Brotherhoods, Orders, Organizations, Sects

California: Grand Chapter , Order of the Eastern Star, R.O. Richards, 1982. Tight/Bright copy, the color illustrated covers feature the California Redwood Trees on one side and a Rocky Coastal Bay on the other, very light edgewear. A Commerative Assemly History of Leaders, Chapters, Contributions, Histories, Works, and Events. Illustrated in color and b&w.. 204 pages. Title Repeat: "The Giants of California / Order of the Eastern Star Triennial Assembly 1979-1982, Hands of Friendship Reaching Around the World Souvenir Book". . First Edition. Trade Paperback / Softcover. Very Good+. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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NY: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS / A.A. World Services, Inc., 1990. Bright/Tight and very clean copy, unmarked text, lightly shelf bumped upper cornertips, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has minor wear with a few small closed tears and end splits. .Reflections and Recollections on the lives, influences beginnings and experiences of Bill W. and Dr. Bob, and their co-founding of the Alcoholics Anonymous Organization. With Dr.Bob growing up in Vermont, his first drink, his became a hard-drinking college boy, then a medical student fighting the onset of alcoholism, his becoming a respected physician but still a loving but increasingly unreliable family man and at last a desperately ill drunk, until he met Bill W.. A Stockbroker from New York who needed a fellow alcoholic to help him maintain his own sobriety. 373 pages... Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: The Theosophical Company, 1930. Tight/Bright copy, bluish-green cloth bindings, gilt titles and Theosophical Emblems, light norrmal interior age tanning, small blank pocket on the inside front cover, corner and edgewear with spinal end and cornertip fraying with a bit of board exposure, a few discoloration small spots on the spine, clean text. A detailed commentary style glossary of Theosophy reference words and phrases including beliefs, doctrine, teachings, spiritual concepts, mysticisms, histories, and philosophies and more..389 pages.. Vintage Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Iilinois: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1954. Tight/Bright copy, black bindings, gilt titles, clean text, the book has old moisture staining with a faint discoloration, all pages are free, there are no odors, and lightly graced wavy pages, light endpage soiling, light edgewear. Personal thoughts, research, examination, and commentary on Theosophical beliefs, doctrine, teachings, spiritual concepts and philosophies. 590 pages.. Vintage Printing. Hard Cover. Good+/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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IL: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1962. Tight/Bright copy, black bindings, gilt titles, clean text, minor edgewear, minor reading wear. Personal thoughts, research, examination, and commentary on Theosophical beliefs, doctrine, teachings, spiritual concepts and philosophies. 583 pages.. Vintage Pringing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: Blavatsky Writings Publication Fund, 1954. Tight/Bright copy, black bindings, gilt titles, clean text, the book has old moisture staining with a faint discoloration, all pages are free, there are no odors, and no wavy pages, the rear inside cover hinge has been previously repaired, light edgewear and minor edge rubbing. Personal thoughts, research, examination, and commentary on Theosophical beliefs, doctrine, teachings, spiritual concepts and philosophies. 481 pages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good+/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Iilinois: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1954. Tight/Bright copy, black bindings, gilt titles, clean text, bindings and pages wavy from years of storage, all pages are free, light endpage soiling, light edgewear. Personal thoughts, research, examination, and commentary on Theosophical beliefs, doctrine, teachings , spiritual concepts and philosophies. 590 pages.. Vintage Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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IL: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1969. Tight/Bright copy, black bindings, gilt titles, clean text, light cover rubbing and edgewear, shelf bumped lower cover cornertips, light endpage soiling, no names, unmarked text. Personal thoughts, research, examination, travels, comparative teaching on mysticism, religion and philosophy, and commentary on Theosophical beliefs, doctrine, teachings, spiritual concepts and philosophies. 718 pages.. Hard Cover. Very Good-/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New Brunswick, NJ: Boy Scouts of America, 1960. Tight copy, gray cloth bindings, black titles, illustrated large red question mark on the book's spine and front cover, no names, clean unmarked text. An excellent Cub Scouting book of activities, planning, games, shows, entertainment, and more. Well illustrated and very detailed. Illustrated with vintage b&w Cub Scouting photos, project and activity diagrams, drawings, and more. 443 pages.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New Brunswick & New Jersey: Boy Scouts of America,, 1959. Tight/Bright copy, light shelf edge rubbing and wear, clean unmarked text, no names, no stamps, no labels.. Features Strip Briad Craftstrip Projects, How-to's, Examples and Easy Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions. Make Lanyards, Bracelets, Button Jewelry, Handles, Pulls, Glasswear Decorations, Clothing Accents, Book Covers, Lampshades, Baskets and more.. 32 pages.. . Vintage Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 5 1/4" Wide x 7 15/16" Tall . Stapled Softcover Format. more information

