‎GOULD, ROBERT FREKE.‎
‎The four old lodges, founders of modern freemasonry, and their descendants. A record of the progress of the craft in England and of the career of every regular lodge down to the union of 1813. With an authentic compilation of descriptive lists for his...‎

‎London, Spencer's Masonic Depot, 1879. 4to. In publisher's original embossed full blue cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine and front board. Ex-libris (Newport Masonic Temple Library) to verso of front board and previous owner's name (F. Hubert James) to front free end-paper. End-paper brownspotted. (6), 82 pp.‎

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‎Rare first edition of Gould’s first book in which he explores the history and traditions of four ancient Masonic lodges. The lodges are the Lodge of Antiquity, the Grand Lodge of England, the Lodge of Reconciliation and the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The author writes about the origins of each lodge, tracing their development over time and highlighting key events and persons that have shaped their history. He also provides insights into the rituals and practices of each lodge, drawing on his own experiences as a member of the Masonic fraternity.‎