Robertson, J. Ross. The History of Freemasonry in Canada from Its Introduction in 1749 (Volume I Only of Two volumes). George N. Morang & Company Limited., Toronto, 1900.

Price: US$135.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: (CAD) 1st edition. No markings, some wear to edge of cover edges especially at the lower corners were the leather has worn through to the boards, rubbing to spine head with a chip to the head of spine, the edge of the fold-out is darkened with some edge tears and chips, hinges solid, pages, clean, Good used copy; no dust jacket probably as published. Three quarter blue leather over pebbly blue boards, xxxvi, 1196pp, index. B&W illustrations. This is the first volume only with the introduction by Wm. James Hughan. A heavy oversize book. (7.9 JM HOQ 102/b2 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"

Seller: J. W. Mah, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Robertson, J. Ross. The History of Freemasonry in Canada from Its Inrroduction in 1749. 2 Volumes. George N. Morang & Company Limited, Toronto, 1900.

Price: US$400.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: Both volumes have the original brown cloth binding with large circular illustrations of coat of arms on front covers. Top and bottoms of spines and corners are rubbed. Top front corner of Volume 2. is frayed. Volume 1. 1,196pp Indexed. Volume 2. 979pp indexed. Both volumes contents are clean and sound. These two volumes are oversized and overweight and will require additional postage.

Seller: Old Favorites Bookshop LTD (since 1954), Stouffville, ON, Canada

Robertson, J. Ross. THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN CANADA from Its Introduction in 1749, 2 Volumes. George N. Morang, Toronto, 1900.

Price: US$402.50 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: Two volumes; 1196 and 979 pages. Pages are in good, clean condition; edges and endpapers a little yellowed. Profusely illustrated. Hinges are a little loose; bindings intact. Half bound with blue leather over blue boards. Gilt spine titles; spines are scuffed and worn. Corners bumped and frayed. Scarce. GOOD **heavy - may require extra postage**

Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Robertson, J. Ross. The History of Freemasonry in Canada from its Introduction in 1749. Compiled and Written from Official Records and from MSs. covering the Period 1749-1858, in the Possession of the Author. Volumes One & Two [complete set].. George N. Morang & Company, Limited, Toronto, 1900.

Price: US$560.30 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Two volumes in original terracotta cloth hard covers, with gilt titles to spines and Grand Lodge armorial bearings to fronts. A edition of 2000 sets, this being no. 693. Slight rubbing and edge-wear only to covers. Edges toned; the front endpapers show old ownership inscriptions and bookplates of R. R. Brett [Richard R. Brett]. There is some minor misfolding and creasing/toning to a few of the fold-out plates. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome set. Illustrated, plates. Collates complete. Richard R. Brett was editor and part proprietor/publisher of the Essex Free Press, after having taught school in several locations in southwestern Ontario. He was active in local politics and fraternal lodges. This information, as well as his portrait and a facsimile of his signature are in the Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Essex, Ont., 1905. [vol. I]xxxvi[17-]1196;[vol. II]xxiv[17-]979pp. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall

Seller: CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB, London -- Birr, ON, Canada

J. Ross Robertson. The History of Freemasonry in Canada from its Introduction in 1740. Complied and Written from Official Records and from MSS. Covering the Period 1749-1858, in the Possession of the Author. By J. Ross Robertson Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada. Author of ?A History of the Cryptic Rite,? ?History of the Knights Templar in Canada? and ?Talks with Craftsmen?.. George N. Morang & Company, Toronto, 1900.

Price: US$575.00 + shipping

Description: Edition : Limited edition set (#1800 of 2000)., Contemporary red ruled ½ calf with red pebbled cloth boards, flat spine with gilt text, all edges finely speckled red. , Freemasonry, Size : 4to. , With a profusion of both unpaginated and in-text plates, some folding., Volume : Two volumes., P. Volume 1. xxxvi, 1196 pp.; Volume 2. xxiv, 979 pp. An attractive copy in very good condition, bound in decorative period Canadian binding; text and plates are clean and crisp.

Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, Canada