NATIONALISM

[Arthur O?Connor [Arthur Conner; Arthur Condorcet-O?Connor], Irish nationalist and polemicist, one of the United Irishmen.] Autograph Signature and valediction cut from letter.

Author: 
Arthur O?Connor [born Arthur Conner; latterly Arthur Condorcet-O?Connor] (1763-1852), Irish nationalist and polemicist, United Irishman who settled in France after seeking assistance from Napoleon
Publication details: 
No date or place.
£30.00

Lord Longueville's once-celebrated judgement was that 'of all bad men he is the worst'. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. From the collection of Irish nationalist autographs of Miss Burgess of Norwich. On a neat piece of cream paper, 7 x 3 cm. In good condition, lightly aged. Nothing on the reverse. Reads: ?Faithfully yours / Arthur O?Connor.?

[Sinn Fein] Debenture.

Author: 
The Sinn Fein Printing and Publishing Company, Limited.
Publication details: 
([1909]).
£120.00

Certificate, one page, 23 x 20cm, part printed, part manuscript, good condition, made out to Robert Lynd (in his Irish name) at 9 Greytown [Gayton] Road, Hampstead, London, No. 1876, £1, with terms, signed by the Directors (including John O’Mahony) and the Secretary (Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh). WITH: Receipt, part printed (17 Upper Fownes Street, Dublin, no date), 21 x 13cm, good condition, issued by the Sinn Fein Printing & Publishing Co., Limited to Robert Lynd (Irish form of name) for £2 for two debentures in the Company. Signed by Secretary, D. MacCarthy (Irish form).

[Sinn Féin, newspaper edited by Arthur Griffith] Typewritten draft of circular letter

Author: 
[Arthur Griffiths].
Publication details: 
Undated [c.1905].
£350.00

Typewritten draft of circular letter, with corrections, appealing for support for Griffith’s Sinn Féin newspaper, and giving details concerning its foundation. Typescript, 3pp, 4to, good condition. Author and recipient not stated. Undated, but from the context written in 1906. It begins, We desire to bring under your notice the following facts respecting the Sinn Fein daily newspaper’ and says that Griffith and the directors stated that ‘a sum of £8000 was required for the purpose’, but that [t]he sum of £3300 only was subscribed in answer to the appeal.

[Printed] To the Whole People of Ireland. The Manifesto of the Dungannon Club Belfast ([c.1905]).

Author: 
[Dungannon Club Publications, No.2]
Publication details: 
Belfast, c.1905.
£180.00

Pamphlet, 8pp., 8vo, damage and staining but minimal loss to text. One copy on COPAC (Lambeth Palace), one on WorldCat (University College, Dublin).Note from TrinityCD, The Dungannon Clubs were founded in 1905 and absorbed into Sinn Fein between 1906 and 1908. This item is listed in my catalogue, Printed and Other Material From the Papers of Robert and Sylvia Lynd, all of Irish interest. Hard copy available.

The Present Crisis. Manifesto Issued by the Executive Committee of the Irish Volunteers, 15th July, 1915

Author: 
[Irish Volunteers, 1915]
Publication details: 
([1915]).
£120.00

Handbill, 2pp., 4to, sunned and other minor defects, mainly good condition. One copy listed, NLI.

[ Hugh MacDiarmid ] Substantial part of a Typed Letter Signed C.M. Grieve (Hugh MacDiarmid) introducing his unknown correspondent to a leaflet giving information about him [PRESENT]

Author: 
C.M. Grieve (Hugh MacDiarmid), Scottish Poet, journalist, essayist and political figure.
Publication details: 
Apparently the top of the letter has been cut off (with presumably his address and the date, and name of correspondent).
£180.00

Paper, 20 x 11.5cm, punch-hole (one only, the other having been cut off (as stated above) - perhaps filed formerly). Text: My name may perhaps be known to you as that of a well-known Scottish poet and essayist, author of a number of books on Scottish literary, historical, sociological, economic and political matters. I enclose a leaflet giving some information about my work. | I will be glad to write and submit an article along the above lines immediiately if I hear from you that you are willing to consider this.

[Daniel O'Connell, 'The Liberator', Irish nationalist leader, fighter for Catholic emancipation.] Autograph Signature ('Daniel O Connell') on frank, addressed to Messrs Cox and Co, Army Agents. With correction initalled by him.

