Leadbeater, Mary / Edgeworth, Maria (Notes and Preface).

Cottage Dialogues Among the Irish Peasantry. With Notes and A Preface by Maria Edgeworth, Author of Castle Rackrent, &c. [‘Glossary and Notes’ from page 269 to 343].

First Edition. London, Printed for J. Johnson and Co., 1811. 17 x 10 cm. v, (4) [TOC], 343 pages. Rebacked in 2022 using the original boards. New matching green cloth spine and black spine label. Gilt title. See images provided. Very good condition. New spine and end papers. Rebacked in 2022. Original boards worn, rubbed and bumped. Internally dust dulled. Faint blind stamp (’ Birkbeck College Library’) on first blank and title page. Numbers in pencil on verso of title page. Corner of page 73/74 missing, not affecting text. Small paper losses to page 103/104, not affecting text. A very nice copy of this very scarce publication. WorldCAT lists only one copy of the 1811 First Edition.

Leask, Harold G.

Irish Churches and Monastic Buildings. Volume 1: The First Phases and the Romanesque / Volume 2: Gothic Architecture to A.D. 1400 / Vol. 3: Medieval Gothic. The Last Phases.

Second, Second and First Edition. Three volumes. Dundalk, Dundalgan Press (W. Tempest Ltd.), 1977 / 1967 / 1960. 19 x 25cm. 173, 162 & 190 pages, with illustrations and photographs throughout. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Very good condition in very good dust jackets. A nice set. Small sticker with name of previous owner in volumes 2 and 3.

Ledwich, Edward.

Antiquities of Ireland.

First Edition. Dublin, Printed for Arthur Grueber, 1790. c. 25 x 21 cm. (4) [Dedication & TOC], iv [Subscribers]. (4) [Preface], 473 pages, (12) [Index]. Complete with a frontispiece, engraved title page and a further 38 Plates, as listed. One plate in colour. Contemporary tree claf. Red spine lable with gilt title. Gilt lines to spine. Very good condition. Binding rubbed, bumped and weak! Front board barely connected. Front joint and hinge open. Would benefit from rebacking or rebinding. Edges and end papers age darkened. Occasional mild foxing and a few damp stains. Name of previous owner on front free end paper. Internally clean. Despite the weak binding a nice complete copy of the scarce first edition.

Ledwich, Edward.

The Antiquities of Ireland. To which is Added A Collection of Miscellaneous Antiquities.

The Second Edition, with Additions and Corrections. Dublin, Printed by and for John Jones, 1803 / 1804. 26 x 21 cm. xxii [blank, frontispiece, engraved title, title page, dedication, preface, subscribers], 526 pages, (14) [Index]. Complete with 40 Plates as listed. Contemporary full calf with elaborate blind decorations. Black morocco spine label with gilt title. Marbled end papers. Red speckled edges. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges age darkened. Mild age darkening and foxing internally. Armorial Ex Libris on front paste down. Name of previous owner on title page (see notes on Provenance below). Overall a very nice copy.

Lever, Charles.

The O’Donoghue; A Tale of Ireland Fifty Years Ago. With Illustrations by H.K. Brown.

Dublin & London, William Curry, Jun. & William Orr, 1845. 21 x 13 cm. xi, 410 pages. Complete with 26 Plates, as listed. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Pale yellow end papers. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped. Edges and end papers age darkened. All Plates age darkened. Ex Libris of previous owner on front paste down. Name of previous owner inscribed on first blank.

Lever, Charles (Harry Lorrequer) (editor) / Phiz (illustrator).

Our Mess. Tom Burke of “Ours”. Volume First & Volume Second. With Numerous Illustrations on Steel by Phiz.

Two Volumes. Dublin & London, William Curry, Jun. and Company & William S. Orr, 1844. 21 x 13 cm. Vol.1: xi, 372 pages & 24 Plates, as listed. / Vol.2 x, 294 pages & 20 Plates, as listed. Contemporary red half morroco over marbled paper boards. Gilt titles. Top edge gilt. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Binding rubbed and bumped with some abrasions (see images). Edges dust dulled. Ex Libris of previous owner on front paste downs. Internally clean but occasionally age darkened / browned.

Lewis-Crosby, Very Rev. E.H.

The Ancient Books of Christ Church Cathedral. Christ Church Series N.4

Dublin, Not dated, c. 1950s. 18 x 12 cm. 12 pages with four Plates. Original paper wrappers. Soft covers. Very good condition.

Lindsay, Deirdre.

Dublin’s Oldest Charity. The Sick and Indigent Roomkeepers Society 1790 – 1990.

First Edition. [Dublin], The Anniversary Press, 1990. 21 x 15 cm. xi, (2), 177 pages. With a few illustrations. Original green cloth with silver title to spine. Hard cover. In original dust jacket, now in protective jacket. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Tail end of spine bumped. Top edge dust dulled. Internally bright and clean. A nice copy.

Lorrequer, Harry [Lever, Charles]. Phiz (illustrator).

The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer. With numerous Illustrations by Phiz.

First Edition. Dublin & London, William Curry & William S. Orr, 1839. 22 x 14 cm. (4) [Ads], xv, 344 pages. Complete with 22 Plates, as listed. Contemporary cloth. Gilt title and decorations. Blind decorations. Very good condition. Bindings rubbed and bumped. Age darkened and stained (see images). Edges and end papers age darkened. Paper label with number on front board. Some damp staining and foxing, mainly to Plates. Text pages generally bright and clear.

Loudan, Jack.

In Search of Water. A History of the Belfast Water Supply. Published on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Belfast City and District Water Commissioners, 1840 – 1940.

First Edition. Belfast, WM. Mullan, 1940. (10), 187 pages, ix [Index]. Illustrated. Original blue cloth. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear. Edges and end paper dust dulled. Internally bright and clean.