American Masonic Home for the Widows and Orphans of Freemasons, Washington [wrapper title: Statement and Appeal of the Regents of the American Masonic Home for Widows and Orphans]
Washington, DC: Henry Polkinhorn, Printer, 375 D Street, 1859. Very Good. Item #26892
Washington, DC: Henry Polkinhorn, Printer, 375 D Street, 1859. First Edition. 12mo (18cm); 12pp. Printed wraps, removed. Rubbing to edges; glue remnants along spine; stray pen annotations to front. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. Very Good.
Resolution from the Grand Lodge of DC advocating for the construction of a "well endowed National Institution for the maintenance and education of the Widows and Orphans of American freemasons," proposing to raise $100,000 for its construction and endowment. Lists regents and "patronesses." No copies in retail and two holdings found in OCLC.
Price: $150.00