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1927 Shakespeare and Company, Paris. First Edition of Joyce's second collection of poems. Small 8vo, sewn in original papered boards printed in green, with errata slip tipped in.

A fantastic original 1880's antique statue advertising Jumbo the Circus Elephant. Jumbo was the most famous animal in the world in the late 19th century, Jumbo lived from 1860-1885 he was born in Sudan and was Exported to the Paris Zoo and then transferred to London Zoo in 1865. Jumbo was then sold to P.T Barnum, Circus who took him to USA despite huge public protests in the Uk. Jumbo tragically died on September 15th 1885 when he was hit by a runaway train when being led to the box car carrying him. Barnum told a story that was backed up by witnesses that Jumbo pushed a smaller Elephant Tom Thumb out of the way of the train that killed jumbo. After Jumbo's death his hide was mounted for taxidermy which travelled with Barnums circus for 2 years. The Legend of Jumbo lives on even after 140 years.

Pink felt infant shoes made by Mrs Kathleen Clarke while imprisoned in Holloway jail 1918

Various material related to Kennel Club Dog Show: advert for 'Kennel Club Show' held 18th March (Bank Holiday) 1935, Ballsbridge, details of admission times and prices; The Irish Kennel Club associate member's booklet (1927) belonging to Henry B. Fottrell Esq.; 'All-Sorts-of-Dogs' Show entry form (1937).

Harry Kernoff RHA limited sketch of Mme Eveline Kirkwood-Hackett. Actress. Born Eveline Mary Kirkwood. She ran a school of Elocution and modern Acting at The Stidio, 45 Dawson Street, Dublin.
It's quite fashionable for museums to have an artist in residence. We have a curator in heaven. Her name is Madame Kirkwood Hackett, and she ran an elocution and drama school on Dawson Street, just around the corner.

Book: "Kind Cooking" Published by the Electrical Supply Board

A brass door knocker

A James II bronze fragment (the foot and ankle) from the statue of King William III, College Green, modelled by Grinling Gibbons, late 17th century, the foot standing on a later stained timber base, inserted with lightweight cement, together with a postcard illustrating an image of the statue in College Green.

Diary entry recounting the first meeting of the Ladies' Land League. A number of attendees are mentioned, including: Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Kenny, Joseph Edward Kenny, Michael Davitt, Charles Stewart Parnell.

folding writing desk, calligraphy pen and nibs included