Mystic Circle and American Hand-book of Masonry, The

Book

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Valley of Oakland Scottish Rite Harry Yetter Masonic Research Library

Name/Title

Mystic Circle and American Hand-book of Masonry, The

Entry/Object ID

M14.1 G73m

Description

leatherbound hardback book with debossed cover with a Holy Bible, a five-pointed star surronded by a circle and square. Within the pentangle are the shaking hands of fidelity.

Context

A mid-19th century handbook following in the long-standing tradition of all-in-one monitors and aides memoire. These books reveal the importance of the Masonic fraternal experience, and the cultural dimensions of the fraternity through its regulations, government, ritual development, etc. (all of which can be examined in books of this type).

Collection

Monitors, Special Collections

Cataloged By

Adam Kendall

Category

Degree Manuals, Rituals: General: North America
Degree Manuals, Rituals: General

Book Details

Author

Gray, George H

Edition

4th

Publisher

H.W. Derby and Co.

Place Published

City

Cincinatti, OH

Date Published

1855

Publication Language

English

Call No.

M14.1

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Special Collections: Locked Case, Shelf 2

Category

Permanent: Locked Case, shelf 2

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Required Maintenance

rebinding and cleaning

Update Date

June 26, 2024