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The History Sale 19th April 2016
The Ethics of Revolt. A discussion from a Catholic point of view as to when it becomes lawful to rise in revolt against the Civil Power. Reprinted
from Irish Freedom. March 1918, wrappers, soiled, 24 pp, final leaf soiled and torn (no loss). Inscribed by MacSwiney on title page, ‘le meas agus
cairdeas’ [with respect and friendship] .
Scarce. Two years later MacSwiney died after a 74 day hunger strike in prison; his enormous funeral was one of the turning points of the Anglo
Irish War.
With
Brian O’Higgins. The Soldier’s Story of Easter Week. 1925, wrappers. Inscribed by author ‘le cion caraid, 11.3.’25’ [with affectionate friendship].
Wolfe Tone memorial badge laid in.
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Provenance: Daly family of Limerick.
€ 200 - 300