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The History Sale
Timed Auction
Closed: Nov 11, 2023 at 2 PM GMT
Dublin, Ireland | 297 Lots
The History Sale. A fascinating array of historical documents, artefacts and ephemera. It includes a unique relic of Pádraig Pearse - his Irish Volunteers membership card, also Michael Collins Squad leader Vinnie Byrne's medals, and the collection of Irish historical, educational, agricultural and art medals formed by distinguished Irish artist, Tom Ryan, former President of The Royal Hibernian Academy.
38 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
At our galleries Wednesday 8 November to Friday 10 November, 10am to 5pm daily
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Circa 800 AD. The Book of Kells, a facsimile.
Circa 800 AD. The Book of Kells, a facsimile.
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Circa 800 AD. The Book of Kells, a facsimile.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€340
17th Century map of Leinster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
17th Century map of Leinster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
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17th Century map of Leinster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€1,300
17th Century map of Munster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
17th Century map of Munster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
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17th Century map of Munster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€540
17th Century map of Connacht by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
17th Century map of Connacht by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
5
17th Century map of Connacht by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
Starting Bid: €150
Est.
€200 - €300
Ended
17th Century Map of Ulster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
17th Century Map of Ulster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
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17th Century Map of Ulster by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€500
17th century map of Carlow by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
17th century map of Carlow by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
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17th century map of Carlow by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€160
1701. 'A new map of the Brittish Isles' by Edward Wells engraved by Sutton Nicholls
1701. 'A new map of the Brittish Isles' by Edward Wells engraved by Sutton Nicholls
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1701. 'A new map of the Brittish Isles' by Edward Wells engraved by Sutton Nicholls
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€170
1817 coloured maps: Northern Part of Ireland and Southern Part of Ireland by Hewitt for Thomson.
1817 coloured maps: Northern Part of Ireland and Southern Part of Ireland by Hewitt for Thomson.
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1817 coloured maps: Northern Part of Ireland and Southern Part of Ireland by Hewitt for Thomson.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€190
19th century maps: Ireland by Neale and Atlantic Ocean by Phillips.
19th century maps: Ireland by Neale and Atlantic Ocean by Phillips.
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19th century maps: Ireland by Neale and Atlantic Ocean by Phillips.
Est.
€150 - €200
Sold
€230
1788. Stowe A Description of The House and Gardens
1788. Stowe A Description of The House and Gardens
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1788. Stowe A Description of The House and Gardens
Est.
€150 - €200
Sold
€210
Life of Napoleon by Sir Walter Scott with pencil drawing of Napoleon by E. Scott.
Life of Napoleon by Sir Walter Scott with pencil drawing of Napoleon by E. Scott.
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Life of Napoleon by Sir Walter Scott with pencil drawing of Napoleon by E. Scott.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€240
18th/19th Century collection of Saints' relics. (19)
18th/19th Century collection of Saints' relics. (19)
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18th/19th Century collection of Saints' relics. (19)
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€1,300
1833. Arctic Expedition: Narrative of the Voyage and Return of Captain Ross, Commander of The Victory.
1833. Arctic Expedition: Narrative of the Voyage and Return of Captain Ross, Commander of The Victory.
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1833. Arctic Expedition: Narrative of the Voyage and Return of Captain Ross, Commander of The Victory.
Est.
€150 - €200
Sold
€180
1850s to 1870s collection of Stereoscope photographs. (99)
1850s to 1870s collection of Stereoscope photographs. (99)
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1850s to 1870s collection of Stereoscope photographs. (99)
Starting Bid: €150
Est.
€200 - €300
Ended
19th century stereograph glass negatives of a family and buildings. (22)
19th century stereograph glass negatives of a family and buildings. (22)
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19th century stereograph glass negatives of a family and buildings. (22)
Starting Bid: €60
Est.
€80 - €100
Ended
19th Century American theatre posters for 'Murray and Murphy in "Our Irish Visitors". (3)
19th Century American theatre posters for 'Murray and Murphy in "Our Irish Visitors". (3)
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19th Century American theatre posters for 'Murray and Murphy in "Our Irish Visitors". (3)
Est.
€300 - €500
Sold
€1,100
1798-1811: 586 caricatures by James Gillray in two volumes.
1798-1811: 586 caricatures by James Gillray in two volumes.
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1798-1811: 586 caricatures by James Gillray in two volumes.
Starting Bid: €4,400
Est.
€5,000 - €7,000
Ended
19th century coloured print of Robert Emmett.
19th century coloured print of Robert Emmett.
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19th century coloured print of Robert Emmett.
Est.
€300 - €500
Sold
€360
1803 (19 July) broadside 'JOHN BULL TO BROTHER PATRICK IN IRELAMND>
1803 (19 July) broadside 'JOHN BULL TO BROTHER PATRICK IN IRELAMND>
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1803 (19 July) broadside 'JOHN BULL TO BROTHER PATRICK IN IRELAMND>
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€190
1832 (19 January) Daniel O'Connell signed note.
