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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fine condition heavy oversized (folio, over 12 inches tall) textured dark blue cloth boards with gold spine lettering contained in a near fine condition color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Foreword by HRH The Duke of Kent; Introduction; Glossary; Bibliography; Index and Acknowledgments. Profusely illustrated with color photographs and black-and-white photographs. Light rubbing at the upper and lower rear jacket edge (see photos). First American Edition. "250 pages of fascinating facts on one of the world's most talked about organizations. An exporation of the history of Masonry and the principles and ideals that have inspired men throughout the ages. Illustration, diagrams and photographs showing the achievement and development of Masonry through the centuries." - from the rear outer jacket. " 'On August 5th, 1884, the then grand Master of Mason in New York, William A. Brodie, laid the cornerstone of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty with full Masonic ceremony.' - just one of the hundreds of interesting facts to be found in Freemasonry. Few who marvel at the world's most famous symbol of liberty and fraternity will know that it owes its existence to a society that has gained notoriety for its secrecy and rigid traditions. As Freemasonry comes more and more under public scritiny, this book provides a timely insight into its history and structure and the achievements of those who have vowed to live by its ideals and principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. It explores not only the facts but also the myths surrounding an intriguing organization which spans nations and cultures and boasts hundreds of famous names amongst its members. Over 100 pages are devoted to their achievements in all walks of life. A gallery of 275 famous Masons, including presidents, explorers, inventors, sportsmen, designers, artists and more, throws up some surprising names. Carefully researched and beautifully illustrated, Freemasonry makes fascinating reading for critics and enthusiasts alike." - from the inner front jacket flap.