Liddy, James.

In a Blue Smoke.

First Edition. Dublin, The Dolmen Press, 1964. 40 pages. Quarter cloth over paper covered boards. Hard cover. Very good condition.

Galvin, Patrick.

Man on the Porch. Selected Poems.

First Edition. London, Martin Brian & O’Keefe, 1979. 21 x 13 cm. 100 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket.

Cronin, Anthony.

Reductionist Poem.

First Edition. Finglas, Dublin, Raven Arts, [1980]. 39 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket. Near fine in very good dust jacket. A bright and clean copy.

Coffey, Brian.

Chanterelles. Short Poems, 1971-1983.

First Edition, Wilton, Cork, The Melmoth Press, 1985. 61 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. A bright and clean copy.

Spollen, James A.

What a Press… What a People!

First Edition. Athlone, Alfa Print Ltd., 1990. 24 x 16.5 cm. 59 pages. Illustrated. Original stiff paper covers. Soft covers. Very good condition. A few small stains on front cover (see image). A bright clean copy.

Walsh, Maurice.

The Quiet Man.

First Edition in Book Form. Sydney, Australia, Angus & Robertson Limited, 1933. c. 18 x 12 cm. 52 pages. Original dark green cloth. Hard cover. Black title and line decorations on front board and spine. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped with some abrasion to boards and spine. Edges and end papers age darkened. Internally bright and clean.

Thomas Dillon Redshaw (editor), [John Montague].

Hill Field. Poems and Memoirs for John Montague on his Sixthieth Birthday, 28 February 1989. Compiled and Edited by Thomas Dillon Redshaw.

First Edition. Minneapolis & Oldcastle, Coffee House Press & Gallery Books, 1989. 22 x 14 cm. (4), 110 pages. Illustrated. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Robertson, Robin (editor), [Longley, Michael].

Love Poet, Carpenter. Michael LOngley at Seventy. [A tribute of poetry, illustrations, and prose celebrating the 70th birthday of Irish poet Michael Longley. Contributors include Seamus Heaney, John Banville, Paul Farley, Donald Hall, Anne Tannahill, Don Paterson, Sharon Olds, Paul Muldoon, Brendan Kennelly and many others].

First Edition. London, Enitharmon Press, 2009. 23 x 15 cm. 125 pages. Illustrations. Original black cloth. Hard cover. Inside original decorated dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by Miachael Longley and one more person on the title page. Internally bright and clean.

[Campbell, Thomas / Watkinson, John].

A Philosophical Survey of the South of Ireland. In a Series of Letters to John Watkinson, M.D.

First Edition. Dublin, Printed for Whitestone, Sleater, Chamberlaine et al., 1778. Ocatavo. xvi, 478 pages. Four Plates (out of six), incl. 2 folding Plates. Lacks the Frontispiece and the ‘Rock of Cashel’ Plate. Later fine half morocco over marbled boards. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Fine binding. Two Plates missing. Top corner of title page torn off (see images). Ex Library with a few stamps. A very good reading copy in a sturdy attractive binding.

Warburton, J. (The Late) Whitelaw, Rev. J. and Rev. Robert Walsh.

History of the City of Dublin. Containing its Annals, Antiquities, Ecclesiastical History & Charters, its present extent, public buildings, schools, institutions etc., to which are added Biographical Notices of eminent men, and copious appendices of its population, revenue, commerce and literature. Illustrated with numerous Plates, Plans and Maps.

First Edition. Large Paper Edition. Two Volumes – Complete. London, Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies in the Strand, 1818. 32 x 25 cm. Vol.1: Frontispiece (Map), Title Page, (6) [Dedication & Preface], xx, 668 pages & 17 Plates / Vol.2: Folding Map of Dublin, Title page, (6) [Dedication & TOC], pages 669 to 1348, cvi, (6) [Corrections & Additions], 9 Plates (incl. one folding Plate) and a large folding Map of the Canals in Ireland. Some small Illustrations in text and numerous Tables and Lists. Some losely inserted newpaper cuttings. Contemporary full straight grained dark blue morocco. Blind tooled borders. Gilt decorations and titles. All edges gilt. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Volume 1 with some damp staining. Both volumes show mild age darkening and occasional mild foxing. Overall a very nice set in a sturdy attractive binding.

Mulloy, Bridie.

Itchy Feet & Thirsty Work. A Guide to the History & Folklore of Ballinrobe.

