"Copyrighted 1889"; "Classifed as Comedies, Tragedies, Histories and Sonnets, each arranged in chronological order"; "Including also a list of Familiar Shakespearean Quotations"; "Arranged and Compiled by O.A. Gaskeld"; U.S. Publishing House, Chicago; large hardbound, 716 pages, about 5 lbs.
 
Book is good condition with unmarked pages and strong binding; very little foxing of pages;  a few pieces of faded tape previously applied inside board at spine connection; the illustrations are very good; blue boards are well embossed with silver lettering on front board and spine.