RARE BOOK & COLLECTORS’ SALE 12th -13th December 2023

94 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 694. [Jonathan Swift] An important 17th CenturyWainscot oak Armchair, c. 1680, the back with ornate carved top rail with central foliage design and flowing scrolls, the solid back with carved diamond centre flanked by scrolled open arm, carved with naïve geometric design, the plain solid boarded seat over front turned legs united by border support, on pad front feet. Provenance: By tradition, said to have been the property of Dean Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). Acquired by John Ribton Garstin, Antiquarian & Archaeologist (1836-1917) acquired Bennett & Son Limited (Auctioneers) Dublin 1918 and by Alderman Thomas Kelly (1868-1942) By direct family descent. €2000 - €3000 695. Manuscript Letter Signed byW.B. Yeats [Yeats (William Butler)] An original Manuscript Letter Signed to Miss Rittenhouse (Jessie Belle Rittenhouse, American Poet (1869- 1948)] apologising for not being able to attend dinner, but looking forward to meeting her at 'The Poetry Society Dinner,' dated January 28th, 1920' with bold signature, framed with print of Yeats, as a m/ss. (1) €800 - €1200 696. [Titanic Interest] A rare Money Order from Ahernes Exchange and Shipping Office in Queenstown, Ireland, dated 9th April, the order is for the amount of $3,400 from Miss Louis Riquad, with 'Next Ship Calling' stamp in m/ss 'Titanic - W.S.' (White Star Line), No. 218, framed with a photographic postcard of the Titanic. As a m/ss. (1) €350 - €450