First Edition. [Castlebar], Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association, ND [c. 1990]. 21 x 15 cm. 268 pages, (4). With Illustrations, maps etc. in B&W. Trade paperback. Very good condition. Some shelf wear. Etches dust dulled. Internally clean.

Hole, Samuel Reynolds (author) / Leech, John (illustrator).

A Little Tour in Ireland [Signed].

A New Edition. Large Paper Copy No. 23/100. Signed. London, Edward Arnold, 1892. 25 x 19 cm. xii, 240 pages. Coloured folding frontispiece and Illustrations in Text. Original pale cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title and decorations. Top edge gilt. Other edges deckle. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling to binding. Internally bright and clean. A very nice signed copy.

O’Cathain, Seamas / O’Flanagan, Patrick.

The Living Landscape. Kilgalligan, Erris, County Mayo.

First Edition. Dublin, Comhairle Bhealoideas Eireann An Colaiste Ollscoile, 1975. 21 x 13 cm. x, 312 pages. With B&W maps and photographs. Original cloth with gilt title on spine. In original decorated dust jacket, now inside archival jacket. Hard cover. Very good in good dust jacket. Some minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Dust jacket with edgewear, small close tears and tiny losses. Edges dust dulled. Internally bright and clean. Scarce.

O Baoighill, Padraig.

Nally as Maigh Eo.

First Edition. Dublin, Coisceim, 1998. 20 x 14 cm. 390 pages. B&W Illustrations. Trade paperback. Soft covers. Near fine condition. A bright and clean copy.

O’Malley, Ernie.

Raids and Rallies.

First Edition, First Printing. Dublin, Anvil Books, 1982. Octavo. 208 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Near fine in very good unclipped dust jacket. Spine of dust jacket mildly faded. A bright and clean copy.

O’Malley, Ernie.

On Another Man’s Wound / The Singing Flame / Raids and Rallies.

Three First Editions. Three Volumes. London & Dublin, Rich & Cowan / Anvil Press, 1936, 1978 & 1982. Octavo. 336 pages / 312 pages / 208 pages. Original cloth. Three hard covers. All inside original dust jacket and clear archival jackets. Very good in very good dust jackets. See images. On Another Man’s Wound age darkened with occasional mild foxing. Dust jacket with edge wear, minor losses to corners and some small repairs / reinforcements in the back. Raids and Rallies with names of two former owners on front free end paper. Overall a very nice set of three scarce hard cover first editions in their original dust jackets.

Quinn, Niall.

Voyovic and Other Stories.

First edition. Dublin, Wolfhound Press, 1980. 15 x 22 cm. 163 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear on dustjacket.

Meldon, Maurice.

Aisling. A Dream Analysis by Maurice Meldon. With a Foreword by Seamus Kelly.

First Edition. Dublin, Progress House, 1959. 18 x 12 cm. 80 pages. Original paper wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition. Wrappers a little worn. Internally clean. Name of previous owner on front wrapper.

Keane, John B.

Sive. A Play in Three Acts. With a Foreword by Micheal O hAodha.

First Edition. First Printing. Dublin, Progress House, 1959. 18 x 12 cm. 112 pages. Original paper wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition. Wrappers a little creased with some abrasion to the rear. Name of previous owner on front wrapper. Internally clean. A nice copy. Scarce.

Leabar Aonghais: Srait Na Rite – III.

[Cork], Comluct Oideacais Na hEireann, [ND]. c. 18 x 12 cm. 72 pages. Illustrated. Original stiff paper wrappers. Previous owner protected booklet with another outer wrapper made of stiff card board (see images). Very good condition. With extra protective cover and a home made bookmark. Interesting little item, nicely illustrated.

O’Sullivan, Thos. F.

Romantic Hidden Kerry. Legendary, antiquarian and historical associations, political, economic and social conditions, & scenic attractions of the Barony of Corkaguiny.

First Edition. Tralee, The Kerryman Ltd., 1931. 18 x 12 cm. xiii, 656 pages. Illustrated. Complete with the folding map and all Illustrations listed. Original dark green cloth. Gitlt title. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Some staining and blistering (see images). Front hinge cracked. Edges and end papers dust dulled.

O’Malley, Ernie.

The Singing Flame.

First Edition. First Printing. Dublin, Anvil Books, 1978. Octavo. 312 pages. Original green cloth. Hard cover. Inside original unclipped dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Edges a little dust dulled. A bright and clean copy.

Fitzhenry, Edna C. (editor).

