Purcell Auctioneers: Superb July 2026 Book Auction of c.580 Lots to include an Important Manuscript Book of Early Gaelic, Irish History Covering the 12th to the 21st Centuries, 1,000's of Vintage Irish Postcards etc. etc., 71526, Birr
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- July 15, 2026 - July 15, 2026
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Collection of Postcards |
1932; early-mid 1900's | EUR 150.00 - 300.00 | Unknown | ||
| 27 | Collection of Postcards |
early-mid 1900's | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | Unknown | ||
| 28 | Collection of Postcards |
early-mid 1900's | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | Unknown | ||
| 29 | Collection of Postcards |
early-mid 1900's | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | Unknown | ||
| 30 | Collection of Postcards |
early-mid 1900's | EUR 100.00 - 300.00 | Unknown | ||
| 31 | Collection of Irish Coloured Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 120.00 | Unknown | ||
| 32 | Collection of Vintage Postcards |
1900-1930 | EUR 60.00 - 90.00 | Unknown | ||
| 33 | Collection of Vintage Postcards |
1900-1930 | EUR 60.00 - 90.00 | Unknown | ||
| 34 | Collection of World Postcards |
early-mid 1900's | EUR 60.00 - 120.00 | Unknown | ||
| 35 | Collection of British Seaside Comic Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 36 | Collection of Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 37 | Collection of Postcards |
N/A | EUR 50.00 - 100.00 | Unknown | ||
| 38 | Collection of UK Interest Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 39 | Collection of World Interest Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 40 | Collection of World Interest Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 41 | Collection of World Interest Postcards |
N/A | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 42 | Collection of Vintage Coloured Childrens Postcards |
N/A | EUR 100.00 - 200.00 | Unknown | ||
| 43 | Exhibitions Postcards |
1900; 1903; 1908; 1910 | EUR 50.00 - 80.00 | Unknown | ||
| 44 | Pictorial Irish Post Card Album |
1907 | EUR 80.00 - 160.00 | Unknown | ||
| 45 | Irish Postmarks Postcards |
N/A | EUR 100.00 - 300.00 | Unknown | ||
| 46 | Ryan Michael | Early Ireland Culture and Treasures |
1991; 1995-1996 | EUR 50.00 - 80.00 | Unknown | |
| 47 | The Irish Stamp book 1999 |
1999 | EUR 50.00 - 80.00 | Unknown | ||
| 48 | Young Derek | Guide to the Currency of Ireland |
1929-1941; 1928-1972 | EUR 50.00 - 80.00 | Unknown | |
| 49 | A Tour of the Emerald Isle 1947 |
1947 | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | Unknown | ||
| 50 | Stereoscope Cards: Connacht and Ulster Landscapes |
N/A | EUR 60.00 - 120.00 | Unknown |
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