The History of Freemasonry, Volume 4
1885, first edition of this volume of Gould's comprehensive history
Author
Robert Freke Gould
Publisher
Thomas C Jack, London, 1885
Printing Details
First edition. Large hardback, bound in the original blue cloth with gilt titling and design to spine and upper board. 29 × 22.5cm, pp249–502.
Illustrated with portraits of notable freemasons, and two colour plates of Arms of Masons, Freemasons etc, this volume's contents are:
1. Early British Freemasonry, 1688–1723,
2. History of the Grand Lodge of England, 1723–1760,
3, Freemasonry in York,
4. History of the Grand Lodge of England "According to Old Institutions",
5. History of the Grand Lodge of England, 1761–1813.
Condition
This copy is in very good condition for age. There is light rubbing to the boards and some light marking / tanning. Blotchy foxing to the prelims but the main body of text has clean pages and secure binding.
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