African Lodge 459. Certificate of Initiation in favor of Richard P.G. Wright dated June 23, 1799 authorized by ”We the Master Wardens and Secretary of The African Lodge…Boston…Massachusetts”.

Well, the heading of this section of our inventory does say ‘Esoteric’, and, while this item is not numismatic in nature, it is an attractive, collectible, historic and important piece of early Americana.

Part of the document is printed, and is engraved with Masonic and familial scenes, on vellum. 30.5 x 25.3 cm. There is a blue ribbon woven through the left margin and a red paper seal at the upper left corner. Signed in the same hand ”Prince Hall GM, George Medallion GSW, Jube Hill JW, and William Smith Sc’y.”

An extremely rare example of 18th century Masonic ephemera, and an important artifact from the early days of Afro-American Masonry.

$975

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