{"product_id":"history-of-freemasonry-concordant-orders-de-luxe-leather-bound-antique-1910","title":"History of Freemasonry \u0026 Concordant Orders De Luxe Leather Bound Antique 1910","description":"An impressive early 20th-century Masonic reference volume: History of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons and Concordant Orders. This is the sought-after Edition De Luxe issue, noted inside as being limited to one thousand copies. Bound in richly gilt-decorated black leather (or leatherette over boards), this substantial illustrated volume presents exceptionally well on display with classic Masonic square-and-compass decoration to the front cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in Boston by The Fraternity Publishing Company in 1910, this copy retains decorative endpapers and attractive page toning with visible gilt page edges. Condition shows honest age and shelf wear: rubbing and edge loss to the binding, corner wear, scuffs, and an ownership\/notation page with handwritten entries. A desirable shelf piece for Freemasonry collectors, lodge libraries, fraternal historians, or decorative antique book buyers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: History of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons and Concordant Orders\u003cbr\u003eEdition: Edition De Luxe (limited to 1,000 copies; numbering space present)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: The Fraternity Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003ePublication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA\u003cbr\u003eEuropean Publisher Noted: George Kenning, London\u003cbr\u003eCopyright Dates Shown: 1890; Revised Edition 1898\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year of This Edition: 1910\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Editorial Credits: Board of Editors including Henry Leonard Stillson and William James Hughan\u003cbr\u003eCategory: Antique fraternal history \/ Masonic reference\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Black gilt-stamped leather\/leather-style hardcover\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Masonic square and compass motif with gilt titling\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated: Yes (as stated on title page)\u003cbr\u003ePage Edge Finish: Appears gilt or heavily toned gilt appearance\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 9110pp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair (heavy wear, loose pages, inscription): US$95–145\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition (similar to shown): US$145–225\u003cbr\u003eVery Good (tight binding, cleaner interior): US$225–325\u003cbr\u003eExceptional \/ numbered De Luxe collector copy: US$325–450+\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Pricing Notes\u003cbr\u003eConfirm whether the limitation page is numbered elsewhere in the book—numbered copies can command a premium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Notes: Very good condition.  All pages present.  Firm binding. Heavy edge wear, rubbing, scattered scuffs, aged pages, handwritten inscriptions\/notes present, structurally displayable with attractive antique patina. Handwritten lodge notes can add provenance value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e910pp \u003cbr\u003e10\" x 7 1\/4\u003cbr\u003e5ln 5oz\u003cbr\u003eSKU 9548","brand":"Templeton Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43554461974646,"sku":"9548","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6547\/8518\/files\/68970bfe-4325-486a-99cb-42611211fe2f.jpg?v=1781890485","url":"https:\/\/templetonantiques.com\/products\/history-of-freemasonry-concordant-orders-de-luxe-leather-bound-antique-1910","provider":"Templeton Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}