The General History of Ireland
London: J. Bettenham for B. Creake, 1723. First London Edition. Large Folio Binding. Geoffrey Keating (1570-1644)
The General History of Ireland. Large Paper Copy in Contemporary Red Morocco Gilt.
London: Printed by J. Bettenham for b. Creake, 1723.
First London edition in English, large paper issue with 1 3/4 inch gutter margins; translated from the Early Modern Irish Foras feasa ar Eirinn by Dermot O'Connor; engraved full length portrait frontispiece of ninth century High King of Ireland Brian Boru (941-1014) in full armor; illustrated with 2 folding engraved maps; 28 full-page engraved genealogy leaves; and 12 engraved plates showing coats of arms; ex libris Lord Cadogan, likely William Cadogan, 1st Earl Cadogan (1672-1726) with his engraved armorial bookplate pasted inside the front board; bound in full contemporary red morocco ornately tooled in gilt on spines and boards; all edges gilt, hinges and spine ends repaired, binding and hinges are excellent. 15 3/4 x 10 in.. VG. Item #1097
Price: $4,500.00