The Masonic Offering, A Gift for All Seasons. Faith, Hope, Charity. - Rev. John Perry, Paschal Donaldson (editors) 1854 - Lamport, New York - First Edition An ornately bound first edition of thus remarkable book featuring a selection of Masonic stories, histories, poems, and guidance, illustrated with eight full page lithographic pates and wonderful chromolithograph (colour) title page.

Scarce in such nice condition.
  Octavo (binding size 19.4x13.7cm), pp. [2] viii 9-320 [2].   Bound in scarlet morocco, elaborately decorated with Masonic symbols and floral designs in gilt, additional gilt lettering to spine, triple gilt filet borders to front and rear panels, all edges thick gilt, original yellow coated endpapers. Professional restoration to spine and corners.   Condition: Near fine, light spotting to first and last few pages, and foxing to plates, in near fine binding with some wear to corners and professional restoration to spine ends.   Ref: 111233   Price: HK$ 7,500