Julia Roberts letter and a book by Bob Dylan

DUBLIN'S Newman House plays host to two fairs tomorrow, one of them the usual antiques and collectables events, featuring the…

DUBLIN'S Newman House plays host to two fairs tomorrow, one of them the usual antiques and collectables events, featuring the customary range of items such as silver and jewellery - not least of which are some pieces of Victorian paste - and plenty of prints, including late 18th century engravings of Etruscan and Roman figures. In addition, there will be autographs and letters on sale, including a signed photograph of Ava Gardner, a letter from Julia Roberts and signatures from historical worthies such as the Duke of Wellington, Daniel O'Connell and Parnell.

Elsewhere in the same building, a special book fair will be held, attended by dealers' from right across the Republic. Items on sales include an autographed copy of Bob Dylan's only published book, Tarantula, a two volume first edition of Elizabeth Barrett's poems dating from 1844, an illustrated edition of Arthur Rackham's work and a copy of The Road and Route Guide of the Royal Irish Constabulary, published by Hodges Figgis in 1894.