+ Calendar2024-10-16 10:00:002024-10-16 23:59:59Europe/LondonAuction of the Private Library of Paul Durcan (renowned Irish Poet) and other Clients, incl. Antiquarian Books, Rare & Signed First Editions, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera etc.Auction of the Private Library of Paul Durcan (renowned Irish Poet) and other clients, including Antiquarian Books, Rare & Signed First Editions, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera, Etc.. Paul’s work has earned him many accolades, including the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award in 1974, Irish American Cultural Institute Poetry Award in 1989, The Whitbread Prize in 1990 and he was also "Ireland Professor of Poetry" 2004-2007. This library includes the research material and some of the inspiration for many of his works. Paul is also a great nephew of Maud Gonne (Irish social and political activist) and John McBride (one of the Leaders of the Easter Rising).Purcell AuctioneersPurcell Auctioneers[email protected]