Artefacts, Auctions, Encyclopaedias, Medals, Poetry, Humour (21)

01975. Ager - Masonic After Dinner Speaking 1985 Ager, Laurence, Masonic After Dinner Speaking. 1st Edition Published 1985 by A Lewis Ltd. Softbound 8vo, 116 pages. Excellent condition. Library witdrawn copy. Price: £4.00 / $6.00

10234. Anon - Masonic Charities 1983 Information on Masonic Charities published on 15th November, 1983, softcover, 8vo, 40 pages. As new. Price: £2.00 / $3.00

00051. Beresiner - Masonically Speaking 2007 Beresiner, Yasha Masonically Speaking Soft cover 128 pages illustrated with classic colour and black and white caricatures Nine Chapters in the format of a Menu. Published by Lewis Masonic ISBN: 9780853182740. As new. The author will be glad to sign copies on request. NOTE: Everyone agrees that Masonic speeches should be fun, entertaining and inspiring. So it seems rather strange that previous books on the subject have had none of these qualities! This book is different, it’s not a dry ponderous “how to" guide, it's a hilarious journey. Because it is such an enjoyable read, you will learn and remember whilst being entertained. By the time you have finished the book you will know everything you need to make a confident and enthralling speech, even at short notice. Written by professional after-dinner speaker Yasha Beresiner, this book offers the best guide to help you prepare for any speech, Masonic or otherwise. Price: £9.99 / $14.99

02092. Ceylon DGL - Masonic Hand-Book 1920 District Grand Lodge of Ceylon Masonic Hand-Book for Ceylon. Privately published in 1920. Hardbound 8vo, 152 pages. Blue cover with gilt lettering and Square & Compasses design engraved on front. Foldout sheets awith detailed statistics and notes includes diary of events for 1920. Slightly soiled and damaged cover, otherwise very fine condition. Price: £10.00 / $15.00

01976. Edwards - Guide to Masonic Speechmaking 1957 Edwards, Lewis, Guide to Masonic Speechmaking. Published 1957 by A Lewis (Masonic Publishers) Limited. Hardbound 8vo, 74 pages. Blue cover, very fine condition. Price: £5.00 / $7.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

10428. E H L - Guides for the Secretary 1959 E H L Guide and Hints for the Secretary of A Lodge. Published 1959 by A Lewis (Masonic Publishers) Limited. Hardbound 8vo, gilt title 96 page booklet. As new . Price: £5.00 / $7.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

05462. Harris - Masonic Medals & Jewels Harris, I Trevor. "The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry", Good extensive Catalogue of Masonic Medals and Jewels devoted to the Craft, Royal Arch, Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Orders of the English Constitutions with references also to Ireland and Scotland. Lavishly illustrated in full colour and a simplified numeric system with descriptions and dates. 14 Chapters cover Medals and Tokens, Breast and Collar Jewels, Charities, Grand Lodge and Provincial and more. Exceedingly useful reference. 140 pages hard bound 4to large volume 215mm x 305mm x 14mm. Published by the author in consultation with and in support of The Library and Museum Freemasons Hall London. New as published. Price: £39.00 / $58.50

01973. Hawkins - A Concise Cyclopaedia of Freemasonry 1925 Hawkins, E. L., A Concise Cyclopaedia of Freemasonry or Handbook of Masonic Reference Compiled from Various Sources. Published 1925 by A. Lewis. Hardbound 8vo, 251 pages. Blue cover with gilt title engraved onto front and spine. Square and Compasses design engraved on front. Very fine condition. Library witdrawn copy. Price: £8.00 / $12.00

01962. Hobbs - Masonic Speech Making 1928 Hobbs, W. Bro. J. Walter, Masonic Speech Making . A series of complete speeches compiled to aid Brethren in making appropriate remarks on most Masonic occasions. Published 1928 by Masonic Record Limited. Hardbound 8vo, 118 pages. Turquoise cover with pillar design on cover. Very fine condition. Library withdrawn copy. Price: £4.00 / $6.00

01961. Holmes-Dallimore - The Freemason's All in All 1935 Holmes-Dallimore, A., The Freemason's All in All. A Manual of Reference and Instruction on Law, Office and General Procedure. Published c1935 by William Reeves Bookseller Limited. Hardbound 8vo, 372 pages. Blue cover with gilt title engraved on front. Excellent condition. Price: £10.00 / $15.00

01978. Inman - Masonic Problems and Queries 1933 Inman, Herbert F., Masonic Problems and Queries (One-Thousand-and-One Items of Information). Published 1933 by A. Lewis. Hardbound small 4ro, 247 pages. Blue cover with gilt title engraved on front and spine. Square and Compasses design on front. Very good condition. Price: £6.00 / $9.00

10131. Lockhart - A Question of Masonry 1997 Lockhart, Terry & others Province of Essex - A Question of Masonry - 500 Questions and Answers on Craft and Royal Arch Soft cover 73 pages As new As new. The author will be glad to sign copies on request. NOTE: Everyone agrees that Masonic speeches should be fun, entertaining and inspiring. So it seems rather strange that previous books on the subject have had none of these qualities! This book is different, it’s not a dry ponderous “how to" guide, it's a hilarious journey. Because it is such an enjoyable read, you will learn and remember whilst being entertained. By the time you have finished the book you will know everything you need to make a confident and enthralling speech, even at short notice. Written by professional after-dinner speaker Yasha Beresiner, this book offers the best guide to help you prepare for any speech, Masonic or otherwise. Price: £5.00 / $7.50

