Oreilly John Boyle, Signed (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: good. Presumed first ed. Small narrow octavo in ligh t blue cloth with gilt ornament and titles; xli, 60 pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations, color portrait, facsimile; 18 cm. Uncommon. Inscribed and signed by the editor Conway. In verse and prose. ? "John Boyle O'Reilly (1844?1890) was an Irish-born poet, journalist, and fiction writer. He was also a prominent activist for Irish independence from British rule and for Irish immigrants' rights in the United States. As a young man, he joined the British Army in order to infiltrate it for the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a group fighting for Irish independence. When his involvement in the movement was discovered, O'Reilly was arrested and sentenced to penal servitude in Australia. In 1869, O'Reilly managed to escape aboard an American whaling ship and eventually made his way to Boston, Massachusetts. There, he became a popular and influential figure in the Irish-American community. He wrote for the Boston Pilot newspaper, eventually becoming its editor. The Pilot was one of the leading Irish-American newspapers of the time. O'Reilly's poetry and fiction often addressed themes of oppression, freedom, and the experiences of immigrants. His works include the poetry collections "Songs from the Southern Seas" and "Songs, Legends and Ballads," as well as the novel "Moondyne," which was based on his experiences in Australia." Minor rubbing to board corners and edges; corners of three leaves cracked off and laid in (paper brittle); else a crisp bright & overall good copy thus.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Signed by editor and publisher, limited edition copy 259 of 500. Color engraved frontispiece portrait, 7 plates, including portrait, death mask, etc. republished after John Boyle O'Reilly had passed away. 8vo, gilt stamped, half-cloth, marbled paper boards, teg, xli, 60pp, 8pp ads. Spine tips chipped, trifle toned, shaken. Bookplate Michael F. Fallon (Worcester surgeon, Holy Cross & Harvard emblems), Rev. C (Charles) E. Burke (Holy Cross 1869) on half title, gift inscription.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dark green cloth, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, 12 mo, beveled edges, patterned endpapers, 318 pp. + 20 pp. press reviews at rear. SIGNED and inscribed by the author on ffep. Poems by O'Reilly, Irish Fenian who was transported to Australia, dramatically escaped to America, and played a part in the Catalpa expedition that rescued fellow prisoners. No marks in text, binding solid. Covers show some edge wear, scuffing, fraying top and bottom of spine. Book condition Good+. Binding: HB. Edition: Fourth Edition. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Very good overall. Note signed in full by the editor of one of the leading Irish American newspapers of the day, The Pilot, John Boyle O'Reilly, famed Fenian transported to Western Australia in his youth, from Ireland. The note, on letterhead (The Pilot Editorial Rooms) addressed to a Miss Bates, sets a date for a December 12 meeting and asks for further information on a piece, for readership and suggestions on what to look for. O'Reilly was transported as a convict to Western Australia for his role in the Fenian conspiracy, escaped and became a noted Boston newspaper editor and poet. Regarded as Western Australia's first poet. 5 1/2 x 9 1/4". Period folds flattened. Short closed tear, small chip bottom edge not affecting text.

JOHN BOYLE OREILLY (1844-1890). OReilly was a writer, Irish freedom activist, and Irish Republican Brotherhood member (Fenian) who was sent to the British penal colony in Australia and then escaped to the United States.ANS. 1pg. November 23, 1878. N.p. An autograph note signed To Mrs. Wm. A. Horey with the Kindest regards of John Boyle OReilly 24th Nov. 1878. It is in fair condition, with a sizable water stain on the right and bottom edges of the large page that does not affect the writing.