This book appears to be circa 1886. There is no date on the copyright page. However it is described in the editors note as a book that navigates the stars of the stage from Shakespeare's age to the present. The final actress entry is dated 1886. The book itself is in used condition the, binding is badly damaged, and the front cover detaches. The corners and part of the binding appear to have leather or a leather like material that is very much worn away. The pages are painted with gold paint around their outside edge. The book itself contains various illustrations throughout. The book binding has remnants of being taped at one point. It is a vary large book and measures 17"x12"x2.5". See photos.