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Antiquarian Library - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Illustrations of Masonry. (Preston, William) 1772
Author:- Preston, William
Date:- 1772 -
UGLE Classification:- BE 50 PRE - :
WMLMT Classification:- Masonic Discussion
Country of Origin:- England -
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Details
London: Printed for the Ahthor, and sold by Brother J Williams, opposite St. Dunstan’s Church, Fleet Street. MDCCLXXII. 1st edition.
Preston’s “Illustrations,” though not always accurate, has proved an excellent friend to the Craft from its advent in 1772, but especially from the publication of the 2nd edit, in 1775, when its general contents were considerably altered. The most valuable of the editions, extending to over a score, are those published during the nnfortunate difficulties that existed between the Lodge of Antiquity and the G.L. of England, 1779-89; those of 1781 and 1788 being in the Library. In later issues portions wereomitted. In many respects, this has been the must popular Masonic work published, and has been in great request at home and abroad, including America especially, and it has not yet ceased to be a favourite.
Properties
pp. xxiv. 264. 6¾”x4”. Printed for the Author, London, 1772.
