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18th Century Prize Binding. An exceptional finely bound History and Antiquities of the City of Dublin from the Earliest Accounts by the Late Walter Harris Esq.. Dublin: Printed for Laurence Flinn in Castle-Street and James Williams in Skinner Row. 1766. FIRST EDITION. Sumptuously bound in mottled red calf, elaborate gilt tooled decoration on front and rear boards, and spine, with central; "Premium" panels. 8vo. Prize was awarded to Hans Delap for his remarkably good answering in the Roman History, January, 1767. Complete with two folding copper engraved maps and 11 engraved plates, of which 8 are folding. A unique item.

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+ Calendar 2025-01-22 10:00:00 2025-01-22 23:59:59 Europe/London c.600 Lot Library Sale of Exceptional Irish and World Antiquarian Books (from 1516 onwards), Fine Bindings, Scarce Irish Local Histories, Irish & World Maps, World Travel vols., Irish Language etc. c.600 Lot Library Sale of Exceptional Irish and World Antiquarian Books (from 1516 onwards), Fine Bindings, Scarce Irish Local Histories, Irish & World Maps, World Travel vols., Irish Language, Engravings etc. This collection is primarily from a two generation clerical library which was expertly curated and added to over the last 80 years or so. Purcell Auctioneers Purcell Auctioneers [email protected]

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22nd Jan 25 at 10am GMT