Author: 
Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), Irish nationalist leader, known as 'The Liberator', fighter for Catholic emancipation
Publication details: 
Dublin [Ireland]. December 18 1834.
£280.00

On one side of 7 x 11.5 cm piece of watermarked laid paper, cut from the letter's envelope, in his bol hand. In fair condition, though somewhat ruckled and aged. Entirely in O'Donnell's hand, and laid out in the customary fashion, with the signature 'Daniel O Connell' between two lines at bottom left. Addressed: 'Dublin December Sixteen [corrected by O'Connell 'eighteen | D O C'] | 1834 | Messs Cox & Co | Army Agents | Craigs Court | London'.

[Florence O'Driscoll, Irish nationalist politician.] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Willie', a moving letter of condolence on the death of his father.

Author: 
Florence O'Driscoll (1858-1939), Irish nationalist politiician and member of the British parliament
Publication details: 
On letterhead of 18 Gower Street, W.C. [London] 10 December 1888.
£100.00

By profession a mining engineer, O'Driscoll was the Irish National Federation (Anti-Parnellite) MP for the South Monaghan constituency between 1892 and 1895. 2pp., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged, with slight patch of discoloration at the head of the second page. Despite the author's statement to the contrary, an eloquent and moving letter of condolence. Addressing his letter to 'My dear Willie', O'Driscoll sends his sympathies on the death of the recipient's father. 'I feel old man that I have a poor way of expressing myself.

[Katie Malecka, Polish musician and nationalist, imprisoned by the Russians.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Katie Malecka'), in English, to 'Mrs Green', regarding a lecture in Bristol and her desire to 'leave off being "the prisoner of Warsaw"'.

Author: 
Katie Malecka, Polish musician, journalist, and nationalist imprisoned in Warsaw by the Russians
Publication details: 
44 Marylands Road, Maida Hill, W. [London] 25 March [circa 1913].
£280.00

Malecka was born in England, the daughter of a Polish father and English mother. In 1912 she was imprisoned in Warsaw by the Russians, 'on a charge of conspiring against the Russian Government'. The matter was raised in the British parliament, and reported widely, for example in the Spectator and Russian Review. On her release she published 'Saved from Siberia: The True Story of my Treatment at the Hands of the Russian Police' (London, 1913). 2pp., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. She would 'indeed very much like to pay [her] another weekend visit' on her return to England.

[ William O'Brien, Irish Nationalist M.P. ] Autograph Note Signed "William O'Brien" to "Windle" [presumably Bertram Windle, President of Queen's College, Cork ]

Author: 
William O'Brien, Irish M.P. and nationalist
Publication details: 
No place, 15 June 1911
£150.00

One page, 16mo (trimmed unevenly), signs of removal from album, minor staining, some text faded, most hard to read (either written in haste or characterusticlally illegible - or both). "You are right in [premising?] that I have many irons in the fire [also &?] that I am not [?] to be [?] [general?] use as to the [Cambridge?] [?] if there are [?] [sales?] I shall be happy to lend a hand, so far as it may be in my power."

[ John O'Connor, Irish Nationalist ] Autograph Postcard, third person, to "Mr and Mrs Fawcett" [perhaps the supporters of Women's suffrage?]

Author: 
John O'Connor (1850-1928), Irish Nationalist M.P.
Publication details: 
[Embossed stamp] House of Commons LIbrary, 30 Dec. 1912.
£150.00

Card, c.11 x 9cm, verson blank, minor staining, text clear and complete: "Mr John O'Connor would be pleased if Mr and Mrs Fawcett would do him the honour of dining with him at the House of Commons on Thursday next at 8 o C. RSVP | 30-12-12"

[ Robert Lynd, Irish Nationalist journalist. ] Copy of Typed Letter 'To the Editor of the "Irish Times.", regarding the state of 'the campaign against partition' following 'the Northern Ireland election'

Author: 
Robert Lynd [ Robert Wilson Lynd ] (1879-1949), journalist, essayist and Irish Nationalist
Publication details: 
5 Keats Grove, Hampstead, N.W.3. [ London ] Undated [ 1945 or 1949 ].
£250.00

6pp., 4to. In fair condition, on aged paper with worn edges. It is not known whether the letter was sent or published. The Lynds settled at their celebrated London address of 5 Keats Grove (where James Joyce had his wedding reception) in 1924, but the letter was clearly written after the Second World War: 'Now that the Northern Ireland election is over, it may be worth considering whether the campaign against partition, if continued on its present lines, is likely to be effective in achieving its end.

