History of Eastern Star Lodge No. 186 F. & A.M. 1823–1923 Masonic Temple Philadelphia – Centennial Edition
For sale is a rare original 1923 hardcover edition of “History of Eastern Star Lodge No. 186 F. & A.M. 1823–1923,” privately printed for the centennial anniversary of one of Pennsylvania’s most historic Masonic lodges. This commemorative volume was compiled from the proceedings of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge, minutes, and records by Brothers Thomas B. Bickerton, Thomas H. Marshall, and Charles W. Duke. It was authorized by Grand Master Abraham M. Beitler and printed at the legendary Masonic Temple, Philadelphia.
Book Features:
•Bright blue cloth boards with crisp gilt lettering, as issued in 1923.
•Engraved frontispiece illustration of the Masonic Temple, period automobiles, and members.
•Detailed biographical sketches and photographic portraits of Living Past Masters.
•Analysis of early Pennsylvania Freemasonry and lodge history from 1823 to 1923.
•Includes records of significant local events, membership rolls, and historical perspectives from lodge centurions.
•Period menus, correspondence, and forewords from key figures.
•Printed by The Beck Engraving Company, Philadelphia.
Condition:
•Clean, solid binding; pages bright, minor foxing and handling evident.
•All photographic plates and engravings present.
•Cover boards preserved with only light shelf wear at edges/corners.
•No loose pages or major defects.
Why Collect This Book?
•Extremely scarce—limited print run for lodge members and Pennsylvania Masonic historians.
•Excellent source for genealogical research, local Philadelphia history, and Masonic studies.
•A showcase item for collectors of fraternal ephemera or regional