copyright 1981; Loompanics Unlimited publishers, Port Townsend, WA; smaller softcover; has minor wear issues but is a VERY INTERESTING little book and very entertaining; "Sold for informational purposes only" stated on back cover!; many illustrations.
 
Description -
Learn how to open all kinds of locks, plus how to thwart tampering with locks to protect your valuables. This book is intended for legal entry only, but you'll gain confidence knowing that you can get in through any door without a key! For Academic Study Only!
 
Still one of the most precise, detailed books ever, the well illustrated manual Complete Guide to Lock Picking has very nearly become the professional locksmith's bible. Locksmiths will find it essential.Hobbyists will find it a joy. Sixty diagrams highlight easy to read text that unlocks the secrets used by professionals. If you're interested in lock picking, The Complete Guide to Lock Picking will be the key to your success!

You'll learn how to open all kinds of locks, plus how to thwart tampering with locks (to protect your valuables).
 
Of course, this book is intended for legal entry only, but you'll gain confidence knowing that you can get in through any door without a key! The Complete Guide to Lock Picking is a true classic text in the art of picking locks!