[ Pamphlet. ] The Repeal of the Union Conspiracy; or, Mr. Parnell, M.P., and the I.R.B.

Author: 
[ Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1892), Irish nationalist member of the British parliament; the Irish Republican Brotherhood ]
Publication details: 
London: William Ridgway, 169, Piccadilly, W. 1886.
£90.00

64pp., 12mo. Frontispiece in red and black, with diagrammatic pyramid with 'Rank and File or "Soldiers."' at the base, and 'C. S. Parnell, M.P.' at the apex. At foot of the frontispiece is printed 'The Assassination Oath of the I. R. B.' Disbound pamphlet without covers. In fair condition, on lightly aged and worn paper.

[ Sir Compton Mackenzie, Scottish author. ] Typed Letter Signed ('Compton Mackenzie') to 'J. F. K.', inviting him back to 'this enchanting place' and informing him about his latest writing.

Author: 
Sir Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972), Scottish author
Publication details: 
On letterhead of Pradelles, Les Arques, Par Cazals, Lot, France. 1 November 1964.
£35.00

1p., 4to. In good condition, lightly aged, with tiny stain in margin. He thanks him for his letter, and invites him to 'call again' at 'this enchanting place'. He has 'finished Octave 5' and is 'at work now on another Ben Nevis story'. He has asked his publishers Chatto & Windus to send him 'Octave 3'. A letterhead with Mackenzie's Edinburgh address is printed upside down on the reverse.

[Printed] How Ireland has progressed under the Home Rule Party, being The Case of Parliamentarianism Stated

Author: 
[The Limerick Echo]
Publication details: 
(Limerick: Limerick Echo, Printers, Sarsfield Street, no date [c.1906]).
£200.00

Handbill, 3pp, 8vo, bifolium, good condition. Lack of progress is the theme, and there’s a reference to "Sinn Fein pamphlet No. 6" suggesting this is also published by Sinn Fein. The early reference to the founding of the Irish Parliamentary Party, founded 35 years before in 1871, suggests a publication date of 1906. This item is listed in my catalogue, "Printed and Other Material From the Papers of Robert and Sylvia Lynd", all of Irish interest. Hard copy available.No copy on COPAC, NLI or TCD

[Untitled mimeographed report].

Author: 
‘An Irish Democrat’ [Henry L. Glasgow of Cookstown]
Publication details: 
[1916].
£600.00

Untitled mimeographed report (place and date not stated [1916]). Document, 7 pp, fol., good condition. ‘The Irish constitutional problem is centuries old, but its terms are ever changing. The present factors in the problem may be set out as follows: –’. Dated from references to ‘An Act [...] to establish a Parliament in Ireland’, ‘The War’, ‘The Rebellion’ and ‘The negotiations originated by Mr. Lloyd George’. With numerous manuscript emendations and at end manuscript signature: ‘An Irish Democrat.’ Beneath this, in another hand, ‘Not for pubn. | H L.

[Printed broadside] Jackets Green Song Book.

Author: 
Anon.
Publication details: 
No place or date.
£150.00

Jackets Green Song Book. Skibbereen | The Old Plaid Shawl | The Jackets Green | [...] | Bold Robert Emmett (publisher and date not stated). Sheet, 8pp, fol., full sheet folded twice.A different edition, with the same title, was published in 12mo as No. 26 in ‘McGlennon’s Song Book Series’ (London: Felix McGlennon, no date [c. 1912?]). No copy of either edition listed. This item is listed in my catalogue, Printed and Other Material From the Papers of Robert and Sylvia Lynd, all of Irish interest. Hard copy available.

[Printed] Can Ireland Stand Alone? Is She strong enough to set up as an independent nation?

Author: 
Anon.
Publication details: 
(Date and place not stated [circa 1915]).
£250.00

Handbill, 2pp, 12mo, with wear to extremities, mainly good. A clue to the date of publication is the giving of Ireland’s trade figures for 1914. It concludes, ‘Is not Ireland fooled and robbed long enough? The Hour for Freedom and the Irish Republic has struck!’ Headed with wholesale price in manuscript ‘1/- 100.’ Two items on WorldCat with the same title; neither, apparently, identical to this. epublic. | Senators so senatorial! Accept my appreciation.’ No other copy traced.

The Senate of Ireland’s National University!

