers. See images. Very good condition. Minro shelf wear and dust dulling. Internally bright and clean. A very nice copy.

King-Hall, Stephen.

Defence in the Nuclear Age.

First Edition. London, Victor Golancz, 1958. 21 x 13 cm. 223 pages. Includes two signed letters by the author to Field-Marshal Alanbrook, a ‘compliment’ card from the publisher, a small folded card with opinions about the book (incl. Alanbrooke’s) and a selection (10) of newspaper clips. Original blue cloth hard cover with gilt title on spine. In original yellow decorated dust jacket, now in archival jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Some dust dulling. Inscription by author to Alanbrooke on front free end paper. Letter stapled (rust spot) and tipped to half title page. Other materials losely inserted. Internally bright and clean.

King-Hall, Commander Sir Stephen.

Power Politics in the Nuclear Age. A Policy for Britain.

Uncorrected Proof. London, Victor Gollancz, 1962. 21 x 14 cm. 224 pages. Paperback proof copy with title on front board. In original unclipped yellow dust jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling throughout. Some edge wear to dust jacket, now in archival jacket. Dust jacket front and title page are stamped ‘UNCORRECTED’. With a typed letter to Field Marshal Alanbrooke, signed by the author. The author also added typed paper sections stapled to various pages and containing corrections made between the proof phase and printing phase.

[Macfarquhar, Colin & Gleig, George – Chief Editors]

Encyclopaedia Britannica. Three Plates Volumes with 460 Plates. Volumes 1, 3 & 4 (including the Plates issued as a Supplement in 1801-03.

Third Edition & Supplement to 3rd Edition. Three volumes of four. [Edinburgh], [Privately published by Andrew Bell, Archibald Constable & Colin Macfarquhar], [1788 – 1803]. c. 26 x 20 cm. Vol.1: Plates 1 – 161 / Vol. 3: Plates 292 – 446 / Vol. 4: Plates 447 – 542 and 1 – 50. See comments below for noted ‘anomalies’. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Red spine labels with gilt title. Gilt decorations and volume numbers in gilt. Very good condition. Bindings rubbed and bumped with wear to spine and ends and corners (see images). Edges age darkened. Joints cracked, but bindings remain sound. Spine leather dried and cracked. Internally dust dulled, but generally clean. A few closed tears and some edge wear to some plates. Overall a very nice collection of more than 450 plates. See images.

Various Authors. Irish Unionist Alliance.

Publications. Volume I. [Irish Unionist Alliance Publications between 1891 and 1892].

First Edition. Dublin, The Irish Unionist Alliance, [1893]. 21.5 x 13.5 cm. viii, 574 pages. New (2022) dark blue cloth. Gilt title and decorations. Very good condition. Binding end end papers as new. Internally mild dust dulling and occasional edge wear. Overall a very nice copy.

The Nation. America’s Leading Liberal Weekly Since 1865. A Collection of 41 Vintage Magazines. Sold as a Collection only.

New York, The Nation Inc., 1942 – 1945. C. 29 x 21 cm. Original soft cover magazines. Condition ranges from poor (very few) to very good (most). See images. Some inscriptions, mainly pencil.

Odhams Press Ltd. (Publishers).

A Collection of Vintage ‘News Review’ Magazines. The First British Newsmagazine. 259 Copies in total, of which 51 lack the front cover. Offered as a Collection WAF. Realistic Offers Welcome.

London, Odhams Press Ltd., 1939 – 1947. C. 29 x 21 cm. Conditions range from poor (a few) to very good (most). Generally a little dust dulled. Some Titles lack the front covers. See list of issues below. Overall a very interesting Collection with many fascinating front covers showing the Key Figures of this age: Americans: Roosevelt, Eisenhower, MacArthur et al. British: Churchill, Wavell, Montgomery et al. Russians: Stalin, Shukov et al. Germans: Hitler, Goebbels et al. Other covers show Ghandi, James Mason et al. See sample images.

Francis Sheehy Skeffington.

In Dark and Evil Days.

First Edition. Dublin, James Duffy and Co., 1916. 18 x 12 cm. xxviii, 237 pages. With a Frontispiece showing the Author and his Signature (printed). Original dark cloth. Hard cover. Very good condition. Binding rubbed, bumped and somewhat discoloured (see images). Edges dust dulled. Name of previous owner on verso of Frontispiece. Internally clean.

Ledwich, Edward.

The Antiquities of Ireland. To which is Added A Collection of Miscellaneous Antiquities.

The Second Edition, with Additions and Corrections. Dublin, Printed by and for John Jones, 1803 / 1804. 26 x 21 cm. xxii [blank, frontispiece, engraved title, title page, dedication, preface, subscribers], 526 pages, (14) [Index]. Complete with 40 Plates as listed. Contemporary full calf with elaborate blind decorations. Black morocco spine label with gilt title. Marbled end papers. Red speckled edges. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges age darkened. Mild age darkening and foxing internally. Armorial Ex Libris on front paste down. Name of previous owner on title page (see notes on Provenance below). Overall a very nice copy.

