After page one, a good book makes a grand show (7)

I believe the answer is:

pageant

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'a grand show' is the definition.
'pageant' can be an answer for 'show' (a show or display). I am unsure of the 'a grand' bit.

'after page one a good book' is the wordplay.
'after' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'good book' becomes 'nt' (New Testament. I am not sure about the 'good' bit.).
'page'+'a' is 'pagea'.
'pagea'+'nt'='PAGEANT'

'makes' is the link.

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(Other definitions for pageant that I've seen before include "Extravagant dramatic display" , "Elaborate procession on historical theme" , "Spectacular parade" , "elaborate display" , "Series of tableaux etc" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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