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

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The History Sale
A Manuscript Letter Signed By Eoin O’Duffy, on letterheaded notepaper from his
home address: “Farney” Merrion Park Blackrock, Dublin.
The letter reads: “ Dear Mr. McCarthy, I return slip - signed as requested. Early in
1922 I became Chief of Staff, with Rank of General succeeding General Mulca-
hy.............success in your interesting and valuable work.” Signed & dated by
O’Duffy Feb 9th, 1940; together with copy photograph of a picture of O’Duffy.
€ 150 - 180
bound folio of newspapers circa July-December, 1918, rare first world war about
half a year with war and local news. Over 150 newspapers. Covers loose. w.a.f,
€ 250 - 350
Irish Republican ArmyWhy the Battle an Empire Republic of Ireland. Privately Is-
sued, 1939. 12mo. Soft covers with small pamphlet by the wife ofTerence MacSwin-
ey; together with O’Rahilly,The.Tracts for theTimes, No. 3.The Secret History of
the IrishVolunteers. Dublin: Irish Publicity League, 1915. 2nd Edition. 8vo.
€ 200 - 250
The Last Post. Dublin: National Graves Association, 1985.Third Edition. Hardback.
In mylar protected dust jacket, Scarce. Details & Stories of Irish Republican Dead
1916-1985. Bobby Sands quote in biro on f.e.p; together with Uinseann MacEoin,
Survivors.. Dublin, 1980,Argenta Publications.The Story of Ireland’s struggle as told
through some of her living people recalling events from the days of Davitt, through
James Connolly , Brugha, Collins, Liam Mellows, and Rory O’Connor, to the pres-
ent time. Illustrated with portraits of the Survivors by Colman Doyle. (2)
€ 200 - 250