First crossword puzzle book

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first collection of crossword puzzles was published in the USA in 1924. Called The Cross Word Puzzle Book it was the first publication by a new partnership formed by Dick Simon and Lincoln Schuster. The book, a compilation of crossword puzzles from US newspaper New York World, was an instant success and helped to establish publishing giant Simon & Schuster, who continue to produce crossword books to this day.[NB “Cross” and “Word” remained separate until the late 1920s]

For a complete list of 1924 records, please visit 1924 Guinness Records in United States.

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