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Timothy O'Neill - Merchants and Mariners in Medieval Ireland - HB

0716523981 Published by Irish Academic Press, 1987   Timothy O'Neill is widely acknowledged to be the finest contemporary calligrapher in Ireland and is also a leading scholarly authority on the subject. His books include "Merchants and Mariners in...

Patrick C. Power - History of South Tipperary - HB - SIGNED ( Copy 55 of 750)

Hardcover, copy 55 of the limited signed edition of 750 copies, published by Mercier Press, Cork , 1989. Signed by the author to limitation page, AND also signed by teh author with a dedication to the title page.  This was the sole edition, and not...

Patrick C. Power - History of South Tipperary - HB - SIGNED ( Copy 614 of 750)

Hardcover, copy 614 of the limited signed edition of 750 copies, published by Mercier Press, Cork , 1989. Signed by the author to limitation page This was the sole edition, and not reprinted since.  Condition -  There is a previous owner's gift...

André Malraux - La Condition Humaine - Vintage PB

One of the recognized masterpieces of the 20th century, this novel about the Chinese revolution and Chou En-lai is also a political document of enduring significance. Shanghai, 1927, and revolution is in the air. As the city becomes caught up in violence...

Charles Mulqueen - Garryowen FC : 1884-1984 - Club History - PB

Published for the club centenary, 1984, a history of Garryowen Rugby Club, one of  Limerick City's most storied clubs.  In a large format programme like paperback, this has meant that the front cover has suffered creasing to the centre ( as if...

Haynes Publishing - Jaguar Daimler XJ6 XJ & Sovereign ( 1968 to Oct 1986 - Series 1,2,3, 2.8, 3.4 & 4.2 ltr

Published by Haynes UK , 1990, a complete Owners Guide, for Jaguar and DAIMLER XJ6 & Sovereign & Daimler Sovereign Saloon & Coupe Series, series, 1, 2 & 3 2.8, 3,4 and 4,2 litre. Does not cover new range introduced from October 1986. 

Carmel Mooney - That Space Between - HB - Gandon Books

The landscape of Ireland, noted for its green colour and its frequent rain, might not be the place where one would naturally look for parallels to a volcanic landscape. Yet it is from Ireland, and with decades of exploration of light in its many forms,...

Carmel Mooney - A Sense of Place - HB - Gandon Books 2009

Essays by Margarita Cappock, Maureen Concannon, Julian Campbell and Cyril Barrett with additional texts by Raffaele Avella, Adriano Berengo, Boris Brollo, and Patrick J MurphyISBN 9780948037672 132 pages (hardback) 27x22.5cm 164 illustrated.  While...

Stephen McKenna - Persepctives of Europe 1980-2014 ( Middlesbrough Gallery of Modern Art with The Hugh Lane Gallery - HB - 2015

Large format hardcover, in cloth covers without DJ ( as issued? ) , co produced by the two galleries - Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and Hugh Lane Gallery Dublin, 2015.  Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane with former Turner Prize nominee...

Whitney Museum of American Art - Selected Works from the Permanent Collection - PB

The 1994 second edition, published by the Whitney Museum , New York.  Full page colour reproductions from the gallery's permanent collection- ranging from the 19th century to the late 20th, with sculpture, installations, paintings, ceramics etc all...

Juanita Browne - Ireland's Mammals - HB - 2005

Hardcover, published by teh author, 2005.  Small gift inscription on the title page ( not by author)  The inside back flap has been glued to the book, rather oddly.  Excellent full colour photographs throughout. 

E.E O'Donnell - Father Browne's Titanic Album - HB - 1998

Father Browne's lifelong hobby was photography.  This volume concentrates on photographs relating to R.M.S 'Titanic'. Browne joined the ship at Southampton 10th April, 1912, and disembarked at Queenstown (now Cobh). During the only safe journey the...

Ciarán Tinkler - Patrician College Ballyfin 1930-2009 - HB

A large format hardcover , detailing the history of Patrician College , Ballyfin.  Formerly a family  ' big house' of the Coote family, in 1930, Ballyfin set out on a new path in its development – as a school owned and run by the...

Edward McParland - Public Architecture in Ireland 1680-1760 - HB

Large format hardcover, published by Yale UP , 2001. Newspaper review loosely laid in.    This innovative book examines the public architecture of Ireland from 1680 to 1760, a crucial period during which the country undertook the combined tasks...

David Ross - Ireland - History of a Nation - PB 2008 Edition

This original and updated, readable history tells the story of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day. The history is written from the point of view of the Irish people. Updated in 2008 the text explains the Irish question aimed at someone who...

Tom Morrison - For the Record : A History of the National Football and Hurling League Finals - PB - 2002

Published by the Collins Press, 2002.  A detailed guide to all 76 years of League Finals  from 1926 to 2000. 

Ryder Cup - The 2006 Ryder Cup Official Programme ( The K Club)

The official event Programme from the Ryder Cup Golf tournament ( Europe v USA) held at the K Club course in Kildare, September 22nd-24th 1996.  Very good condition. 

