Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers: Christmas Rare Books and Collectors' Sale, 121124, Kilkenny

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
December 11, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Page Size: 999 items in 40 pages

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
428

Periodical: North Munster Antiquarian Journal, Vol. I No. 3, 1938 - Vol. VIII, No. 4, 1961, (a few numbers lacking), also Vol. IX, Nos. 1 & 2, 1962 - Vol. 53, 2013. Illus. thro.-out, approx. 55 numbers. All orig. wrappers. As a periodical, w.a.f. (1)

1938 -2013 EUR 300.00 - 450.00 EUR 325.00
429 Milton (Thomas)

The Seats and Demesnes of the Nobility and Gentry of Ireland

Dubin & London, by T. Milton & Sold by W. Wilson 1783 EUR 400.00 - 600.00 EUR 1,625.00
430 Barrington (Sir Jonah)

Historic Memoirs of Ireland, comprising Secret Records of the National Conventions, The Rebellion, and The Union. 2 vols.

London 1835 EUR 280.00 - 350.00 EUR 725.00
431 Harris (Walter)

The History of the Life and Reign of William Henry, Prince of Nassau and Orange,

Dublin 1749 EUR 220.00 - 350.00 EUR 262.50
432 de Gavarni:

Oeuvres Choisies de Gavarni, Special Edition

Paris 1857 EUR 60.00 - 90.00 EUR 62.50
433 [James Joyce] Cole (Stephen)ed. & Fogarty (Anne) contributor

The Works of Master Poldy, 2 vols.,

Dublin 2013 EUR 500.00 - 700.00 EUR 500.00
434 Sitwell (Sacheverall) & Blunt (Wilfrid)

Great Flower Books, 1700 - 1900, Atlas

London 1956 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 325.00
435 Mee (Margaret)

Flowers of the Brazilian Forests

London 1968 EUR 500.00 - 800.00 EUR 1,000.00
436 Meyer (Dr. A.B.)

Unser Auer -, Rackel-Und Birkwild und Seine Abarten,

Wien 1887 EUR 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 EUR 4,250.00
437

Napoleon: Two rare 19th Century French coloured Prints, entitled "Exhumation des Cendres de Napoleon" and "Translation des Cendres de Napoleon aux Invalides,"

Paris c.1840's EUR 250.00 - 320.00 EUR 150.00
438

Important Broadside Testimonials Tributes To Talbot Family, Co. Wexford Co. Wexford: Two large and elaborate original manuscript Broadsides, each approx. 94cms x 60cms )

EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 EUR 3,000.00
440

Governors of a Colonial Island Seven Documents, 1817-1824, associated with the appointment and departure of governors of Prince of Wales Island (now Penang Island)

1817-1824 EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 EUR 1,187.50
441

Archive of the D'Arcy Family of Clare and Galway Co. Galwey: A collection of Papers and Records of the D'Arcys of Cloondooan, Rockvale, Co. Clare, and New Forest, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, 17th -20th Centuries.

17th -20th Centuries. EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 EUR 2,250.00
442

Darling Documents Co. Meath: * Petition of Thomas Irwin Darling of Rathgar and Arthur James Furney Darling of Oldcastle Co. Meath, ...

EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Not Sold
443

20th-Century working Records of a Tipperary landed Estate Farm Co. Tipperary: Archive of the Knox estate of Brittas Castle near Thurles. A fascinating farm diary from Jan. 1923 to July 1926,

1923-1926 EUR 300.00 - 400.00 EUR 450.00
444

Records of a Co. Limerick Creamery Co. Limerick : An interesting collection of eight Ledgers, containing records of the Creamery at Hospital, Co. Limerick: butter sold on credit to milk suppliers, 1966-1970 and 1974-1982; cash book, 1965; record of milk

1966-1970 and 1974-1982 EUR 250.00 - 350.00 EUR 650.00
445

Manuscript - American War: A note dated from Strabane, 26th Feb. 1777, to William Knox, acknowledging 10 men, he sent forward for the use of his Majesty's 68th Regit. of Foot.

1777 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 200.00
446 Trench (Henry)

Cangort Park, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Trench Pedigree

Roscrea 1878 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 200.00
447 Adare (Viscount)

The Shamrock Coach, and The Thomond Coach, Two rare travel advertising Posters

Limerick. EUR 350.00 - 500.00 EUR 375.00
448

Fishing: Co.Mayo. A printed Poster /circular issued by Pat Hearns, Mill St., Ballina, advertising his supply of angling gear,

Ballina EUR 120.00 - 170.00 EUR 125.00
449 Heaney (E.C.)

Black Spider,' Fly-Fishing for Trout and Salmon on the Faughan

Derry 1947 EUR 325.00 - 450.00 EUR 775.00
450

Fishing: Co. Wexford - A small oblong folio Album, containing approx. 94 original Photographs, dating between 1946 and April 1953, by the owner of Riverview House, Newtownbarry [Bunclody] Co. Wexford.

1946-1953 EUR 250.00 - 400.00 EUR 800.00
451

Barrow Navigation Company: An original printed "Freight Receipt," for March 22nd 1865, issued by Wm. W. Carr, New Ross Station.

1865 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 EUR 100.00
452 Drummond (Rev Wm. Hamilton)

The Battle of Trafalgar, A Heroic Poem,

Belfast 1806 EUR 160.00 - 220.00 EUR 125.00
453 Westropp (Thos. J.)

& others ["Folklore"] - County Clare Folk Tales and Myths - Part 1 - 4, Reprints 1911 - 1913, inscribed to "Miss Scudomore with Thos. J. Westropps Compliments, Ap. 30th - 1918,"

1918 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 225.00
  • High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Ellis Smith Prints unsigned. 20” by 16”.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: United typothetae of America presidents. Pictures of 37 UTA presidents 46th annual convention United typothetae of America Cincinnati 1932.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec signed Paper Impressionism Art Prints. MayMilton 9 1/2” by 13” Reine de Joie 9 1/2” by 13”.
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Aberle’ Ballet editions. 108th triumph, American season spring and summer 1944.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Puss ‘n Boots. 1994 Charles Perrult All four are signed by Andreas Deja
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Specimen book of type faces. Job composition department, Philadelphia gazette publishing company .
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: An exhibit of printed books, Bridwell library.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur Court By Mark Twain 1889.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: 1963 Philadelphia Eagles official program.
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: 8 - Esquire the magazine for men 1954.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: The American printer, July 1910.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Leaves of grass 1855 by Walt Whitman.
  • Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare.
    The Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare, 1960. 7,210 USD
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens.
    A Christmas Carol, First Edition, 1843. 17,500 USD
    Sotheby’s: William Golding.
    Lord of the Flies, First Edition, 1954. 5,400 USD
    Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll.
    Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, Inscribed First Edition, 1872. 25,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: J.R.R. Tolkien.
    The Hobbit, First Edition, 1937. 12,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: John Milton.
    Paradise Lost, 1759. 5,400 USD
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