Book: 1755 Irish Law, from Dromoland Castle

Every Man His Own Lawyer, a Summary of the Laws Now in Force in Ireland. Published 1755 in Dublin. 348pp plus index. Original bookplate of Sir Edward O'Brien, Baronet. Also signed with O'Brien's name and stamped monogram on title page. One of several books from Dromoland Castle in today's sale.

Provenance: Dromoland Castle, County Clare, Ireland. From the library of Sir Edward O'Brien, 2nd Baronet (1705-1765), inherited by his son, Sir Lucius O'Brien, 3rd Baronet (1731-1795), then by his son, Sir Edward O'Brien, 4th Baronet (1773-1837). The library was pretty much intact until 1962, when Donough O'Brien, the 16th Baron Inchiquin, was forced to sell the castle and its contents at public auction. The December 1962 sale -- conducted by James Adams & Sons of Dublin -- was attended by Gioia Marconi Braga, the daughter of Beatrice O'Brien and inventor Guglielmo Marconi. O'Brien was the daughter of the 14th Baron Inchiquin (1839-1900). Braga purchased a number of volumes from the auction and brought them to the U.S. Thence by descent in the family.

Condition: Slight separation beginning along upper spine. Boards in good condition. Spine darkened, some page toning. Missing back free endpaper.