What can one say - it is the ultimate academic reference source for many generations? First published by in 1768 by a society of Scottish Gentlemen soon joined by a equally noble group of American philanthropists who like the cots desired to bring Knowledge to the Working people especially those who sought self-improvement, and viewed this as a sacred Christian duty.
Beside looking up specific things it takes You on journeys just by opening it on any random point and before the internet age this source of knowledge was key to many communities as every library in the west , GB and the UK usually held a complete set that you could access freely, but never allowed to take home, such was there intellectual and monetary value.
We have the opportunity to obtain a complete set inc colour slides that bear the imprimatur of Queen Elizabeth 11 AND Richard Milhous Nixon, President of The United States of America!
This pristine set has been offered to us for first refusal at the very special price of $1,000 delivered.
So, it is down to you our Knights, Dames and fantastic supporters of the Knights Templar Order if we buy them or now.
What say ye? Imagine such a magnificent and historic set of books in YOUR chapter house/Priory. If we all contribute something, we can buy these today so I pray you agree with me and chip in to secure this important purchase for our Order. Deus Vult!