![Item #50976 A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites, Literature and History ( Combined Edition, Two Volumes in One ) [ A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry ]. Arthur Edward WAITE, Emmett McLoughlin.](https://weiserantiquarian.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/50976.jpg?width=768&height=1000&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1613662763)
A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (Ars Magna Latomorum) and of Cognate Instituted Mysteries: Their Rites, Literature and History ( Combined Edition, Two Volumes in One ) [ A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry ].
New York, NY: Weathervane Books, 1970. Reprint. Hardcover. Thick Octavo. 948pp. Blue boards lettered in gilt on spine. B/w frontis. & illustrations. A one volume edition of this important reference by Waite in which he provides a comprehensive look at the history of Freemasonry, as well as it's literature, mythology, rituals and symbolism. Although the work attracted some hostility from within the Masonic movement, Waite's 'New Encyclopaedia' proved to be very popular, and was the most successful of his books in Waite's own lifetime. Gilbert A31(c). Edges of covers a bit chafed, page-edge & margins darkened, pages browned, otherwise a clean VG copy in Good+ dust jacket. ( Dust jacket darkened, rubbed and creased overall, not clipped). Item #50976
ISBN: 0517191482
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