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The History of Dundalk and its Environs. From the Earliest Historic Period to the Present Time; with Memoirs of its Eminent Men. Published by William Tempest , Dundalk 1864. First Edition. Pp, xvi, 40, Illustrated with 4 plates and five maps. With two letters loosely laid in, one each from each of the authors (one by d'Alton dated 1862 is unrelated to the book( it looks nto be related to , the other, by O'Flaherty, dated 1863 is related to subscriptions and material for the book.
This uncommon history of Dundalk, County Louth went through two printings in 1864, I take it this is the first printing as it makes no mention of any other edition ( and the second printing was, as far as I can ascertain by a Dublin publisher) The Dr ( john) Browne on the letter may be the Dr Browne on the subscriber lis, and the perosn to whom the book is dedicated.
In a very attractive (and sturdy) period binding, with gilt banding and shamrock motifs. Gilt finish to page block . Previous owner's name ( neatly, as gaeilge on inside endpage)
The sole flaw is some moderate foxing and age spotting to the pages (notably to the front title pages