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New Brunswick, NJ: Boy Scouts of America, 1956. Tight/Bright and clean copy, red front cover with a b&w illustration of fingerprinting being performed, very light edgewear with a few faint smudges towards the rear. "Prepared with the Cooperation of J. Edgar Hoover, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation". A Unique Fingerprinting, Analysis, Beginnings, Procedures, Civil Identification and Crime Investigation Use History Merit Badge Instruction and Reference Booklet. 30 pages. Illustrated in b&w..BSa No. 3287. . Vintage Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+. 5 1/4" Wie x 8" Tall . Out Of Print. more information

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New Brunswick, NJ: Boy Scouts of America, 1967. Tight and Attractive Copy, dark green paper wraps, light green titles, forest illustrated endpapers, the bright color photo illustration on the front cover features two backpack laden Boy Scouts hiking towards a tall pine forest, minor cover usage rubs and edgewear, light cover spinal and corner reading creases, a few rear interior pages have fold creases upper cornertips, a few front pages have slightly wavy bottom-centers from a Boy Scout uniform clip left in for years, the first 27 pages each have two tiny same-spot shallow indents from from a laid-in old metal bookmarker, faint page age toning, no names, unmarked and clean text. BSA No. 3201, Features Boy Scout Trail Guidance , Nature, Water and Woods Safety, Survival and Woodscraft Skill Development, Nature and Conservation Education, Camp Fire Safety, Trail and Outdoors Map and Compass Usage Education, Woodslore, Woods and Camping Gear and Tools, Rope Usage Techniques and Knot Tying, Outdoor and Camp Cooking, Physical Fitness, Swimming, Adventure Trails Outdoor Activities, Hiking Safety, Watercraft Safety, and more. Illustrated in b&w with color duo-tone ink illustrations and textblocks. 565 pages. Second Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5 3/8" Wide x 8" Tall. more information

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New Brunswick, NJ: Boy Scouts of America, 1969. Tight and Attractive Copy, dark green paper wraps, light green titles, forest illustrated endpapers, the bright color photo illustration on the front cover features two backpack laden Boy Scouts hiking towards a tall pine forest, minor cover usage rubs and edgewear, light cover spinal and corner reading creases, faint page age toning, no names, unmarked and clean text. BSA No. 3201, Features Boy Scout Trail Guidance , Nature, Water and Woods Safety, Survival and Woodscraft Skill Development, Nature and Conservation Education, Camp Fire Safety, Trail and Outdoors Map and Compass Usage Education, Woodslore, Woods and Camping Gear and Tools, Rope Usage Techniques and Knot Tying, Outdoor and Camp Cooking, Physical Fitness, Swimming, Adventure Trails Outdoor Activities, Hiking Safety, Watercraft Safety, and more. Illustrated in b&w with color duo-tone ink illustrations and textblocks. 565 pages. Second Edition / Later Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5 3/8" Wide x 8" Tall. more information

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US:: The Philosophical Pub. Co., 1963. Blue bindings, small tape removal traces on the first front freepage and the rear last page. Volume 3, 1963 printing, edition not stated. Ancient and mystic teachings, enlightened spirituality, Rosicurcian philosophies, and etc.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. more information

