The Principles of Masonic Law : A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarsks of Freemasonry by Albert Mackey
Publication: 1856 JNO. W. Leonard & Co; Third Edition
This scarce early printing of the seminal work in Masonic jurisprudence, The Principles of Masonic Law’ was originally published in 1856 by Albert Mackey, one of the most influential Masonic scholars of the 19th century. This work systematically explores the constitutional laws, usages, and landmarks of Freemasonry. Mackey aims to provide a “general map” of Masonic jurisprudence, helping Masons understand their rights and duties within the fraternity. The book is divided into four main sections: The Law of the Grand Lodges, The Laws of Subordinate Lodges, The Law of Individuals, and Masonic Crimes and Punishments.
Condition: publishers gilt deocrated cloth boards, gilt masonic symbolim to spine and blind stamp decorated boards, edgeworn, corners bumped, spine ends exposed, general foxing to the pages and light pencil inscripion dated 1859 to ffep, binding firm, in Very Good condition