The History of Dundalk and its Environs. From the Earliest Historic Period to the Present Time; with Memoirs of its Eminent Men. Dublin: Hodges, Smith, & Co ., 1864. First Edition. Pp, xvi, 400. Illustrated with 4 plates and five maps. Ex library copy with stamps, rebound in cloth. Additional material and illustrations inserted by a previous owner, (Note: page 275  rendered illegible due to pasted label); a few other imperfections, but generally in reasonable condition.

Presentation copy, inscribed by J.R. O’Flaherty on front endpaper.

This classic history of Dundalk has always been scarce and collectible. It went through two printings in 1864 and was not republished thereafter until recent years.

Interesting material pasted-in, including a notice for the sale of Dalton’s manuscript collections, including historical, topographical and genealogical.