1904 The Gael (An Gaodhal): A Monthly Bi-Lingual Magazine Devoted to the Promotion of the Language, Literature, Music, and Art of Ireland (12 Bound Issues)
New York: Gael Publishing Company, 1904.
Wraps. 10.5" x 8". 410pp. Complete bound run of the final year of The Gael (An Gaodhal), the pioneering Irish-American bilingual monthly founded in Brooklyn in 1881 by Michael J. Logan (1836–1899), described by the Irish World as "the Father of the Irish Language Movement in America." This volume, edited by Geraldine M. Haverty, represents the twenty-third and final year of publication. All twelve monthly issues present. Illustrated throughout with Celtic Revival decorative covers, photographs, and period advertisements. West Baden College Library bookplate and call number label (891.62 / G127) to front pastedown; circular library stamp to title page of January issue. Inscription in ink to December cover: "Regards from Bingham, 6/8/39." Bound in original printed wrappers with period metal post binding; spine worn with some loss at head and tail, covers toned and soiled; contents generally very good with only scattered minor edge wear, chips, and creases. Very good. Item #17677
Price: $650.00