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05356. American Mercury Grand Master's Letter 1798

American Mercury Published by Elisha Babcock Vol. XIV No. 718 Thursday, April 5, 1798 complete single sheet printed on both sides. Front page Col 2 2nd heading is Masonic and the next two columns dedicated to an extract from a letter address to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts - by the Grand Master Josiah Bartlett starting: ' . . . the Masonic Institution has the earliest and most distinguished rank (referring to charity) and ending : ' . . . the Grand Master and entered Apprentice . . . will stand on a perfect level in the regions of everlasting bliss.' Used and soiled copy with some damage to left margin and fox marks generally in very good condition 290mm x 490mm.

NOTE American Mercury saw the light of day on 12 July 1784 in Hartford Connecticut and continued publication until 1833, when it merged into The Independent press. It was initially edited by Joel Barlow and Elisha Babcock and by Babcock alone after 1785.
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05347. Daily Gazetteer 1735

The Daily Gazetteer Tuesday, July 8. 1735 Single page two sided with paragraph report on page 2 column 2 from Dublin Ireland on June 28 on the election of Lord Kingstonas Grand Master and other named Irisg Grand Officers . . . and finished the Day in Mirth and Pleause, as is ususal and peculiar to that Worshipful Society. 1735 is that first year of publication of the Daily Gazetteer (ceased 1748) printed for T Cooper in London. Edge tears withdamage and water stain to right margin. Good legible condition with tax stamp 994 prominent.

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05354. Edinburgh Courant Lenardi Initiated 1785

The Edinburgh Evening Courant (printed by David Ramsey) No. I0,569 Monday, January 21. 1793 complete 4 pages. Copntemporary primary source report on the Initiation of Lunardi the baloonist. Page 3 Col 2 Under the heading of Edinburgh News, Mr Lunardi, having been presented with the freedom of the City '. . . was admitted a member of the ancient and honourable fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in the Lodge of Edinburgh St Andrew . . .' Used and soiled copy with some damage to centre fold generally in very good condition. 320mm x 470mm

NOTE: Vincenzo LUNARDI (1759-1806), the famed chevalier and charming gentleman balloonist, took his first Baloon Flight on 15 Sep.1784 from the Royal Artillery Grounds in Moorfields in England in the presence of Kings George III. His last recorded flight was on 1 Sep.1786, when ascending prematurely, his anchor rope became entangled around his assistant R Heron who fell to his death in front of a large crowd. Born in Luca in Italy, Lunati died in Lisbon Portugal.
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05353. Edinburgh Courant Falkirk Lodge 1793

The Edinburgh Evening Courant No. II, 651 Monday, January 21. 1793 complete 4 pages. Members of Falkirk Lodge support announcement. Back page Col 1 Paragraph 2 headed Free Masons Falkirk January 14 1793 text signed by James Henderson, Master and James Young, Clerk (Secretary) allowing the Brethren. . . an opportunity od expressing their sentiments on the present state of the country . . . Used and soiled copy with some damage to left margin generally in very good condition. 320mm x 470mm

NOTE: The Edinburgh Courant, one of the country's first regional papers, began circulation in February 1705 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland as a 1 penny broadsheet newspaper twice weekly until 1710. From 1710 until 1720 it was published as the Scots Courant and as the Edinburgh Evening Courant until 1873, when the Evening News saw the light of day. The author Daniel Defoe and the naval historian James Hannay were Editors, in the early 18th century and between 1860 and1864, respectively.

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05349. Edinburgh Evening Courant Dublin Masons 1761

The Edinburgh Evening Courant Saturday, September 5. 1761 complete 4 pages. Early refernce to the Craft in Ireland. Page 2 Col 3 headed Ireland text regarding procession of Livery Comapnies the Mayor and Sheriffs etc reads Dublin Aug 23 Last Tuesday . . . . Many Freemasons also walked in procession, with the proper ensigns, dresses and decorations of that ancient and most honourable Society, preceeded by a person in regal dress represnting King Solomon . . . In excellent condition. Red tax stamp prominent on page 1.

