Journal of the R. W. Grand Encampment of the State of Illinois, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (1850-1865)

Verlag: Telegraph Book and Job Office, Alton, Illinois, 1865

Beschreibung

A collection of the annual journals of the Grand Encampments of Illinois from 1850-1865, with constitution and bylaws sections from various years. Worn three-quarter leather and marbled paper binding with gilt on spine. Rubbed and bumped leather surfaces, binding tight. Light soil on edges, glue toning on faded endpapers. Inked notes from 1853 on front endpaper, one page with margin loss, and dampstains and light soil on some pages. The Grand Encampments were held annually at different locations each year, and the first journal is labeled first session, indicating 1850 as a start date for the encampments. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded in 1819 and through the 19th century focused on visiting the sick, educating orphans, and burying the dead. Not in Byrd. ; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 011582

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Journal of the R. W. Grand Encampment of the...

Verlag: Telegraph Book and Job Office, Alton, Illinois

Erscheinungsdatum: 1865

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good