Précieuses éditions originales du Baron Ecker d'Eckhoff - Franc-Maçonnerie - 1777
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Ensemble of original editions by Jean Henri, baron Ecker d’Eckhoff, Franc-Maçonnerie, bound in demi‑calf brown leather with four raised spine bands, 455 pages, in French, published in 1777 by Chez C Plaat et Comp., The Hague, in good condition.
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Set of original editions by Jean Henri, Baron Ecker d'Eckhoff (1750-1790).
Modern binding in half dark brown morocco, spine with four raised bands, date at the tail, gilt and Masonic device between two bands.
Present are:
- The Prisoner Freemason.
Published by C Plaat et Comp., The Hague 1777, 27 pp., complete.
- The Flight of Stanislas Lescinzky, King of Poland.
Published by C Plaat et Comp., The Hague 1777, 36 pp., complete.
- Abassai.
Published by C Plaat et Comp., The Hague 1777, 70 pp., complete.
Bound after:
- [Anonymous]. The Ill-Guarded Daughter or The Amorous Counterpart.
Published by Widow Jolly, Amsterdam 1760, 48 pp., complete.
- Mrs Anseaume and de Marcouville. The False Adventuress.
Published by Widow Jolly, Amsterdam 1760, 72 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. The Magician Soldier.
Published by A. Hopkes, Amsterdam 1761, 52 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. Blaise the Chandler.
Published by H. Constapel, The Hague 1760, 40 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. Ariettes of Blaise Savetier.
Published by H. Constapel, The Hague 1760, 24 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. The Devil in Four or The Double Metamorphosis.
Published by Widow Jolly, Amsterdam 1760, 64 pp., complete.
Followed by Airs chosen from The Devil in Four. Same publisher, same date, pages 65 to 88, complete.
Jean Henri, Baron Ecker d’Eckhoff (Hans Heinrich Freiherr von Ecker und Eckhoffen, circa 1750-1790)
German aristocrat, writer and active Freemason in the esoteric and Masonic circles of late 18th century Europe, Jean Henri, Baron Ecker d’Eckhoff belongs to the generation of German authors deeply influenced by French Enlightenment culture. Operating within Central European Masonic and Rosicrucian circles, he was connected to the mystical and initiatic currents that developed around the high grades of Freemasonry in the 1770s–1780s.
He is mainly known for his Masonic and theatrical writings published in French and German, reflecting the intellectual cosmopolitanism of European Freemasonry on the eve of the French Revolution. His principal work: The Prisoner Freemason (The Hague, 1777). A multi-act Masonic drama, this work is one of the few known examples of eighteenth-century theatre explicitly inspired by Freemasonry. The piece develops initiatory, moral, and fraternal themes characteristic of the Masonic sensibility of the era.
Condition: Old traces of light dampness otherwise good conservation. Rare and precious collection. See photos for details.
Specialized in bibliophily and autograph letters, the produced artwork guarantees authenticity and the greatest descriptive rigor for each piece. Whether rare books or manuscripts, each lot benefits from tailor-made protective packaging for perfectly secure shipment.
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L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
Translated by Google TranslateSet of original editions by Jean Henri, Baron Ecker d'Eckhoff (1750-1790).
Modern binding in half dark brown morocco, spine with four raised bands, date at the tail, gilt and Masonic device between two bands.
Present are:
- The Prisoner Freemason.
Published by C Plaat et Comp., The Hague 1777, 27 pp., complete.
- The Flight of Stanislas Lescinzky, King of Poland.
Published by C Plaat et Comp., The Hague 1777, 36 pp., complete.
- Abassai.
Published by C Plaat et Comp., The Hague 1777, 70 pp., complete.
Bound after:
- [Anonymous]. The Ill-Guarded Daughter or The Amorous Counterpart.
Published by Widow Jolly, Amsterdam 1760, 48 pp., complete.
- Mrs Anseaume and de Marcouville. The False Adventuress.
Published by Widow Jolly, Amsterdam 1760, 72 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. The Magician Soldier.
Published by A. Hopkes, Amsterdam 1761, 52 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. Blaise the Chandler.
Published by H. Constapel, The Hague 1760, 40 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. Ariettes of Blaise Savetier.
Published by H. Constapel, The Hague 1760, 24 pp., complete.
- [Anonymous]. The Devil in Four or The Double Metamorphosis.
Published by Widow Jolly, Amsterdam 1760, 64 pp., complete.
Followed by Airs chosen from The Devil in Four. Same publisher, same date, pages 65 to 88, complete.
Jean Henri, Baron Ecker d’Eckhoff (Hans Heinrich Freiherr von Ecker und Eckhoffen, circa 1750-1790)
German aristocrat, writer and active Freemason in the esoteric and Masonic circles of late 18th century Europe, Jean Henri, Baron Ecker d’Eckhoff belongs to the generation of German authors deeply influenced by French Enlightenment culture. Operating within Central European Masonic and Rosicrucian circles, he was connected to the mystical and initiatic currents that developed around the high grades of Freemasonry in the 1770s–1780s.
He is mainly known for his Masonic and theatrical writings published in French and German, reflecting the intellectual cosmopolitanism of European Freemasonry on the eve of the French Revolution. His principal work: The Prisoner Freemason (The Hague, 1777). A multi-act Masonic drama, this work is one of the few known examples of eighteenth-century theatre explicitly inspired by Freemasonry. The piece develops initiatory, moral, and fraternal themes characteristic of the Masonic sensibility of the era.
Condition: Old traces of light dampness otherwise good conservation. Rare and precious collection. See photos for details.
Specialized in bibliophily and autograph letters, the produced artwork guarantees authenticity and the greatest descriptive rigor for each piece. Whether rare books or manuscripts, each lot benefits from tailor-made protective packaging for perfectly secure shipment.
We invite you to follow our Catawiki profile to not miss any of our future sales of original editions and historical correspondence.
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Freemasonry, History, Literature
Book title
Franc-Maçonnerie
Author/ Illustrator
Précieuses éditions originales du Baron Ecker d'Eckhoff
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1777
Height
16.4 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Limited edition, Other edition, Special edition
Width
10.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez C Plaat et Comp., La Haye, 1777
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
455
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