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18538821New York: Baker & Godwin 1853. First American edition. 8vo 154pp. Brown blind stamped cloth gilt titling and decoration on front cover spine faded edges worn smudged pages foxed. Ownership of Samuel M. Todd Grandmaster of the state of Louisiana to ffep. Very good. Baker & Godwin unknown
187427094New York NY: Royal Arch Masons Ancient Chapter No. 1 1874. Royal Arch Mason ephemera including: Addresses of M.E. William Fowler H.P. to the members.on the Evening for Election of Officers.1874 1875 1876; these three addresses are bound in one: 9 12 7 pages. Address of M.E. Samuel Jones H.P. 1881; 11 pages; with separate 4-page list of members. Address of M.E. Benjamin F. Haskin H.P. 1882; 11 pages; list of members as above. 1883 Address also by Haskin; 11 pages. Address of M.E. J. Arthur Levy H.P. 1884 13 pages. 1885 Address also by Levy; 16 pages list of members. 1886 list of members only. Address of M.E. Edward P. Wilder H.P. 1887 15 pages. These addresses act as annual reports with membership details revenues convocation news debts assets fraternal news including obituaries and short eulogies of members. These average approx. 5 3/4" x 9" size with the separate membership directories a little smaller. All are bound in the original paper covers. Some wear & spotting to some; old fold lines; the bright orange paper cover of the Fowler Address as offset to and darkened the title page; in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Royal Arch Masons Ancient Chapter No. 1 paperback books
188050242Brooksville. KY: James W. Staton Book and Job Printer 1880. First edition. 8vo. 15 pp. Not recorded on OCLC. Original printed yellow wrappers. Very good. <br/><br/> James W. Staton, Book and Job Printer unknown books
1855WRCAM54013Selma 1855. 8pp. Original printed wrappers. Light wear an sunning to wraps. Internally clean. A brief but enthusiastic encomium to the benefits of Freemasonry delivered at a Lodge in Cahaba Alabama in 1855 by their Masonic chaplain George F. Cushman. paperback books
186250241LaGrange KY: Robert Morris 1862. First edition. 8vo. 16 pp. "Supplementary leaf" an update laid in. Appeal for help in maintaining Morris's large library of Masonic books and associated materials in LaGrange Kentucky. OCLC locates one copy not mentioning the supplementary leaf Newberry. Disbound pamphlet; original printed blue wrappers. Very good. <br/><br/> Robert Morris unknown books
1835496A slim book of 135 x 215 mm with 68 pp. In Dutch. Original red hardback. Two rectangles with the space between space filled with floral patterns on both covers, the word "WETBOEK" appearing on the front cover and a Masonic symbol on the back cover. A sticker, which seems decades old, has been placed on the spine. A few words have been penned in black ink with a feather by A. Canneman on April 2, 1859, with a Masonic signature. An esoteric engraving on p.3. 44 "articles" and a Bijladen at the end. This booklet is actually a document from 1835 that establishes the rules and constitutions for the higher degrees (above the Master's degree) within Freemasonry in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It regulates the operation of the Grand Chapter and its associated chapters, often associated with the Modern or French Rite. It contains the rules for the organization and procedure of the so-called "high degrees" (the fourth through seventh degrees in the 19th-century French rite). The Order of Freemasons under the Grand Chapter of the High Degrees (founded in 1803) is a Dutch obedience that builds on the "blue" or symbolic lodge.
1801249772Providence R.I. 1801. One sheet foldfed. Folio. Fine. One sheet foldfed. Folio. unknown
183227635Providence: William Marshall State Printer 1832. First edition. Removed. Scattered foxing light dampstain to one corner some pages offset last few leaves darkened still about very good. 72149 pp. 8vo. Political Anti-Masonry which first began in New York gained a strong foothold in Rhode Island beginning in 1829. By 1831 the Anti-Masons convinced the state legislature to investigate Freemasonry: "Whereas the crimes and enormities within a few years committed in a neighboring State by certain Freemasons avowedly in the cause of masonry have excited universal indignation and abhorrence and have awakened jealousies and suspicions very unfavorable to all masonic institutions. Therefore in the hope of allaying the great and increasing excitement thus occasioned and that the innocent may be distinguished from the guilty if in this state there are any who can justly be charged with advocating the criminal doctrines imputed to freemasonry. are hereby appointed a committee fully to investigate and inquire into its causes." This is the 72 page report of that committee with 149 pages of appendices. Sabin 70652. Amer. Imprints 14514. Cohen 9356. William Marshall, State Printer unknown books
187245648Salt Lake City UT 1872. 32pp. Duodecimo 21 cm Stapled wrappers. Near fine. Early Utah/Masonry volume from the library of Kent Walgren. unknown
18913581Winnipeg Manitoba: The Stovel Company Press 1891. First Edition First Printing. Wrappers. pp. 18 8 1. 12mo. measuring 5.5" x 4". Pebbled maroon stiff cloth covers gilt lettering to the front cover. Comprises of a detailed list of articles governing the operations of the Lodge with sections devoted to: "Rules for Membership" "Contributions and Benefits" "Penalties and Trials" "Elections and Duties of Officers" "Elections" "Sessions" "Length of Terms" "Meetings" "Dues" and much else. The collection further comprises of the following: a Two blank membership forms particular to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Province of Manitoba and bearing their insignia on the letterhead; each measuring 8.25" x 5.75". // b Single card printed on stiff card-stock bearing an image in black-and-white bearing caption: "The Proposed Manitoba Odd Fellows Home" measuring 5.25" x 3.5". // c Single remittance receipt in acknowledge of payment from a "H. Dool" to the Union Encampment No. 5 I.O.O.F. Signed in period ink and recording a payment in the amount of $4.00 measuring 7.25" x 4". // d Quarterly Statement dated February 10th 1892 on formal Union Encampment No. 5 stationary addressed to "Hugh Dool" of Merrickville Ontario evidently belonging to the Minnedosa MB chapter of the Manitoba branch of the I.O.O.F. indicating arrears for dues in the amount of $1.00 signed Alex Potter in period ink measuring 8.5" x 5.5". // e Three type-written letters each measuring 10" x 8" from A.W. Shaw A.W. Shaw was the proprietor of Minnedosa Manitoba based automobile dealer and garage A.W. Shaw. He also served as the 29th Grand Master of the Manitoba chapter of the I.O.O.F. on personal business stationary dated March 23rd 1921 April 5th 1922 September 28th 1924 respectively with two of the letters bearing his signature in period ink. The letters often addressed affectionately to an evidently older Hugh Dool discuss in candid tones the author's concern for the recipients' health and well-being. Additionally they discuss plans for the establishment of a new proposed home for the Order including fundraising efforts the poor state of weather affecting the crop yields details of a new electric plant being established in Minnedosa at the time. // f Three hand-written letters measuring 10" x 8" on formal water-marked Minnedosa Lodge No. 10 stationary bearing their crest at head two being blind-stamped with their Lodge marks. Two of the letters are addressed to Hugh Dool and one to M.G. Corbett Secretary of the Balmoral Lodge I.O.O.F No. 28 one a letter of appreciation acknowledging the gift of a family Bible by Hugh Dool to the Minnedosa Lodge the remaining letters discuss financial matters and dues as they related to the recepient Hugh Dool. The letters are dated: March 24th 1908 January 28th 1926 January 14th 1927. // g Two letters one type-written the other hand-written in lovely period ink each measuring 8" x 10" and addressed to Hugh Dool by M.G. Corbett on formal Balmoral Lodge Number 280 stationary indicating a grant of $25.00 to the recipient on behalf of the Minnedosa Lodge dated April 18th 1928 and May 31 1929 respectively. // h Single hand-written receipt for services rendered for "taking down storeroom windows" at the Oddfellows Hall by a Charles Knox for the period of January 12th to June 28th does not indicate a year. A scarce and important archival collection offering detailed insight into one of the earliest Masonic lodges to have been established in the Province of Manitoba. On note of condition: Light edgewear to the cloth extremities of the headline title excepting some light creases where the letters have been folded all articles remain entirely without blemish. Very good to near fine. <br/><br/>The International Order of Oddfellows was instituted in North America in 1819 with the Manitoba Branch being established shortly following the founding of the Province 1870 in 1873. "As settlers arrived in Manitoba they established organizations designed to assist members and their families in times of personal and material need. These fellowship groups were generally associated with religious cultural and social values." Source: The Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved on: July 13 2021. The Stovel Company, Press unknown
18569021Marietta GA: Signet & Journal Office 1856. First editions. 2 vols 8vos 572 and 576pp. Contemporary Half polished calf ruled in gilt gilt lettering on spines marbled boards mottled page edges. Upper joint in volume 1 split about 2/3 down from the top but holding boards rubbed and scuffed. Pages heavily toned in portions of both volumes and with moderate foxing throughout. Still a very good set. <br /> <br /> 2 volumes each collecting 12 issues of this rare monthly Masonic periodical from Marietta GA. This publication was preceded by Masonic Signet and Literary Mirror this "New Series" only running from 1855-1860. The editor Samuel Lawrence 1815-1890 served as the Grand Master of Georgia from 1869-72 and was considered an expert on masonic law and ritual writing and compiling several works on the subject. <br /> <br /> <br /> An interesting and scarce pre-Civil War Masonic journal from the South. OCLC cites holdings for any volumes/issues at just 5 institutions. . Signet & Journal Office unknown
18661307Newburgh 1866. <p>Framed manuscript Sheets with inserted short typescript. 5 x 8 inches. 6pp. Browned folds small hole at top of one page no loss preserved under glass; front plate cracked.</p> <br /> <p>Charter of a new lodge from 1866 which contains the names of many leading businessmen of Newburgh New York. Brother John L. Westervelt presented an original petition to Newburgh Lodge 309 asking if a new lodge could be organized in Newburgh “believing that the best interest of Masonry would be best subserved thereby.â€</p> <br /> <p>A charter was granted to Hudson River Lodge 607 on June 8 1866. Forty-six signatures are appended to the document. Many are designated “true†and a few are designated “non affiliatedâ€. David A. Scott was voted master; G. Frederick Wiltsie senior warden; Samuel Stanton junior warden and John Alsdorf as first secretary. </p> <br /> <p>John L. Westervelt 1826-after 1880 the petitioner was a silversmith whose specialty was repairing and replating Gorham objects. He married Catherine Gorham of New York.  “After the Lodge had been declared open the Master arose and on behalf of Bro. John L. Westervelt presented to the Lodge a full set of solid silver jewels for the use of the offices. The following resolution was then offered and adopted unanimously: Resolved That the thanks of this Lodge be and are hereby tendered to Brother John L. Westervelt for the very beautiful set of jewels which he has so generously presented to the Lodge.â€Â History of Hudson River Lodge.</p> <br /> <p>Charles Estabrook 1823-1900 bookstore owner and librarian at Newburgh Free Library signed as did Chancy M. Leonard mayor of Newburgh who died in 1874. Another jeweler and silversmith Thomas W. Purdy ca. 1830-after 1880 also signed. David A. Scott 1825-1890 lawyer court judge and first master was also a signatory.</p> <br /> <p>Charles H. Halstead. History of Hudson River Lodge.  1896</p> . unknown
1870596061870. MASONRY. "WASHINGTON AS A FREEMASON." A color lithograph showing a full-length portrait of George Washington dressed in a Masonic apron and holding a trowel in one hand and a mallet in the other standing beneath a high arch which proclaims "Washington as a Freemason." The arch is supported by a series of receding columns; each column has a capital belonging to a different order. Supporting the central arch and on either side of it is a gothic construction of arches and quatrefoil windows; each compartment is filled with either an illustration or an object which is emblematic of Masonry i.e. an open casket with a shovel and a mallet nearby or personifications of virtues Fortitude Prudence Temperance and Justice. Two of the panels contain a eulogistic poem to Wahington and several of the architectural elements are printed with brief facts about his life i.e. his date of birth and death President of the United States his date of initiation into Masonry and degrees of progress therein etc. On either side of the arch at the top of the gothic towers are portraits of two other notable Masons the Marquis de Lafayette and President Andrew Jackson which are draped with American flags. Cincinnati OH: J. H.Powers & Co. Fraternity Publishers 1870. Printed by Strobridge & Company also of Cincinnati. 22 1/2 by 17 1/2 inches framed. There is a tiny hole in one margin; otherwise this is a clean and fresh print. unknown