Nicholas Ridley - Far From Suitable? Haig, Gough and Passchendaele : A Reappraisal - PB - 2024

Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, until in recent decades eclipsed by the Somme, stood as the representative image of First World War frightfulness and fruitless endeavor. Post-war memory of its myriad horrors arose from the...

Bill Doyle & Muiris Mac Conghail - The Aran Islands : Another World - HB - 2006

Hardcover, reprint from 2006 of the 1999 edition. Doyle visited the islands ( all three are featured) many times, and most of the images here date from the 1970's ( but many have a timeless quality, without ever being twee or touristy.  Small area...

Clare Connery - Irish Food & Folklore - PB - 2011 ( Originally 1997)

A large fromat illustrated paperback, combining Irish recipes with photogarphy and some folklore, primarily aimed at a tourist market, but also a serviceable cookbook/ coffee table book ( although a paperback).  Front cover corner is curled,...

George Cunningham - From Landlords to Genetics : The Historical and Modern Story of the Trant Estate, dovea, Thurles Co Tipperary - HB - 2019

'From Landlords to Genetics' tells the story of the historical and modern Trant estate at Dovea, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.It covers the physical and historic landscape of the area, the fortunes of the Trant generations from before and during their tenure at...

Martin Bourke & Seamus King - The History of Camogie in Tipperary - HB - 2003

The History of Camogie in Tipperary 1904-2003This book is about the story of camogie in the county of Tipperary from the earliest beginnings to 2003. It traces the earliest efforts to form teams in the years following the start ofAn Cumann...

Roisín Ingle - My Perfect Place in Ireland - HB - 2022

Delve into the minds of Ireland's extraordinary personalities as writer and podcaster Róisìn Ingle uncovers the stories behind their most treasured spaces. Including a huge array of talent such as Dara Ó Briain, Marian Keyes, Marty...

Michael D. Coe - The Maya - Vintage Pelican PB - 1975

Section of black and white photographs to centre page block,one of which is loosened slightly.  The book itself is a solid clean & unmarked copy internally, however, the back cover has chipping from the blue paper. Spine is creased.  A 1975...

Thomas Burnett Swann - The Forest of Forever - PB 1975 ( Originally 1971)

A UK Mayfloer paperback reprint, 1975. in good condition, some age spotting to the spine externally is the only issue noted. Slight scuff to upper edge of the front cover. ( Cover art is by Brian Froud, later of Faeries fame)  An unforgettable...

James Connolly - Socialism and Nationalism - A Selection from the Writings ( Edited by Desmond Ryan) - HB - 1948

A hardcover first edition ( thus) , published 1948 at the Sign of Three Cndles Press, Dublin.  Small format hardcover, with slightnly rubbed pictorial cover, internally very good, binding tight, no marks noted.  James Connolly was a...

Anthony Giddens - The Consequences of Modernity - PB

Published by Polity Press, 1990. Inked number to front endpage corner is teh only mark, spine uncreased, a very good PB copy.  In this major theoretical statement, the author offers a new and provocative interpretation of the institutional...

Phelps Warren - Irish Glass : The Age of Exuberance- Vintage HB - 1970 ( Former Reference Library Copy)

Although this is a former library copy, it appears to have been a reference copy ( ie not for circulation) and as so has only minimal marks - mostly on the inside back cover, where there are the remnants of a label.  Explores and exmaines the...

Adrian Hendroff - From High Places : A Journey Through Ireland's Great Mountains - PB

From High Places is a photographic celebration of Ireland's great mountains, from the quartzite giants of Connemara to the towering peaks of Kerry. Adrian Hendroff, mountaineer and photographer, has taken these images from the trails and peaks, creating...

Ronald Huntford - The Shackleton Voyages : A Pictorial Anthology of the Polar Explorer and Edwardian Hero - HB - 2002

In excellent condition - as new. Published by W&N UK, 2002.  Ernest Shackleton is best known for his ENDURANCE expedition, but he took part in four Antarctic expeditions in all - the DISCOVERY (1902-4), the NIMROD expedition (1907-9), the...

Dónal Murray - Tracks of the City : An Introduction to the Railways, Tramways and Metro in Dublin - PB

Published by Colourpoint Books, 2014.  A history and exploration of Dublin's public transport, particularly the tram system which was onec one of teh largest city systems in Europe, which began to be renewed with the arrival of the DART, and in the...

Helen Livingston - Ireland Photographic Memories - PB ( Francis Frith Photographic Collection)

Paperback, publsihed by Frith Book Company, 2018.  Photographs ( mostly landscape, scenic attractions and tourist themed) taken throughout Ireland from the late 19th to the mid 20th century, north and south

Ron Palenski - All Blacks v Lions - HB - 2005

Published in New Zealand, 2005.  Illustrated throughout, a history of the Lions v All Blacks , illustrated throughout , older era in b&w, and in colour from the 1950's onward. 

Templemore Tidy Towns Committee - Templemore Through the Lens of Time - PB - 2010

A large format paperback, published 2010.  A wealth of historic photographs of the town of Templemore in North Tipperary, with a particular focus on past residents , hundreds of black and white photographs , most from the early to late 20th century...

