Albert G. Mackey - Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry (In Three Volumes) - 1953-1956
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Three-volume illustrated hardback set of Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry (In Three Volumes), edited by Robert I. Clegg with supplemental material by H. L. Haywood, published 1953–1956 by The Masonic History Company, in very good condition with 1,584 pages in 26 x 18 cm format and over 4.2 kg weight.
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Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry
Revised and Enlarged by Robert I. Clegg
With Supplemental Volume by H. L. Haywood
In Three Volumes
Including Freemasonry and Similar Rites from Ancient Times to after World War II
Handsome, and complete three volumes set by the well-known American masonic and researcher, Albert Mackey (Albert Gallatin Mackey (March 12, 1807 – June 20, 1881) was an American medical doctor and author. He is best known for his books and articles about freemasonry, particularly the Masonic Landmarks).
The volumes are profusely illustrated with colour frontispieces, colour plates, black and white plates, diagrams, and many woodcuts illustrations. Published by The Masonic History Company, 1953 - 1956. Publishers’ original blue boards, with black decorations, and Masonic symbols motifs and gilt letterings on upper covers and spines. Top page edges gilt.
Book Dimensions: 26 x 18 x 4 and Number of Pages (3 volumes): 1584
Weight over 4.2 kg without packaging
Condition
The set is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well-bound volumes. External covers are clean and in nice shape, with light wear to corners and spine ends. Inside the binding is in scarcely found condition holding fairly tight with no missing or loose pages. No names or inscriptions. Pages are clean. The illustrated plates remain colourful and striking (Handsome set) (Please see pictures).
Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry
Revised and Enlarged by Robert I. Clegg
With Supplemental Volume by H. L. Haywood
In Three Volumes
Including Freemasonry and Similar Rites from Ancient Times to after World War II
Handsome, and complete three volumes set by the well-known American masonic and researcher, Albert Mackey (Albert Gallatin Mackey (March 12, 1807 – June 20, 1881) was an American medical doctor and author. He is best known for his books and articles about freemasonry, particularly the Masonic Landmarks).
The volumes are profusely illustrated with colour frontispieces, colour plates, black and white plates, diagrams, and many woodcuts illustrations. Published by The Masonic History Company, 1953 - 1956. Publishers’ original blue boards, with black decorations, and Masonic symbols motifs and gilt letterings on upper covers and spines. Top page edges gilt.
Book Dimensions: 26 x 18 x 4 and Number of Pages (3 volumes): 1584
Weight over 4.2 kg without packaging
Condition
The set is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well-bound volumes. External covers are clean and in nice shape, with light wear to corners and spine ends. Inside the binding is in scarcely found condition holding fairly tight with no missing or loose pages. No names or inscriptions. Pages are clean. The illustrated plates remain colourful and striking (Handsome set) (Please see pictures).
Details
Number of Books
3
Subject
Collected works, Freemasonry, Illustrated
Book Title
Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry (In Three Volumes)
Author/ Illustrator
Albert G. Mackey
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1953
Publication year youngest item
1956
Height
26 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
18 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
The Masonic History Company
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
1584
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