In Russian. Short description: Johann Meason's Discourse on Self-Knowledge: Wherein the Essence and Importance, Superiority and Great Utility of this Profound Science are Demonstrated, as well as the Means to Attain It. [In 3 Parts] / A New Translation from German, Corrected from the Original English. - Moscow: University Printing House, 1820. - [18], XVI, 402, [3] p.; 20.5x22.8 cm. Vignettes with Masonic symbolism - engraved illustrations. John Meason (1706-1763) was a writer, English Rosicrucian, revered by Russian Freemasons. One of the most famous Masonic books of the 18th century. The first edition was printed by N. Novikov in 1783, and the second, by him as well, three years later. Most of the books from these printings were destroyed. Subsequently, "Discourse..." was reissued several times. An extremely rare Masonic publication! SK 1801-1825. No. 4926; Gennadii. 1, p.65. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUMS000476