Archaic words and alternate spellings have been retained with the exception of those noted below.
Page 13: "Syke's" changed to "Sykes's" for spelling consistentcy (Sykes's farewell to his dog).
Page 67: "especally" changed to "especially" (the original designs, especially if he saw an opportunity for improving them.)
Page 73: "than" changed to "that" (It was under such distressing conditions that in 1873-74 he executed a commision).
Page 81 and 88: "apropos" changed to "àpropos" for consistentcy ("Phiz" was often àpropos) and (sly touches of humour peculiarly àpropos of the principal theme.)
Page 136: "encourged" changed to "encouraged" (Its extraordinary popularity encouraged him to prepare a similar story).