Ulster Journal of Archaeology. FIRST SERIES. Volumes 1-8, [complete run]. Belfast: Archer & Sons, 1853-1860. Bound in contemporary half morocco, raised bands and gilt titles. Light shelf-wear overall a very good set.

A complete run of the first eight years of this highly important and pioneering journal. Profusely illustrated with lithographical plates, maps and wood-engravings.

 The Ulster Journal of Archaeology marked a significant milestone in the study of Ireland’s past. Emerging during a period of growing interest in antiquarian research, the journal provided a dedicated platform for recording archaeological discoveries, historical analysis, and cultural heritage across Ulster and beyond. Its early volumes captured not only excavations and artefacts but also the intellectual spirit of mid-19th century scholarship, reflecting a desire to preserve and interpret Ireland’s ancient traditions.

Over time, the journal became an invaluable resource for historians and archaeologists, offering a continuous record of research that still informs modern scholarship today.