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 HE underlying principles in the art of lettering involve many elements which are deceptive and require careful observation.

A study of the origin of the standards of lettering discloses many interesting and instructive features. To become a master of lettering one must, to some extent at least, understand the fundamental logic of the subject. Upon making such a study we can formulate our observations into rules to be followed in practice.