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Auction to include the Library of Late Frank Meehan (Portlaoise), A Renowned Historian, Author and a Wonderful Source of Knowledge for Those Interested in the General History of Ireland.

17th July 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Auction of the Library of the Late Dr. Garret FitzGerald (1926-2011) Along With Another Private Library - The Proceeds from the Sale of Dr. FitzGerald's Library Will Be Donated to Focus Ireland.

26th June 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Birds of Ireland, Paintings by Richard Dunscombe Parker (circa 1805 – 81). Oblong folio, beautiful binding, leather spine, in a slipcase, Number 3 of limited edition of 250, signed by the editor and the designer. Contains 40 coloured plates. Bound by Sydney Aiken, Co. Down. Signed by Martyn Anglesea, Ulster Museum, also signed by the Designer Wendy Dunbar of Blackstaff Press. Paper border of one page with water stain.

Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Rare & Signed First Editions, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera, Etc.

29th May 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

France 1853/72-2009 Housed in Fifteen De Luxe Lindner Albums 95% complete fine unmounted mint, includes complete Front De L'Est 1942.

Specialist Sale of Postage Stamps (Ireland, France, Monaco etc.), Irish Postal History, Irish and World Postcards, First Day Covers and also Coins.

1st May 2024 from 6:30pm

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Rose Barton. Familiar London. 1904. 1st. edit. 61 fine colour plates by Tipperary born Barton. Fine book plate of Samuel Courtauld, millionaire art collector and founder of The Courtauld Institute of Art. Signed & inscribed by Rose Barton, presumably to Courtauld , a friend and patron.

Irish Interest to include Signed, First & Rare Editions - Heaney, Kinsella etc., Antiquarian Books, Maps, Literature & Poetry, GAA & Sport, Local Histories, Irish Language & Ephemera.

17th April 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Good Original Guinness Outdoor Light Up Pub Sign (working), c.35in x 12in

Antiques, Collectibles & Rarities - to Include Original Irish Pub, Shop, Garage & Pharmacy Advertising Signs & Paraphernalia, Antiques & Rarities, etc. from two Portumna, Co. Galway Businesses

20th March 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Labour in Irish History by James Connolly, published by Maunsel Dublin 1910. A first edition written when Connolly was a union official, he argues that independence from Britian would do little for the majority of Irish people. Rough cut pages there are no stamps or plates. James Connolly was executed for his part in the 1916 rising.

c.640 Lots to include Signed, First & Rare Editions including WB Yeats, Antiquarian Books, Maps, Broadsides, Literature & Poetry, GAA & Sport, Local Histories, Irish Language, Postcards & Ephemera.

21st February 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

J. Sterling Coyne & William H. Bartlett. the Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. 1st C. 1835. 2 volumes complete with all plates Outstanding binding set in contemporary gilt morocco, all edges gilt. Coyne was born in Birr.

c.670 Lots to include a Collection of Signed First & Rare Editions including a Very Fine Signed Special Edition of The Beckett Country, Fine Antiquarian Books, Maps, Broadsides, Modern Literature etc.

24th January 2024 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Timed Auction - Antiquarian Books, Irish & World Literature and Poetry, Maps, Fine Bindings, Local Histories, Ephemera, Postage Stamps, Postcards etc.

Ends 4th January 2024 from 6pm

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Timed

W. B. Yeats Poems 1899-1905. London 1906. 1st. Original decorative blue cloth. Inscribed by Yeats on end paper "Miss Davigh from your friend the writer" Book plate of Dorothy M. Gladstone. Yeats has also written 5 lines in pencil of page 9 in relation to his work "The Shadowy Waters".

Christmas Sale of Rare, Signed, First & Limited Editions, Antiquarian Books, Maps, Sports Programmes, Postcards, Broadsides, Ephemera etc. c.670 Lots

6th December 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Cartier Love Ring with Three Diamonds on an 18ct Rose Gold Band. In original presentation box, with original receipt etc. The ring is size T

Collectibles And Rarities - Irish Coins & Tokens, Irish & UK Fishing Reels, Rods & Paraphernalia, Antique Firearms & Edged Weapons, Paintings incl. Bingham McGuinness etc. etc.

29th November 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

A Superb Collection of Rare, Signed, First & Limited Editions, Fine Antiquarian Books, Maps, Postcards, Broadsides, GAA Interest, Modern Literature, Poetry, Ephemera, Periodicals, Journals etc.

8th November 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

The Great War. Fourth Year Paintings by C.R.W. Nevinson with an Introductory Essay by J.E. Crawford Flitch. Published by Grant Richards, London, 1918. 1st Edition. Thin 4to. Publishers Boards With Cloth Spine and Labels. Complete with Signed Colour Frontispiece and Black & White Illustrations by C.R.W. Nevinson. Tissue guard missing from colour frontispiece.

c.680 Lots to Include a Collection of Signed, First & Rare Editions, Fine Antiquarian Books, Maps, Irish Postcards, Broadsides, Modern Literature, Poetry & Ephemera.

11th October 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Sale of Irish Interest Books - Antiquarian Books, Letter Signed by W B Yeats, Maps, Irish Postcards, Library of the Late Sean Marrinan (Clare/Limerick Interest).

13th September 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Collectibles and Rarities - To Include Alcock & Brown First Transatlantic Flight Plane Rib and Photographs, Paintings From St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, Irish Shop & Pub Signs & Paraphernalia Etc.

16th August 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Sale of Rare & Signed First Editions (Seamus Heaney, John B Keane etc.), Antiquarian Books, Manuscripts, Fine Bindings, Travel Guides, Maps, Irish Postcards, Ephemera.

5th July 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Sale of Rare & Signed First Editions (Oscar Wilde, W B Yeats, Seamus Heaney etc.), Antiquarian Books, Manuscripts, Fine Bindings, Travel Guides, Maps, Periodicals, Irish Postcards, Ephemera - 667 Lots

7th June 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Yeats, W.B. Secret Rose. 1897. 1st. From the library of John Mills with his bookplate. 1st/1st. Lawrence & Bullen at the base of the spine. Original dark blue cloth with elaborate gilt design by Althea Gyles to the upper cover and spine. Gilt bright. Signed by Mary Mills.

Exceptional Sale of Rare & Signed First Editions (Yeats, Beckett, Kinsella etc.), Antiquarian Books, Manuscripts, Fine Bindings, Travel Guides, Maps, Posters, Periodicals, Irish Postcards, Ephemera.

10th May 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Jack B. Yeats. The Treasure of The Garden. 1902. 1st. Illustrated by Yeats. with a printed presentation slip from Yeats and a very appropriate Yeats designed book plate of a pirate. Quarto. Pictorial wrappers. Rare with presentation slip & Yeats B.P.

Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Rare & Signed First Editions, Travel Guides, Maps, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Postcards, Ephemera Etc.

19th April 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

Vintage 1971 Omega Speedmaster Professional, chronograph steel cased 17 Jewel gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, with black face and three subsidiary dials and 1039 watch strap, 4th quarter of 1966. Currently not running consistently, requires substantial and professional cleaning. Serial number on inside of rear cover 145012-68 SP. Numbers on workings 30590157 and Ω861. A short video can be sent if you contact us at info@purcellauctioneers.ie

Collectibles And Rarities - To Include Allcock & Brown Dynamo Propellor, John Behan Bronze Bull, Rare Irish Coins, Original Irish Shop & Pub Signs & Paraphernalia from and Shop/Pub in Co. Clare Etc.

22nd March 2023 from 10am

Co Offaly, PSRA Licence 003670

Closed

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