^Lot 246 1916 (25 April) Irish Times Rising special extra issues

The two editions of the Irish Times issued on 25 April, 1916. The first 8pp with a full report of events and was withdrawn on government orders at 8 a.m. The second 6pp excludes all the reports but includes two government proclamations with a brief statement "Sinn Fein Rising in Dublin...the authorities have taken active & energetic measures to deal with the situation." Also with a small notice from the Manager of the Irish Times stating that "Permission to issue this paper was withdrawn at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 25th April, 1916." The paper subsequently issued to the public on that day was considerably reduced. Scarce.