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105 info@fonsiemealy.ie 392 [Johnson (Rev. Samuel)] Julian the Apostate Being a Short Account of his Life, together with a Comparison of Popery and Paganism, sm. 8vo L. (Langley Curtis) 1682, First, XXIV pps., 1 - 168pps (complete) inscribed Robt. Davis (title page) last page mis-numbered ‘94’ but ‘Finis’, worming to front pages at bottom front start to page 21, (and top right throughout not affecting text), contemporary full calf (worn). Extremely Scarce [Wing J830]. (1) Footnote: Samuel Johnson (1649-1703) in this book made popery a modern paganism, portrayed the Duke of York in the character of Julian, and boldly argued on constitutional grounds against unconditional obedience. A long controversy followed which led to the author’s arrest and trial, and suffered persecution to the end of his life. €300-€400 393 Ritchie (Leitch) Ireland Picturesque and Romantic, 2 vols. Lond. 1837/38., 2 engd. frontis, 2 add litho & engd. titles, plts. etc., a.e.g., in recent fine hf. calf, tooled gilt spines with harps, v. good set. (2) €130-€180 394 A Very fine Long Run of the First Archaeological Journal Periodical: Transactions of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society [- Journal of Kilkenny and South-East of Ireland Archaeological Society - The Journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland.] Vols. I, No. 1 - Vol. 138 Kilkenny [-Dublin] 1849-2008. Lacking only nos. for 1887/88, & Vol. 136, 2006. The first 5 vols. in fine fac- simile reproduced by R.S.A.I., also with, Buckley (J.J.) Some Irish Altar Plate, 8vo Dublin 1943, illus. etc. Together 91 vols. in uniform hf. green cloth, with coloured red & black name pieces. A very good long set, in fine condition. As a periodical, w.a.f. (91) €1500-€2000