Hats off and a twelve gun salute to this fine little history of one of the South’s most controversial, colorful Generals, Albert Pike. Was he saint or devil?. Was he hero or coward?. Was he a traitor to the South?.
ALBERT PIKE’S MAGNUM OPUS…Scottish Rite 4th-32nd Degrees Arturo De Hoyas
Morals and Dogma Albert Pike 1920 Scottish Rite Freemasonry Antique Book
The hardcover binding is burgundy cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and a gilt double-headed eagle emblem, crowned triangle, and “33” insignia stamped on the front cover and spine.
1919 Southern USA MORALS AND DOGMA Freemason ALBERT PIKE Secret MASONIC Rite
Book cover has shelf and age wear. Original top gold gilt on good condition for its age. Very small puncture marks (knife?) at the bottom of page 9-24 does not cross into any text. There is foxxing (yellowing) on some pages but no other markings, tears or dog ears inside. Pages are crisp. In beautiful condition for its age. Please see photos for closeups. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 1919 Prepared for the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree, for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, and Published by Its Authority
Symbolism of the Blue Degrees/Albert Pike/Esoterika/Arturo de Hoyos/2005/HCDJ
Title: Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry: Albert Pike’s “Esoterika”. Author: Albert Pike; Transcribed and Edited by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°; Foreword by Ronald A. Seale, 33°. First publication of Albert Pike’s detailed study and analysis of the rituals, symbolism, and teachings behind the first three Symbolic (Blue) Degrees of Freemasonry—Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason.