Even the olives are bleeding

Even the olives are bleeding – the life and times of charles donnelly
Joseph O’Connor
Published by New Island Books, Dublin, 1992

First edition. 8vo., original wrappers. Dublin, New Island Books. An important biography of the Irish poet and political activist Charles Donnelly (1914-1937) who fought and died for the republican cause in the Spanish Civil War. Exceedingly scarce as the book was withdrawn after an action bought by the subject’s family against the publishers. Also contains a selection of fourteen poems by Donnelly. Book is in very fine condition. Anthony Cronin considered it to be the most fascinating and revealing account of Charles Donnelly’s brief career that we are ever likely to have. Colector’s Item. Seller Inventory # 452.

Bibliographic Details
Title: even the olives are bleeding-the life and …
Publisher: New Island Books, Dublin
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition

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Even the olives are bleeding – the life and times of charles donnelly
Joseph O’Connor
Published by New Island Books, Dublin, 1992

First edition. 8vo., original wrappers. Dublin, New Island Books. An important biography of the Irish poet and political activist Charles Donnelly (1914-1937) who fought and died for the republican cause in the Spanish Civil War. Exceedingly scarce as the book was withdrawn after an action bought by the subject’s family against the publishers. Also contains a selection of fourteen poems by Donnelly. Book is in very fine condition. Anthony Cronin considered it to be the most fascinating and revealing account of Charles Donnelly’s brief career that we are ever likely to have. Colector’s Item. Seller Inventory # 452.

Bibliographic Details
Title: even the olives are bleeding-the life and …
Publisher: New Island Books, Dublin
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition

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