HOBSON, Bulmer. Ed. by. Saorstát Eireann. Irish Free State Official Handbook.

With numerous illustrations and large folding map in pocket at end. Edited by Bulmer Hobson. Dublin: Talbot, 1932. Royal octavo. pp. 324, 150 (Adverts). Quarter black linen on colour illustrated papered boards, ornately decorated in colour on the front and rear boards with Celtic designs by Art O’Murnaghan, title in gilt on spine. A near fine copy.
The Official Handbook of the Irish Free State. Printed in Dublin by Hely’s Ltd. Paper by the Swiftbrook Paper Mills and plates by the Irish Photo Engraving Co. This is a very handsome book, with brightly illustrated papered boards in a beautiful Celtic design. Profusely illustrated by many prominent Irish artists; over thirty chapters on all aspects of the history, culture, government, geology, art, literature, etc of the country.