LEET, Ambrose. A Directory to the Market Towns, Villages, Gentlemen’s Seats and other Noted Places in Ireland.

With reference to the Counties, in which they are Situated, The Post-Town to which each is attached, their Description, or if a Seat, the Name of the Resident; to which is added A General Index of Persons Names, referring to the Page where their address is to be found, together with lists of the Post Towns and present Rates of Postage throughout the Empire. Second edition, collected and arranged in alphabetical order. Dublin: Printed by Brett Smith, 46, Mary-Street, 1814. Octavo. pp. 4, 394, [56 (index, list of Post Towns, and list of Subscribers)]. Contemporary full tree calf, title in gilt direct on rebacked spine. Previous owner’s signature and label addressed to Dr. Robert P. McDonnell, Medical Inspector, Local Inspector, Local Government Board, Cork. Wear to corners. A very good copy. Very scarce.
JISC locates 7 copies only. WorldCat 1. Not in McVeagh.
Ambrose Leet’s Directory was first published in 1812. It is an important early nineteenth century topographical and biographical source. Listed are the various market towns and villages, placenames and gentlemen’s seats in Ireland at the beginning of the nineteenth century (1804-1814). The nearest post town is also listed following the establishment of the Irish Post in 1784.

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