Secret Societies (24 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Very Good. 4 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Harmsworth London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 27 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Softcover. 1st Spanish. 277 p.: illus. in text; 23 cm. -- Bibliografia, p. 267-77. Fair x-l illus cover. Pages curled from damp, clean & unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing world of the Carbonari, a secret society that emerged in Southern Italy during a period of political upheaval and social transformation. The author explores the origins, rituals, and political aims of this enigmatic group, shedding light on their role in the broader context of European history. While the Carbonari's existence was known for years, the revolution of July 1820 brought them into the spotlight, revealing their intricate network and clandestine operations. The author meticulously examines the Carbonari's symbolism, drawing upon their own documents and publications to unravel the layers of meaning embedded in their rituals and practices. This book offers readers a captivating journey into the heart of a secretive organization that sought to challenge established power structures and advocate for ideals of liberty, equality, and national independence. By exploring the Carbonari's beliefs, motivations, and impact on Italian society, this work provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of social movements and the enduring quest for freedom during a turbulent era. The author's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of secret societies, the struggle for Italian unification, and the broader currents of European political thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Improved Order of Red Men. (Secret Societies, USA) Two items. "The Improved Order of Red Men", NYC, 1934. 230x95mm, 8pp. Stiff wrappers. (2) A Message to You! From the Improved Order of Red Men." Ca. 1925. 155x80mm, 16pp. Stiff wrappers. [++] Both are crisp and brightvery nice copies.[++] Provenance: Library of Congress, with their small "Pamphlet Collection" stamp on front cover as well as their 10mm "LC" perforated stamp on cover bottom; both have the LC surplus rubber stamp on rear cover. (455,000 members ca. 1925.).…

Disbound. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Original, complete disbound newspaper (approximately 12.5" x 17") in fine condition with minor foxing.

16mo. [4 pp (unpaginated)], printed on thick light sage-green card stock, couple text decorations (very slight dustsoiling), still NF piece. First edition of this dance card listing the 10 musical pieces for the evening conducted by the Russell Orchestra, and the 11 dances consisting primarily of quadrilles, and 1 waltz for the evening. The United American Mechanics was originally founded as a virulent anti-Catholic America first secret society by many former, and unlike other Nativist societies survived the Civil War, primarily by offering it's membership insurance benefits. They required their members to publicize and patronize "American" businesses, and campaign against the hiring of cheap immigrant labor. Often these social occasions acted as fundraisers for the organization. See: History of Worcester County, Massachusetts, Vol. I, p. 300.…

First edition. Very unusual and attractive little publication which seems to identify the secret societies at Columbia U, listing members by year beginning in 1883 and ending in 1886. Phi Gamma Delta is printed on the rear, and internally are listed Lambda Chapter of Psi Epsilon, Delta Chapter of Delta Phi, and Alpha Chapter of Delta Psi. This engraved illustrations are quite nice, full of symbolism and intrigue. We find no mention of this pamphlet in OCLC. 22.5x15cm [8]pp including covers. Illustrations. Saddle stitched in illustrated wrappers, wraps detached, few spots and stains else very good.…

Hardcover. Eleventh Edition. 205pp. Limp leather stamped in blind, all edges gilt. With eight-section floor chart foldout laid in. Front free endpaper and title loose, leather slightly worn. A very good copy. ; 24mo.

Condition: Very Good. First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorated blue cloth covers, gilt and red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 [+ 24 page publisher's catalogue dated 1887-1888] printed pages of text with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations as called for. Name to the front free end paper, slight spine slant and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE.…