1870596061870. MASONRY. "WASHINGTON AS A FREEMASON." A color lithograph showing a full-length portrait of George Washington dressed in a Masonic apron and holding a trowel in one hand and a mallet in the other standing beneath a high arch which proclaims "Washington as a Freemason." The arch is supported by a series of receding columns; each column has a capital belonging to a different order. Supporting the central arch and on either side of it is a gothic construction of arches and quatrefoil windows; each compartment is filled with either an illustration or an object which is emblematic of Masonry i.e. an open casket with a shovel and a mallet nearby or personifications of virtues Fortitude Prudence Temperance and Justice. Two of the panels contain a eulogistic poem to Wahington and several of the architectural elements are printed with brief facts about his life i.e. his date of birth and death President of the United States his date of initiation into Masonry and degrees of progress therein etc. On either side of the arch at the top of the gothic towers are portraits of two other notable Masons the Marquis de Lafayette and President Andrew Jackson which are draped with American flags. Cincinnati OH: J. H.Powers & Co. Fraternity Publishers 1870. Printed by Strobridge & Company also of Cincinnati. 22 1/2 by 17 1/2 inches framed. There is a tiny hole in one margin; otherwise this is a clean and fresh print. unknown books
1844373390Boston: Published by Oliver Ditson 1844. Presentation copy inscribed on the front endpaper by G. Peverelli to R. F. Gladstone. 105pp. 8vo. Nineteenth century navy morocco covers elaborately bordered in gilt with a Masonic design upper cover lettered in gilt marbled endpapers gilt edges. Presentation copy inscribed on the front endpaper by G. Peverelli to R. F. Gladstone. 105pp. 8vo. Published by Oliver Ditson unknown
1805373696Massachusetts 1805. Signed by Thomas at center on the pedestal. Countersigned by Grand Secretary John Procter. 17-1/2x13 inches. Fading to the manuscript light soiling and foxing. Signed by Thomas at center on the pedestal. Countersigned by Grand Secretary John Procter. 17-1/2x13 inches. Isaiah Thomas served as grand master of Massachusetts from 1803 to 1805 with the present certificate dated A.L. 5805 i.e. Anno Lucius being the Gregorian year plus 4000. The allegorical certificate engraved by Hawksworth shows the figures of Wisdom Athena wearing a helmet Strength Hercules wearing a lion skin and holding crossed keys and Beauty Venus trailing a rose vine surrounding a lettered tablet all upon a large pedestal with Masonic symbols at the base and with an all seeing eye above. The certificate was issued to Nathaniel Wade likely Col. Nathaniel Wade 1749-1826 who led a company of Minute Men who responded to the Lexington Alarm and served in the Continental Army or his son Nathaniel Wade Jr. 1778-1843. unknown
18729402N.p.: Privately Printed 1872. First edition. 8vo 20x14cm 3 98pp with 50pp consisting of 13 separately printed Pike poems and "In Memoriam Albert Pike" from 1898 bound in at rear. Lengthy presentation inscription from Pike to Capt. Fayette Hewitt and dated in 1872 Washington on separate leaf in front; and opposite a lengthy presentation inscription from Hewitt to a J.H. Johnson in 1896 Frankfort KY memorializing his friendship with Pike and gifting the book. Additionally Pike has briefly inscribed 2 of the poems bound in at rear to Hewitt one dated in 1870. Bound for Hewitt in full gilt-ruled black morocco binding spine and turn-ins tooled in gilt gilt lettering on spine marbled endpapers g.e. Spine ends joints and corners rubbed. Few of the poems at rear with light transmittal folds. <br /> <br /> Tremendous presentation copy of this privately printed collection of mythological poems from the Confederate General and architect of the Southern Scottish Rite Albert Pike 1809-1891. This copy presented to his close friend and subordinate Captain Fayette Hewitt 1831-1909 who served under Pike during the Civil War including the period of Pike's treaty negotiations in Indian Territory. Contemporary accounts from Pike on Hewitt illustrate the foundations of their relationship:<br /> <br /> "He daily deserved praise and won the love and admiration of all who knew him. He became as dear to me as my own sons. Brave courteous amiable unassuming obliging and kind to every one firm in the performance of duty—a nobler gentleman or better soldier never lived."<br /> <br /> <br /> This association is further deepened by the volume itself which Pike inscribed to “Capt. Fayette Hewitt†and which Hewitt preserved for over two decades before presenting it onward in 1896. Expanded with a substantial group of privately circulated poems including one inscribed in 1870 the volume documents a longstanding association between the two men later reinforced by Hewitt’s memorial presentation.  L. Boyden in his Bibliography of the Writings of Albert Pike 1921 records many of these bound-in poems as separately issued printings spanning from 1859 through the early 1870s with titles including "Cruiskeen Lan" "The Light of Days Long Past" "After the Midnight Cometh Morn" "The Fine Arkansas Gentleman" and others.  <br /> <br /> In all this volume represents a singular object at the intersection of the Civil War Southern fraternal culture and the personal legacy of Albert Pike preserved through his wartime friend and subordinate Fayette Hewitt.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> . Privately Printed unknown
