Book: 1819 Walks Through Ireland, Dromoland Castle

Walks through Ireland etc., by John Bernard Trotter. Published 1819, 600pp. Original bookplate of Sir Edward O'Brien, Baronet. Inside back has some handwritten info, including pages in the book that cite a visit to Dromoland Castle. 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: Original marbled boards with tooled leather spine and corners. Some spine wear and darkening. Inside pages generally bright and free of toning. Endpapers foxed. Overall good condition. Would benefit from reinforcement of spine by conservator.