Accession number
PML 22709
Published
Cljath [i.e. Dublin] : A dtigh Sheon Francke [alias Francton], 1608.
Credit line
Purchased, 1925.
Notes
First ed. First prayer-book in Irish, printed from type sent to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth; dedicated to Sir Arthur Chichester, Lord Deputy General of Ireland, with his coat of arms on recto of last leaf.
Translated by William Daniel, archbishop of Tuam.
Woodcut title; t.p. and calendar printed in black and red; English arms on verso.
Translated by William Daniel, archbishop of Tuam.
Woodcut title; t.p. and calendar printed in black and red; English arms on verso.
Description
140 leaves ; 29 cm
Provenance
Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester and Lord Deputy General of Ireland (his ownership inscription on verso of title page).5
Binding
Blue morocco gilt, by Rivière & Son.
Classification
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