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

88 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 678. Inscribed by Seamus Heaney Heaney (S.) The Settle Bed, 8vo, Privately Printed by Peter Fallon 1989, Inscribed to Philip (Murray) “ A Happy Christmas ... Seamus,” m/ss correction, illustrated by Catherine Anne Heaney. Nice Association. (1) [Brandes & Durkan AA25] €200 - €300 679. [Claddagh Records] An Evening of Poetry and Music Presented by Claddagh Records, Sunday 5th July 1970, at the Peacock Theatre Dublin, 8vo, D. (Dolmen Press) 1970, Signed by Seamus Heaney (twice), ptd. wrappers. Scarce. (1) [Brandes & Durkan D6] * Heaney’s contribution on the night “Wedding Day”. €300 - €400 680. The Authors First Book Deane (Seamus) While Jewels Rot, 8vo Belfast (Q.U.B.) Festival Publications, 1966. First Edn., 12pp orig. ptd. wrappers (somewhat soiled). V. Scarce. (1) €150 - €200 678 679 676. Peter Edwards, British (b. 1955) Seamus Heaney, O.O.C., head and shoulder Study of the Poet Seamus Heaney wearing blue shirt and tie, dated July ‘87, and initialled ‘P.E.’, approx. 60cms x 44cms (23½” x 17”) silvered frame. (1) * Note: Label on reverse ‘Chelsea Arts Club - 241.’ €5000 - €7000 677. Lyn Kramer, British (1942-2023) Bust of Seamus Heaney, bronze 1 of 3, London 1980, mounted on square marble plinth, approx. 48cms (19”), together with a Photograph of Seamus Heaney in a bookshop standing beside the bust Signed 'For Phil Murray, Slainte! Seamus Heaney.’ (2) €4000 - €6000