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.
Scope of Text
Total Records in AED 13093
  • Freeman’s, August 20. President Washington Reaffirms the US Treaty of Friendship and Peace with Morocco, the Longest Unbroken Treaty in US History. $50,000 – 80,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. Weeks After Victory at Yorktown, Benjamin Franklin Promises Repayment of a French Loan that Funded the American Revolution. $200,000 – 300,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. Rare First Edition of the Foundational Text of the Mormon Church. $100,000 – 150,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. President Washington Sends the First Major Law Passed by Congress, the Tariff Act of 1789. $100,000 – 150,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. A Scarce Example of Audubon's Depiction of a Brown Pelican, Plate CCLI from his Birds of America. $30,000 – 50,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. The Official and First Obtainable Broadside Printing of the Lincoln's Final Emancipation Proclamation. $30,000 – 50,000.