Boston, New York & London: The Fraternity Publishing Company. 1896. Rare!
Deluxe Knights Templar Edition with
Templar Engravings by Gustav Doré and others made especially for this
volume. Very Good+/Near Fine condition with Near Fine interior. This rare
collectors volume was professionally restored with fresh binding and new
leather spine and corners incorporating original spine. The Fraternity
Publishing editions are the most sought after
and the The Doré Edition the
rarest of them all. Contains the original first edition text which outlines
the Mythologies, Magic and Occult, Kabala, Ritual, Philosophies, Religious
roots, etc. Materials not found after 1896 revisions. An encyclopedic and
profusely illustrated tome. Details of The Knights Templar history and
fusion with Freemasonry; The Rosicrucians,
Alchemists and High Priests of Magic. Fold-out map and charts,
photogravures, engravings and illustrations. A solid volume that will last
another 100+ years. "The purpose of this work is to furnish a History of
Freemasonry, including many facts not before published and to make an
attractive and comprehensive volume, presenting many practical matters not
generally known to the Fraternity." In identifying it's own occult roots it
naturally includes the histories and origins of Sacred & Ancient Mysteries
from various cultures of antiquity. This is a beautifully restored classic
copy that will easily last another century or more. The interior is Near
Fine with clean white bright pages. The Masonic Records page is still
blank. No inscriptions, or markings of any kind. A true treasure of the
craft. If this volume does not meet, or exceed your expectations; return for
a full refund! Weighs 5 Lbs., 7˝" x 10" tall, 2˝" wide, 904 pages. Weighs
over 5 Lbs!
