From National Ploughing Championship programmes from the 1950’s to a rare first edition of At Swim Two Birds Fonsie Mealy’s rare book and collectors sale at the Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny on October 3 is brimful of interest. The catalogue, which is online, lists 800 lots. The first edition of Flann O’Brien’s book from 1939 is of particular rarity as most copies were destroyed during the London Blitz. This one is estimated at 800-1,200. Lots on offer range from a history of the Anglo Irish landed gentry to Mohammad Ali. Here is a small selection:
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