John Wesley Kelchner (20 results)

Leather. Condition: Very Good+. Stamped with gilt on front "Grand Island Lodge No. 318, A. F. & A. M. , presentation page neatly removed, original box has some light wear and a superficial tear were old price tag once removed; Very light wear to boards, very clean, tight, no markings, gilt on page foredges, in original box with three additional publications: A Word to the Fellow Craft Mason, A Word to the Master Mason, and A Word to the Entered Apprentice Mason; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The Bible and King Solomons Temple in Masonry by John Wesley Kelchner. Published in 1950 by A. J. Holman Company. Illustrated Edition. A handsome midcentury Masonic edition exploring the Biblical symbolism and historical traditions surrounding King Solomons Temple within Freemasonry. This beautifully produced volume contains replica paintings and drawings sourced from both American and European works, enriching the historical and symbolic narrative throughout. Bound in an attractive green leather like cover with gold gilt page edges and a built in gold ribbon marker. The exterior shows light, honest wear consistent with age, most noticeable along the edges, while the spine and binding remain strong, tight, and fully intact. The gilt edges retain their bright gold appearance. The interior is clean and well preserved, free from writing, markings, highlighting, rips, or tears. A particularly special feature of this copy is the original "Presented To" page, completed for an initiated brother and noting his raised date. It is signed by the Lodge Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and Secretary and dated in the early 1950s, adding meaningful historical and personal Masonic provenance. A desirable collectible for students of Masonic history, symbolism, fraternal organizations, or mid 20th century religious publishing. NOTE: STOCK PHOTO NOT ACTUAL PHOTO OF LISTED BOOK (BR) Shelf 219.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. unknown (illustrator). Temple Illustrated Edition. This 1968 Temple Illustrated Edition is in excellent condition, featuring a sturdy blue cover embossed with Masonic symbols. The pages are well-preserved, with no visible markings or tears. An inscription page is filled out, adding a personal touch to this collectible volume. The book is housed in a protective slipcase, ensuring its preservation. No dust jacket is present, as issued.

Leather Softbound. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Blue Flex Leather Covers With Edge Wear And Rubbing, Masonic Symbol In Gilt On Cover Is Bright, Names And Family History In Pen On Presentation Pages, Otherwise The Gilt Page Block Is Bright With Minimal Rubbing, Page Bright And Clean, Square Binding, Hinge Is Split At First Endpage. no.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. in a publisher's box (taped at corners).

Leatherette. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. "Masonic Edition Temple-Illustrated Pronouncing The Holy Bible The Great Light In Masonry Containing The Old And New Testaments According To The Authorized Or King James' Version Together With Illuminated Frontispiece Presentation And Record Pages And Helps To The Masonic Student" Brevier Text. B/W And Color Illus. Record Pages Blank. V. Sl. Edgewear/Shelfwear To Blue Covers With Bright Gilt Lettering And Masonic Design. Ribbon. Bright Gilt Page Edges. 1131 Pp. Plus B/W Maps At Rear.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, leather or leather like binding, in Good condition, previous owners name inside, gift inscription on the title page, no other marks or writing, some edge wear, good binding, ribbon bookmark, a nice reading copy, The Bible and King Solomon's Temple in Masonry,

Flexable Leather Boards. Condition: Very Good. 1108pp. Black leather with gilt titles, minor edge chipping to the rear boards, unmarked inside. "Presented by Jacksonville Lodge of Perfection, Anccient Accepted Scottish Rite Of Freemasonry, Valley of Jacksonville, Orient of Florida" Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall F5.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Box Good Condition. (bible, masonic, illustrated) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

leather_bound. Condition: Very Good.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Cracked at title page, webbing exposed, pages secure. Age-toned, ribbon bookmark frayed on the end. Cover scuffed, cracked at both ends of spine cover and hinges. Spine at a slight angle. Creased along edges. Mystic shrine rooms pamphlet tucked inside. 255 pp. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.

Limp Leather. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Several Full Page Color Maps.;.SEVERAL PAGES COLOR ILUST OFTEMPLE (illustrator). MASONIC edition". VERY GOOD Condition .has single name on presentation page. all neat "Brother Roy C. Lemog.Raised 1/21/30 by Alonzo J. Queens.W.A. Gerder. P.M" esle very clean, solid,bright copy. ; .GOLD SPINE TITLES WITH COVER "SQUARE & CALAPERS" ALSO IN GOLD.ALL ON RICH DEEP BLUE TEXTURED cloth hard (leatherette) covers. CURVED FOREDGES, GOLD EDGES to TEXT BLOCK ALL AROUND.HAS original WHITE SILK MARKER RIBBON.DARK BLUE-black ENDPAPERS.; Temple ilust & B&W MAPS; 1096+pg pages; . INCLUDES "PLAN OF KING SOLOMON'S TEMPLE". Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons, which from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of masons and their interaction with authorities and clients. The degrees of freemasonry, its gradal system, retain the three grades of medieval craft guilds, those of Apprentice, journeyman or fellow.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Temple Illustrated Edition. Brillant red covers ( Leatherette?) and gilted tiles to the spine. Gilted design to front cover. Comes in the original blue presentation box. This copy is FINE in every respect. The box is Vg with wear to the tips and modest sunning to the title panel. Presentation copy to the author of " Indiana Monitor and Royal Arch Mason's Guide" upon his his annointment and consecration to the "Holy Order and High Priesthood" on April 22, 1983 in Lafayette, Indiana. All page edges are gilt. 942 pages. In pristine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Unknown Edition. A square solid tight clean very carefully read copy. Gold tipped text block, leather/faux leather(?) binding, sewn in ribbon marker. THIS ITEM IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. The box that the Bible was presented in is with the book and does show some wear. There is a sheet of notes with the bible, also a small amount of autobiographical information. Book.

leather bound. Condition: Very Good. Underlining throughout Psalms through Isaiah 26 We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later Edition. ISBN Blue Flexi Covers, No Dust jacket. Later Printing. Very Good Condition. Tight sound copy with presentation and signature pages filled in, bumped corners, rubs to edges and corners of covers.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Temple Illustrated edition. Presentation page filled in. Book in box with lid. Good box. Box slightly dampstained. (freemasons, freemasonry, bibles, picture bible, harrisburg, pennsylvania).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1951 edition published by A. J. Holman Company. Beautiful blue leather Bible; has been well cared for and houses in its original box. The "Presented To" page is filled in and dated 1952, but I can find no other writing or markings in this fine Bible. (BR) Box 130.

Condition: As New. Black leatherette with gild.- Holy Bible Masonic Temple Illustrated Edition, and King Solomon's Temple in Masonry. Illustrated, with the King James Version, of the Holy Bible. Only markings are on the presentation page otherwise a tight and unmarked copy. Protected in its box with a name label on the end.

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