Nealon, Leo P.

The Constitution of the United States. Caselaw Examination of Rules and Guidelines for Judicial Review 1803-1990.

No publishing information. Stiff blue paper wrappers, plastic spine. See images. Very good condition. Bright and clean.

Leadbeater, Mary / Edgeworth, Maria (Notes and Preface).

Cottage Dialogues Among the Irish Peasantry. With Notes and A Preface by Maria Edgeworth, Author of Castle Rackrent, &c. [‘Glossary and Notes’ from page 269 to 343].

First Edition. London, Printed for J. Johnson and Co., 1811. 17 x 10 cm. v, (4) [TOC], 343 pages. Rebacked in 2022 using the original boards. New matching green cloth spine and black spine label. Gilt title. See images provided. Very good condition. New spine and end papers. Rebacked in 2022. Original boards worn, rubbed and bumped. Internally dust dulled. Faint blind stamp (’ Birkbeck College Library’) on first blank and title page. Numbers in pencil on verso of title page. Corner of page 73/74 missing, not affecting text. Small paper losses to page 103/104, not affecting text. A very nice copy of this very scarce publication. WorldCAT lists only one copy of the 1811 First Edition.

Stewart, Alexander & O’Brien, Rev. Paul.

Elements of Gaelic Grammar & A Practical Grammar of the Irish Language. [Two Books Bound in One]. Subtitle for Stewart: In four Parts: 1. Of Pronounciation and Orthoraphy. 2. Of the State of Speech. 3. Of Syntax. 4. Of Derivation and Composition.

The Second Edition, Corrected and Enlarged / First Edition. Two Books bound into One. Edinburgh & Dublin, Printed by C. Stewart / Printed by H. Fitzpatrick, 1812 & 1809. 20 x 12 cm. xxiii, 200 pages one folding chart / x, 214 pages with one folding chart. Contemporary calf. Morroco spine label with git title. Gilt line decorations. See images. Very good condition. Rubbed, bumped and age darkened. Internally dust dulled and damp stained (see images). A few neat annotations. Small wormholes to some pages, not affecting text. Overall a very nice copy.

Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.

Letters on the Spirit of Patriotism. On the Idea of a Patriot King: and on the State of Parties at the Accession of King George the First. By the Right HonorableHenry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.

London, Printed for A. Millar, 1752. 20 x 12 cm. 280 pages. Contemporary polished calf. Red morroco spine label with gilt title. Raised bands and gilt line decoration on spine. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped with small loses to spine ends. Front hinge cracked. Sound binding. Miild age darkening / browning. Internally clean. A very nice copy.

Marshall, Alfred.

Principles of Economics. An Introductory Volume.

Eighth Edition. Fourth Printing. London. Macmillan and Co., 1930. 21.5 x 13.5 cm. xxxiv, 871 pages plus four pages publishers list. Original dark cloth. Hard cover with gilt title on spine. Inside original dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Binding, edges and end papers age darkened and dust dulled. Dust jacket age darkened with some edge wear and minor paper losses to spine ends and corners. See images. Internally clean.

Clark, Sir Terence.

Underground To Overseas. The Story of Petroleum Development Oman.

First Edition. London, Stacey International, 2007. 28 x 24 cm. vii, 123 pages [English] / 123 pages [Arabic]. Illustrated throughout. Original hard cover in original decorated dust jackets. Very good in very good dust jacket. Internally bright and clean.

Kuehnelt-Leddihn, Erik von.

Liberty or Equality. The Challenge of Our Time.

First Edition. London, Hollis & Carter, 1952. 21 x 14 cm. x, 395 pages. Complete with a Diagram and three folding Maps. Original red cloth with gilt title on spine. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket damp stained and with a glue stain to the front (see image). Edges and end papers age darkened. Internally clean.

Waddington, C.H [Conrad Hal].

Organisers & Genes.

First Reprint 1947. Cambridge, at the University Press, 1947. 21.5 x 14 cm. x, (2), 160 pages with Illustrations and two Plates – complete. Original green cloth with silver title on spine. Inside original price-clipped dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Minor shelf wear. Boards mildly faded. Dust jacket a little age darkened with short closed tear to top of spine. See images. Series: Cambridge Biological Studies.

Maxwell, Denis Wellesley.

The Principal Cause of Unemployment. A simple Explanation of our Defective Money System, showing how it causes Unemployment and Industrial Disaster and how it brings about the State of Affairs known as Over (?) -Production.

First Edition. London, William & Norgate Ltd., 1932. 22 x 14 cm. 273 pages. Original light blue cloth. Hard cover. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped.Mild staining/age darkening to boards. Edges and end papers age darkened and dust dulled. Internally clean. Bookseller stickers on rear paste down.

Bruce, Steve.

The Red Hand. Protestant Paramilitaries in Northern Ireland.

First Edition. Oxford, University Press, 1992. 21 x 14 cm. xiv, 311 pages. Losely inserted review copy slip from the publisher. Original black cloth with gilt title on spine. Inside original dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Edges dust dulled. A nice clan copy.