The Complete Crossword Reference Book (Thorn System) by N. St. Barbe Sladen
1956. C. Arthur Pearson Ed. 385 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth with gilt lettering. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Heavier tanning to front. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Contains colour illustrations photographs. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing.