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1872670Lyon, Briday, 1872, in-8, br., VIII-640 pp.Exemplaire très frais, tout petit manque en haut du dos.
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
186314936Paris, Didier (Typographie de Bourdier), 1863 ; in-12 ; demi-percaline verte décorée à froid, titre doré (reliure de l'époque) ; (4), XVI, 436 pp.
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
187245648Salt Lake City UT 1872. 32pp. Duodecimo 21 cm Stapled wrappers. Near fine. Early Utah/Masonry volume from the library of Kent Walgren. unknown
188910774Paris, Imprimerie Dubuisson et Neuchatel, Mme Vve Guyot et chez l'auteur, 1889 ; in-8, broché ; 291, (1 bl.), (4) pp., 4 planches dépliantes (2 cartes et 2 profils en long des tunnels de la Gemmi et du Simplon).
189419689Paris Librairie Polytechnique Baudry et Cie 1894 In-8 VII + 471 pp légère séparation en mors au niveau de la coiffe sup. Léger manque de papier dernier feuillets et coin sup. en 4 ème de couverture . Papier sans rousseurs, très frais avec 81 figures dans le texte
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
189410657Paris, Baudry, 1894 ; in-8, broché ; 31, (5) pp., couverture bleue imprimée.
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
1801249772Providence R.I. 1801. One sheet foldfed. Folio. Fine. One sheet foldfed. Folio. unknown
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