1916 interest books

midgej

We have a few books that have been in our family for years that would relate in one way or another to 1916. One of them is signed by the author, Thomas MacDonagh (one of the leaders of the 1916 rising, who was executed for his part in the rising). I'm thinking this might be the year to sell them, no point in having them sitting in the attic when we could do with the cash! Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation of any particular Auctioneers who would be good for selling antique/rare/signed books? Cheers!

coylemj

The Fine Arts page (just after business and finance in the main paper) in the Irish Times last Saturday (Jan 23rd) has two articles of relevance to you...

After much anticipation, collectors of 1916 Rising memorabilia will discover the real value of their mementoes in the months ahead. Dates have been announced for three major history auctions in Dublin. The first, at Whyte’s in Molesworth Street, is on Sunday, March 13th, followed by an auction at Adam’s in St Stephen’s Green on Tuesday, April 19th. And finally, Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers will hold their sale in the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street – opposite the GPO and chosen specially for the occasion – on Saturday, April 23rd, the eve of the centenary of the Rising, which began on April 24th, 1916

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/fine-art-antiques/cashing-in-on-1916-memorabilia-1.2505765

On the value of 1916-related books, a signed Patrick Pearse 'extremely rare' book is for sale at €3,750 in Blackrock Co. Dublin .....

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/fine-art-antiques/extremely-rare-book-by-patrick-pearse-has-3-750-price-tag-1.2505756