This work is a must have for any interested collector in materials concerning the study of Freemasonry, its ceremonies, hierarchy and rituals. This set would also more generally of interest for any person fascinated by the study of the occult, hermeticism and esoteric practice Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry And Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole Range of Arts, Sciences and Literature of the Masonic Institution Handsome, scarce, and complete two 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 two volumes are profusely illustrated with 2 colour frontispieces, 8 colour plates, 39 black and white plates, diagrams, and many woodcuts illustrations. Published by The Masonic History Company, 1929. Publishers’ original full faux leather boards, decorative borders, rules, and emblems blindstamped. Masonic symbols motifs on upper covers. Spines lettered in git and decorated with Masonic symbols. All page edges marbled. Volume 1. Colour frontispiece of Albert G. Mackey Black and white frontispiece of Robert Ingham Clegg 22 black and white plates, and 4 colour plates Number of Pages: 570 Volume 2. Colour frontispiece 17 black and white plates, and 4 colour plates Number of Pages: 588 Book Dimensions: 26.5 x 18.5 x 6 and Number of Pages (2 volumes); 1158 Weight over 3.2 kg without packaging Condition A well-preserved copies. Firm, and well-bound volumes. Some minor marks and wear to the shape of the leather covers but the gilt titles remain bright. Inside the binding is in scarcely found condition holding fairly tight with no missing or loose pages. A name with neat ink on top front free endpaper page of both volumes. Foxing to the margin of some pages. The illustrated plates remain colourful and striking (Handsome set) (Please see pictures).