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The Spirit of the Nation
1844001832Dublin: James Duffy 1844. "The Nation" newspaper was founded in 1842 by Charles Gavin Duffy Thomas Davis and John Blake Dillon - it soon became a major voice for Irish nationalism. Support for O'Connell's Young Ireland movement caused its suppression in 1848. nd soon became the major voice for Irish nationalism; it was suppressed in 1848 but was revived and continued publication until 1900. This is a Very Good copy of the "Second Edition Revised" consisting of two sections 76 pages each bound together consisting of political songs and ballads originally published in the newspaper. The Scots may go to war to the sound of the pipes; the Irish go singing ditties and ballads! VERY SCARCE. Green cloth binding stamped in the blind and filled with gilt. Irish harp on the front cover. The binding is worn but remains sound; the text is clean and still very bright and supple. Decorative endpapers. The second section is dated earlier 1844. This copy has a Presentation INSCRIPTION by the "Publisher " on the Title Page of Part I. No dustwrapper; in an archival plastic protector. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Inscribed By Publisher. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. James Duffy Hardcover
Quercus Rare Books · États-Unis450,00 $US≈ 380,75 €