1832 (19 January) Daniel O'Connell signed note.
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1832 (19 January) Daniel O'Connell signed note.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€290
1845 (2 April) lengthy letter from Young Irelander leader Thomas Davis to Thomas Wyse MP
1845 (2 April) lengthy letter from Young Irelander leader Thomas Davis to Thomas Wyse MP
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1845 (2 April) lengthy letter from Young Irelander leader Thomas Davis to Thomas Wyse MP
Est.
€2,000 - €3,000
Sold
€6,400
1853 Patent appointing John Bernard Burke to the Office of Ulster King of Arms and Principal Herald of All Ireland.
1853 Patent appointing John Bernard Burke to the Office of Ulster King of Arms and Principal Herald of All Ireland.
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1853 Patent appointing John Bernard Burke to the Office of Ulster King of Arms and Principal Herald of All Ireland.
Est.
€150 - €200
Sold
€750
1849 (11 May) card signed by Thomas Francis Meagher, William O'Brien and Patrick O'Donoghue at Richmond Prison, Dublin.
1849 (11 May) card signed by Thomas Francis Meagher, William O'Brien and Patrick O'Donoghue at Richmond Prison, Dublin.
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1849 (11 May) card signed by Thomas Francis Meagher, William O'Brien and Patrick O'Donoghue at Richmond Prison, Dublin.
Est.
€400 - €600
Sold
€700
1859 (21 May) John Mitchel signed dedication to Edward O'Brien on War of Independence by Benson J. Lossing.
1859 (21 May) John Mitchel signed dedication to Edward O'Brien on War of Independence by Benson J. Lossing.
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1859 (21 May) John Mitchel signed dedication to Edward O'Brien on War of Independence by Benson J. Lossing.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€480
Circa 1867 Fenian sash
Circa 1867 Fenian sash
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Circa 1867 Fenian sash
Est.
€1,500 - €2,000
Sold
€1,700
1867 (17 March) The Irish Republic 'Fenian' Bond for Twenty Dollars.
1867 (17 March) The Irish Republic 'Fenian' Bond for Twenty Dollars.
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1867 (17 March) The Irish Republic 'Fenian' Bond for Twenty Dollars.
Starting Bid: €380
Est.
€500 - €700
Ended
19th century Irish Nationalist Flag.
19th century Irish Nationalist Flag.
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19th century Irish Nationalist Flag.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€1,500
1872 photograph of James Stephens, founder of the Irish Republican Brotherhood.
1872 photograph of James Stephens, founder of the Irish Republican Brotherhood.
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1872 photograph of James Stephens, founder of the Irish Republican Brotherhood.
Est.
€300 - €400
Sold
€700
1872-1902 Vanity Fair political caricatures. (3)
1872-1902 Vanity Fair political caricatures. (3)
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1872-1902 Vanity Fair political caricatures. (3)
Starting Bid: €80
Est.
€100 - €150
Ended
Circa 1880 photograph of Charles Stewart Parnell.
Circa 1880 photograph of Charles Stewart Parnell.
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Circa 1880 photograph of Charles Stewart Parnell.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€280
Circa 1880 Charles Stewart Parnell medal.
Circa 1880 Charles Stewart Parnell medal.
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Circa 1880 Charles Stewart Parnell medal.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€110
Circa 1882. Part letter from Thomas Henry Burke referring to a 'Fenian Informant'
Circa 1882. Part letter from Thomas Henry Burke referring to a 'Fenian Informant'
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Circa 1882. Part letter from Thomas Henry Burke referring to a 'Fenian Informant'
Starting Bid: €110
Est.
€150 - €200
Ended
1882-1883 letters handwritten by Michael Davitt, some from Richmond Prison. (6)
1882-1883 letters handwritten by Michael Davitt, some from Richmond Prison. (6)
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1882-1883 letters handwritten by Michael Davitt, some from Richmond Prison. (6)
Est.
€2,000 - €3,000
Sold
€3,800
1887-1888 printed caricatures of Irish and English politicians, including John Dillon. (4)
1887-1888 printed caricatures of Irish and English politicians, including John Dillon. (4)
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1887-1888 printed caricatures of Irish and English politicians, including John Dillon. (4)
Starting Bid: €110
Est.
€150 - €200
Ended
1888 (10 May) handwritten letter from Pat O'Brien MP, incarcerated in Tullamore Jail.
1888 (10 May) handwritten letter from Pat O'Brien MP, incarcerated in Tullamore Jail.
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1888 (10 May) handwritten letter from Pat O'Brien MP, incarcerated in Tullamore Jail.
Est.
€150 - €200
Sold
€3,600
Late 19th century photograph of Arthur Griffith.
Late 19th century photograph of Arthur Griffith.
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Late 19th century photograph of Arthur Griffith.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€290
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