to 2d., and then to 4d.
At the end of the second year, the circulation had fallen to 44,000; and at the end of the third year, to 20,000. It was unfortunate for Mr.Knight to be so much under the influence of his Society.
Had the Cyclopaedia been under his own superintendence, it would have founded his fortune.
As it was, he lost over 30,000L.
by the venture.