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Auction archive: Lot number 55

Collection of approximately 500 documents and letters concerning the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California

Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
US$600
Auction archive: Lot number 55

Collection of approximately 500 documents and letters concerning the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California

Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
US$600
Beschreibung:

Title: Collection of approximately 500 documents and letters concerning the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California Author: Place: California Publisher: Date: 1885-1894 Description: Approximately 500 documents and letters, various sizes, bound in a stub file. Overall 9x12", leather backed cloth boards. An interesting collectiopn of documents showing the inner workings of the Grand Lodges of California. Includes an official printed announcement of the death of Alexander Abell, Grand Secretary of California for over 35 years, and the naming of his successor George Johnson. Various correspondence concerning dues, etc. A printed announcement of an upcoming Ball hosted by the Vacaville lodge with funds raised to be used to repair damage from the 1892 earthquake. Printed circulars, applications, codes and bylaws, etc., etc. A unique gathering of documents, well worthy of further study. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding worn, front cover nearly detached; some edge wear to documents; overall very good. Item number: 242146

Auction archive: Lot number 55
Auction:
Datum:
7 Nov 2013
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
Beschreibung:

Title: Collection of approximately 500 documents and letters concerning the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California Author: Place: California Publisher: Date: 1885-1894 Description: Approximately 500 documents and letters, various sizes, bound in a stub file. Overall 9x12", leather backed cloth boards. An interesting collectiopn of documents showing the inner workings of the Grand Lodges of California. Includes an official printed announcement of the death of Alexander Abell, Grand Secretary of California for over 35 years, and the naming of his successor George Johnson. Various correspondence concerning dues, etc. A printed announcement of an upcoming Ball hosted by the Vacaville lodge with funds raised to be used to repair damage from the 1892 earthquake. Printed circulars, applications, codes and bylaws, etc., etc. A unique gathering of documents, well worthy of further study. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding worn, front cover nearly detached; some edge wear to documents; overall very good. Item number: 242146

Auction archive: Lot number 55
Auction:
Datum:
7 Nov 2013
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
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