Nineteen-Sixteen: An Anthology. Compiled by Edna C. Fitzhenry.

First Edition. Dublin & London, Browne and Nolan & Geo. G. Harrap, 1935. 18 x 12 cm. 112 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside a clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Name of previous owner on front free end paper.

Mitchell, Susan L. (editor).

Secret Springs of Dublin Song.

First and limited edition. No. 278 of 500. Dublin, The Talbot Press / T. Fisher Unwin, 1918. 24 x 17 cm. xi, 51 pages. Original cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title. Deckle edges. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges dust dulled.

Gill, Moira.

Themes of Thought [signed].

First Edition. Dublin, Published for the Author by Browne and Nolan, 1932. 18 x 12 cm. 40 pages. With a Frontispiece. Original blue cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title. Very good condition. Inscribed and signed by the Author on front free end paper. Stamp of previous owner on verso of Frontispiece. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Internally clean.

Hayes, Richard.

The Last Invasion of Ireland. When Connacht Rose.

First Edition. Dublin, Gill and Son, 1937. 21 x 14 cm. xxvi, 341 pages. Complete with six Illustrations, as listed. Original green cloth. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Minor shelf wear and dust dulling. Occasional very mild foxing. A very nice copy in the scarce dust jacket.

O hOdhrain, Micheal.

Sleibhte Mhaigh Eo.

First Edition. Dublin, FNT, 1964. 21 x 14 cm. 203 pages. Illustrations in text. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Internally bright and clean.

Welch, Robert.

Muskerry [Signed].

First Edition. Dublin, The Dedalus Press, 1991. 21 x 15 cm. 51 pages. Original trade paperback. Near fine. Inscribed by the Author to Irish Poet Paul Durcan. Also signed on title page.

Birdthistle, Sheighle.

demons…and other friends [Signed].

First Edition. Limerick, The Treaty Press, [1997]. 21 x 15 cm. 28 unnumbered pages. Stiff paper wrappers. Paperback. Very good condition. Signed by the Author on tite page.

Durcan, Paul.

Sam’s Cross [Signed]. Poems by Paul Durcan.

First Edition. Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, Profile Poetry, 1978. 21 x 14 cm. 88 pages. Illustrated. Original stiff paper wrappers. Trade paperback. Very good condition. Binding a little worn and stained (see images). Some spotting / foxing internally. Small sticker on verso of front board with the Author’s signature, dated.

Cronin, Maureen.

Letting in the Light [Signed].

First Edition. Ennis, Maureen Cronin Publications, 1998. 21 x 15 cm. 66 pages. Original trade paperback. Soft covers. Very good condition. Signed by the Author on verso of front wrapper.

O’Callaghan, Julie.

No Can Do [Signed].

First Edition. Newcastle Upon Tyne, Bloodaxe Books, 2000. 93 pages. Original trade paperback. Soft cover. Near fine. Inscribed and signed by the Author on the title page. From the library of Irish poet Paul Durcan.

Murphy, Gerry.

The Humours of Nothingness [Signed].

First Edition. Dublin, The Dedalus Press, 2020. 21 x 14 cm. 89 pages. Original trade paperback. Soft cover. Near fine. A bright and clean copy. Inscribed and signed by the Author on the title page. From the library of poet Paul Durcan.

Henry, Paul / O’Faolain, Sean (foreword).

An Irish Portrait [Signed]. The Autobiography of Paul Henry R.H.A. With a Foreword by Sean O’Faolain.

First Edition. London, B.T. Batsford, 1951, 22 x 15 cm. xi, 116 pages. With 12 Plates – complete. With a losely inserted letter, signed by Mabel Young, Paul Henry’s second wife, to whom the book is dedicated. Original red cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in fair only dust jacket. Minor shelf wear to book. Edges and end papers dust dulled and mildly foxed. Signed by the Author on the front free end paper. Dust jacket worn with significant paper losses (see images).

Mrs. S.C. Hall.

Sketches of Irish Character [Signed].

The Fifth Edition. London, Nattali & Bond. 1855. 20 x 14 cm. xxiv, 412 pages. With Plates and Illustrations in text. Original green cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title and decorations. Professionally rebacked in 2025. All edges gilt. New end papers. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges age darkened. Inscribed by Mrs. S.C. Hall. See images.

Healy, John.

Nineteen Acres.

First Edition. Galway, Kennys Bookshops & Art Galleries Ltd., 1978. 14 x 21 cm. 138 pages. Original hardcover in original unclipped dustjacket, now in archival jacket. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Minor edge wear to dust jacket. Edges dust dulled. A bright and clean copy.

