It's an old face called Abbott Oldstyle. There does not seem to be a commercial source for it in digital format, at least under that name.

It doesn't help with the desire for free or ASAP, but a Softmaker/ATF
version of Abbott Oldstyle may be found on the Fontsite CD.

well, i appreciate the help you've given thus far. if anyone has any other info, i'd appreciate it.

The Fontbank version of this font, called Abbess, can be obtained here.

wow. thank you so much. i really appreciate it.