[Ireland]. Life Of Theobald Wolfe Tone, Founder of the United Irish Society, and Adjutant General and Chef de Brigade in the Service of the French and Batavian Republics. 2 Vols. Wash: Gales & Seton, 1826. 8vo. vii,565;674pp. Half green morocco & marbled boards and endpapers, teg. 1st US edition. Theobald Wolfe Tone's attempts to bring harmony to diverging Catholic and Protestant interests led to his court-martial and death. Bindings moderately worn and soiled. Contents very good, frontis portrait foxed and has frayed edge and tape repair on verso, minor pencilling.
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Fine Bindings, Americana w/ Maps, Autographs
3:30 PM PT - Jun 7th, 2007
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Quinn's & Waverly Auction Galleries
431 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church, VA 22046
