1886 Freemasonry Grand Lodge of Iowa Proceedings Annals Book; Antique Occult Text

Annals of the Grand Lodge of Iowa

Volume X., Part II - 1886

Davenport, Iowa.; Egbert, Fidlar, & Chambers, Printers, Binders, and Blank Book Makers

Softcover. 241 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. 

A rare and historically significant fraternal record, Annals of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, Volume X, Part II (1886), 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, & Chambers, Printers, Binders, and Blank Book Makers, this volume reflects the structured record-keeping and institutional traditions of American fraternal organizations during a period of continued civic and organizational development.

The 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 Written in a formal, administrative style, it serves as both an official record and a historical reference for members, researchers, and collectors of fraternal and Masonic history.

Presented in a softcover format typical of institutional publications of the period, the volume shows significant age-related wear, including edge rubbing, corner bumping, surface abrasion, and spine deterioration consistent with extensive handling and time. Despite this, the text block remains intact and fully legible.

Interior pages exhibit light to moderate age toning, occasional staining, and scattered foxing consistent with late 19th-century paper stock, while maintaining overall readability. Illustrations are preserved in excellent condition, retaining clarity and detail, and contribute to the historical and documentary value of the work.

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