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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of the Different Rebellions in Ireland, From the Arrival of the English Sir Richard Musgrave 1801 By Robert Marchbank, for John Milken and John Stockdale : Dublin 11" by 9" x [3], 2-636 [1], 2-166 [9] pp SUMMARY An excellent copy of the first edition of politician Richard Musgrave's anticatholic account of late eighteenth century Irish history, an influential and controversial work. Illustrated with folding maps. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of Sir Richard Musgrave's historical and political study of the history of Irish rebellions, with 'a Particular Detail of that which broke out the 23rd of May, 1798; the History of the Conspiracy which preceded it, and the Characters of the Principal Actors in it'. Illustrated with nine plates, eight of which are folding maps. Lacking plate VII 'A ground plan of Ross, and a map of the adjacent country', which should appear facing page 407. Retaining the original half title. With the armorial bookplate of James Martin to the front pastedown, and a contemporary owner's inscription to the verso of the half title. In 1894, the Dictionary of National Biography claimed the work was 'so steeped in anticatholic prejudice as to be almost worthless historically', terming him 'a man of considerable talent, warped by blind prejudice and savage party spirit'. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, smart, with rubbing to boards, back strip and joints. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to verso of half title. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Closed tear to frontispiece folding map. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques