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A NOTE ON THE TYPE IN WHICH THIS BOOK IS SET

The type in which this book has been set (on the Linotype) is Caslon Old Face, a faithful and authentic reproduction from the original patterns of William Caslon I. Historically considered, Caslon's old face types are the most important contribution the English speaking world has ever made to the art of typography. No other face has ever attained to so lasting and general a popularity. Caslon's types were made to read. Even their apparent imperfections contribute to this effect being, in fact, the result of a deliberate artistry which sought above all else for legibility in the printed page.

SET UP AND ELECTROTY PED BY THE VAIL-BALLOU PRESS, INC., BING- HAMTON, N. Y. PRINTED AND BOUND BY THE PLIMPTON PRESS, ESPARTO PAPER MANUFAC- NORWOOD, MASS. TURED IN SCOTLAND AND FURNISHED BY W. F. ET HERINGTON & Co., NEW YORK.