CHRISTMAS RARE BOOK & COLLECTORS’ SALE December 11th & 12th, 2024

132 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 964. Medal: G.A.A., Hurling 1926, a shield shaped silver Medal, the obverse with crossed hurl and harp overlay, the reverse inscribed ‘Junior Hurling C’ship 1926, Cove, B. Simpson,’ hallmarked Egan, Cork. (1) €80 - €120 965. Medal: G.A.A., (Co. Cork) 1932, a shield shaped silver Medal, of pierced design with harp surmounted and shamrock border, the reverse inscribed ‘Sen. Hur. C’ship 1932 Kildangan & Kilbarron, Runner UP,’ hallmarked Egan, Cork. (1) €80 - €120 966. 1961Wexford HurlingWinner’s Medal G.A.A.: Medal, Co. Wexford, 1961 , a 9ct gold shield shaped Medal, the obverse of etched design with shamrocks and typical Celtic motifs, the reverse inscribed ‘Loch gCarman Craobh Sinsir 1961, Na Sairsealaigh,’ hallmarked, with chain. (1) €200 - €300 967. Medal: G.A.A., Hurling, (Co. Cork) 1964, a shield shaped silver Medal, the obverse with crossed hurls, harp overlay, the reverse inscribed ‘Craobh Iomana Mionuir Cathair 1964, Caomhin de Bara,’ hallmarked. (1) €70 - €100 969. G.A.A. [International Rules] Official Programme, Ireland v. Australia, 1984, D. 1984, illus. & adverts, ptd. wrappers. (1) €80 - €120 970. G.A.A.: International Rules, [1984] two Official Match Programmes, for the Second and Third Test of the International Series at Croke Park, 28.10.84 & 4.11.84, both 8vo, D. 1984, illus. & adverts, ptd. wrappers. (2) €80 - €100 971. Signed by G.A.A. Greats & Politicians G.A.A.: Football, 1987, All-Ireland Football Final, Meath V. Cork, Croke Park, 20.9.87, 8vo D. 1987, illus. & adverts, Signed by Paddy Buggy (President), Jack Lynch (Taoiseach) Mick O’Dwyer (Kerry Legend), Liam Mulvihill (Director General G.A.A.) Ronnie Delaney (Olympian), ptd. wrappers. Nice Association. (1) €100 - €150 972. Large Collection of G.A.A. Scrap Albums G.A.A. [1950-60’s] A large and comprehensive collection of G.A.A. newspaper Cuttings in Albums covering All-Irelands, Provincial Games, Railway Cups, Wembley Games, Action Photographs, Reports, Pen Pictures and Histories, an invaluable reference or research tool for G.A.A. enthusiasts, as a collection. (1) €250 - €320 973. G.A.A.: Co. Cork, 1940, Souvenir of Glen Rovers Hurling Club, Silver Jubilee 1915- 1940, 8vo, Cork (Desmond Printing Works) 1940, illus. & adverts, ptd. wrappers. (1) €60 - €80 974. G.A.A.: Ulster, 1940’s-70’s Souvenir Programme, Dr. McKenna Cup Victory, Warrenpoint Town Hall, 27.8.1944, 8vo Newry (Murray’s) 1944, ptd. wrappers; Thomas Davis Centenary, Commemoration Ceilidhe in Warrenpoint Town Hall, 30.12.45, 8vo Newry (Murrays) 1945, ptd. wrappers; also Down Championship Finals Rostrevor V. Warrenpoint, 29.8.76, & Armagh County Finals (F) Carrickcruppen V. Crossmaglen Rangers (H) Cuchullains V. Lamb Dhearg Keady, both 8vo, illus & advert, ptd. wrappers. As a lot. (4) €100 - €150 975. The All-Ireland played in NewYork G.A.A.: Football 1947, Official Souvenir Programme All-Ireland Football Championship Final at Polo Grounds, New York, September 14th, 1947, 4to, N.Y. 1947, illus. & adverts, ptd. wrappers. Scarce. Good copy. (1) €400 - €600 966 968. 1940 Leinster Minor Title Awarded to Laois Medal: G.A.A., Leinster Hurling 1940, a 9ct gold circular and pierced decorated Medal, with Celtic design and central harp, and inscribed ‘Comhairle Laighean,’ the reverse inscribed ‘Iomana Aosanach 1940, Laoishis a buaidh,’ hallmarked. (1) * The 1940’s All-Ireland Minor Series saw Dublin Versus Laois in the Leinster Final, they were beaten on a scoreline of 10.5 to 3.3., but due to the fielding of overage players however they challenged the result and it was subsequently overturned in their favour. They went on to lose to Antrim in the semi-final and who subsequently lost to Limerick, who won their First Title. €800 - €1200 975