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[FORE–EDGE PAINTING]. PRESTON, William (1742–1818). Illustrations of Masonry. London: for G. and T. Wilkie, 1792. 8vo (178 x 97 mm). 19th century full red straight–grain morocco gilt, all edges gilt, concealing a FORE–EDGE PAINTING of Goose and Gridiron of Saint Paul’s Church Yard where the Grand Lodge of England was organized, 24 June 1717 (contemporary note). (Few tiny spots of rubbing at ends). Provenance: sold at Parke Bernet 1971; Gladys McKenney Molony presented to the Saint–Mary–of–the–Woods College Library; then sold at the Robert Brown Auction in 2007 at the Saint–Mary–of–the–Woods College Library sale (bookplate and embossed stamps on title–page and dedication); C.H. Werfield(?), signature date 1819. Later edition of one of the most popular masonic works with a rare fore–edge painting depicting the Grand Lodge of England.