~ Rare 1868 New Masonic Trestle-Board Book Illus. Moore

New Masonic Trestle-Board

1868

CHARLES W. MOORE

Adapted to the Work and Lectures as  Practised in The Lodges, Chapters, Councils, and Encampments of Knight's Templars in the United States of America. Wonderful Illustrations throughout. Small 8vo. Blue boards, stamped in gilt & blind. 104 pages. Binding has some wear, prior Bowdoin College Library volume,  many pasted newspaper clipping on the front boards/blank flies.  internally good for age.

Partial Contents: Part One: Apron, Architecture; Arithmetic; Astronomy; Addresses; Badge of a Mason; Benediction; Candidates; Ceremonial Illustrations; Charges at Opening, Initiation; Closing; Common Gavel; Corner Stones; Emblems; Funeral Ceremonies; Geometry; Jewels; Lamb Skin; Ornaments; Plumb Line; Prayers; Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences; Second Degree; Third Degree; Trowel. Part II: The Degree of Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master; Royal Arch, Select Master; Installation of Councils; Order of High-Priesthood; Consecration and Dedication of Chapters; Encampment Orders; Knights of the Red Cross; Knights Templars, Knights of Malta.  Nice early masonic title, buyer to pay $4 shipping, no reserve!