1925 History of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland J H Leppe

Description: Click here to see our other books! History of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons John Heron Lepper; Philip Crossle 1925 Lodge of Research : Dublin 10" by 6.5" [17], 18-542, [2]pp SUMMARY An exceptional copy of the first edition of this very scarce reference text for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland. Being Volume I only, as was published at the time. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Volume 1. All published at the time. A second volume was not published until 1957. An exceptional copy of this rare work. With a dedication leaf to the recto of front endpaper, 'Presented to the Very Eminent Knight The Rev Canon C W Barnard, Great Prelate With the Esteem and Affection of the Members of the Richard Coeur de Lion Preceptory No 212. November 6th 1925.' Charles William Barnard was the rector of Sutton Coldfield and was initiated into Alma Mater Lodge No 1644 on 16th March 1900. He passed in the June of that year and raised on the 12th October 1900. He was then installed as Worshipful Master in 1906. Throughout his life, Barnard was a member of at least seven craft lodges, many Chapters and several Orders. Illustrated throughout, with many portraits of notable Lodge Members and designs of many lodges. Collated, complete. This history of the Ireland Grand Lodges was issued following the celebration of the bicentenary of the foundation. A comprehensive history of Freemasonry in the context of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. CONDITION In a full cloth binding with gilt stamping to the front board and to the spine. Externally, very smart with minor shelfwear to the joints. Front hinge is strained but firm. Presentation inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spots to the fore-edge. Otherwise, just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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