[Masons] De Hoyos, Arturo

Albert Pike's "Esoterika" The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry [with] The Book of Words: Sephir H'Debarim

Washington, D.C. The Scottish Rite Research Society, 2008. Facsimile editions, each number 7 of 100 signed copies. 2 vols, 8vos, 501, [1]pp and 197, [1]pp. Each numbered and signed by De Hoyos on the limitation page, and with additional inscription from him to a lodge on the front endpapers. Illustrations, tables, facsimiles, indices at rear. Uniformly bound in crushed navy morocco produced by Harmatan Leathers, gilt ruling, lettering, and decoration, hand-marbled endpapers by Pamela Smith, top edges gilt. Supreme council and lodge presentation plates to front pastedowns. Few superficial scuffs to leather boards else a near fine set.

Exquisitely printed and bound scholarly editions of two of Pike's esoteric works, transcribed and edited by the Grand Archivist and Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, Arturo de Hoyos.  Bound by Brother Michael Atha, Master Mason, these sets were intended for presentation to select high-degree lodges and governing bodies, and seldom appear for sale.  A lovely presentation, and a rare opportunity. Item #9533

Price: $2,000.00