STOP PRESS. POBLACHT NA h-EIREANN. Wednesday June 28th, Seventh Year of the Republic. Communique from the Four Courts [issued by Rory O'Connor, Major General, I.R.A.]. 'At 3.40 this morning we...

STOP PRESS. POBLACHT NA h-EIREANN. Wednesday June 28th, Seventh Year of the Republic. Communique from the Four Courts [issued by Rory O'Connor, Major General, I.R.A.]. 'At 3.40 this morning we received a note signed by Tom Ennis demanding on behalf of ''the Government'' our surrender at 4 a.m., when he would attack .. The boys are glorious, and will fight for the Republic to the end .. Three casualties so far, all slight. Father Albert and Father Dominic with us here ..' Broadside poster, printed one side only, 19 ½ x 14 ¾ ins [50 x 37 cms]. Fold marks, else a superb copy of this celebrated item, the first in the 'Stop Press' series issued from the Four Courts. Rare in this condition. Also with a copy of Stop Press no. 6, Sunday July 2, 'The fight goes on ..', fold marks and marginal wear, no loss. [2]

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