FRANC-MACONNERIE - Karl Gottlieb Theodor WINKLER (1775-1856, - Lot 312

FRANC-MACONNERIE - Karl Gottlieb Theodor WINKLER (1775-1856, German author, Court Counsellor and, under the pseudonym Theodor Hell, librettist to Schubert and Weber) / "Des Maurers Leben gesungen vom Bruder K.G.T. Winkler" ("The Mason's Life in 9 Songs by Brother K.G.T. Winkler"), Dresden, Editions Arnold, 1825, 3rd edition, in German, bound in half garnet chagrin with corners, spine ribbed with title page, cover page with Masonic decorative framing, xvi p presentation with a glossary for recognizing the names of lodges and brothers cited in the songs, 110 p (13 x 21 cm, used condition handled), each of the 9 songs is preceded by an engraving illustrating its theme in Masonic symbol: Religion, Patriotism, Fraternity, Love of Sisters, Temples, Charity, The Mason Abroad, The Mason Returns to the East