A. Lewis (Masonic Publishers) Ltd

Rare vintage Masonic ritual manual, The Perfect Ceremonies of Craft Masonry, published in London in 1944 by A. Lewis (Masonic Publishers) Ltd. The book follows the recognised Emulation system of Craft Masonry, as taught at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement, Freemasons’ Hall, since October 1823. It contains the traditional ceremonies and workings of English Craft Masonry, including the Opening and Closing of the Lodge, First, Second and Third Degrees, Initiation, Passing and Raising, questions to candidates, the Master’s Charge, Installation of a Worshipful Master, officers’ addresses and explanations of the Tracing Boards. The volume is an authentic piece of 20th-century English Masonic history, particularly interesting to collectors of Freemasonry, Masonic literature and historical ritual books. Details: - Year: 1944 - Publisher: A. Lewis (Masonic Publishers) Ltd., London - Language: English - Pages: approx. 350 pages - Size: approx. 9 × 5 × 2 cm - Binding: Original dark blue binding - Bookmark: Original ribbon bookmark present - Subject: Freemasonry / Craft Masonry / Emulation Ritual - Condition: Vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. The binding shows rubbing and wear, and the pages have natural age toning, but the book remains complete and the text is clearly readable. A fascinating small-format Masonic ritual book from 1944, associated with the long-established Emulation tradition dating back to 1823. An attractive item for a specialist collector of Masonic books and ephemera.

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