Near fine condition.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,1986.First UK edition-first impression.Large format green hardback((gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with many colour,b/w photos,drawings,diagrams.Nice and clean pages as new with three small ink marks on the outer edges,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.200pp including Shakespeare's family tree,gazetteer,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.2 Kg).