Life in Old Dublin (1913)
Book ID: 68780
Price: €75.00
Life in Old Dublin. Historical Associations of Cook Street, Three Centuries of Dublin, Reminiscences of a Great Tribune. Dublin: Duffy, 1913. First Edition. Pp, 206. With frontispiece plan of Dublin (J. Speed 1610) & plates in the text. Navy cloth boards, title & City Arms stamped in gilt to centre of front cover. Covers lightly rubbed & faded, contents in fine bright condition.
A fascinating view of historical Dublin describing various locations, many that no longer survive, & covering events, people & places.
Over fifteen pages are devoted to the history of printing in Dublin. The Great Tribune mentioned is Isaac Butt, who the author knew personally, and the final part of the book is given over to him.
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