Noel Dundon - Premier Legends - Tipperary GAA - PB - 2017

Larger format trade paperback with flaps, published by the author, of the Tipperary Star. 2017.  Covers 17 of the best Tipperary hurlers , legends in their sporting prowess, most of whom had multiple wins at both local , county and All Ireland level...

Gordon T Ledbetter - John McCormack : The Great Irish Tenor - PB -2003

John McCormack was born in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, in 1884. By his late twenties, he was a world-famous opera singer and, at the height of his popularity, was as famous, flamboyant and well-paid as rock stars of today. In this biography, Gordon T...

Barack Obama & Michelle Obama - 2 Book Lot - Becoming ( HB 2018) | A Promised Land ( HB 2020)

2 hardcover first UK editions, both published by Penguin UK , of the autobiographies of husband and wife Michelle Obama and Barcak Obama.  Both good in solid copies, light edgewear to covers/ dustjacket ( more so to A Promised Land as it's...

Bryony Fuller - Vincent O'Brien - The National Hunt Years -

Hardcover, published by Punchestown Books - 1992. Foreword by Brough Scott - concentrates on Vincent O'Brien's youth and career as jockey sportsman and trainer - leading to his three in a row Grand National Winners - Quare Times, Royal Tan, Early Mist...

Alan McGuire, Christopher J Wilson & Don Conroy - Wexford's Wild Heritage - HB - 2014 - ( Triple Signed by All Authors)

Think of Ireland and what comes to mind. Forty shades of green? This ancient mystic land is much more colourful than that – with a stunning variety of flora and fauna waiting to be enjoyed. And Co. Wexford, located in the southeast corner of the...

Philip Brennan - Clare : Unique Images of the Artist's native County Clare - PB

Published by Ashfield Press, 2002. In very good condition throughout.  Philip Brennan is a native of County Clare. He has been exhibiting his work since the late ‘seventies. He works mainly in watercolour, but also in other media. His work...

Michael Traynor - IONA : Ireland's First Commercial Airline - HB - 2004

Hardcover, published 2004. In excellent condition throughout ( despite being 20 years old) it is almost ' as new'  Illustrated in full throughout, with hundreds of vintage black and white and colour photographs.  Huge array of aeroplane...

Meath County Board - Royal County : Meath GAA Yearbook 2000 - PB

The county Meath GAA Yearbook, 2000, large format paperback ( A4 ) - fulll coverage of local and county level sport, 

Brendan McGowran & Corinne Silva - Róisín Bán : The Irish Diaspora in Leeds - HB

Emigration is a common theme throughout Irish history. As Dermot Bolger recognises in his foreword, it is one that has touched almost every family in Ireland. Until recently thousands found work in Britain’s major industrial centres. For a large...

Daniel Roddy - The Irish Derby : 1962-1995 - HB

Previous owner's long gift inscription on front endpages.  Hardcover, illustrated throughout, Gill Books, 1995. 

H Montagu-Harrison - The Greyhound Trainer - Vintage PB 1976 ( Originally 1962)

Published by The Cashel Press, Tipperary. The author ( who was deceased by the time this edition was reprinted) was an authority of raising and caring for greyhounds, with a particular focus on diet and health.  ( The cover shows the statue of noted...

Ted Hughes - Moon-Belle and Other Poems - HB

Hardcover, illustrated by Felicity Roma Bowers - although aimed at a younger readership, the poems are universal,  Mostly animal themed poetry, wild animals, nightscapes, and fantasy poems.  Some age spotting to preliminary pages. Published by...

Andy Bielenberg - The Shasnnon Scheme and the Electrification of the Irish Free State - PB

Art Ó Maolfabhail - Camán - 2000 Years of Hurling in Ireland - HB - 1973

Camán, 2000 years of Hurling in Ireland - first and sole edition, Dundalgan Press, 1973. ''An attempt to trace the history and development of the stick-and-ball game in Ireland during the past 2,000 years''Hardback, Illustrated. First edition, a...

Ryan Tubridy & P.J Lynch - Patrick and the President ( HB - Picture Book) - DOUBLE SIGNED

From broadcaster Ryan Tubridy, and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner P. J. Lynch, comes a picture book about President John F. Kennedy's return to his ancestral home in Ireland.When the much-loved President visited Ireland in 1963, he described it as the best...

W.H Auden - Selected Poems - Vintage PB -1976 Reprint

Previous owner's name to title page, usual light tanning and light edgewear. 

Agatha Christie - La Serie Infernale - PB ( Italian Edition)

Italian language edition of The ABC Murders - PB ( a Poirot Novel)  This PB translated edition, published by Oscar Mondadori, 2023 ( a reprint)  Translation by Grazia Maria Griffini. 

Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne : Breifne Journal 2003 - PB

The 2003 edition of Breifne, the Cavan based local history journal.  Uneven sunfade to a porton of the front cover, otherwise very good.  Volume X, Number 39.