‎"(VARIOUS AUTHORS)‎
‎History of Pyramid Temple Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Preceded by a history of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and of the Imperial Council, A.A.O.N.M.S. for North America. - [EXCEEDINGLY RARE WORK ON ""SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL""]‎

‎Boston, The Hall Publishing Company, (1913). Large4to (340 x 280 mm). In publisher's original full black morocco, pictorially stamped in gilt on frontboard, spine with gilt lettering, all edges gilt. No. 251 of 525 copies. Binding with light wear and a few scratches. Endpapers brownspotted, with very light occassional marginal brownpostting throughout, but generally a nice copy. (10), 450, XI pp. Richly illustrated throughout. ‎

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‎Exceedingly rare numbered deluxe edition of this elaborate work on the masonic society previously named the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS) now named “Shriners International” or just The Shiners. OCLC only list four copies and we have only been able to trace in copy in the trade. The order is known for its colorful Middle Eastern theme with elaborate participation in parades and festivals. The order describes itself as a global fraternity ""based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth"".‎