Keating (Jeoffry) 17th century Irish Historian (1570-1644)
A General History of Ireland. Translated by Dermod O'Connor, Dublin 1723. With frontispiece portrait of Bryen Boiroimhe Monarch of Ireland Ano. Dom. 1002. Small Fo. Full calf boards and end papers loose plus The Famous History of the Seven Champions of Christendom by Richard Johnson (1573-1659). 2 parts in one volume. Chiswell, London 1705. Owners inscription and Drummond b/p, Full calf (200 x 170mm) Boards loose, bumped and scuffed (2)
Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale
Sold for £620
Estimated at £100 - £200
Keating (Jeoffry) 17th century Irish Historian (1570-1644)
A General History of Ireland. Translated by Dermod O'Connor, Dublin 1723. With frontispiece portrait of Bryen Boiroimhe Monarch of Ireland Ano. Dom. 1002. Small Fo. Full calf boards and end papers loose plus The Famous History of the Seven Champions of Christendom by Richard Johnson (1573-1659). 2 parts in one volume. Chiswell, London 1705. Owners inscription and Drummond b/p, Full calf (200 x 170mm) Boards loose, bumped and scuffed (2)
Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 23rd Feb, 2022