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Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Lyle Stuart, Inc., 1987. Tight/Bright copy, unmarked copy, black cloth spine over dark gray board bindings, gold-gilt spinal titles, the clear Brodart covered Dust Jacket has a light edgewear and a few closed short edgetears. The Son of the Founder and an ex-Major Figure in the Church of Scientology tell why the broke away and present an in-depth expose and unsider biography L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology Doctrine, Brainwashing, Programming, Rituals, Sex and Magical Mysticism, Celebrities under the Spell, Dianetics Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Tools, Terms, Secrets, the Unspoken Darkside of the Church of Scientology. 302 pages.. . First Edition/Second Printing . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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NY: Vantage Press, Inc., 1986. Tight/Bright copy, Signed on the lower first front freepage, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has light faint rubbing. A woman's experiences and communications from beyond the grave with her son who died during the Vietnam War and her husband who had a very hard time releasing the chains of love that bound his too earthly life. Experiences of Metaphysical Learning, Acceptance, and Spiritualism as a bonus to her Christian and Rosicurian beliefs and teachings. 170 pages.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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NY: Girl Scouts of America . 12/1957 printing, Tight/Bright copy, gray cloth bindings, green titles and multiple small emblem decoration on the covers, minor edgewear with a small bit of tip board exposure on the lower rear cornertip, neat previous owner name on the forst front freepage, clean unmarked text. Feattures Troop Leadership, Administration, Supervision, Activity Planning, Financing, Community & Parental Involvement, Woorking with the Troop, Dealing with Unacceptable Behavior, Conducting Official Ceremonies, Meetings, and Honor Presentations, Starting a Troop, and more.. 278 pages., . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 5 5/8" Wide x 8 1/4" Tall. more information

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CA: The Grand Chapter of The State of CA, Order of The Eastern Star , 1970. Stapled Softcover, Tight copy, white covers, light soiling, the upper cornertips throughout have an old moisture exposure splash trace staining, there is a small blank sticker on the upper front cover. Features a Commerative History of the Event that was held in San Diego, California, October 4th through 9th, 1970. With b&w photographs of Distinguished Members and Officials, Past Rvents and Functions, Past Member Honors and Rememberences, Official Duties and Ceremonies, Listings of Historical Meetings and events from the Early Sixties, Committees, Deputy Matrons,Songs, and Commemorative Event Souvenir Program. 44 pages.. Soft Cover. Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Souvenir Collector Edition. more information

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US: The National Grange, 1933. Tight/Bright copy. Local Southern California Grange History Tie In Literature. Dark blue boards,it has "Rubidoux Grange" titled on the front board with white lettering below the title which is done in larger fonts. The National Approved Songbook for Grange meetings and assemblies, this rare copy was acquired in Rubidoux California, at the time this small elite Southern Californian Community had great expectations that were never completely fulfilled and it was incorporated into the larger Riverside County which held the county seat, one would expect all Local National Orginizations, Societies, and Order meetings to be held in the larger City of Riverside as it's only a few miles away. Unpaginated with 152 inspirational songs. This private Order fostered the belief in God, Country, and Family Values Crafted in Ritual, Ethics and Member Brotherhood... First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. more information

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New Brunswick, NJ: Boy Scouts of America, 1964. Tight Copy, crisp black & white pictorial Stream Campsite and Boy Scouts Cover, no names, clean unmarked text. Features Scoutmaster and Assistant Volunteer Troop Guidance, Standards, Activities, Ethics, Procedures, Troop and Leadership, Campsites, Sanitation, Commissary, Safety, Gear. Objectives and etc.. Illustrated in b&w.. 13 pages. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+. 5 3/8" Wide x 8" Tall. Stapled Pamplet. more information

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1931. PHI KAPPA PSI Fraternity, NY. Tight/Bright and clean copy, black embossed leather bindings, gilt badge on the upper front cover, embossed titles, minor cornertip rubbing and edgewear, small rubbed area on the spine, one interior page has a small edge nick, neat previous owner name with a California Beta '36 written below, on the upper first front freepage. Features Chapter histry, Pledge and Introduction Materials, Fraternity Etiquette and Responsibilities, Songs, Charter Standards, Alummni, College Fraternity Houses, Rushing, Badges, Traditions, and etc.. With illustrated University Chapter Houses, Woodrow Wilson Alumni student and presidential photos, badge, seal, and flag illustrations, early founders, charts, rear quiz section, and etc. illustrated in b&w.. 195 pages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 6.5" Wide x 9.5" Tall. more information

