11. Begley, Diarmuid / Collins, Trevor / O’Farrell, Nuala.

“The Journey to Irish Independence” [A Seminal Analysis of Historical Events in West Cork and wider Ireland which led to Irish Independence / From the United Irishmen to Independence].

First Edition [1100 copies only (1000 softcover / 100 Hardcover)]. Clonakilty [West Cork], Foresee Publishing / Walsh Print, 2026. Quarto (21.3 cm wide x 29.7 cm high). 440 pages with illustrations and photographs throughout the publication and including a large Fold-Out Plan of the “Flying Column Positions at the Battle of Crossbarry”. Original Publisher’s Softcover Binding. Excellent, as new condition with only minor signs of wear. [Very heavy and Large Book – needs extra postage].

12. Bennett, Richard.

The Black and Tans. By Richard Bennett.

New York, Barnes & Noble Books, 1995. 21 cm. 228 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Including some interesting newspaper-clippings related to the topic.

13. [Berkeley, George] Berman, David.

George Berkeley – Eighteenth-Century Responses.

Two Volumes (complete set). New York / London, Garland Publishing Inc., 1989 Octavo. Volume I: XV, 425 pages / IX, 516 pages. Hardcover. Very good, as new condition. Gift-inscription to endpaper.

14. Bew, Paul / Ellen Hazelkorn / Henry Patterson.

The Dynamics of Irish Politics.

First Edition. London, Lawrence And Wishart, 1989. 13 x 21.5 cm. 247 pages. Original softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Name of preowner on endpaper.

15. Bhaldraithe, Tomas de / Corkery, Daniel / and many others.

Collection of over eighty (80) publications on the Gaelic Language (Gaeilge), the History of the Gaelic Language, Gaelic Grammar, gaelic exercise books (new and old), publications on gaelic conversation etc. etc. including a Dictionary by Tomas de Bhaldraithe, a publication by Daniel Corkery on “The Fortunes of the Irish Language”, etc. etc.

Dublin and others, c.1950 – c.1990. Octavo. More than 1500 pages. Original Hardcover and Softcover Volumes. Some of the publications in poor condition but the majority in very good condition (see images).

16. Bi-centennial Committee, Ratheniska.

Ratheniska. Our Place and People 1800-2000. Various Aspects of our Community: Spiritual, Social, Educational, Recreational, Occupational. Drawings for cover by Ellen Morrin, Loughteague.

Ratheniska, Bi-centennial Committee, 2000. 15 x 21 cm. 238 pages. Original Softcover. Very good condition with minor signs of external wear.

17. Bishop, Patrick.

The provisional IRA.

London, Heinemann, 1987. Large Octavo. 374 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Name of preowner on endpaper.

18. [Blaney, Neil] Rafter, Kevin.

Neil Blaney – A soldier of destiny.

Dublin, Blackwater Press, 1993. 21 cm. 151 pages. Illustrated. Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Including several interesting newspaper-clippings related to the topic.

19. [Blasket Island / Na Blascaodaí]

Collection of fourteen (14) Volumes of the Blasket Island Journal: Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid. The collection includes: Volume 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.

14 Volumes. Baile Atha Cliath, Coisceim, 2000-2015. Octavo. More than 2000 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent, as new condition with only minor signs of external wear.

20. Boland, Bridget.

The Wild Geese. A Novel.

London / Toronto, William Heinemann Ltd., 1938. 19.5cm x 13cm. 264 pages, including a map showing A Part of the Baronies of Iveragh, Dunkerron & Glanerought in the County of Kerry. Original Hardcover (green cloth) without dustjacket. The binding with some darkening and slightly stained. Else in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Inscribed and signed by Bridget Boland: “Going away present (alas) for the Goughs [British Actor Michael Gough] – from Bridget B.”