An interesting work offers a unique insight into the secret world of the medieval guilds that continue to intrigue and mystify us today. Written by Robert Freke Gould, who was best known for this work, being a prominent Freemason. He was also a soldier and barrister. He was one of the founders of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge in 1886, as he and his fellows had been unsatisfied with the way that Freemasonry history had been offered in the past. Gould was the second Master of the lodge. The book is illustrated with 8 full-page plates. Published by Gale & Polden, Ltd, 1903. Publishers’ original maroon boards, with gilt Masonic symbols and gilt lettering on upper cover and spine. Book Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 5 cm and Number of pages: 448 + 2 pages of publishers’ works Condition Firm and well-bound copy. External covers with slight creases to edges, and light wear to corners, and to head and foot of spine. Internally; in very good condition. A name in pencil on first blank front free endpaper page. Pages are clean. All illustrations are present, and in nice condition (Please see pictures).