1. [Corker, Ruth / Falkiner, Ruth (1693 – 1760) of St Stephen’s Green, Dublin] – Watts, Isaac.

Armorial Binding from the library of Ruth Corker with manuscript entries regarding the History of family-relations and marriage of Ruth Corker (born Falkiner) of St.Stephen’s Green in Dublin during the years 1693 – 1760. The armorial binding is containing the rare fifth edition of the important Prayer – Guide by english Theologian, Hymn-writer and Logician, Isaac Watts: “A Guide to Prayer : Or A Free and Rational Account of the Gift, Grace and Spirit of Prayer; With plain Directions how every Christian may attain them”.

The Fifth Edition. London, Printed for Emanuel Matthews, 1730. Small Octavo. [5], 156, [1] pages. Hardcover / Original, early 18th century full-leather with armorial embossing to both boards. New spine-label. Ruth Corker’s Library-stamp verso the titlepage. This used to be Ruth Corker’s mother’s book prior to her own and the name Mary Falkiner is written in ink on top of the Preface-page. Manuscript entry “Ruth Corker Her Book 1731” on halftitle with several entries informing on marriages and relationships within the Falkiner and Corker and Robinson – family added obviousy by a later relative (Ruth Robinson, who was married to Robert Robinson). Excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

2. [Cromwell, Oliver] Carlyle, Thomas.

Oliver Cromwell’s Letters and Speeches : With Elucidations. [Including a special chapter on the Irish Campaign].

First Edition. Three Volumes (complete set with the Supplement in Second Edition). London, Chapman and Hall, 1845 – 1846. Octavo (14,5 cm x 22 cm). Volume I: Frontispiece-Portrait of Cromwell, engraved by Francis Holl, with Cromwell’s facsimile – signature, XII, 522 pages / Volume II: XIV, 692 pages / [Volume III] Supplement to the First Edition: XVIII, 224 pages plus c. 230 empty pages for annotations and notes, which were left empty by the 19th century owner. Hardcover / Stunning, original 18th century full calf with gilt lettering and original spine-labels. Marbled Endpapers matched with marbled edges all around. Strengthened and restored bindings in splendid and firm condition. Minor, repaired tear to titlepage of Volume I only. The text in excellent, very clean condition (which is unusual for this set). Very Rare in this condition !

3. Duffy, Patrick J.

To and from Ireland. Planned migration schemes c. 1600-2000.

Dublin, Geography Publications, 2004. 23 cm. VI, 203 pages with maps on resettlements etc. Softcover. Some markings with ballpen inside but otherwise in excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. An extremely important and now very rare publication !

4. Dunton, John.

The Dublin Scuffle. With an introduction and notes by Andrew Carpenter.

Dublin, Fourt Courts Press, 2000. 16 cm x 24 cm. XXX, 350 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Rare in this condition and especially in collector’s Mylar.

5. Hogan, Edmund.

Onomasticon Goedelicum – Locorum et Tribuum Hiberniae et Scotiae. An Index, with Identifications, tothe Gaelic Names of Places and Tribes, by Edmund Hogan, S.J. D.Litt. National Library of Ireland; recevtly Professor of Irish Language and History in University College, Dublin, and Fellow of the Royal University of Ireland, sometime Todd Professor of the Celtic Languages, and Member of the Council, Royal Irish Academy; a Commissioner for the Publication of the Ancient Laws of Ireland; a Governor of the School of Irish Learning.

Dublin / London, Hodges, Figgis & Co. Ltd. / Williams & Norgate, 1910. Quarto (20 cm wide x 25.7 cm high x 5 cm deep). Frontispiece – Map, showing the Dioceses and Counties of Ireland AD 1850, XVI, 696 pages. Hardcover / Half-leather with gilt lettering on spine. Stunning, unusually excellent condition.

6. Kenmare, Valentine Edward Charles Browne / The Irish Manuscripts Commission.

The Kenmare Manuscripts. Edited by Edward MacLysaght.

Dublin, Stationery Office, 1942. Slim Quarto (17 cm x 25 cm). XIV pages, 1 leaf, 517 pages, 1 leaf. Original Hardcover. Excellent condition with some minor signs of wear only. An extremely scarce publication.

7. McGuire, James; Ford, Alan; Milne, Kenneth:

As by the Law established – The Church of Ireland Since the Reformation.

Dublin, Lilliput Press, 1995. x,288 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear.

8. Murray, Laurence P.

History of the Parish of Creggan in the 17th and 18th centuries. With numerous Ancient Maps and Illustrations.

Dundalk, The Dundalgan Press, 1940. 92 pages. Original Softcover. Repaired and frayed but overall still in good condition with signs of external wear. Several annotations in the maps and within the text.

9. O’Faoláin, Seán.

The Great O’Neill – A Biography of Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone, 1550-1616.

Cork, Mercier, 1970, c1942. 21 cm. xii, 284 pages. Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

10. O’Farrell, Patrick.

Ireland’s English Question – Anglo-Irish Relations 1534-1970.

London, B.T.Batsford, 1971. Octavo. 336 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Name of preowner on endpaper.