Vintage 1947 Masonic Royal Arch booklet:

By-Laws of the Portsmouth Temperance Chapter No. 2068

An interesting piece of Portsmouth and English Freemasonry history relating to the Portsmouth Temperance Chapter No. 2068.

The by-laws were amended and approved in Open Chapter on 9 May 1946, with this edition printed in Portsmouth in 1947 by Shepherd, Walker & Sons, Sprung Street.

The booklet contains the rules and regulations of the Chapter together with period names and offices connected with its administration.

The Portsmouth Temperance Chapter No. 2068 has a history dating back to the late 19th century, making this a particularly interesting local Masonic collectible.

Original red textured card covers with black lettering.

Condition:
Good vintage condition for its age. There is expected age-related wear to the covers and edges, some rubbing to the lettering and light spotting/foxing to the internal pages. Binding remains intact. Please study all photographs as they form an important part of the condition description.

A scarce and appealing item for collectors of Freemasonry, Royal Arch memorabilia, Portsmouth history and Hampshire ephemera.

Date: 1947
Organisation: Portsmouth Temperance Chapter No. 2068
Order: Royal Arch Freemasonry
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Printed by: Shepherd, Walker & Sons, Portsmouth