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NY: Farrar,Straus,Cudahy , 1961. Tight Copy, previous owner gift inscription inside, light edgewear, faint soiling, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has minor short closed tears, small edgenicks and edge chipping.. The detailed history and evolution of the Boy's Club, Founders, Biograhies, Philosophies, and etc.... First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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NY: Hermitage House , 1950. July 1950 Release, Tight/Bright copy, unmarked copy, light reading wear, beige cloth bindings, black and beige spinal titles, black spinal title boxes, the clear Brodart covered Dust jJcket has a green background, a black & white circular dot mosiac pattern with black and white titles. the rear cover features book ads, the cover has edgewear, age soiling and interior darkening, edge nicks and end chips, closed short edgetears, spinal sun tanning, and three large pieces missing from the lower spinal panel ar the rear cover side hinge. Features Dianetics philosophies, principles, science of the mind, self-help, therapies, case study examples, personal development, and etc.. 452 pages. The Hubbard Dianetic Reseach Foundation Self Mailing Postcard is included. The postard has the prepaid - preprinted 1 cent Thomas Jefferson Postage Stamp.. 4th Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: The American Saint Hill Organization / St. Hill Press , 1972. 23rd Printing. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, very light edgewear, green cloth bindings, gold gilt titles, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has edgewear with closed short edgetears, edge nicked chipped panel ends. . " A Handbook of Dianetic Procedure" Dianetics philosophies, principles, science of the mind, self-help, personal development, and etc.. 452 pages.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good-. 5 1/2" Wide x 8 5/8 Tall . more information

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Los Angeles, CA: Church of Scientology of California , 1976. Dec. 1976, 18th Printing with clean unmarked rear Hubbard Chart.. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked text, no names, very light edgewear, green cloth bindings, gold gilt titles, the rear fold-out Hubbard Chart of Human Evaluation and Dianetic Processing is still present and attached to the inside rear cover, no names, unmarked text, the price clipped clear Brodart covered dust jacket has minor edgewear with a few closed short edgetears, light edge chipping, and a nicked away lower rear cover area. Features detailed backgrround inquiries and analysis with rating / scoring determinations and ranking of human behaviors, characteristics, traits, influences, advanced insights and predictions of conscious and subconsious positive and negative compulsions and behaviors, advanced Dianetics Processing guidance, evaluation criteria and more for better mental health and an improved society. .324 pages + the blank rear notes pages.... Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good-. 5 1/2" Wide x 8 3/4 Tall . more information

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Los Angeles, CA: The American Saint Hill Organization, 1971. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, light edgewear, green cloth bindings, gilt titles. Dianetics philosophies, programming principles, science of the mind, self-help, personal development, and etc.. 110 pages.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: Bridge Publications, Inc., 1982. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked text, maroon bindings, gold-gilt spinal titles, no names, very light edgewear, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has minor edgewear and rubbing with closed short edgetears. Child Dianetics is a practical technology developed to help children become more self-confident and successful through reactive mind assessment, innovative teachings, behavioral auditing, interventions, mental dynamics training, and applications of Dianetics based Child Guidance and monitoring for a fulfilled life and a superior mind. 188 pages.. . Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: The Church of Scientology , 1977. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, a blank white sticker is affixed to the upper first front freepage, light edgewear, green cloth bindings, gilt titles, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has ligt edgewear and light rubbing. Dianetics philosophies, programming principles, science of the mind, self-help, personal development, and etc.. 110 pages.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Church of Scientology, CA: Hubbard College of Scientology , 1967. Tight copy, minor edgewear and rubbing, slight age darkening, the orange front cover features an illustrated portrait of L. Ron Hubbard in white, professionally clear archive tape reinforced cover, an old Los Angeles Scientology Bookstore address sticker and Tustin Scientology Chapter stamp on the first front freepage, a small E-Meter liability disclaimer sticker is affixed to the lower interior title page. unmarked text, minor reading wear. Features Dianetics philosophies, principles, science of the mind, self-help, therapies, case study examples, personal development, and etc.. 110 pages. The Dianetic Reseach Foundation Postcard is still attached.. Later Printing. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: The American Saint Hill Organization, 1972. 23rd Printing. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, light edgewear, green cloth bindings, gilt titles. " A Handbook of Dianetic Procedure" Dianetics philosophies, programming principles, science of the mind, self-help, personal development, and etc.. 430 pages.. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. 5 1/2" w x 8 1/2" Tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: Bridge Publications, Incorporated, 1994. An excellent large Scientology Lifestyle and Philosophy Reference. Tight/Bright and Clean Copy in Excellent Condition, blue cloth bindiings, gilt titles and front cover border, a blank white sticker is affixed to the rear of the half-title page, clear Brodart covered color illustrated dust jacket. With life changing readings, dynamic tools and examples for positive and enriched daily living, teaching and reading for a better the workplace, life planning skills and examples, personal development and self-realization teachings, interpersonal/public relations readings, teaching for a better marriage, parenting, purpose filled living, personal mastery, ethical living, understanding dynamic living, and more// Color illustrated. 871 pages. 8.75" wide x 11.25 tall, . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: Hubbard, L. Ron, And Church Of Scientology of California , 1976. Tight/Bright and Clean Copy, green cloth bindings, gold gilt spinal and cover titles, light reading wear, very light shelf rubbing to covers, unmarked text. Contains the Ethics Laws, Expected Behaviors, Proper Behavior and Mental Attitude Examples, Anti-Scientology Behaviors and Personalities, Recognizing Anti-Scientology Behaviors, Offenses, Reporting Offenses, By-laws, Conditioning Examples, Communication Theory, Misconduct, Dealing With Enemies of Scientology, Dangers of Internal Splinter Groups and Changes to Approved Teachings, Mental Attitute and Behavior Auditing, Srrors, Misdemeanors, Crimes and High Crimes as defines in the Ethics Code, Penalties Treason, terms glossery and etc.. Chapters include:Contents include: The Purpose of Ethics, The Anti-Social Personality, The Social Personality, The Conditions, The Table of Conditions, The Conditions Formulas, The Ethics Code, Petition, Rewards and Penalties, and Safegaurding Technology. 70 pages.. Later Reprinting. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. 5 1/8" Wide x 8" Tall. more information

