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185729855New Orleans: Printed at the Bulletin Book and Job Office 1857. 96pp. Disbound with some light toning bit of loosening and an archivally repaired closed tear at leaf 81-82 no loss. Good. <br/><br/> A scarce record of these Proceedings with lists of participants speeches and discussion of various and sometimes abstruse Masonic issues. Doings at the various subordinate Chapters are duly reported. With the Constitution Edicts and Resolutions. <br/>Not in Jumonville or Thompson. Not located on OCLC. Printed at the Bulletin Book and Job Office unknown books
1947286210Providence: Gtand Lodge 1947. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Four booklets of Masonic Materials from the post-World War II era in Rhode Island -- The Trestle-Book for Subordinate Lodges and three separate Masonic cipher books. All with the name of one William I. Smith and dated 1950. Laid in is Mr. Smith invitation to his Masonic initiation at the Harmony Lodge in Edgewood R. I. and dated January12 1950. Very Good binding. Gtand Lodge unknown books
187825697Cincinnati OH: Peter G. Thomson Arcade Book Store 1878. 3 1 blank pp. folded printed in red green black and gilt. Front of invitation ornately decorated in gilt and colored ink with several fancy typesettings and decorative banners. Second page contains the list of officers printed within a gilt border in the shape of a cross. Third page contains names of committee members printed within a gilt border. Two horizontal folds very short split at edge of one fold no text loss. Very attractive and Very Good.<br/><br/> Several members had served in the Confederate Army. E.C. Carroll was an owner of the Vicksburg Sentinel and the President of the Board of Directors of the Merchant's National Bank in Vicksburg. Frederic Speed was an officer of this Lodge. and an Honorary 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was involved in the great explosion of the ship Sultana at the end of the Civil War which resulted in the deaths of over 1700 Union prisoners of war. The steamship had been overloaded to several times the ship's capacity in an effort to make as much money as possible from the $5 per prisoner rate paid by the government. Speed was indicted and found guilty; the verdict was reversed by Brig. Gen. Joseph Holt on the ground that Speed's involvement was remote. <br/> Officers listed: Sir Wm. A. Fairchild P.E.C. Prelate; Sir H.W. Bowen Treasurer; Sir W.G. Paxton Eminent Commander; Sir. Wm. French Generalissimo; Sir F. Speed Captain General; Sir J.W. Powell P.E.C. Recorder; Sir I. Hardy Senior Warden; Sir H. Denio Junior Warden; Sir T.J. Thompson Warder; Sir J.H. Berresford Standard Bearer; Sir. E.P. Jones Sword Bearer; Sir Wm. Murry Sentinel. Committee on Invitation: Sir C.C. Floweree Sir E.C. Carroll Sir W.M. Vosburg Sir L.C. Moore P.E.C. Sir T.G. Birchett P.E.C. Sir W.H. Andrews and Sir M.R. Payne. Reception Committee: Sir J.W. Gray Sir T.J. Harper Sir H. Wilkerson Sir Jas. H. King Sir C.A. Manlove P.E.C. Sir Wm. French Sir W.S. Harris and Sir Simes Coate. Floor Managers: Sir Geo. M. Klein Sir G.G. Manlove Sir W.M. Chamberlain Sir A.G. Russell Sir M.C. Klein Sir S.H. Childress and Sir C.H. Nathan. Peter G. Thomson, Arcade Book Store] unknown books
186622842Montgomery Alabama: Barrett & Brown. 1866. 24pp original printed dark blue wrappers with title in gilt gilt lettering faded and difficult to read; some extremity chipping. Occasional light spotting else Very Good. With many Montgomery names listed this Alabama masonic report is quite scarce. OCLC 21654284 2- Samford U. of Alabama. Not in Owen or Ellison. Barrett & Brown. unknown books
184121773Lancaster O. 1841. Stitched in contemporary plain wrappers 16pp. 6 1/4 x 8 1/2". Light wrapper wear Very Good. Grand Officers Councils represented the Constitution of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters for the State of Ohio By-Laws of the Grand Council of Ohio and General Regulations are here. This is one of 200 copies printed. FIRST EDITION. Morgan 501 7. unknown books
