98 - ANDERSON (James) et al. — Set of approximately 30 bound and paperback volumes; some flaws and missing pages.

ANDERSON (James) et al. — Set of approximately 30 bound and paperback volumes; some flaws and missing pages. — ANDERSON (James). Neues Constitutionen-Buch der alten Ehrwürdigen Brüderschafft der Frey-Maurer. Frankfurt am Main, published by the Andreäische Buchhandlung. 1743. Small 8vo, several fold-out printed plates, half-basane decorated with Masonic motifs (modern binding). Copper-engraved frontispiece. [Bound together, as is often the case:] Anhang zum Constitutionen-Buch der Frey-Maurer. Ibid. Small 8vo. — ANDERSON (James). Constitutions of the Antient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons. London, printed by W. P. Norris and Son, 1827. 8vo, calfskin decorated with cold-stamped and gilded designs; spine and edges restored (contemporary binding). Part Two, the only part published, containing “The Charges, Regulations, etc.,” edited for the United Grand Lodge by William Williams, Provincial Grand Master for the county of Dorset. Provenance: George Lawrence Shackles, collector and historian specializing in Masonic medals (1851–1926; ex-libris label). — THE CALENDAR OF APPRENTICES AND JOURNEYMEN FREEMASONS, or Free Masons; new, useful, and enjoyable tidbits for the curious. Printed by chance, I know not where, by the Unknown, under the sign of Truth. 1746. 8vo, half-basane with braiding; binding rubbed, some marginal water stains (contemporary binding). First edition. Bound together with: [GOULLIART (Pierre-Louis)]. Critical Letters [- Continuation of Critical Letters] on English Freemasonry. In London and Paris, published by Du Puis, 1774. 2 volumes, 8vo. First edition. Presumably missing the title page of the second volume. Provenance: “Toppin” (handwritten bookplate on the title pages). — THE MASONIC CODE, AND THE MASONIC MUSE. In-8, ornate marbled sheepskin, heavily worn (contemporary binding). In The Hague, by Rutgerus Van Laak, 1773. Collection comprising 3 parts: [ANDERSON (James)]. De Pligten, wetten, of algemeene reglementen der Vrye Metzelaaren; arranged in a new order, and approved by the Grand Lodge of the Seven United Provinces [...] The Duties, Laws, or General Regulations of Freemasons; arranged in a new order, approved by the Grand Lodge of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands. Revised version of James Anderson’s Constitutions, known as the “Du Bois Code”: Dutch and French translations prepared by Jean-Pierre-Isaac Du Bois. [Second part of the collection:] STATUTES AND REGULATIONS OF THE MOST RESPECTABLE GRAND LODGE OF FRANCE [...] adopted by resolution of the said Grand Lodge on August 14, 1771 [...]. With a supplement, adopted on December 17 of the same year. With a separate title page dated 1771. [Part Three:] THE MASONIC MUSE, or A Collection of Various Poems, Odes, Cantatas, and Speeches, in Verse and Prose, Concerning Freemasonry. With a separate title page dated 1773. — DERMOTT (Laurence). The Constitution of Freemasonry, or Ahiman Rezon, containing, among other useful information, the laws, charges, and regulations of the Free and Accepted Masons. London, printed by Brother T. Harper, Jr., for the editor, 1813. In-8, root-stained sheepskin; spine rebuilt, endpapers replaced, water stains on the first few leaves (contemporary binding). Edition prepared, corrected, and expanded by Thomas Harper, Deputy Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. Separate copperplate engravings. Provenance: Debeaune (handwritten bookplate). [Bound together with:] A List of Lodges of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, granted by, and held under the sanction of the Grand Lodge of England. London, printed by Brother T. Harper, 1813. 8vo. — DERMOTT (Laurence). The Constitution of Freemasonry; or, Ahiman Rezon: to which are added, certain lectures, charges, and a Masonic ritual. Dublin, published by the Grand Lodge of Ireland, printed by Brother William Underwood, 1850. In-8, moiré percaline with embossed gold Masonic motif on the front cover inscribed “LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF IRELAND” (publisher’s binding slightly faded). Provenance: handwritten bookplate dated Nottingham, 1863. With two bookseller’s labels, one of which is on the title page. — GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND: The Laws and Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland. Edinburgh: A.D. 1848. In-8, percaline with embossed coat of arms of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in gold in the center of the front cover; water stain on the binding, heavy foxing (publisher’s binding). Lithographed plates inserted separately. Autograph letter signed by the Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, James Linning Woodman, addressed to the Guillaume-Frédéric Lodge of the Netherlands in Amsterdam. — SCOTT (Jonathan). The Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons. Containing Their Origin, Progress, and Present State: An Abstract of Their Laws, Constitutions