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Los Angeles, CA: The American Saint Hill Organization, 1973. Tight/Bright and Clean Copy, green cloth bindings, gold gilt spinal and cover titles, light reading wear, very light shelf rubbing to covers, unmarked text. Contains Self Analysis Techniques and Processes, Dianetics Teachings, Evaluation Charts and Exercises, Philosophies, Guidance and etc.. 186+ pages.. Sixth Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. 5 1/8" Wide x 8" Tall. more information

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US: The Bruce Publishing Company , 1945. Tight/Bright and Clean Copy, blue cloth bindings, white cover titles with a large Hopi Kachina Doll figure on the cover. minor cover cornertip edgewear with small bit of lower rear edge board exposure. A detailed Handmade Crafts, Art and Decr Guide created to guide Boy Scouts in the creation of many beautiful replica items and goods from many North Ameican Indian Nations. With Tools Needed, Craft Methods, Materials, and Good Simple to Follow Instructions for making: Hopi Tihus Dolls, Totem Poles, Indian Peace Pipes, Makong Authentic Rawhide, Ceremonial Indian Bow and Arrows, Drums, Gourd Rattles, War Clubs, Native American Symbols and Art Accent Design Crafts, Beadwork Crafts, Moccasins, a Teepee, a Wigwam, Ladles, Bowls, Cups, Birch Bark Baskets, Indian & Eskimo Snowshoes, an Arctic Hand Sled, Snow Goggles, War Bonnets, Ax and Knife Sheaths, a Camp Knife and more. Grest b&w illustrations, guidance and finished examples. 80 pages. A Harder to locate crafts reference... A well-known resident of Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Hunt wrote and illustrated articles on Indian craft and lore under the name of Lone Eagle and also a carving column under the pen name of Whittling Jim for Boys’ Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. He taught handicrafts for the Hales Corners Boy Scout troop and later acted as handicraft commissioner for the Milwaukee Area Boy Scout Council. Hunt also served on the staff of Boys’ Life magazine. He reached a large audience through eighteen books on various handicrafts, including his most famous How to Build a Log Cabin, first published in 1939 as Building a Log Cabin. Other books included Indian and Camp Handicraft, Ben Hunt’s Big Book of Whittling, Indian Silversmithing, and The Flat Bow. . Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 6 3/4" Wide x 10 1/2" Tall . Out Of Print. more information

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US: Grand General Chapter , Order of the Eastern Star , 1940. Amended 5th Edition. Tight/Bright copy, black leather bindings, Gilt Eastern Star Script symbol on the front cover, gold gilt trimmed endpages, attached red silk page marker, light spinal end rubbing. Order of The Eastern Star Rites, ceremonial procedures, rules of order, meeting format, and etc. 160 pages + a rear Chapter Room diagram .. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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London, England: Modern Astrology Office, 1919. Tight copy, black cloth bindings, gilt titles, edgewear with board exposure at rubed area, frayed corners and spinal ends, spinal hinge abric rubs and splits, the book's cover has been previously neatly clear taped, the inside front panel features a small sticker from "The First Temple and College of Astrology" in Los Angeles, CA, with a address stamp from the temple and a handwritten temple name and address both above the sticker, with a small neat circular blingstamp on the following page, minor interior age darkening, two interior pages have small area old newsprint shadows, unmarked text. An excellent biography of Alan Leo. With his metaphysical wisdom, is astrology writings and teachings, his upbrings, experiences and marriage to Bessie Leo, his personal horoscope, is leadership, his passing, and his never ending enlightment of humanity. 210 pages.. Fifth Edition. Very Good-/No Dust Jacket. 5 1/8" Wide x 7 1/2" Tall. more information

