An absolutely gorgeous fascimile, driven by that luminary of Folio studies, Charlton Hinman. (Unless you're a collector, the Second Edition is a better investment than the first, since the updated introduction acknowledges some of the lapses in Hinman's intro from the 1960s due to knowledge gained since then.)

A thing of beauty. ( )

Facsimile reprint. ( )

Finely done, slightly reduced size facsimile of the Henry Huth copy of the First Folio at Yale University. Very useful for the general reader. ( )

Not a facsimile of a single copy, like the smaller-sized Yale facsimile. This one is made-up from multiple copies--"best pages" as it were. It has the advantage, however, of being full-sized. ( )

The Norton Facsimile. The First Folio of Shakespeare. Second Edition. First Edition, 11 October, 1968. Second Edition, 3 Sept 1996. The Norton Society Edition of the First Folio of Shakespeare in the Norton Facsimile is Limited to one Thousand Numbered Copies Bound by Smith Settle of Otley in Wassa Goatskin With Marble Paper Sides. This is copy number 805.' Stunning hand numbered elephant folio Limited Edition, xxxvii, 928pp. Immaculate as new appears freshly published, in bright gilt lettered half wassa goatskin leather, blind embossed over marbled boards. Great shelf presence with 5 gilt ruled raied bands and blind embossed compartments, top edge untouched glossy gilt. Interior clean tight sound square, firmly held in joints and hinges with crisp clean corners and edges and silk ribbon. Protected in original bright gilt lettered slipcase box with one small rub to tail of closed end, not intruding or detracting. A beautiful addition for reader and collector alike, and a great gift. May occasion additional postage overseas.