GILBERT, John, T. Calendar of Ancient Records of Dublin, in the Possession of the Municipal Corporation of that City. Illustrated with facsimiles of documents, charters, deeds, rolls, maps, etc.

THE ANCIENT RECORDS OF DUBLIN

Nineteen volumes. Dublin: Dollard, 1889-1944. Quarter morocco on pebbled cloth with the arms of Dublin in gilt on all covers. A near fine. Complete sets are exceedingly rare.

Only the University of Sussex cited on JISC with the complete set of 19 volumes.

Sir John Gilbert, (1829-98), historian and antiquary, was Ireland's greatest historical archivist. From an early age he was interested in the history and antiquities of his country, and when he published the 'History of the City of Dublin' in 1861, he won the Cunningham Gold Medal, of the Royal Irish Academy. His appreciation of the importance of editing and publishing manuscript documents, and his attacks on the treatment of Irish historical documents led to the founding of the Irish Public Record Office in 1867. He was, with the general approval of the public, appointed Secretary, and retained this post until 1875, when it was abolished.
Edited by Sir John Thomas Gilbert and Lady Gilbert and published by Dublin Corporation in 19 volumes between 1889 and 1944 'The Calendar of Ancient Records of Dublin' is an invaluable resource to historians and genealogists. The Calendar contains transcripts and translations of documents from the city's archives for the period 1171 to 1841. Vol. 19, published after a long delay, is very rare.

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