By-laws of the Zetland Lodge, No. 525, Hongkong -
1870 - Printed at the China Magazine Office, Hong Kong - Only Printing
Rare and near fine example.
Beginning with a list of the ‘Officers for the year, 1870’ which provides an interesting cross-section of Hong Kong figures:-
1. Francis Douglas (1833–1874) - Superintendent of Victoria Gaol (now part of Tai Kwun).
2. H. O'Hara who was the lead agent for the Tudor Company, ice traders, located on Ice House Street
3. Count Hans Kiaer, a Danish merchant, broker, and Swedish-Norwegian Consul. He is buried in the Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley.
4. John G. Hodgson, assistant accountant at HSBC.
5. Daniel Edmund Caldwell, established his own law firm, Caldwell & Co., which later became Caldwell & Wilkinson, and then Wilkinson & Grist, which remains one of Hong Kong's oldest law firms today.
6. Edmund Richard Holmes, Manager of the Hongkong Hotel, the city's first luxury hotel, located at the intersection of Pedder Street and Queen's Road Central.
7. John Fairbairn, who worked for Lane, Crawford & Co.
8. Charles Frederick Augustus Sangster, a prominent colonial civil servant, legal official, and Hong Kong’s first professional pipe organist, and organist and choirmaster at St. John's Cathedral, playing the colony's first major pipe organ. He also served as a Clerk of the Supreme Court and a Deputy Sheriff of the colony.
9. James Henry MacLehose, a prominent merchant, later opening the wine merchants MacEwen, Frickel & Co.
10. F. A. Quin, was Assistant Superintendent of Police when this was printed.
11. Robert Reed, was a cargo-boat inspector under the Harbour Master’s Office.
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1870 - Printed at the China Magazine Office, Hong Kong - Only Printing
Rare and near fine example.Beginning with a list of the ‘Officers for the year, 1870’ which provides an interesting cross-section of Hong Kong figures:-
1. Francis Douglas (1833–1874) - Superintendent of Victoria Gaol (now part of Tai Kwun).
2. H. O'Hara who was the lead agent for the Tudor Company, ice traders, located on Ice House Street
3. Count Hans Kiaer, a Danish merchant, broker, and Swedish-Norwegian Consul. He is buried in the Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley.
4. John G. Hodgson, assistant accountant at HSBC.
5. Daniel Edmund Caldwell, established his own law firm, Caldwell & Co., which later became Caldwell & Wilkinson, and then Wilkinson & Grist, which remains one of Hong Kong's oldest law firms today.
6. Edmund Richard Holmes, Manager of the Hongkong Hotel, the city's first luxury hotel, located at the intersection of Pedder Street and Queen's Road Central.
7. John Fairbairn, who worked for Lane, Crawford & Co.
8. Charles Frederick Augustus Sangster, a prominent colonial civil servant, legal official, and Hong Kong’s first professional pipe organist, and organist and choirmaster at St. John's Cathedral, playing the colony's first major pipe organ. He also served as a Clerk of the Supreme Court and a Deputy Sheriff of the colony.
9. James Henry MacLehose, a prominent merchant, later opening the wine merchants MacEwen, Frickel & Co.
10. F. A. Quin, was Assistant Superintendent of Police when this was printed.
11. Robert Reed, was a cargo-boat inspector under the Harbour Master’s Office.
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By-laws of the Zetland Lodge, No. 525, of Free and Accepted Masons, holding warrant under the United Grand Lodge of England. Revised and passed 1st November, A.L. 5866, A.D. 1866 -
1866 - Printed by A. Shortrede & Co., Hong Kong - Only Printing
A very fine example of this rare printing of the By-laws of Zetland Lodge.
Separated into three parts, being:-
1. ‘By-laws of the Zetland Lodge, No. 525. - Approved, H. Murray, District Grand Master.’
2. ‘The Rise and Purposes of Speculative Masonry, being an Address delivered to the Brethren of the Zetland Lodge, No. 525, Hongkong on the 14th September, A.L. 5866, A.D. 1866 by R. W. Brother Henry Murray, District Grand Master of British Freemasonry, and Grand Superintendent of English Royal Arch Masons, in China.’
3. ‘The Charges of a Free-Mason: Extracted from the Antient Records of Lodges Beyond the Sea, and those of England, Scotland and Ireland, for the use of Lodges, to be read at the Making of New Brethren, or when the Master shall order it.’
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1866 - Printed by A. Shortrede & Co., Hong Kong - Only Printing
A very fine example of this rare printing of the By-laws of Zetland Lodge. Separated into three parts, being:-
1. ‘By-laws of the Zetland Lodge, No. 525. - Approved, H. Murray, District Grand Master.’
