The Day’s Burden. Studies, Literary & Political and Miscellaneous Essays. Dublin: Maunsel & Co., 1918. Later Printing. Pp xii, 218. Quarter cloth and grey boards. Corners worn, with previous owner’s name to front free endpaper.

Tom Kettle (1880-1916), reputedly considered by James Joyce to be his closest friend in Ireland. He was killed in battle near the Somme in 1916.