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Chicago & New York: The Masonic History Company, 1917. Tight copies, gold gilt endpages and seals, fancy embossed leather bindings, light wear and rubbing to the gilt endpages, minor edgewear and rubbing, not frayed or torn, minor light interior smudges,small spots, age foxing and faint normal edge tanning, a few interior pages have worn or creased corner tips - the last blank rear page has been removed in Vol. 2 with a black marker ID line on the upper rear pastedown by previous owner.. Color frontis of the 3 Lady Graces in Vol One, and the 4 Lady Cardinal Virtues in Volume Two, Well illustrated in b&w.. The definitive reference work on Freemasonry, its history, traditions, distinguished Masons, and etc. Well illustrated with drawings and colorplates. **** Repeat of the title**** An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole Arts, Sciences and Literature as Connected with the Instituition / New and Revised Edition, Vol A-L - 455 pages, and Vol. M-Z. 943 pages.. . { By Albert G. Mackey and Charles T. McClenachan, Revised by William J. Hughan and Edward L. Hawkins}.. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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NY: Berkley Books, 1973. Tight/Bright copy, previous owner name on upper first page, light and faint splatter stains to spine, A woodworking project and idea book for all Scouts from ages 8-15,many great examples and illust rations,easy to understand and use,over 40 projects and gift ideas all with safety and learning hand in hand with fun and enjoyment! 90 pages, richly illustrated by Phoebe Gaughan!. Paperback. Very Good-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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NY: Ballentine Books, 1963. Tight Copy, minor edgewear, light cover reading creases, normal page age toning, no names, unmarked text.The Hell-Fire Club was the most infamous Club the world has ever known. Its meetings were held in ruined abbeys, underground halls, and elaborately obscene caves. Its members were high-placed politicians, landed gentry, the powerbrokers, and famous men of the arts. London madams scoured the city for young girls and virgins to supply the Club's mass orgies; blass Mass rites, and strange fantisies, rakes and perverts flocked to its meetings. Its revels rocked the nation and caused the biggest riot in British history. Here is the story of the Hell-Fire Club, a story that has fascinated and repelled the world for two centuries.. . Later Printing. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Ann Arbor, Michigan: Scientology, 1976. Tight Copy, light edge sun exposure toning, minor edgewear, light rear cover rubs, occasiional rear page small spot soiling, lightly contact stained upper rear cover edge. A Dianetics Behavior, Characteristics and Guide to Personalities, with Analysis, Mind Science Principles Applications, Teachings Reinforcement and Reference. Gorilla Man Cover Art By Dr, Harry Wood ..104 pages.. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good-. Illus. by Cover Art By Dr, Harry Wood . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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US: Order of the Eastern Star. Circa 1950 to Early 1960's. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. Excellent condition with very light edgewear and page browning. A small pocket By-Laws procedural, and rite manual. This includes 2 copies, one is a 3 fold double sided pamplet, the other is a 7 paged staplet pamplet with written in meeting date and schedule information. The are almost duplicates of each other. / Articles , meetings, duties, committees, amendments, fees, and etc.. Vintage Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. more information

