VGC.Macmillan,1988.First UK edition-first impression.Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(two small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover),both in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos,drawings,map.Nice and clean pages but with some foxing marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges,a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.406pp including Shakespeare's family trees,list of illustrations,appendices 1 to 11,bibliography,index.a collectable first edition.Heavy book.