The Repeal of the Union Conspiracy; or, Mr. Parnell, M.P., and the I.R.B. London: William Ridgway, 1886. First Edition. Pp 86. Publisher’s black paper wrappers lettered in red. Covers worn, especially along spine; contents pages in nice bright condition.

Frontispiece diagram depicting pyramid with ‘Rank and File or “Soldiers”‘ at the base, and ‘C. S. Parnell, M.P.’ at the apex. At foot of the plate is printed ‘The Assassination Oath of the I. R. B.’

Anti-Parnellite & Home Rule pamphlet: ‘The world is governed by facts, and once the facts about the Repeal of the Union Conspiracy are known, I have little doubt Great Britain will decide once and for ever against the concession of an independent Legislature to Ireland.’

Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1892), Irish nationalist member of the British parliament; Leader of the Home Rule League from 1880 to 1882, and then of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1882 until his death in 1891.