James Thorpe Principles of Textual Criticism. San Marino, California: The Huntington Library, 1972. First edition. 209 pages. Softcover volume, measuring approximately 6.25" x 9.25", displays very light shelfwear, with solid binding, clean and bright pages. Contents: Aesthetics of Textual Criticism. Ideal of Textual Criticism. Province of Textual Criticism. Textual Analysis. Treatment of Accidentals. Establishment of the Text.