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New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing / A Pivot Book Family Reader Series Boon , 1975. Tight/Bright Copy, minor shelf edgewear, light cover reading creases, no names, no labels, no stampings, unmarked text. With a slight leaning and lightly flavored Christian Perspective, this detail packed book is very well researched reference and accurately covers Histories, Leadership and Organization, Recruitment Methodologies, Membership Teaching, Belief, Requirements and Doctrine, Financial Records - Claims and Revenue Generation, Popular Culture Growth and General Expansion Potential, Origins, Motivations and Concepts, Typical Appeal and Members, Works and Philosophies of the Sects, Movements, Cults, Fellowships, Self Realization, Enlightenment and Spiritualist Teachings of New Age, Religious Movements and Causes, Occult Religions, Modern Godhood Figures, Eastern Mysticism, Eastern Mystics, Christian Mystics, Commune Style Transcendence Groups and others. With Concepts and the appeal of Ancient Occult Religions and Worship such as Wicca and Satanism, Eastern Mysticism, Astrology, Edgar Cayce Spiritualism and Metaphysical - Parapsychology Teachings, Scientology, Hindu and Sufi Guru Mystics and Yogi Masters, Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his Followers. Herbert Armstrong and His Plain Truth Teachings, The Black Muslims with Origins, Philosophies and its Appeal & Growth, Jesus Movements, The Children of God Fellowship, Hare Krishna, Buddhism, TM, The Devine Light Mision, Gurdjieff Teachings and more. As these Core Concepts, Recruitment Methodologies, and Teaching are Incorporated into many Branch Christian, Preparedness Enclave Survivalist Communities, Religious True Path, Rapture Salvation and Noted Fringe Groups, Extremist and Metaphysical Groups, Terrorist True Faith and Social Protest Direct Action Groups it's a Great Book for Educators, Counselors, Law Enforcement Personnel, Sociology Researchers, Theology Studies, Popular Culture History Studies, and etc.. 272 pages.. Later Printing. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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US: Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 1984. Tight/Bright and Clean Copy, Black Embossed Bindings, Gold-Gilt Cover Titles, Stated Reprintingof 1500 copies in 1984..Features the Rich Jistorical Legenda of the Council of Knights Kadosh, includes ritual catechisms and lectures not included in the Liturgy, or Morals and Dogma. Topics range from relevant historical discourses to explanations of Hermeticism and the Kabbalah.. Limited Edition Modern Reprinting. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Great Britain, London: Queen Anne Press, 1967. Hardcover, First Edition. Hardback. Red cloth over boards with gilt spinal titles, unmarked and clean text, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has minor edgewear with rubbed and nicked spinal ends, light soiling, and a few closed edgetears. Features the Order's Founding, its history, organization, leadership, insurance and funding challenges, relief efforts, heritage, philosophy, and doctrine, budgets, headquarters, projects, fraternal activities, policy and organizational changes, bridging the gender barriers, trends, goals, and etc.. 205 pages, illustrated in b&w.. . Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Chicago, IL: Scott, Foresman and Company , 1951. Tight copy, light edgewear, small cover reading wear and creases, unmarkerd text, neatly marked out previous owner name on the upper first front interior freepage. Features Rules of Conduct, Organization and Conduct of Business, Parliamntary Law and Procedure Standards of Conduct, terms, meeting and assembly conduct and organization decorum, motions, obtaining the floor, minutes, officers, debate, voting, adjourning, recess, by-laws, and etc... 326 pages. 4 1/8" wide by 6" tall. . Commerative Anniversary Edition . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. more information

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CA: The Grand Lodge of San Francisco , 1947. Tight/Bright copy, blue cloth bindings, gilt titles, borders, and Seal, light edge and reading wear to the book, previous owner name and address",1949, Calif"., is written on the upper first front freepage. Contains ancient and then modern laws, procedures, regulations, edicts, ordinances, resolutions, and etc.. 605 pages.. Fifth Edition . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Anderson, California: Alert Publishers , 1981. Tight/Bright copy, heavy maroon cloth covers, gilt spinal titles, very light scratching to covers. Speech and Toastmaster's science and reference. With planning, theory, audience psychology, speech formats, outline, and delivery, people reading, and etc. 286 pages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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California:: The Rosicrucian Fellowship, 1930. Tight copy, green covers, dark blue titles, clean text, light spinal sunning and fading. An astrological charting and aspect reference.. Vintage Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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California:: The Rosicrucian Fellowship, 1960. Tight copy, light blue covers, dark blue titles, bookstore stamped inside, clean text, light spinal sunning. An astrological charting and aspect reference.. Vintage Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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NY: Pyramid Books, 1966. Second Revised Edition, tight/bright copy, unmarked text, light cover reading creases, a few interior pages have light fold tip creases. The dynamic lore and history of the Shriners Organization, the founding, their philosophies, founders, Temples, leaders, changes, growth, their histories and their works from 1870 to 1958, and the development of their famous Hospitals for Burned and Crippled Children. 350 pages. Illustrated in b&w. . Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Out OF Print. more information

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