Anton Verhulst wrote:
>
> > I'm considering buying The Oxford Twain. Since these are facsimiles
> > of first American editions, I was wondering how the type looked.
> > What I mean to ask is - is it readable or will it give me a headache?
> > I don't believe printing standards for readability were as high
> > 100 some years ago as now. Also I assume these are on acid-free paper?
>
> My set arrived on the 27th (ordered from Olsson's books, $235 + $9 shipping).
> The type is, mostly, very good and certainly will not give you a headache.
> It's a real plus to see the works in their original form - see the fonts
> on _1601_, for instance.  Not english, as we know it today.
>
> The paper is indeed acid-free.
>
> The ouside of the box was marked "One Set - Trade Edition".  What does
> this refer to?  I assume that there is another type of edition.
>
> Tony V.

Since I posted my question, I've been to a
bookstore and have examined the set.  I was
very pleased with the quality of the books. There
was nothing to worry about concerning the type face.
It's plenty big and easy to read. I think it looks
charming as well. And the illustrations are glorious.

Today I ordered the set from the New York City
bookstore that was mentioned here previously.
I got the bargain price of $194.50 + $20.00
shipping. Delivery in four weeks....

The "Trade Edition" no doubt just refers to what's being
offered to the public. I've heard there's a "Library
Edition" too, though I don't know what the differences would be.

Paul Lyman