Author: 
F. Hugh O’Donnell [Frank Hugh O’Donnell (1848-1916)]
Publication details: 
(date and place not stated [1914]).
£180.00

Handbill, one page, 4to, wear to extremities, mainly good condition. It begins ‘Your injustice to the Noble Proletariat of Louvain [destroyed by the German Army, 25 August 1914] is not excused by your venerable chestnut about the Destruction of the Alexandrian Library’, ending, ‘The majority of the Belgian population is Liberal, Socialist, and Anti-Clerical – just like the Allies of Mr. Redmond. What better end could a mere Church of Reaction have than to perish in the service of the French Republic. | Senators so senatorial! Accept my appreciation.’ No other copy traced.

[Printed Prospectus] New Ireland | Its Aims and Policy

Author: 
New Ireland: an Irish weekly review
Publication details: 
([1915]).
£400.00

Prospectus, 4pp., 4to, bifolium, damage to one corner, text complete. MS. annotation Proof copy, presumably submitted to Robert Lynd.The periodical was published by the New Ireland Publishing Company, Ltd, Dublin, 1915-22. The Prospectus anticipates contributions from many listed Irish luminaries (AE, Childers, Yeats, etc., but not Lynd). Copy in NLI. This item is listed in my catalogue, Printed and Other Material From the Papers of Robert and Sylvia Lynd, all of Irish interest. Hard copy available.

[The fifth Central Council [Meeting] of Sinn Féin]

Author: 
Sinn Féin [Aindrias Ua Broin, General Secretary]
Publication details: 
(Baile Átha Cliath: An Cló-Chumann, [1909]).
£450.00

An Cúigeadh Árd-Chomhairle De Sinn Féin A Tionólfar 1 Nárus Na Príomh-Chathrach, Ar Diardaoin, Lughnasa 26ADh, 1909 [The fifth Central Council [Meeting] of Sinn Féin to be held in the City Hall of the Capital on Thursday 26 August 1909.] . Pamphlet, 12pp, 12mo, grey printed wraps, fair condition. Signed in type at end: Aindrias Ua Broin, General Secretary.’, In pencil (N.F. Dryhurst’s hand? – anarchist, suffragette, Irish patriot, etc.] at head of front wrap: ‘Please return keep for me’.

Debenture.

Author: 
The Sinn Fein Printing and Publishing Company, Limited.
Publication details: 
([1909]).
£400.00

Certificate, one page, 23 x 20cm, part printed, part manuscript, good condition, made out to Robert Lynd (in his Irish name) at 9 Greytown [Gayton] Road, Hampstead, London, No. 1876, £1, with terms, signed by the Directors (including John O’Mahony) and the Secretary (Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh). WITH: Receipt, part printed (17 Upper Fownes Street, Dublin, no date), 21 x 13cm, good condition, issued by the Sinn Fein Printing & Publishing Co., Limited to Robert Lynd (Irish form of name) for £2 for two debentures in the Company. Signed by Secretary, D. MacCarthy (Irish form). No other copy traced.

Autograph Letter Signed W.H. Grattan Flood, Irish musicologist, to Godfrey E.P. Arkwright, Arkwright, Godfrey E. P. (1864–1944), editor and bibliographer of 16th–18th century music.

Author: 
Chevalier William Henry Grattan Flood (1857-1928), musicologist and historian
Chevalier William Henry Grattan Flood
Publication details: 
Rosemount, Enniscorthy, Ireland, 20 Dec. 1909.
£280.00
Chevalier William Henry Grattan Flood

Three pages, 12mo, in bifolium, black-edged, with original envelope, also black-edged,1.5 inch tear to fold, mainly very good. He explains that his father's illness and death (and consequent complicated affairs) delayed his response to Arkwright's letter. He thanks him for his advice as to my Preface & Introduction to Moore's Melodies [underlined; he edited a new standard edition of Moore’s Irish Melodies, 'The Spirit of a Nation' (1911)].

Autograph Letter Signed to his brother.

Author: 
John Stuart Blackie (1809-1895), Scottish man of letters
Publication details: 
Oban; 8 August [no year].
£95.00

12mo, 4 pp, in a bifolium, with postscript on reverse of a Commercial Bank of Scotland 'Paid-in Slip'. Text clear and complete on aged and worn paper. Difficult hand. A fluent and energetic letter. Regarding the queries concerning 'Strasburg, and other words', 'the German Authorities which I fancy you consulted [...] are in my Edinburgh house'. He suggests writing to the London booksellers Williams & Norgate. He is glad to learn that 'Lockhart is turned a golfer.

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