ADAM'S - THE HISTORY SALE - APRIL 26TH 2017 (Click Lot title for more images and to Place Bid)

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Wednesday 26th April
A collection of four personal statements concerning the events of 1916, probably
copies of witness statements to the Bureau of Military History, typescript (carbon
copies), from Patrick Bailey of Basin Steet, active under Con Colbert, 9 pp; Emily
Norgrove (Mrs. John Hanratty) of Clonliffe Rd., a Citizen Army member, 7 pp;
Fergus O’Kelly of Clontarf, E.S.B. engineer, then a student, a member of Joseph
Plunkett’s technical staff, 6 pp; and John (Sean) Dowling of Baggot St., one of the
occupiers of Roe’s Distillery, 4 pp. Much interesting detail of the events of the
Rising.
100/200
produced by P.Webley & Son, Birmingham dated 1918, with serial number 383319
and proof marks in brown leather holster. deactivated.
€ 500 - 700
The Path to Freedom , Dublin, 1922.,Talbot Press. First Edition. 8vo, hard cover,
frontis photo. F.f.e.p.lacking & front hinge cracked. Small nicks to lower spine of d.j.
Rare with d.j.
€ 150 - 250
Michael Collins AndThe Making Of A New Ireland, Dublin, 2008, De Burca, in two
volumes, illustrated, fine hardback in matching slipcase, limited edition of 175 copies
only. No. 76/150. SIGNED by the publisher.
€ 150 - 200