2. ‘The Rise and Purposes of Speculative Masonry, being an Address delivered to the Brethren of the Zetland Lodge, No. 525, Hongkong on the 14th September, A.L. 5866, A.D. 1866 by R. W. Brother Henry Murray, District Grand Master of British Freemasonry, and Grand Superintendent of English Royal Arch Masons, in China.’
3. ‘The Charges of a Free-Mason: Extracted from the Antient Records of Lodges Beyond the Sea, and those of England, Scotland and Ireland, for the use of Lodges, to be read at the Making of New Brethren, or when the Master shall order it.’
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The Imperial Family Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments -
1848 - Blackie and Son, Glasgow
A fine, massive and exquisitely bound family bible containing the Old and New Testament.
Magnificently illustrated with two additional engraved title pages, thirty-six engraved plates, and an engraved illustrated Family Register. Complete, the listed plate ‘The Raising of Lazarus’ [John XI] replaced with ‘Christ taken down from the cross’ [John XX].
With title pages for both the Old and the New Testament, text in double column format.
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1848 - Blackie and Son, Glasgow
A fine, massive and exquisitely bound family bible containing the Old and New Testament.Magnificently illustrated with two additional engraved title pages, thirty-six engraved plates, and an engraved illustrated Family Register. Complete, the listed plate ‘The Raising of Lazarus’ [John XI] replaced with ‘Christ taken down from the cross’ [John XX].
With title pages for both the Old and the New Testament, text in double column format.
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The Morals of Confucius -
Confucius
Circa 1760-80 - Printed for Randal Taylor, London - First Thus
A rare later 18th century reprint of this work and the first to include the folding frontispiece engraving of Confucius (often missing). First published in 1691 and scarce in any early edition, more so this edition with the engraving. In contemporary binding, and with decorations to title page, six headpieces, and three tailpieces.
Beginning with a ‘Preface’ introducing this translation and its sources, followed by ‘Part First’ titled ‘Of the Antiquity and Philosophy of the Chinese’, then ‘Part II’ which offers selected translations from the three books, and ends with 80 ‘Maxims’.
‘The great Chinese teacher Confucius (551 BC–479 BC) articulated a philosophy based on the concepts of ren (‘benevolence’ or ‘compassion’) and li (‘ritual’ or ‘propriety’). He hoped to create the ideal, superior man (junzi) and thereby facilitate a just society.
Confucius’s teachings were highly influential across China and large areas of east Asia for almost two millennia before this 1691 work offered English readers their first introduction to his philosophical approach. It provides an account of Confucius’s life and times, as well as 80 of his maxims.
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Circa 1760-80 - Printed for Randal Taylor, London - First Thus
A rare later 18th century reprint of this work and the first to include the folding frontispiece engraving of Confucius (often missing). First published in 1691 and scarce in any early edition, more so this edition with the engraving. In contemporary binding, and with decorations to title page, six headpieces, and three tailpieces.Beginning with a ‘Preface’ introducing this translation and its sources, followed by ‘Part First’ titled ‘Of the Antiquity and Philosophy of the Chinese’, then ‘Part II’ which offers selected translations from the three books, and ends with 80 ‘Maxims’.
‘The great Chinese teacher Confucius (551 BC–479 BC) articulated a philosophy based on the concepts of ren (‘benevolence’ or ‘compassion’) and li (‘ritual’ or ‘propriety’). He hoped to create the ideal, superior man (junzi) and thereby facilitate a just society.
Confucius’s teachings were highly influential across China and large areas of east Asia for almost two millennia before this 1691 work offered English readers their first introduction to his philosophical approach. It provides an account of Confucius’s life and times, as well as 80 of his maxims.
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The Free Masons Pocket-Companion… to which Is added, A Large Collection of Songs, many of which were never before published. -
John Entick (compiler)
1765 - Auld, Morocco’s Close - First Edition
This small, rare and detailed work by the Rev. John Entick (1713-73), was published in 1765 and is dedicated to James Stewart, Grand Master Mason of Scotland.
Included to the rear is a ‘List of all the Regular Lodges in Scotland’.
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1765 - Auld, Morocco’s Close - First Edition
This small, rare and detailed work by the Rev. John Entick (1713-73), was published in 1765 and is dedicated to James Stewart, Grand Master Mason of Scotland.Included to the rear is a ‘List of all the Regular Lodges in Scotland’.
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Robertson of Irvine - Poet-Preacher -
Arthur Guthrie
1890 - Ardrossan, London - Second Edition
A finely bound copy, illustrated with engraved frontispiece portrait and calotype plate of Trinity Church, Irvine from a photograph.
