Source : Mealys Auctioneers

Source Title Mealy's hold regular book sales at their salesroom
Description Mealy's Auctioneers was founded in 1934 by George Mealy. It is located in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The firm conducts auctions both on site and in Dublin and other locations around Ireland. It has experienced substantial growth over the years to become a major force in Irish auctions, with its focus on fine art, rare books, period furniture, decorative arts, memorabilia and collectibles. After the passing of the firm's founder, management passed to his sons, Fonsie and George, with the family's third generation also involved.

Mealy's generally conducts from 8 to 12 major auctions per year. Two of these are focused rare book auctions. Specialties include books of Irish and general interest, fine bindings, sets of periodicals, maps, scrap albums, Anglo-Irish literature, signed copies and limited editions, special press books, local and other historical works, topographical items, Irish republican items, art and architectural reference books, travel books; Irish language books, children's books, and more.
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Total Records in AED 13093
  • Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 11. Blaeu's Superb World Map on a Polar Projection (1695) Est. $5,500 - $7,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 36. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 49. One of the First Lunar Globes to Show the Far Side of the Moon (1963) Est. $1,000 - $1,300
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 5. The First World Map with Lavish Allegorical Vignettes of the Continents (1594) Est. $15,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 55. Anti-British Propaganda Map with Churchill as an Octopus (1942) Est. $2,000 - $2,300
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 197. One of the Most Influential Maps of Westward Expansion (1846) Est. $9,500 - $12,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 10. Scarce Pitt Edition of Carte-a-Figures Map of the World (1680) Est. $9,500 - $11,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 220. A Fine, Early Rendering of San Francisco (1874) Est. $2,200 - $2,500
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 707. Hand-Colored Image of the Presentation of Jesus with Gilt Highlights (1450) Est. $1,600 - $1,900
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 80. One of the Most Important Maps Perpetuating the Myth of the Island of California (1680) Est. $3,250 - $4,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 725. Homann's Atlas Featuring 26 Folio-Sized Maps in Original Color (1715) Est. $4,500 - $5,500
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 169. One of the Earliest Maps to Show Philadelphia (1695) Est. $4,750 - $6,000