Griffin David Caroline Pegum (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardcover book bound in dark green imitation leather with gilt lettering, FINE as NEW condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. x, 134 pages. Illustrations, maps, plans (many in colour). 210x295mm. Original pictorial card covers. *** 'The History of Leinster House falls naturally into three distinct phases. The house was initially built in 1745 for, and served as the Dublin residence of, the FitzGeralds, Earls of Kildare and Dukes of Leinster. Subsequently it passed into the ownership of the Dublin Society (known as the Royal Dublin society from 1820), serving as the society's offices, meeting house, museum and library from 1815 until 1924. Finally, Leinster House has been since 1922 the home of the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland.' Track of a price label on rear cover, otherwise a fine copy without any damage, library stamps, inscriptions or other markings.

First wrappers edition. Oblong 8vo; 134 pp.; illustrated from photographs, plans, and drawings. A soft crease to rear wrapper; else a very good copy in original pictorial wrappers. A monograph on the architecture and decoration of Leinster House, since 1922 the home of the irish parliament.