The Peerage of Ireland; a Genealogical and Historical Account of All the Peers of That Kingdom. Their Descents, Collateral Branches, Births, Marriages, and Issue. Collected from Parliament Rolls, Records, Family documents, and the personal information of many Noble Peers. Together with the Paternal Coats of Arms, Crests, Supporters, and Mottoes, most elegantly engraved. Also, complete lists of the Baronets, Extinct Peers, and Chief Governors of Ireland. Some Account of the Antient Kings, &c. London: J. Almon, 1768. First Edition. Two Volumes. (1) 145, with 144 crests printed on 71 pages; (2) 246. Contemporary full tree calf binding, gilt rolled margins with crest to center of boards, spines embellished in gilt with red letter pieces. Spined heavily scuffed, label missing on vol 2; contents pages in fine bright condition.

A valuable resource for understanding the aristocratic families of Ireland, their lineages, titles, and historical significance during the 18th century. The work meticulously documents the family trees of Irish peers, tracing their ancestry and connections. It includes details about marriages, descendants, and the inheritance of titles.

Lodge provides historical narratives about the peerage, offering insights into the political, social, and economic roles played by these noble families in Irish history.

It includes descriptions of coats of arms and heraldic symbols associated with the peerage, which were important markers of identity and status.