1817 The Constitution of Free-Masonry Ahiman Rezon Dermott

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Constitution of Free-Masonry; or, Ahiman Rezon [Laurence Dermott] 1817 Brother C. Downes : Dublin 8" by 5" [7], ii-cli, [2], 2-128pp SUMMARY A good edition of Laurence Dermott's influential and important Freemason work 'Ahiman Rezon', from the library of the Lodge of Harmony. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION With a half-title. Lodge of Harmony Library label to the front pastedown, presented by Brother G. F. Lancaster. Lodge of Harmony library label to the tail of the spine. The Fareham Lodge of Harmony was founded in 1796, under charter from the Ancients Grand Lodge. In gilt to the front board 'Independent Lodge No 55. Kingston. Edward Eurton Master. Thomas Jeyes, James Duncan, Wardens, 24th June 1818'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, 'Mr Da Costa, late at Harty's Store, Harbour Street Kingston'. This work is a constitution for the Ancient Grand Lodge of England, which was formed in 1751. This formation brought together the lodges and Masons who believed themselves to be of an older Masonic tradition, moving away and not allying themselves with the 1717 Moderns Grand Lodge. The Ancient Grand Lodge of England was dissolved in 1813. The work was written against the Modern Freemasons, at a time when the Ancients wanted to retain Freemasonry at its purist holy form, and the Modernists wanted to change Masonry and wished to remove the old ways. The title refers to the biblical Ahiman and Rezon, likening the Ancients to Ahiman, and the Rezon also as the rivals to the Modernist movement. Written by Laurence Dermott, an Irish Freemason who was the Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 26 in Dublin, and the Grand Secretary of the Ancient Grand Lodge of England. Dermott is best known for this work, which was originally published in 1756. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, the front board is detached but present. Loss to part of the spine. A little bumping to the head and tail of the extremities. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Lodge of Harmony library label to the tail of the spine. Lodge of Harmony Library label to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional spot and mark. Ink marks to the occasional page. Overall Condition: Good Only 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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