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(MASONIC FICTION). (ILLUSTRATIONS). PUNKIN, JONATHAN (pseud.). Downfall of Freemasonry, Being an Authentic History of the Rise, Progress, and Triumph of Antimasonry; Also, of the Origin and Increase of Abolition: Together with a Faithful Account of the Travels, Dangers, Attacks, Discoveries, and Escapes of the Governor from the Cut-Throats of the Lodge, During the First Years of His Administration. [Harrisburg, Pa.]: Published for the Editor, 1838. 1st ed. 8vo. 48, 5, [13]-159 pp. Two full page etchings and 23 wood engravings, all in good condition. Orig. cloth backed plain boards, lacking label. Two leaves torn & frayed on outer edges, barely affecting text; two other leaves with lower outer corner lacking, affecting five lines of text on each page. $175.00

 

Wright I, 2084a. Rinderknecht 52553. Not in Hamilton. Cummings, p. 61, also reporting an edition of 158 pages, only. "This book is a satire on Joseph Rittner, a prominent Anti-Mason, who, after being twice defeated for the office, became Governor of Pennsylvania."