Arthur Edward Waite - A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) - 1923
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This illustrated two volume set, A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry by Arthur Edward Waite, published by Rider & Co in London in 1923, volume two with 488 pages and detailed rites and symbolism.
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A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry
(Ars Magna Latomorum)
And of Cognate Instituted
Mysteries: Their Rites
Literature and History
volume two of two volume set, provides a concise view of the history, literature, and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Comprehensive explanations are included of their secret rituals and symbolism, such as alchemy, astrology, Kabbalism, ceremonial magic, and animal magnetism.
The volume is illustrated with frontispieces, 16 full-page plates, and other illustrations. Published by Rider & Co., London, 1923. Publishers’ original half leather dark red spines with red boards, gilt Masonic symbols and gilt lettering on upper cover and spine.
Book Dimensions: 24 x 16 x 4 cm and Number of pages: 488
Weight over 1.4 kg without packaging
Condition
Firm and well-bound copy. External covers in nice shape, with minor marks and wear to the leather of the covers but the gilt titles remain bright. Internally; in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. The binding is in scarcely found condition holding fairly tight with no missing or loose pages. Pages are clean with light toning to the first and last blank free endpaper pages only. All illustrations are present, and in nice condition (Please see pictures).
A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry
(Ars Magna Latomorum)
And of Cognate Instituted
Mysteries: Their Rites
Literature and History
volume two of two volume set, provides a concise view of the history, literature, and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Comprehensive explanations are included of their secret rituals and symbolism, such as alchemy, astrology, Kabbalism, ceremonial magic, and animal magnetism.
The volume is illustrated with frontispieces, 16 full-page plates, and other illustrations. Published by Rider & Co., London, 1923. Publishers’ original half leather dark red spines with red boards, gilt Masonic symbols and gilt lettering on upper cover and spine.
Book Dimensions: 24 x 16 x 4 cm and Number of pages: 488
Weight over 1.4 kg without packaging
Condition
Firm and well-bound copy. External covers in nice shape, with minor marks and wear to the leather of the covers but the gilt titles remain bright. Internally; in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. The binding is in scarcely found condition holding fairly tight with no missing or loose pages. Pages are clean with light toning to the first and last blank free endpaper pages only. All illustrations are present, and in nice condition (Please see pictures).
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Collected works, Freemasonry, History, Illustrated
Book Title
A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum)
Author/ Illustrator
Arthur Edward Waite
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1923
Height
24 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Rider & Co.
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
488
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