As New. This is an abridgement of the revised UK edition. No dustjacket as issued. Bright decorated boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. Housed in the Original, Fine Black slipcase. The slipcase is still in its plastic wrapping, so the book has only been opened to access the publisher's details and is unread. There are NO Inscriptions or Marks. Decorations by Richard Beards. (xvi) + 304 pp. Index. This is an Excellent, Very Clean, Tight and Bright, 'As New' copy. "This book contains over sixty-one of the most culturally significant lists that could be devised over several pensive years. Ideal as a gift for the Connoisseurs of general knowledge." ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall