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THE HISTORY SALE

EASTER 2016

19 April 2016 - 15:00

Our forthcoming History Sale will include important rare and unique Irish historical documents and artefacts. This year will mark the 10th year of this annual specialist auction which has proved to be the largest sale of its kind, attracting collectors throughout Ireland and further afield. Covering a broad range of political, literary and military history, this prestigious auction will continue to be the best place to buy and sell Irish collectibles.

 

 

We are currently preparing our forthcoming catalogue. Please contact us for more information and for complimentary and confidential advice.

Viewing Times

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th April 1pm - 5pm
Monday 18th April 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 19th April (day of sale) 10am - 1pm

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Lot 111

A WWII ISSUE THOMPSON M1A1 SUBMACHINE GUN, decommissioned, with fixed rear sight, horizontal forearm, fixed butt stock and side mounted cocking...

Estimate EUR: €1,000 - €1,500

Hammer Price: €2,200

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Lot 151

A 1916 EASTER RISING MEDAL, with green and gold ribbon and clasp bar, in original box; together with a War of Independence medal with comhrac...

Estimate EUR: €1,600 - €2,200

Hammer Price: €2,200

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Lot 160

ALL IRELAND GAA FOOTBALL MEDAL - KERRY 1937 (VS. CAVAN)
A rare 9ct gold medal of traditional Celtic cross design, the front engraved 'Eire'...

Estimate EUR: €600 - €1,000

Hammer Price: €2,100

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Lot 124

IRISH VOLUNTEER'S .303 LEE ENFIELD RIFLE AND SWORD BAYONET

A 1916 Lee Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk.III. This rifle was reputedly captured by Martin...

Estimate EUR: €2,000 - €3,000

Hammer Price: €2,000

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Lot 285

50 COPIES ONLY PUBLISHED - ST. ENDAS COLLEGE.
AN SCOLÁIRE, 1913. Desmond Ryans set.

An extensive run (probably complete) of this very...

Estimate EUR: €2,000 - €3,000

Hammer Price: €1,900

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Lot 56

SINN FEIN PROPAGANDA LABELS

A rare collection of ''Celtic Cross'' Sinn Fein Propaganda Labels, c. 1916. In two printed sheets, a full sheet of...

Estimate EUR: €2,000 - €3,000

Hammer Price: €1,800

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Lot 122

A PERSIAN OR INDIAN DAGGER WITH WALRUS IVORY HANDLE, with double edged curved blade, 13.5" (34cm) and white marbled grip (walrus ivory?), in...

Estimate EUR: €200 - €300

Hammer Price: €1,800

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Lot 117

A VERY FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY BLUNDERBUSS, by Holmen of Liverpool, the 33cms (14 1/2") shaped steel barrel with spring bayonet, attached, on a...

Estimate EUR: €1,000 - €1,500

Hammer Price: €1,700

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Lot 239

ROGER CASEMENT [1894-1916]

Two interesting ALS to Dear Madam (a Mrs. Letts), dated 1 July and 2 July 1913, each 4 pp (single folded sheet),...

Estimate EUR: €1,500 - €2,000

Hammer Price: €1,600

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Lot 217

KEARNEY (PEADAR), THE SOLDIER'S SONG, FIRST EDITION WITH MUSIC

Four printed pages, in two parts, 31 x 24cm approx.. Written in 1909-1910 by...

Estimate EUR: €1,500 - €2,000

Hammer Price: €1,500

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Lot 319A

JOHANNES JANSSEN (1588-1664)
A Set of Five Maps, Ireland, Munster, Leinster, Connaught, Ulster.
From Vol IV of the German edition of his

Estimate EUR: €1,500 - €2,000

Hammer Price: €1,500

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Lot 142

A 19TH CENTURY REPLICA OF THE ROSETTA STONE, presented on a rectangular steel slab, with loose brass plaque inscribed:
'ROSETTA STONE
FOUND...

Estimate EUR: €800 - €1,000

Hammer Price: €1,400

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