This auction is for an original 1871 edition of "CYCLOPEDIA AND DICTIONARY OF FREEMASONRY" by the great American Masonic historian and jurist, Robert Macoy. YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!!! By this book a great body of INFORMATION CAME OUT OF HIDING!!! It furnishes so many Masonic subjects that it brought a keener vision to the Freemasons self-imposed tasks of historic proportions. There is no Society so widely known, and yet really so little known, as that of the Free and Accepted Masons. Even many of the members of that Ancient and Honorable Fraternity are strangely uninformed respecting its eventful past. This encyclopedia aided in the formation of sound Masonic thought, the spread of Masonic light, and the inspiration of Masonic brethren. Dealing critically and impartially with the traditions, customs, records, degrees and ceremonies of the Brotherhood, it contains the actual history of the Craft, extending over a period of some six centuries, and that of its grand structures. Myth here gives up its underlying truth. Research clears away the rubbish, and discloses the sure foundations and majestic arches of a noble structure. The numerous and BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS!!! which adorn this work bear testimony to the earnest desire of the Publishers to spare no effort or expense necessary to the production of a book which should prove in every way satisfactory to those interested in the subject treated. Published in 1871, this book is in GOOD CONDITION! for its age and especially to be 137 YEARS OLD!!! ALL PAGES ARE PRESENT!!! and tightly bound with NO TEARS!!! or any markings, other than previous contemporary ownership inscriptions. Aside from slight cosmetic flaws pictured below, there are no significant flaws. It measures approximately 6" x 8 1/2" and is complete with 700 pages. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!! We accept personal checks and money orders only. NO PAYPAL.