Old Galway. The History of A Norman Colony in Ireland. Cambridge: Heffer, 1942. First Edition. Pp, 488. Green cloth boards, title in gilt to spine. Lacks dust jacket. Light shelf-wear to boards, neat gift inscription to front free endpaper; contents clean & bright.

The most important work on the early history of Galway, from the foundation of the City to its conquest by Cromwell. A lifetime’s research and dedication went into the writing of it by Dr Mary D. O’Sullivan.

With an extensive six-page bibliography at rear.