By W L Finemore; Earl of Malmesbury
Portsmouth   Charpentier Ltd
7.5" by 5" [4], 5-176pp
The first edition of this scarce history regarding the Freemason Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
By W L Finemore; Earl of Malmesbury

1939 History of Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight 1832-1932

Portsmouth   Charpentier Ltd
7.5" by 5" [4], 5-176pp
The first edition of this scarce history regarding the Freemason Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding

In the original cloth binding with the very scarce original dustwrapper. This work looks at the overarching governing body of the lodges in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This history is dated from 1832 to 1932 and was compiled by Worshipful Brother W L Finemore. With the foreword by James Edward Harris, the 5th Earl of Malmesbury. Malmesbury was the Provincial Grand Master of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons. Illustrated through several photographs. From the library of the 'Lodge of Harmony', Fareham. The 'Lodge of Harmony' was first warranted in 1796 and is lodge no 309. The lodge of Harmony merged with moderns to become the United Grand Lodge of England. A smart copy of this scarce work.

Condition

In the publisher's original binding. With the original dustwrapper. Externally, in excellent condition with little to no shelfwear. Dustwrapper is generally smart with chips to the head and tail of spine. Light shelfwear to the extremities. Spine has faded. Several handling marks to wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Pencil inscription to the rear endpaper, Date of Release 24 Nov. Otherwise, pages are clean.

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