1891 Inis-Owen & Tirconnell by W Doherty Antiquarian Irish History Book 1 of 100

1891 Inis-Owen & Tirconnell by W Doherty Antiquarian Irish History Book 1 of 100

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1891 Inis-Owen & Tirconnell by W Doherty Antiquarian Irish History Book 1 of 100

Inis-Owen And Tirconnell: Notes, Antiquarian And Topographical,
By William James Doherty
First Series
Published by Patrick Traynor: Dublin 1891 1st Edition
"This Edition is limited to One Hundred Copies."

" WILLIAM JAMES DOHERTY was born in 1834 at Buncrana, near Londonderry. The greatest of his undertakings was probably the Maryport Docks in Cumberland, and the pier at Workington was also constructed by him. He invented an improved pile-driving machine, which he set to work in the Liffey. In addition to his professional duties Mr. Doherty devoted much time to literary and antiquarian work, and wrote several Papers and two volumes-one treating of ' the antiquities of Tyrconnell and Innishowen , and the other of their connection with letters. He was a Member of the Royal Irish Rcadenly and of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland, and was elected an Associate of this Institution on the 7th December, 1875. "

Heavy wear to covers with some staining and rub through as shown. Lacks front endpapers with book commencing at title page. A few light pencil marks here and there. One page all but detached as shown with chipping to edges. Pages with subtle age toning. A rare antiquarian book with only one hundred copies published. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 13cm x 1.5cm - 211 Pages

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, One Of One Hundred Copies Only, Original Cloth Bindings
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Heavy wear to covers with some staining and rub through as shown. Lacks front endpapers with book commencing at title page. A few light pencil marks here and there. One page all but detached as shown with chipping to edges. Pages with subtle age toning. A rare antiquarian book with only one hundred copies published. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William James Doherty
Publisher: Patrick Traynor: Dublin
Year Printed: 1891
Sub-subject: Irish History