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The Daily Mirror newspaper, dated Tuesday May 2nd, 1916. Three photographs on the front page. Text reads "The Battle of Sackville Street: First photographs from the scene of the fighting in Dublin." Description under the first picture reads "Sackville-street as seen from O'Connell Bridge. The material damage has been heavy, and the city's most noble thoroughfare is more or less in ruins." Under second picture (left) "Civilian has to show his passport." Under third (right) "Tradesmen's carts, motor-cars and baskets used to make a street barricade."

The Daily Mirror, newspaper dated Monday August 2 1915. Front page shows large photo. Text reads "What the armies have been facing for the past twelve months. This remarkable photograph was taken by a French dragoon while advancing against the enemy. It shows a German shell bursting between two lines while the men were charging with fixed bayonets by "leaps" of thirty yards. The picture, which is reproduced by courtesy of the Illustrated London News, was taken in a very bad light and during a heavy shower of rain. The dragoons are, of course, cavalry, but in this case are fighting on foot."

The Cyclists' Handbook from 1943 - 1944. Brown booklet with green font on front and back cover. Issued by the Safety-First Association of Ireland. Price, one penny.

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