1936 hardcover with pictorial cover and ornamental page edges. There are many black and white and color illustrations by Max Bihn. Edith Nesbitt, the renowned children's fantasy author, reproduced 20 of the greatest of Shakespeare's plays in charming prose simple enough for children to understand and enjoy them. The period drawings and a classic design give this vintage book a unique charm. The book has firm binding and clean pages except for two names written on the inside cover and facing page. The cover has wear at the corners and top of the spine as shown in the photos.