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

99 Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 592. After Sir John Lavery, RA, RSA, RHA (1856-1941) “A Study of Michael Collins,” stamped artist proof, Signed by the artist and the sitter Collins, published by Wilson Hartnell & Co., Dublin, c. 1922, some foxing in attractive later gilt frame. (1) €1500 - €2000 593. [Collins (Michael)] A striking sepia Photograph , depicting General Michael Collins in military attire looking directly at camera with his hands by his side. Scarce image of Collins, in contemporary gilt frame. (1) €400 - €500 594. Signed by the ‘Big Fella’ [Collins (Michael)] An original sepia Photograph of General Michael Collins, half of length in Military Attire, with right hand on belt and swagger stick in left hand, standing in a rustic setting, mounted on card, inset with manuscript signature ‘ Miceál O’Coilean 17/1/1922,’ mounted and framed. (1) €2000 - €3000