Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Barkham Burroughs
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some one form or principle as an essential part. Take first the 6th
principle, or oval, and we group the letters as follows: [Illustration: O. D. C. E. P. Q. R.] The excellence of an oval depends largely on its fullness and roundness. No corners or flat sides. Down strokes parallel. Capital D is a Capital O with a knot on the lower corner. [Illustration: O Olean Orleans Ohio Delia David Dahlia] [Illustration: C Church Currency E Elucidate Economy] [Illustration: P Prince Prayer P R Regan R Raymond R] The letters in which the capital stem, or 7th principle, forms a leading part, may be grouped as follows: [Illustration: H. K. F. T. S. S. G.] In the H and K, the capital stem is almost straight on the down stroke, in the F and T it is little more of a wave line, and in S and L the line is much of a compound or double curve. [Illustration: H Hand Hunter Hinder K Kingdom Ky.] [Illustration: F Famine Fremont T Tenement Troy] |
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