Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers RARE BOOK & COLLECTORS SALE 6th & 7th, December 2022

110 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 613. Northern Ireland: G. Rollos - A Map of the Province of Ulster, approx. 12cms x 20cms hd. cold.in outline, engraved for the Royal Magazine, c. 1765, framed; & a rare View of Londonderry, published by John Hempton, The Diamond, Derry, approx. 27cms x 38.5cms browned, framed. (2) €180 - €250 614. Co. Westmeath: Original Manuscript Estate Map, A Map of Knockmant in the .. of Killichan, Baiy. of .. and County of Westmeath, which contains of arable and Profitable Two hundred and fourty Acres on rood Plantation measure, Surveyd April 30th 1746, Jn. Bell? Hand-cold. approx. 25.5cms x 41cms, framed. (1) €200 - €300 615. Map: Phillips (Capt. Thos.) Athlone, with The Grounds around The Castle, Early engraved plan or map, dated 1685, approx. 44cms x 55cms (17¼” x 21½”), cut down on one side, in oak frame. As a map, w.a.f. (1) €200 - €300 616. River Shannon: Rhodes (Thos.) River Shannon, Bridges, Shoal and Canal at Athlone, Showing Proposed Improvements. Hand Cold. engraved map, issued by House of Commons, 1835, approx. 29cms x 39cms (11½” x 15½”) framed. (1) €130 - €180 617. Testimonial from Grateful Passengers, 1876 Manuscript : A Testimonial to J.J. Tighe, M.D., Ship’s Surgeon Superindent on board ship Rangitiki by the Emigrants, 15th December 1876. In original frame, with modern mount and backing 54cms x 50cms. Thanks Dr. Tighe “for his constant and unremitting attention to the various bodily ailments of themselves, their wives and children” in a voyage of 13 weeks (to New Zealand.) Signed on behalf of the emigrants by Arthur McMurrough, Hon. Sec., and R.A. Berry, Treasurer. Dr. Tighe’s exertions prevented the outbreak of an epidemic of measles on board ship, and the testimonial was written to accompany the gift to him of a silver cup. As a m/ss. (1) €250 - €350 618. Original Photograph: Lord Mayo in India, A group photo with nine men seated with Lord Mayo including the Maharajah of Jeypon, Lord Napier of Magdala and others (identified on mount), and one standing, Mr. Whitley Stokes, c. 1870, approx. 18cms x 26cms, framed. (1) €150 - €200 619. Norbury - The “ Hanging Judge ” Co. Offaly Poster : “Durrow Abbey, King’s County,”Original Printed Auction Poster, “Important and Extensive Auction” Joseph and James Marshall are honoured with instructions to sell by completely unreserved Auction, at Durrow Abbey, at the residence of the late “Earl of Norbury” the entire of the Stock, Horses, Improved Farming Implements etc etc on Monday, the 18th of March next [1832] Printed one side only, approx. 22.5cms x 18cms (9” x 7”) framed. Printed by E. Deane, printer, Limerick. The Auctioneers were also from Limerick. V. Rare. (1) * John Toler, 1st Earl of Norbury, was one of the most corrupt legal figures in Irish History. It was Norbury who sentenced Robert Emmet to be hanged. €300 - €400 620. Co. Kilkenny: The Castlecomer Collieries, Limited £100 Debenture, No. 512, dated 9th November, 1918, & Signed by R.H. Prior Wandesforde & Florence Prior Wandesforde, Directors, & by the Secretary, approx. 34cms x 38cms (13½” x 15”) with company seal. Framed. (1) €200 - €300 615 617 621. Roosevelt (Franklin D.) Original typed Letter, 2pps, during the Great Depression and what he feels are the qualities and values it will take to defeat it. Written to Dr. J.R. Gregy, Educator, he states: I believe that in the present worldwide economic derangement an attitude that reflects resolution, determination, grit, vigor, tenacity and stability, briefly common sense, will prove beneficial and ultimately successful. Business requires the nudge of encouragement, and I am certain that this International Congress will help furnish the stimulation necessary by manifesting, as it does, an interest in the affairs of depressed and despondent business. He also conveys his best wishes to The Prince of Wales, as a typescript, w.a.f. (1) €1500 - 2000 618