[Masonic binding] Masonic Certificates (1872)

Blue binding. 12,5 x 11,5 cm. Title in gilt stamping on front cover. Masonic symbols on back, front and back board. Floral embroidery in gilt stamping on inside boards, marbled endpapers, blank pp.

The book was bound by J. Bailey, bookbinder in Darlington, as commissioned by John Christophor Simpson for the purpose of safely storing his Masonic diplomas, of which one is pasted and 2 are inserted. Extraordinary and unique copy.