The Symbol of Glory shewing The Object and End of Freemasonry. by George Oliver - 1870

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

Rob. Morris. Collectible - Acceptable. Lodgeton, KY: Rob. Morris, 1856. 2 volumes bound together. 8vo. 298, 229 pp. Fair book. Boards detached. Most of spine title missing. Tape repairs. (Freemasonry, symbolism) Inquire if you need further information.

London : Richard Spencer, 314, High Holborn; Uppingham: C.W. Oliver, High-Street, 1850 .. First edition in a very good original Publisher's binding. 8vo. 9" x 6" x 1" . [4pp.]/pp.xlvi./[2pp.]/pp.345/[6pp. - Adverts] . Blind stamped decorated blue boards, lightly soiled. Spine with bright gilt symbols and titles. Original yellow endpapers. Label laid-down to verso of the front board: "Lodge Of Silent Temple No. 126 Burnley." Engraved frontis and printed title, just light off-setting. Clean text throughout on lightly toned paper, just a few brown spots and creased corners. A very good copy of this scarce book. Contents include: Valedictory address; On the present state of the Masonic Science; On the poetry and philosophy of Masonry; On the doctrines contained in the Lodge lectures; Twelve definitions of the circle and parallel lines considered; Three great lights at the foot of the Masonic ladder explained, with a description of the ladder and its accompaniments; On the theological virtues and… Read More

London:: Richard Spencer,, 1850.. First edition. Rare.. Hardcover.. Original publishers blue cloth over boards decorative blind embossed slightly soiled. Gilt rules and Masonic symbols to spine with title. Overall a nice original cloth binding with hinges and endpapers intact and untouched. With Masonic frontispiece and original tissue guard. Very minor foxing only to free endpapers. Book overall is about near fine and in excellent condition. Our copy priced to go. A scarce first edition. Rev. George Oliver (1782-1867) English cleric, schoolmaster, topographer and writer on freemasonry. Oliver was also Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.A rare first edition containing a collection of lectures on Masonry. Includes material on Masonic science, poetry & philosophy of Masonry, doctrines, definitions of the Circle & Parallel lines, The Three Great Lights at the foot of the Masonic Ladder, the Cloudy Canopy, and more.

London: Richard Spencer, 1850. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 6". Not Stated. A scarce first edition of these lectures on Freemasonry, discussing many aspects of Freemasonry, by Reverend Oliver, illustrated with a frontispiece. The first edition of this work. A scarce work. From the library of the Lodge of Harmony number 309 This is a detailed work on Freemasonry, containing a collection of thirteen lectures on Masonry. The lectures range in subject, from Masonic Science to Masonic poetry, to the definitions and meanings of the Circle and Parallel lines. Written by Reverend George Oliver, the author of 'The History of Initiation' and 'Star in the East'. With six pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. Lodge of Harmony library presentation label to the front pastedown, presented by Brother John Mason. Lodge of Harmony library label to the tail of the spine. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the head… Read More