Alcoholics Anonymous Second Edition First Printing from 1955 with ODJ

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Book Details Title: Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism (?Big Book?) Author: Alcoholics Anonymous Signed: No Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. (A.A. Pub., Inc.), New York Edition: Second Edition Printing: First Printing (released at the 1955 International Convention, St. Louis) Publication Year: 1955 Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket Dust Jacket Condition: Good ? edge wear with several tears; see photos Condition: Very Good ? covers show some wear and light staining; text block complete with no missing pages; pen markings on several pages (chapter ?How It Works? most heavily marked); binding sound Rarity / Collectibility: First-issue, First Printing of the Second Edition; identifiable by specific points on jacket and text (see below). A key milestone in A.A. publishing history. Description The Second Edition of the Big Book debuted in 1955 as A.A. membership surged past 150,000. While the basic text (pp. 1?164) remained substantially unchanged, the front matter was expanded, a larger Appendix documented the A.A. Tradition and worldwide reach, and the Personal Stories section was thoroughly revised?now totaling thirty-seven case histories and adding roughly 110,000 words of new material. This First Printing was issued at the 1955 International Convention in St. Louis. A notable anonymity note appears on all Second-Edition jackets: ?If you wish to preserve complete personal anonymity when carrying this book, just turn this jacket inside out. It has been especially designed for your convenience.? Identification & Authentication (Second Edition Printing Points) Dust jacket: Labeled ?Second Edition?; publisher on spine/back flap reads ?A.A. Pub., Inc.? Imprint inside book: Title page/spine credit ?Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.? (A.A. Pub., Inc.), which indicates the book is 1st, 2nd, or 3rd printing of the Second Edition (later printings read Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.). Page xx, line 6: ?realy? for ?really? (the classic First Printing misprint). Page 16 asterisk: Reads ?A.A. is now composed of nearly 6,000 groups (1955).? Note: The first three printings of the Second Edition do not display a printing number on the copyright page; identification relies on the points above. Condition Notes Book: Very Good ? boards show some wear and small stains; interior complete; several pages with pen underlining/notes (heaviest in ?How It Works?); binding tight and square. Dust Jacket: Good ? edge wear with several tears; displays well in a protective cover. Please review all photos for exact condition, printing points, and dust-jacket details.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alcoholics Anonymous Second Edition First Printing from 1955 with ODJ
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 453.592 grams
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)