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1920. Royal Irish Constabulary record card with description and photograph of 'Michael Collins, Chief of I.R.A.'
Estimate:
€5,000 - €7,000
Sold
€6,600
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector
Size
5 by 8in. (12.7 by 20.3cm)
Description
Description: 'Michael Collins, Chief of I.R.A. & organizer [sic] of all ambushes and murders.' Typescript on an index card giving detailed description, 'mouth large and drooping'. 'often wears the disguise of a Priest', 'has been known to travel as a nun', 'will stop at nothing, is an expert shot.' With a photograph (mugshot) attached. Extremely rare
Condition
Folded, very good.
Provenance
Mealy's, 12 April 2006;Private collection.
