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the manuscript copies with the microfilm copy while making corrections and arriving at proper readings of the text, in correcting the proofs, in preparing the appendices, in making available the relevant portions of Somadeva's Kathasaritsagara and in preparing the typed copies of this critical edition respectively.
It may not be out of place, if I make a mention of the suggestion made by Sri N S Sundareswara Rao in fixing the norms of editing While informing me the availability of the required paper manuscripts he has supplied a few printed books also for my reference in this regard.
The goodwill and courtesy of the draiment of AP Government Archaeology and Museums in lending the paper manuscript copies of "Udavanodayamu" and 'Vanamalivilasamu from the Andhra Sahitya Parishad of Kakinada are hereby acknowledged with thanks.
The department of AP Govt Text Book Press has extended its hearty co-operation in carrying out the heavy corrections at the proof-reading stage The patience shown In this regard, by the staff concerned deserves a special mention.
I am grateful to the Government of Audha Pradesh for the interest evinced by them in developing this department to render its humble service to a worthy cause.
Tanaka, Hyderabad-7 March 1983 V V L Narasimha Ran. DIRECTOR. Andhra Pradesh Government Oriental Manuscripts Library and Research Institute
