Eamonn Mac Thomais — Down Dublin Streets 1916

Dublin, Irish Book Bureau , 1965 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce first edition of this work commemorating the Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Easter Week Rising. First edition, in the publisher's original paperback binding. This fascinating work presents the Easter Rising of 1916, also known as the Easter Rebellion, whereby rebel forces in Dublin attempted to overthrow British Rule in Ireland to set up an Irish Republic. This historic book highlights the struggles on the streets of Dublin during this time, with chapters on different areas of the city and the aftermath of the rising. Written by Irish author, historian and broadcaster, Éamonn Mac Thomáis, who was known for his love of Dublin. Text is accompanied by photographs of local people and places. With ink annotations and inscriptions to the front paste down, endpaper and title page, of previous owner Miss Theresa Docres. In the publisher's original paperback binding. Externally, very smart, with light soiling and the occasional creasing to the extremities. Ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with ink annotations of previous owner to the front endpaper and title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .