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