Striking book from the past (4)

I believe the answer is:

bold

'striking' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'book from the past' is the wordplay.
'book' becomes 'b' (abbreviation for book).
'from the past' becomes 'old' (I've seen this in another clue).
'b'+'old'='BOLD'

(Other definitions for bold that I've seen before include "Daring, courageous" , "Courageous, confident" , "Typeface with thick heavy lines" , "Valiant" , "Fearless and daring" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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