186532145Leavenworth: Bulletin Book Poster and Job Rooms 1865. Stitched in original printed illustrated yellow wrappers. 105 1 blank pp. Very Good.<br/><br/> "Auspicious circumstances smile upon our present communication; ruthless devastating war no longer desolates the land; the clang of arms and the shriek of carnage no more disturb or interrupt our solemn mysteries." Participants and activities are recorded.<br/>AII Kansas 453. Bulletin Book, Poster and Job Rooms unknown books
185529854New Orleans: Printed by Sherman Wharton & Co. 1855. 51 5 pp. Disbound with some loosening top outer corner of first two leaves chipped. Else Very Good. <br/><br/> A scarce record of these Proceedings with lists of participants speeches doings at the various subordinate Chapters. With Edicts and Resolutions. <br/>Not in Jumonville or Thompson. Not located on OCLC as of January 2013. Printed by Sherman, Wharton & Co. unknown books
185429852New Orleans: Printed at the Office of the Picayune 1854. 64pp. Disbound with some light inner margin wear else Very Good. <br/><br/> A scarce record of these Proceedings with lists of participants speeches and discussion of various issues: "Whether any of the Chapter Degrees may be conferred on persons maimed or otherwise imperfect in body" for example. Doings at the various subordinate Chapters are duly reported. With the Constitution Edicts and Resolutions.<br/>Not in Jumonville or Thompson. OCLC 29194707 1- LA State Lib. as of January 2013. Printed at the Office of the Picayune unknown books
187032897Jackson: W.W. Gates & Co. 1870. 16mo. 15 1 pp. Stitched in original printed and lightly worn wrappers. Very Good.<br/><br/> The By-Laws of Jackson Council No. 13 are printed at pages 12-15. Page 16 prints a list of eight "Officers for 1870" and 24 Members.<br/>Not located on OCLC as of May 2016. W.W. Gates & Co. unknown books
1893417Fremont: Fremont Tribune 1893. Very good plus. 32pp. Original green printed wrappers. Light wear and dust soiling. A scarce pamphlet publishing the rules of the local chapter of Freemasons in Fremont Nebraska as of 1893 and an interesting document of this outpost of the Odd Fellows in the rural eastern part of the state. OCLC locates one copy at Yale. Fremont Tribune unknown books
55031New York: published by Brother D. Longworth at the Shakespeare Gallery 5801. 8vo pp. 64; contemporary paper covers with title in manuscript on upper cover; top portion of upper flyleaf excised owner's signature of A. P. Stephens on cover and flyleaf shallow chipping previous creases. Preceded by an edition under a slightly different title in 1789. With a printed dedication to George Washington. Contains a chronological list of the founding of approximately 85 lodges in New York from St. Johns in New York City 1757 to Henem in Aurelius Cayuga Co. post 1800 and an appendix on the order of various ceremonies. American Imprints 529. <br/><br/> published by Brother D. Longworth, at the Shakespeare Gallery unknown books
1896254807Richmond: James E. Goode Printing Co. Printers 1896. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Begins with the Proceedings and Ceremonies at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Jefferson Davis Monument. Thursday July 2d 1896 which includes an interesting listing of the contents of the box in the cornerstone. Also contains the minutes of the Proceedings as well as a listing of the members of the various lodges throughout the state. Memorial and necrologies as well. A very scarce Richmond Masonic item with only one copy located in OCLC and that in California. Bound in blue cloth with "Compliments of Grand Lodge of Virginia" stamped to front board. Very Good binding. James E. Goode Printing Co., Printers unknown books
18867709Oneonta N.Y. 1886. Broadsheet menu 21.5 x 14 cm. one leaf printed recto only. Illustrated with two small engraved vignettes at head and foot of sheet. An attractively designed menu for a dinner of the Royal Arch Masons in the central New York State city of Oneonta. The menu items are interesting with a strong representation of clams oysters lobsters salmon sardines boiled ham corned beef pickled tongue pickled tripe pickled more clams and of course ice cream strawberries and pie. "J. Benedict sic Prop." is printed but there is no indication of the name of a hotel caterer or restaurant. Very slight fold lines otherwise very clean and bright. unknown books
