A second edition appeared in 1714 in duodecimo format. The vast majority of books were printed in the folio, quarto, octavo or duodecimo formats. Chapter numbers given in the duodecimo edition, where applicable, are given in square brackets. His book of mosses, in duodecimo format, was a little masterpiece of elegance. Formerly the descriptions octavo, quarto, duodecimo, etc. were used (see table under United States above). "The Family Shakspeare" was published in four duodecimo volumes, containing 24 plays. It was reprinted in a duodecimo volume in 1750, by William Rufus Chetwood. Small duodecimo editions of books were preferred to the large folio editions.