VRAI FRANC-MAÇON (LE), which gives the origin and purpose of - Lot 128

VRAI FRANC-MAÇON (LE), which gives the origin and purpose of Freemasonry. Et les réceptions, cérémonies, ouvrages & usages de tous les grades francs-maçonniques. À Liège, aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1773. Small in-8, half-basin, smooth spine cloisonné and fleuronné with garnet-red title page (modern binding in the style of the period). 273-(3) pp; composite copy formed from 2 copies; ff. G3-4 and G5-6 inverted by the binder; restored tear to last 2 ff. A work of curious disclosure, in which the author, concealed behind the pseudonym "Brother Enoch", presents an apologetic exposé, followed by a tutor for the unusual grades of Laborer, Worker, Master and Architect. 2 printed fold-out plates (lodge layouts). Old handwritten library mark on title. RARE.