Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers Rare Books & Collectors' Sale December 9th & 10th, 2020

145 fonsiemealy.ie fm All contents and images are subject to copyright 805 Pamphlets: 1. Fox (Chas. J.) The Speech ... in the House of Commons on the Irish Resolutions, on Thursday May 12, 1785, ... by Chancellor Pitt, 8vo Lond. (J. Debrelt) 1785. First Edn., hf. title, 100pp uncut, sewn, disbound; 2. Burke (Rt. Hon. Edm.) A Letter ... to Sir Hercules Langrishe Bart. M.P. on the Subject of Roman Catholics of Ireland, and the Propriety of Admitting Them to the Elective Franchise,..., 8vo L. 1792. Second Edn., 88pps disbound. Both good. (2) € 200 - 300 806 Father of American Independence Washington (March, Ebenezer Grant) An Oration delivered at Wethes fi eld, Feb. 22, 1800, on the death of George Washington, who died December 4th, 1799. 8vo Hartford (by Hudson & Goodwin) 1800, First Edn., orig. drab wrappers, stitched as issued. (1) € 100 - 150 807 Early South African Theatricals Ephemera: On the Introduction of Theatricals at the Cape of Good Hope, In Celebration of the Anniversary of His Majesty’s Birth Day, at Doctor Somer’s Quarters, Sea Lines, June 9th, 1900. An Occasional Prologue, Written and Spoken by Mrs. Somers , Single sheet folded, 3pp. V. good. As ephemera, w.a.f. Rare. (1) € 70 - 100 808 Cork Printing: The Ceremonies of a Reception and Profession, According to the Form Established in Ursuline Houses of the Congregation of Paris, In Latin and English, 24mo Cork (J. Haly) 1815. First Edn., 72pp orig. blue wrappers. V. Scarce. (1) € 120 - 180 809 Poster: Drumcondra, Co. Meath: Markets and Fairs ... at the Town of Drumcondra in the County of Meath ..., A printed Poster, approx. 25.5cms x 16cms (10” x 6 ¼ ”) ptd. one side only, 15th May 1821, no printer. As ephemera, w.a.f. (1) € 80 - 120 810 Pamphlet: Murray (Most Rev. Dr. D.D.) A Pastoral Address to the Catholic Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Dublin, Announcing The Miraculous Cure of Mrs. Mary Stuart, A Religieuse of the Convent of St. Joseph Ranelagh... with Certi fi cates.. 8vo D. 1823. Sole Edn., 32pp uncut, sewn, orig. wrappers. Rare. (1) € 80 - 120