Note 138 — VOLUME V. (continued 15)

Ye Sette of Odd Volumes, a small and very exclusive literary society founded in 1878 by Mr. Bernard Quaritch. The Brethren (as they style themselves) are united once a month to form a perfect sette for the purposes of Conviviality, and Mutual Admiration. The Brethren are, for the most part, men of note in Art, Literature, or the Drama. Each “Odd Volume” has his special title and office in the “Sette,” many of the observances at the meetings are quaint and peculiar, whilst the dainty little Opuscula containing reports of their proceedings are eagerly sought after by collectors of literary curiosities.