18761620Boone Ia: Standard Book and Job Office 1876. About very good. 251pp. 16mo. Original printed wrappers. Spine perished first two leaves loose at top of spine. Some light wear and soiling marginal loss and wear to first two leaves. One page with contemporary pasteover in text. By-laws for the Freemason's lodge in Boone Iowa a small town north of Des Moines. Originally named "Montana" when it was incorporated in 1865 the town was rechristened in 1871. Herein are outlined the rules for admission into the lodge ceremonies meetings etc. Any imprints from Boone would seem to be scarce and we find no record of this work in OCLC. Standard Book and Job Office unknown books
188123028Dijon: n.p. 1881-1883. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good -. Tall 4to. Decorative stamped leather boards handwritten paper label affixed to front. Leather chipped at corners and edges with moderate loss. Blank journal with text handwritten in pen. i-xv 1-229pp. Heavy soil to preliminary leaves; mild soil and toning throughout. Very good minus. <br/><br/>1881 Freemason record book of Dijon's Loge de la Concorde covering the period from March 15 1881 to March 13 1883. In French. Contains name and address lists of what may be visitors as well as local lodge members; a number are from American cities. The bulk of the text consists of detailed minutes of the lodge meetings. Written in a variety of cursive secretarial hands generally neat and thoroughly legible. Includes records of correspondence sent and received receipts for fees due and paid vote tallies etc. n.p. hardcover books
185827473Richmond: Chas. H. Wynne Printer to the Grand Lodge 1858. 43 1 blank pp. bound with PROCEEDINGS OF A GRAND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA.13TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.L. 5858 A.D. 1858. Richmond: Wynne. 1859. 166pp. bound with PROCEEDINGS OF AN OCCASIONAL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AT WILLIAMSBURG ON TUESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.L. 5859 A.D. 1859. Richmond: Wynne. 1860. 42 2 blanks pp. bound with PROCEEDINGS OF A GRAND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA.12TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.L. 5859 A.D. 1859. Richmond: Wynne. 1859. 164pp. bound with PROCEEDINGS OF A GRAND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA.10TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.L. 5860 A.D. 1860. Richmond: Wynne. 1860. 152pp. All five imprints bound together in later half morocco and black cloth hinges starting with gilt-lettered spine title numerical label on spine. Old rubberstamp on front pastedown. Occasional light dust or minor wear. All Very Good but for the absence of wrappers.<br/><br/> The first of these five pamphlets records the proceedings commemorating George Washington's birthday and the construction of the Virginia Washington Monument. Governor Wise speaks on the occasion. The imprints supply a complete picture of contemporary Freemasonry in Virginia with reports remarks regulations membership lists and philosophy. <br/>Haynes 6497. Chas. H. Wynne, Printer to the Grand Lodge unknown books
187525499Philadelphia: Claxton Remsen & Haffelfinger for the Library Committee of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania 1875. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine. First Edition. xv 17-236 pages. Plus thirteen plates with albumen photographs by Frederick Gutekunst. 8vo. Publisher's vibrant blue cloth with highly decorated gilt spine. #991/1000 copies. A bright clean copy noting old tape repair to rear of title page. Includes errata slip soiled. Cloth. Gutekunst was a significant photographer in the Philadelphia area garnering medals at national and international exhibitions and photographic major figures who passed through the area. Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger for the Library Committee of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania unknown books
