A Lexicon of Freemasonry
Philadelphia: Moss & Brother, 1857. New and Improved Edition. 8vo, 424pp. Portrait frontis, a few tables and vignettes in the text. Ownership signature of Grandmaster of Louisiana Samuel M. Todd on ffep. Publisher's brown cloth ruled and stamped in blind and gilt. Chipping to head cap, boards worn through around edges. Frontis with light foxing, pages with toning. A very good, sound example.
Expanded edition of Mackey's guide to the language and rites of ancient Freemasonry first published in 1852. Interesting ownership provenance, being owned by Samuel M. Todd (1815-1905) who served as Grand Master of Masons in Louisiana in 1859, 1868, and 1870-1872. He was also grand commander of the Knights Templar of Louisiana in 1866-67. Item #8877
Price: $200.00