EU - Document - Freemasonry Documents – United Grand Lodge of England

**A Rare Collection of Historical Freemasonry Documents – United Grand Lodge of England** An interesting collection of original vintage Masonic printed documents, administrative papers, lodge notices and financial reports, primarily associated with the United Grand Lodge of England and the activities of English Masonic lodges during the mid-20th century. This collection offers a fascinating insight into the administrative, financial and ceremonial life of Freemasonry in England. It includes printed lodge communications, meeting agendas, official reports, membership-related information, financial statements and handwritten lodge records. The documents feature traditional typography, period printing, original folds, handwritten annotations and signs of age consistent with historical paper ephemera. **Visible document titles and contents include:** - **United Grand Lodge of England – Statement of Accounts and Balance Sheets, December 31st, 1958.** A financial publication presenting institutional accounts and balance sheets, together with financial information and references to the Grand Lodge's administration and committees. - **United Grand Lodge – Quarterly Communication.** An official communication containing meeting information, agenda items, reports and lists of officers and other participants associated with Grand Lodge proceedings. - **Proceedings of Grand Lodge.** A printed document outlining business conducted at a Grand Lodge meeting, including formal proceedings, motions, reports and administrative matters. - **Business to be transacted at the Grand Lodge.** A formal agenda sheet listing business scheduled for consideration at a Grand Lodge meeting, with numbered items and references to reports, boards and committees. - **Masonic Year Book.** A printed notice referring to the Masonic Year Book and related publications, including information concerning availability, orders and official Masonic publications. - **United Grand Lodge – Proceedings and Official Reports.** Additional printed material concerning Grand Lodge business, administrative proceedings, reports and institutional activities. - **Southport Lodge – Summons and Meeting Notice.** A yellow printed lodge summons addressed to lodge members, featuring the lodge heading, a notice of a regular meeting, the Master's name, the date and meeting information, together with a detailed list of lodge officers and other names. The sheet also includes a section headed “Business”, setting out matters to be considered at the meeting. - **Lodge Membership and Officer Lists.** Printed lists containing names and positions of Masonic officers and members, providing useful historical and genealogical research material. - **Masonic Lodge Financial and Statistical Records.** Printed tables and statements containing financial figures, accounts and administrative information relating to lodge activities. - **Handwritten Lodge Record Tables.** Two handwritten tabular documents with columns for months, names, dates and other abbreviated entries. These appear to be working records associated with lodge administration. The exact meaning of all handwritten abbreviations requires further examination. - **Additional Masonic Administrative Documents.** Various printed sheets and folded publications containing lists, reports, meeting details, institutional information and references to Masonic activities. **Historical and Collectible Interest** The collection is particularly appealing to collectors of Freemasonry memorabilia, British social history, historical printed ephemera, institutional publications and vintage paper documents. The material provides a documentary glimpse into the organisation of Masonic lodges, their financial administration, official meetings and internal communications during the mid-20th century. The combination of printed official publications, individual lodge summonses, financial reports and handwritten records makes this an interesting archival group rather than a single isolated document. **Condition** The documents show visible signs of age and handling, including folds, creases, yellowing, discolouration, minor stains, edge wear and occasional small marks or holes. Some sheets have been folded, and the handwritten records show natural wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description. **Sale includes all the documents visible in the photographs.** The exact number of individual sheets and the completeness of each publication have not been independently established. Dates and titles are included where they can be read from the photographs; not every document has been fully identified. A compelling collection for collectors of historical Freemasonry, British Masonic publications, lodge memorabilia and original 20th-century documentary ephemera. Size (for uniform, hat, cap, helmet) Dimensions 25x15cm and the smallest 20x8 cm Weight 100-150 g Shipping method : DHL

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