Interesting I.O.O.F. archive from the Jeptha Lodge 100 in Clayton, Illinois, the earliest date being 1857 and the latest, 1941. The visitor's register has approximately 15 pages of entries spanning those years. The earliest date in the membership directory/ledger is 1869. The latest of the three is the secretary's ledger, with the earliest dated entry being 1896. According toThe Ark, and Odd Fellows' Western Magazine,1852: "Jeptha Lodge, No. 100, was instituted at Clayton, Adams county, February 13, 852, by D.D.G.M. Levi Stillman, assisted by brothers from Mendon and Columbus Lodges. This shows the advance of the Order in Illinois for the past two years. .Who that knows its intrinsic excellencies, and understands the heaven-born principles of Odd Fellowship, will not say with one of old, 'The Lord increase you an hundred fold, however many ye may be!'" A fascinating set of materials from a time of great growth in America for the order. . Three manuscript log books: Visitor's Register, Membership Directory and Ledger, and Secretery's cash book/ledger. Generally fair to good, with the directory lacking front cover, rear cover detached but present. Guest book and secretary's ledger with boards heavily worn and rubbed, binding shaken but holding. Contents generally clean, with occasional staining.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Stated at copyright: "Entered according to Act of Congresss in the year 1873 by Gen'l. J. W. Phelps in the office to the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C." This first edition volume features second book following first, which is edited by H. L. Kellogg: "College Secret Societies: Their Customs, Character, and Efforts for Their Suppression," with 1874 date at its title page. Original dark brown cloth boards with blind-stamped decorative borders at front and back, rubbed gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear, bump, discoloration. Pages generally very good, clean with light toning. Antiquarian stamp at title page: "For Sale By: The National Christian Association, 221 W. Madison Ave., Chicago." Patterned gold and cream floral endpapers. Bind good, moderate cant. Rare first edition in original cover and bind with clean interior. Statement at title page: "By correcting the infirmities of popular Government, it will prevent the disgust against that form which may otherwise produce a sudden transition to some very different one. It is no secret to any attentive and dispassionate observer of the political situation of the United States, that the real danger to republican liberty has lurked in that cause." - James Madison. The Madison statement would seem to indicate that the regular transition of representatives and executives in America's government was vulnerable to manipulation, corruption and alteration, especially from secretive groups and entities as General Phelps presents here. Be a man and not a minion. John Wolcott Phelps born November 13, 1813 was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, an author, an ardent abolitionist and a presidential candidate. Phelps also translated a related titles to this volume: Lucien de la Hodde's "The Cradle of Rebellions: A History of the Secret Societies of France." Phelps was the presidential candidate for the Anti-Masonic Party in 1880 with running mate Samuel C. Pomeroy of Kansas. The Phelps/Pomeroy ticket ran on the prohibition of alcoholic beverages, prohibition of all secret lodges, justice for Indians, and demanding the Bible be a required text in all educational institutions, etc. "Table of Contents. I. The Antiquity of Secret Societies; II. The Life of Julian; III. The Eleusinian Mysteries; IV. Origin of Masonry; V. Was Washington a Mason; VI. Fillmore's and Webster's deference to Masonry; VII. A brief outline of the progress of Masonry in the United States; VIII. The Tammany Ring; IX. The Credit Mobilier Ring; X. Masonic Benevolence; XI. The uses of Masonry; XII. An Illustration; XIII. The Conclusion." Statement from title page: "By correcting the infirmities of popular Government, it will prevent the disgust against that form which may otherwise produce a sudden transition to some very different one. It is no secret to any attentive and dispassionate observer of the political situation of the United States, that the real danger to republican liberty has lurked in that cause." - James Madison. The Madison statement would seem to indicate that the regular transition of representatives and executives in America's government was vulnerable to manipulation, corruption and alteration, especially from secretive groups and entities as General Phelps presents here. Be a man and not a minion. 240 pages and 88 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. …

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 146 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 146 Language: English.…

First edition of a classic and frequently reprinted work, edited by the historian Xiao Yishan and based on manuscripts he unearthed in the British Museum in the early 1930s. The copious illustrations, which include diagrams of Hung Society hand signals and meeting places, reproduce material in the museum's collections and plates from Ward & Stirling's 1925 The Hung Society. "The foundation of genuine scholarly research into the origins and history of secret societies was laid by Xiao Yishan and Luo Ergang, the representatives of Republican period scholarship in the 1930s" (Bolton & Hutton, p. xxii). Kingsley Bolton & Christopher Hutton (eds), Triad Societies: Selected Writings, 2000. 6 parts in 4 vols, octavo. With 7 colour plates (4 folding), 8 folding plans and diagrams, illustrations in text. Text in Chinese. Original buff wrappers, white thread xianzhuang stitching, front covers lettered in black. Housed in original blue cloth folding case, bone toggles, yellow title label. Contemporary Beijing bookseller's ink stamp on verso of final plate in Vol. IV. Edges lightly foxed, couple of short closed tears internally: a near-fine copy in very good case, with sunning and one toggle split.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1875 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 422 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 422 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 416, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 416.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1875] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages 416, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume 1 416.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1900. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 146, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 146 146.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 422, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 422 422.…