NOTE: The Edinburgh Courant, one of the country's first regional papers, began circulation in February 1705 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland as a 1 penny broadsheet newspaper twice weekly until 1710. From 1710 until 1720 it was published as the Scots Courant and as the Edinburgh Evening Courant until 1873, when the Evening News saw the light of day. The author Daniel Defoe and the naval historian James Hannay were Editors, in the early 18th century and between 1860 and1864, respectively.
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07695. Freemasons' Chronicle 1947

Weekly Newspaper The Freemasons' Chronicle Vol CXLIV No 3772. (Seventythird year of Issue) 7th June, 1947 A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence.Published by W J Fowler London issued to sunscribers only. 8 pages of Grand Lodge and other news. Articles: front page on The Royal Arch Jewel - A few gleanings on its Geometrivcal Symbolism . Adverts etc. Used copy with usual folds in good condition.
255mm x 379mm

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05343. Freemason's Chronicle 1875

Original copy of 'The Freemason's Chronicle Vol. I No.18 - pages 273 to 288' Standard size 210mm x 330mm 16 pages weekly 'Record of Masonic Intelligence'. Various reports and articles and announcements including quotes from National Press. Interesting dedicated pages to advertisements. Extended lead article 'Installation of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master (The Prince of Wales later king Edward VII). Excellent condition

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05352. Graphic French Freemasonry 1871

The Graphic Vol. III - No 77 Saturday, May 20. 1871 Complete newspaper of 40 illustrated pages. Inside cover page 456 dedicated to two illustrations each 230mm x 140mm headed Freemasonry in Paris depicting The Ocrtroi Gate at the Port Maillot - Masonic banners on the ramparts and the second illustration of Freemasons planting their banners in front of Port Maillot. The square and compass distinctive on a banner and masons in the foreground with sashes and collars. Lightly used generally in excellent condition.

NOTE: The Graphic was published weekly from December 1869 until July1932 by Illustrated Newspapers, Ltd. During the four month period April to July 1932 it was named The National Graphic and ceased publication in July 1932.
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05351. John Bull Masonic Politics 1840

John Bull (Printed by John Cooper Bunney) Vol. XX - No. 1,006 Monday, March 23, 1840 complete 8 pages. Back page col 2 contains a letter from an unnamed A Deputy Provincial Grand Master which appeared in the Times the previous day and is reproduced with the editorial comment: We have hitherto spoken of His Royal Highness proceeding as a man. The following . . . cannot fail to be read with deep interest by every Mason in the Empire and continues with a critical text attacking the Duke of Sussex Grand Master with involvement in politics, inter alia . . . I care but little what opinions HRH may express as an individual, but I do protest against his using the office as Grand Master as a weapon to bear down his political opponents . . .. Three extended paragraphs with an additional editorial comment after signature. Newspaper in excellent condition.

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05348. John Bull Anti-masonry in Portugal 1824

John Bull Vol. IV - No.21 Monday, May 24,1824 pages 169-176 complete 8 pages . Anti-Masonic declaration in Portugal. Page 171 Col 1 Proclamation by Don Miguel against the Poisonous Sect of Freemasons. Same column a Decree by the King of Portugal supporting his son Don Miguel's action. Newspaper in excellent condition.

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01295. Leaflet Propaganda 1940

France Rare small size sticker attacking the Jews, the Freemasons and 'Collectivists'. French text roughly translated states: 'The Jews - exploiters and corruptors; The Freemasons - hypocrites and persecutors; the 'Collectivists' - who want the whole Nation in order to guide us into slavery. These are our true enemies'. Almost certainly World War II Vichy Propaganda. In perfect condition 75mm x 50mm.

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05338. London Chronicle Anti Masonry 1785

Original copy of The London Chronicle Vol. LVIII No.4531 From Thursday, December 1, to Saturday, December 3, 1785 Unusual non standard size 240mm x 310mm 8 pages weekly newspaper reporting on the third page (page 531) column one and two and a 30 line entry regarding the anti Mason Megazzi, Archbishop of Vienna who ' . . . prayed his Majesty would be pleased also to take up arms against that tremendous body of inoffensive men . . ' which application was treated by his judicious majesty with the highest contempt. Excellent condition. Stunning Semper Fidelis bright red tax stamp on fourth page (p532) No 1667 struck through thrice half penny.

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05339. London Chronicle Edinburgh College 1789

Original copy of 'The London Chronicle Vol. LXVI No.5195. From Saturday, November 21, to Tuesday, November 24,1789. Standard size 220mm x 290mm 8 Pages weekly dedicated fourth page (page 500) headed 'Further Particulars of the Ceremony observed in laying the Foundation Stone at the New College at Edinburgh reporting on Grand Master Mason of Scotland, R H Francis Napier !<<em>>!!. . . standing in the East with the substitute on his right and the Grand Wardens on the West, the square, the plumb, the level and the mallet were successively delivered . . . continuing in great detail on the ceremony itself and quoting the speeches after which . . . the Brethren again gave three huzzas. . .. Excellent condition. Stunning bright red tax stamp on second page (p498) No 16 thrice half penny.

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05341. London Chronicle Sussex Installation 1814

Original copy of 'The London Chronicle Vol. CXV No. 8641 Thursday, May 5 - Friday, May 6, 1814' Standard size 220mm x 290mm 8 Pages weekly newspaper. The third page (page 427) has a the third column headed 'Ancient Freemasons' dedicated to a report in detail on the Installation of the Duke of Sussex as Grand Master of the newly established United Grand Lodge of England.

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01084. Masonic Black Rosette

Sinle Masonic Black Rosette used on clothing or placed on Aprons at time of mourning for a departed brother. With pin. 68mm diamtere as new.

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05517. Morning Post 1793 Female School

Original copy of 'The Morning Post' Monday January 7 1793. No 6149. With red revenue stamp. Printed by J Norris Strand London. Large format320mm x 465mm 4 Pages weekly column 4 page 3 has 30 line entry headed 'Female Children of Freemasons' reporting on the establishment of s school for 'female offspring of indigent masons.' Excellent condition.

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03199. Newspaper Adams Columbian Centinel 1804

Columbian Centinel (Weekly Newspaper) Boston (Massachusetts) USA September 22, 1804 No 8 Vol 42 whole number 2139. Page 2 Column 1 'Masonry' Election results for the Grand Royal Arch Chapter naming, inter alia, Mr. Adams (late President of the United States of America) and Hon John Quincy Adams attend the Ceremony. Newspaper in poor used condition perfectly legible. Important interesting contemporary source.
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04581. Post Boy 1723 Facsimile Masonic

Facsimile on a single sheet 510mm x 410mm of the December 26-28 1723 issue of the Post Boy, the London Newspaper containing the second earliest known Masonic catechism of 42 questions and answers. Published by the Supreme Council 33rd degree SJ Washington DC USA. Excellent condition.

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05345. Post Boy Irish Grand Master 1725

Original copy of 'The Post Boy No 5614 From Saturday July 10 to Tuesday July 13 1725' Standard size 220mm x 350mm 2 Pages weekly with a 5 line announcement on the Election of the New Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in Dublin Rt Hon the Earl of Ross. Irish Freemasonry. Early newspaper with tax stamp printed by W Davis. Excellent condition with minor edge tear.

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05344. Post Boy Nobility Admited 1721

Original copy of The Post Boy No. 4999 From Saturday August 5. to Tuesday August 8.1721. Standard size 220mm x 350mm 2 Pages weekly with a 6 line announcement on named members of the nobility being admitted '. . . to the Ancient Fraternity of Accepted Masons . . .' Ending 'They afterward wore their Leather Aprons home.' Early report on Freemasonry early newspaper with tax stamp printed by E Morphew. Excellent condition with minor edge tear.

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07042. Promotional Pamphlet Military Lodges

Freemasonry 4 page promotional pamphlet for Robert Freke Gould's new book on Military Lodges Title continues The Apron and the Sword or Freemasonry Under Arms being an account of Lodges in Regiments and Ships of War, and of Famous Soldiers and Sailors of all countries, who have belonged to the Society Entries for each of VIII Chapters shown with order form. Some creases very good clean condition. London Gale & Polden, Ltd. 120mm x 183mm

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07683. Publicity Leaflet Robert Freke Gould

4 page publicity leaflet with additional single page order form insert promoting A Concise History of Freemasonry by Robert Freke Gould by the publishers Gale & Polden London. Generally excellent condition. 171mm x 249mm

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05889. QC St. John's Card Winter 1895

Lodge of The Quatuor Coronati No.2076 St John's Card Winter 1895. Christmas Greetings To the Members of both Circles Hearty Good Wishes from W.M. and Officers. Colourful plate Egyptian motif titled The Children of Lamech Discovering The Arts by Florence Clough Printed by Breitkopf & Härtel Leipzig Germany. Minor damage to extreme edge and corner, otherwise excellent. 190mm x 275mm

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06092. Sketchley's Birmingham Register Jul 1765

'Sketchley's Birmingham Register' Vol.II No.VI Thursday July, 4, 1765. Unbound 4 pages of the publication by James Sketchley Freemason and maker of the 18th Century 'Sketchley' Masonic Token (See item 0557.) Excellent condition.

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