{"product_id":"1885-freemasonry-grand-lodge-of-iowa-proceedings-annals-book-antique-occult-text","title":"1885 Freemasonry Grand Lodge of Iowa Proceedings Annals Book; Antique Occult Text","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnals of the Grand Lodge of Iowa \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume X., Part I - 1885\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavenport, Iowa.; Egbert, Fidlar, \u0026amp; Chambers, Printers, Binders, and Blank Book Makers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftcover. 363 pages. Blue with black lettering; rubbing and visible damage to all edges, corners bumped. Cover shows expected wear due to age and spine has rounded with visible damage. Text is overall clean and bright; pages show staining and age. Illustrations in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eA rare and historically significant fraternal record, \u003cem data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eAnnals of the Grand Lodge of Iowa\u003c\/em\u003e, Volume X, Part I (1885), stands as an important archival publication documenting the proceedings, reports, and administrative activities of one of Iowa’s principal Masonic bodies during the late 19th century. Issued in Davenport, Iowa by Egbert, Fidlar, \u0026amp; Chambers, Printers, Binders, and Blank Book Makers, this volume reflects the structured record-keeping and institutional traditions of American fraternal organizations during a formative period of civic and organizational development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eThe text offers detailed proceedings, official reports, and historical documentation related to the Grand Lodge of Iowa, providing insight into its governance, membership activity, and ceremonial practices. Written in a formal, administrative style, it serves as both an official record and a historical reference for members, researchers, and collectors of fraternal and Masonic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003ePresented in a softcover format typical of institutional publications of the period, the volume shows expected age-related wear consistent with use and time, including edge rubbing, corner bumping, surface abrasion, and general deterioration of the original wrappers. Spine exhibits rounding and structural wear. Despite this, the text block remains intact and fully legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1661\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eInterior pages display light to moderate age toning, occasional staining, and scattered foxing consistent with late 19th-century paper stock, while maintaining overall readability. The work retains strong historical integrity and documentary value as part of the broader Grand Lodge of Iowa record series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e          _________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"354\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item may be a genuine vintage or antique collectible, a handmade creation, or a one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/span\u003e As such, it may exhibit natural signs of age, patina, wear, or structural delicacy consistent with its history. Such characteristics are considered part of the object’s authenticity and are not defects. Please review all photographs and descriptions carefully, as the item shown is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eAll items are professionally packed with collector-grade care using protective materials appropriate for fragile and irreplaceable objects. 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