Ryan, Richard.

From My Lai The Thunder Went West.

Dublin, Printed for the Author at the Dolmen Press, 1970. c. 19 x 12 cm (folded). Single sheet of paper, folded twice. Very good condition. Losely inserted newspaper articles. From the library of Irish poet Paul Durcan.

Newmann, Joan.

Thin Ice [Signed].

First Edition. Newry, Abbey Press, 1998. 22 x 14 cm. 30 pages. Original paper wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition. A bright and clean copy. Inscribed by the Author on the title page.

Esse, James [Stephens, James].

Hunger. A Dublin Story.

First Edition. Dublin, The Candle Press, 1918. 18 x 11 cm. 29 pages. Two pages publishers list. Original stiff paper wrappers. Very good condition.

Daly, Padraig J.

This Day’s Importance [Signed].

First Edition. Dublin, Raven Arts Press, 1981. 21 x 15 cm. 48 pages. Original stiff paper wrappers. Trade paperback. Very good condition. Inscribed and signed (‘Padraig’) on first blank page. From the library of Irish poet Paul Durcan.

Cronin, Eamon.

Secular Sonnets.

First Edition. Belfast and Cork, Athol Books and Church and State, 1988. 20 x 15 cm. 40 pages. Illustrated. Green paper wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition.

Kennelly, Brendan.

New and Selected Poems [Signed]. Edited by Peter Fallon.

First Edition. Dublin, The Gallery Press, 1976. 63 pages. Original dark green cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by the Author on the title page. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Long inscription (poem by Christina Rossetti) on first blank (see image). Internally bright and clean.

Kennelly, Brendan.

Cromwell [Signed]. A Poem by Brendan Kennelly.

First Edition. Scarce Hard Cover. Donnybrook, Dublin, Beaver Row Press, 1983. 22 x 14 cm. (6), 146 pages. Original black cloth with gilt title on spine. Inside original dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by the Author on the front free end paper. See images.

Lysaght, Sean.

Wild Nephin.

First Edition. Westport, Stonechat Editions, 2020. Octavo. 281 pages. Illustrated end papers. With a map. Original brown cloth hard cover with silver title on spine. Inside original decorated dust jacket. As new. Signed by the Author on the title page.

Fr. Felix / Fr. Henry (editors).

The Capuchin Annual 1955. Twenty-Third Year of Publication.

Dublin, 1955. 538 pages. Illustrated in colour and B&W. Original dark brown paper wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition. Wrappers worn with some closed tears. Some ‘dog-ears’. Internally clean.

Carbery, Ethna (Anna Johnston MacManus).

In the Celtic Past.

Dublin & Cork, The Educational Company of Ireland, ND [before 1940]. 18 x 12 cm. 107 pages. Original cloth with green and black celtic design. Hard cover. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Binding faded (see images). Edges and end papers age darkened. Name of previous owner on front free end paper, dated 1940. Internally clean.

Birmingham, George.

The Northern Iron.

Dublin & Cork, The Educational Company of Ireland, ND [c. 1920-40]. 18 x 12 cm. 210 pages. Original laminated boards with red and black celtic design. Hard cover. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. ‘Specimen’ stamp on front board and title page. Name of previous owner on title page. Internally clean.

Power, Arthur / Henry, Paul (Foreword).

From the old Waterford House.

First Edition. Waterford and Dublin, The Carthage Press, 1940. 16 x 10 cm. (4), 180 pages. New (2024) blue cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title. New binding. Internally mildly foxed, otherwise clean.

Roland Burke Savage.

A Valiant Dublin Woman. The Story of George’s Hill (1766 – 1940). With a Preface and two Maps by Rev. T. Corcoran…

First Edition. Dublin, M.H. Gill and Son, 1940. 21 x 14 cm. xiv, (2), 312 pages. Complete with all Maps and Illustrations listed. Original blue cloth. Hard cover. Inside original unclipped dust jacket, now inside clear archival jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. SSome shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Some edgewear to DJ. Remants of tape on DJ and paste downs.

O’Dowd, Peadar.

In From the West – The McDonogh Dynasty.

First Edition. Galway, Thomas O’Donogh & Son, Ltd., 2002. 29 x 21 cm. xiv, 156 pages. Illustrated throughout. Original cloth. Hard cover. Inside original dust jacket. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.