An Saorstát - The Free State - Michael Collins Memorial (First Edition) Dublin, Tuesday, August 29, 1922 Page 4 (Limited Edition)

An Saorstát - The Free State - Michael Collins Memorial Number, No. 28 Vol.2 (First Edition) Dublin Tuesday, August 29, 1922 Page 4 Limited Edition (250).

" A COMRADE'S TRIBUTE -The Message of a Hero's Death" by Piaras Beaslaí." "Is Ireland never to have a chance? "These words uttered by Michael Collins during the Treaty debate in Dáil Eireann, came home to us with a poignancy when the news of the untimely end of the Commander-in-Chief reached us. Little more than a week ago we followed Arthur Griffith to the grave. I saw Michael Collins gazing into the grave where his great colleague was laid to rest and wondered what thoughts were passing through his mind. Perhaps he thought of those words of Griffith in the Treaty debates : "I have never cherished much political ambition, but if my name is to go down in history I want to go down associated with the name of Michael Collins." Arthur Griffith had his wish." This page includes 3 photos:

"MEDALLIIAN OF THE DEAD LEADER",

"A SOLDIER FAMILY- Nephews of the dead chief)" and

"Michael Collins as a boy".

Each of the pages from this fabulous 250 limited edition broadsheet is reproduced on 210 gsm Satin art paper, set behind glass, and tastefully framed on mottled green pine suede backing in a fine antique style Gold Leaf frame. This remarkable tribute is a beautiful collectors item for historians and admirers of Michael Collins.