THE CO=MASON: VOL. VII, QUARTERLY ISSUES for JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER 1915
Book Details + Condition: Office of the Co-Mason (London). Very scarce First Edition journals for the entire year of 1915 (Volume 7). Softcovers. Approximately 45 pages per issue. Co-Freemasonry is a form of Freemasonry which admits both men and women. It began in France in the 1890s with the forming of Le Droit Humain, and is now an international movement represented by several Co-Freemasonic administrations throughout the world. Most male-only Masonic Lodges do not recognise Co-Freemasonry, holding it to be clandestine. After forming in France, several prominent members of the Theosophical Society joined Co-Freemasonry, including Annie Besant, George Arundale, Charles W. Leadbeater and C. Jinarajadasa. Wherever they took Theosophy, they also introduced Co-Freemasonry.
Each issue begins with a "From the Master's Chair" editorial section, and includes articles on subjects relevant to Freemasonry, such as astrology, magic, ceremony and ritual, mysteries, and more. Articles from this grouping of issues include: Astrology and Masonry; Origin of Ancient Guild Masonry; An Ancient Secret Society; The Swastika; Ancient Irish Architecture; The Rite of Memphis; and much more. Please see pictures of Table of Contents, for more detail. This grouping shows little to no wear, and don't appear to have been read. All issues have firm binding; minor shelf wear, with some natural toning/discoloration; and clean interiors. Please see our other listings for more very scarce first editions of The Co=Mason, including entire years and individual issues.