William Bruce Robertson (1820-86), Scottish divine, was born at Greenhill, St. Ninians, Stirling, 24 May, 1820, and was educated at the University of Glasgow and at the Secession Theological Hall, Edinburgh, where he made the acquaintance of Thomas de Quincey, and on his recommendation went to the University of Halle and studied under Friedrich Tholuck.
After travelling in Italy and Switzerland he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Stirling and Falkirk in 1843, and was soon after ordained at the United Secession Church (after 1847, the United Presbyterian Church) in Irvine, Ayrshire. In this charge he remained for 35 years, exercising from his pulpit a truly magnetic influence.’
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1890 - Ardrossan, London - Second Edition
A finely bound copy, illustrated with engraved frontispiece portrait and calotype plate of Trinity Church, Irvine from a photograph.William Bruce Robertson (1820-86), Scottish divine, was born at Greenhill, St. Ninians, Stirling, 24 May, 1820, and was educated at the University of Glasgow and at the Secession Theological Hall, Edinburgh, where he made the acquaintance of Thomas de Quincey, and on his recommendation went to the University of Halle and studied under Friedrich Tholuck.
After travelling in Italy and Switzerland he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Stirling and Falkirk in 1843, and was soon after ordained at the United Secession Church (after 1847, the United Presbyterian Church) in Irvine, Ayrshire. In this charge he remained for 35 years, exercising from his pulpit a truly magnetic influence.’
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Holy Bible. With a Devotional and Practical Commentary -
Rev. R Jamieson, Rev. E. H. Bickersteth
Circa 1860 - James S. Virtue, London - First Edition to include Jamieson and Bickersteth’s commentaries
Two massive and powerfully illustrated folios containing the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, Translations and Paraphrases. In contemporary full calf bindings.
With two additional steel engraved illustrated title pages, family register sheets (without entry), thirty-seven steel engraved plates, and two colour maps, together with a loose engraving of Glasgow Cathedral, The Reverend Jamieson (1802–80) was minister of St John's Church in Glasgow before becoming Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland the highest position in the Scottish Church.
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Circa 1860 - James S. Virtue, London - First Edition to include Jamieson and Bickersteth’s commentaries
Two massive and powerfully illustrated folios containing the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, Translations and Paraphrases. In contemporary full calf bindings.With two additional steel engraved illustrated title pages, family register sheets (without entry), thirty-seven steel engraved plates, and two colour maps, together with a loose engraving of Glasgow Cathedral, The Reverend Jamieson (1802–80) was minister of St John's Church in Glasgow before becoming Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland the highest position in the Scottish Church.
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Voodoo Fire in Haiti -
Richard A. Loederer
1935 - Jarrolds Publishers London Limited, London - First Edition in English
‘The drums took on a different rhythm, rattling out a sharp staccato message, accompanied by the heavy pounding of the bass. Faster and faster flew the feet of the dancers as they whirled round the fire. Their smooth muscles writhed and cramped as under the blows of an invisible whip.’
From his steamer voyage from Jazz Age New York to Cap Haitien to his punishing trek through the island's interior jungle to a rapt, yet fearful, attendance at an authentic voodoo ceremony, Loederer captures the sights, sounds, and sensations of this mysterious Caribbean republic.
A selection of the magnificent chapter headings tell all... Congo Bean Stew; Massacre River; Jungle Magic; Tropical Fever; Polychromata; Black Magic; Voodoo Fire.
Illustrated by fifty one of the author's own art deco-style woodcuts, and his wonderful piratical map of Haiti used for the endpapers, which only add to the exotic appeal.
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1935 - Jarrolds Publishers London Limited, London - First Edition in English
‘The drums took on a different rhythm, rattling out a sharp staccato message, accompanied by the heavy pounding of the bass. Faster and faster flew the feet of the dancers as they whirled round the fire. Their smooth muscles writhed and cramped as under the blows of an invisible whip.’From his steamer voyage from Jazz Age New York to Cap Haitien to his punishing trek through the island's interior jungle to a rapt, yet fearful, attendance at an authentic voodoo ceremony, Loederer captures the sights, sounds, and sensations of this mysterious Caribbean republic.
A selection of the magnificent chapter headings tell all... Congo Bean Stew; Massacre River; Jungle Magic; Tropical Fever; Polychromata; Black Magic; Voodoo Fire.
Illustrated by fifty one of the author's own art deco-style woodcuts, and his wonderful piratical map of Haiti used for the endpapers, which only add to the exotic appeal.
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Price HK$ 3,000