02014. Pick & Knight - Pocket Reference Book 1965 Pick, Fred L. & Knight, G. Norman, The Freemason's Pocket Reference Book. Published 1965 by Frederick Muller Limited. Hardbound 8vo, 304 pages. Black cover with gilt lettering engraved on spine. Very fine condition. Price: £5.00 / $7.50

01960. Pick & Knight - Pocket History of Freemasonry 1977 Pick, Fred L. and Knight, G. Norman, The Pocket History of Freemasonry 6th Edition, published 1977 by Frederick Muller Limited. Hardbound 8vo, 348 pages. Black cober with gilt Square & Compasses design engraved on front. Excellent condition. Price: £5.00 / $7.50

02015. Pick & Knight - Pocket Reference Book 1953 Pick, Fred L. & Knight, G. Norman, The Freemason's Pocket Reference Book. Published 1965 by Frederick Muller Limited. Hardbound 8vo, 294 pages. Black cover with gilt lettering engraved on spine and gilt Square & Compasses design engraved on front. Fine condition. Price: £5.00 / $7.50

02049. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue blue 2 Vols 1920 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum). And of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Volumes I & II complete. New & Revised Edition by Virtue & Company London c 1920. Includes 16 full-page illustrations. Hardbound blue cloth 4to, 458 pages. Lightly used otherwise excellent condition. Price: £20.00 / $30.00

00451. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue red 2 Vols 1920 Waite, Arthur Edward 'A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Volumes I & II complete published by Virtue & Company Limited London. New & Revised Edition c1920. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 458 and 488 pages respectively with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £20.00 / $30.00

00449. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue red 2 Vols 1931 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Complete 2 Volumes published by Virtue & Company Limited London. Cornwallis & McLaren (1931) frontispiece. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Vol I lightly soiled & Vol II lightly detached cover used copy otherwise excellent condition. 458 & 488 pages respectively with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £40.00 / $60.00

00442. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue red 2 Vols 1931 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Complete 2 Volumes published by Virtue & Company Limited London. Cornwallis & McLaren (1931) frontispieces. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Exceptional condition as new. 458 & 488 pages respectively with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £50.00 / $75.00

00440. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue red 2 Vols 1931 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Complete 2 Volumes published by Virtue & Company Limited London. Cornwallis & McLaren (1931) frontispiece. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 458 & 488 pages respectively with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £40.00 / $60.00

00439. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue red 2 Vols 1931 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Complete 2 Volumes published by Virtue & Company Limited London. Cornwallis & McLaren (1931) frontispiece. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 458 & 488 pages respectively with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £40.00 / $60.00

00473. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Vitue blue Druid Vol I 1910 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Volumes I only published by Virtue & Company Limited London c1910. New & Revised Edition. Hard bound in blue cloth with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. Druid frontispiece 458 pages with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £40.00 / $60.00

00469. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Rider blue Vol II 1921 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History Volume II only published by William Rider London dated 1923. Hard bound in blue cloth with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 488 pages frontis Chevalier Ramsay. Sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £15.00 / $22.50

00470. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Rider red Druid Vol I 1923 Waite, Arthur Edward A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History. Volume I only published by William Rider London dated 1923. Druid frontipiece. New & Revised Edition. Hard bound in red cloth with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 458 pages with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £15.00 / $22.50

10546. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Rider red 2 Vols 1923 Waite - A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum). And of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History Volume I and II complete. New & Revised Edition by William Rider & Son dated 1923 University Books Inc. Includes 16 full-page illustrations and elaborate Masonic bookplates pasted to inside front covers: Robert L D Cooper FRSA MA FSA (SCT) etc) .. Hardbound red cloth 4to, 458 & 488 pages respectively. Excellent condition. Price: £45.00 / $67.50

00474. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Virtue red McLaren Vol II 1931 Waite, Arthur Edward 'A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History'. Volume II only published by Virtue & Company Limited London. New & Revised Edition McLaren frontispiece. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 488 pages with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £15.00 / $22.50

00472. Waite - New Encyclopaedia Rider/Virtue red Cornwallis Vol I 1915 Waite, Arthur Edward 'A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites Literature and History'. Volume I published by Rider & Co & Virtue & Company Limited London. New & Revised Edition Cornwallis frontispiece. Hard bound in red with gilt coat of arms and spine title. Excellent condition. 458 pages with sixteen full plates and foldouts and many additional illustrations. Important and comprehensive coverage of many aspects of Freemasonry within and beyond the Craft in alphabetic sequence. Good indices and cross-references. Price: £15.00 / $22.50

02046. World Bible - Holy Bible 1989 Holy Bible. Authorized King James Version. Old and New Testaments. Contains teachings of Christ, alphabetically arranged, index, lists of famous quotations, dictionary of Biblical terms and other study helps. Published 1989 by World Bible Publishers. Softbound 4ro, 183 gilt-edged pages. Black cover with gilt lettering engaved on front and spine. Excellent condition. Price: £5.00 / $7.50

08593. Wright - Masonic Who's Who 1926 Wright, Dudley (Editor) The Masonic Who's Who Title continues containing Masonic and General Biographical Details of Freemasons in all parts of the World owning allegiance to or in communion with the United Grand Lodge of England. Published by A. Lewis Masonic Publisher London 1926, hard cover, 8vo, 512 pages with many dozen single plate black and white portraits include HRH The Prince of Wales KG Prov G M for Surrey (later Edward VIII) Initiated in Household Brigade Lodge No 2614 2nd May 1919, and many others. Excellent condition. Price: £65.00 / $97.50

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