Holy Royal Arch - Set (2) Royal - 1961-1997





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Two Masonic ritual books related to the Holy Royal Arch of England: an older copy of General Regulations Established by the Supreme Grand Chapter for the Government of the Order of Royal Arch Masons of England (dated 1961) and an edition of The Ritual of the Holy Royal Arch as Taught by the Domatic Chapter of Instruction, No. 177 published by Lewis Masonic
Books outlines the official ceremonies, lectures, and structural procedures for the Holy Royal Arch degree in Freemasonry and Rules and Regulations….
***Freemasons often say that they "are not a secret society, but rather a society with secrets". The secrets of Freemasonry are the various modes of recognition – grips (handshakes), words (akin to modern passwords), and signs (hand gestures) that indicate one is a Freemason. While these and the rest of masonic ritual have all been exposed multiple times through the years, Freemasons continue to act as if they were secret, and promise not to discuss them with outsiders more out of tradition than a need for actual secrecy. Indeed, as all of these gestures are readily available for the public to find, the responsibility is on individual masons to memorise and not disclose these secrets, and not necessarily for lodges to prevent their “leakage”. Such is the de facto lack of secrecy that lodges frequently post pictures and documents showing these rituals and gestures on their websites or social media accounts. The secrets are not an end in themselves, but rather a reflection of history, values, and fraternity.
**Objects:**
All the objects included in this auction originate from my family’s private used collection, which has been passed down through generations of true Masons.
**Important Information:**
Parcel will be send as a “gift “ with low custom value( postage will be still insured for full compensation value) - hopefully there will be no custom fees to pay etc.
If you want parcel to be send as a “sale” pls let me know asap.
Please be aware that there is a possibility of damage, delays, or additional fees associated with local courier transportation, customs checks, and taxes. The recipient of the parcel is responsible for paying the applicable customs charges, duties, or taxes in the destination country.
For non-mainland destinations including islands and overseas territories, additional charges may apply but will not exceed the Rest of the World shipping cost.
**Parcel Handling:**
Parcels will be held by customs until any outstanding payments have been made. Any payments not received may result in the parcel being returned, delayed, or, in extreme cases, destroyed. If the parcel is destroyed, no refund will be issued.
**Refused or Unpaid Parcels:**
Refused or unpaid parcels will be returned to me, and it may take up to a month for me to resend them back to the buyer. If the full postage fees are not paid again, the parcel will not be send and case will be reported to Catawiki.
**Missing or Incorrect Address Parcels:**
Parcels with missing or incorrect addresses will be returned to me. This process may take up to a month, and only a resend to the buyer will be possible if the full postage fees are paid.
Seller's Story
Two Masonic ritual books related to the Holy Royal Arch of England: an older copy of General Regulations Established by the Supreme Grand Chapter for the Government of the Order of Royal Arch Masons of England (dated 1961) and an edition of The Ritual of the Holy Royal Arch as Taught by the Domatic Chapter of Instruction, No. 177 published by Lewis Masonic
Books outlines the official ceremonies, lectures, and structural procedures for the Holy Royal Arch degree in Freemasonry and Rules and Regulations….
***Freemasons often say that they "are not a secret society, but rather a society with secrets". The secrets of Freemasonry are the various modes of recognition – grips (handshakes), words (akin to modern passwords), and signs (hand gestures) that indicate one is a Freemason. While these and the rest of masonic ritual have all been exposed multiple times through the years, Freemasons continue to act as if they were secret, and promise not to discuss them with outsiders more out of tradition than a need for actual secrecy. Indeed, as all of these gestures are readily available for the public to find, the responsibility is on individual masons to memorise and not disclose these secrets, and not necessarily for lodges to prevent their “leakage”. Such is the de facto lack of secrecy that lodges frequently post pictures and documents showing these rituals and gestures on their websites or social media accounts. The secrets are not an end in themselves, but rather a reflection of history, values, and fraternity.
**Objects:**
All the objects included in this auction originate from my family’s private used collection, which has been passed down through generations of true Masons.
**Important Information:**
Parcel will be send as a “gift “ with low custom value( postage will be still insured for full compensation value) - hopefully there will be no custom fees to pay etc.
If you want parcel to be send as a “sale” pls let me know asap.
Please be aware that there is a possibility of damage, delays, or additional fees associated with local courier transportation, customs checks, and taxes. The recipient of the parcel is responsible for paying the applicable customs charges, duties, or taxes in the destination country.
For non-mainland destinations including islands and overseas territories, additional charges may apply but will not exceed the Rest of the World shipping cost.
**Parcel Handling:**
Parcels will be held by customs until any outstanding payments have been made. Any payments not received may result in the parcel being returned, delayed, or, in extreme cases, destroyed. If the parcel is destroyed, no refund will be issued.
**Refused or Unpaid Parcels:**
Refused or unpaid parcels will be returned to me, and it may take up to a month for me to resend them back to the buyer. If the full postage fees are not paid again, the parcel will not be send and case will be reported to Catawiki.
**Missing or Incorrect Address Parcels:**
Parcels with missing or incorrect addresses will be returned to me. This process may take up to a month, and only a resend to the buyer will be possible if the full postage fees are paid.

