1939 alcoholics anonymous big book first edition first printing

This new addition will be a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big book. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. A first edition print of alcoholics anonymous big book, in mint condition can be worth as much as any collector is willing to pay. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 rdj. In 2011, time magazine placed the book on its list of the 100 best and most influential books written in english since 1923, the beginning of the magazine.

First edition big book 75th anniversary reproduction aa cleveland. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. How much is a first edition alcoholics anonymous book worth. Alcoholics anonymous first edition bill wilson first edition. Clean and crisp pages with no writing or markings throughout. Collection of the 16 printings of the first edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book, each in the original dust jacket. Alcoholics anonymous big book represents a fine example of demand driven scarcity. Lone endeavor story from the first printing of the.

The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book abebooks. This is the 1st printing of the 1st edition big book from 1939. Aa first edition, first printing april, 1939 big books available for purchase. Owners name inscribed in ink on first board and first blank page. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism. We are bringing to you a series about the alcoholics anonymous basic text. Rare collection of nineteen alcoholics anonymous books going. First edition big book 75th anniversary reproduction. This is the foreword as it appeared in the first printing of the first edition in 1939. Collection of the 16 printings of the first edition of the.

First printings are rare, signed and inscribed copies exceptionally so. Alcoholics anonymous april 1939 first edition 1st printing. The red cloth covers look great with no wear or fading. To share their method, wilson and other members wrote the initiallytitled book, alcoholics anonymous. Special edition with red hardcover binding, the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which was why it was initially called the big book.

Alcoholics anonymous first edition 14th printing 1951 1st aa big. The alcoholics anonymous big book was published at a particularly trying time. Dear john grant we have come a long way since this volume was printed. Big book is in very good condition with light wear to spine gold gilding strong on front and spine. There is light detachmentfraying where first page meets. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous bauman rare books. Alcoholics anonymous the big book is one of the bestselling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. A special booklet, titled a brief history of the big book, in english, spanish and french, will be included with all orders of this commemorative edition big book. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to auction fine. Alcoholics anonymous big book with original dust jacket by bill wilson edition. Bob smith and also by jim burwell the ny atheistan amazingly rare copy of the first edition, first issue of alcoholics anonymous this copy has been signed by both of aas cofounders, bill wilson and dr.

The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. The story of how more than two thousand men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Overall, a lovely copy of the scarce second edition of this important book. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. This history begins with the groups early struggles and continues through its worldwide growth. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Feb 09, 2020 we are bringing to you a series about the alcoholics anonymous basic text. The holy grail of aa big book collections heads to auction. This conferenceapproved special edition of alcoholics anonymous is a reproduction of the first printing of the first edition of the big book as it was published in 1939. Only 4,650 copies were printed of this highly desirable first printing, rarely found threequarters of a century later in this condition. Alcoholics anonymous first edition bill wilson first.

Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first edition. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Alcoholics anonymous, colloquially known as the big book, is the foundational text of the alcoholics anonymous rehabilitation program, written by one of its founding members and first published in 1939. No writing or markings to except first blank page where previous owners name was written in pencil and erased. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. B0 75th anniversary edition big book to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped over a million men and women recover from alcoholism.

Big red book alcoholics anonymous april, 1939 works publishing company first edition 1st printingall photos in this listing are of this book listed. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 rdj ebay. Detailsto commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. This first edition, first printing copy of the big book has been carefully owned and treasured in a single family for five generations. First is a first edition, first printing of the big book from april 1939 in its original jacket, signed by bill wilson. Alcoholics anonymous big books 1939 first editions, first printings. In this series we will be discussing much of the history surrounding the first edition big book. This personal story from the back of the book was removed after the release of the first printing of the book and has not reappeared in any printings since.

Tight binding, no writing, ink, or pencil marks, no inscription or folded pages. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Jacket worn, soiled, creasing, several large chips. Book is very good condition with strong gold gilt on front board and light stain to lower left of front board. Alcoholics anonymous big book with original dust jacket by. There is a no apparent writing in the book and there are no missing pages, the cover has general soiling, the spine ends are rolled, the gilt lettering on the front cover is. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printing 1939 book condition. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged. The aa big book alcoholic anonymous books my 12 step store.

Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again. The story lone endeavor was an interesting story that was added in the late preparation for the printing of the big book in 1939. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939 for sale. This is a reprint of the first big book of aa, i am so happy and grateful to be able to read. Its estimated that fewer than 200 copies still remain in their original dust jacket.

The big book, the twelve steps and the twelve traditions. First edition, first printing, of this influential worka most desirable copy in the very rare original dust jacket. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition, 1st printing ebay. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. Alcoholics anonymous first edition bill wilson first edition signed. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book inscribed by bill wilson to margret bobbie burger, her personal gift book, with its original dust jacket. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. There is a no apparent writing in the book and there are no missing pages, the cover has general soiling, the spine ends are rolled, the gilt lettering on the front cover is dull and about 95% present, the gilt. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing hardcover book, signed and inscribed by aa cofounder bill wilson on the front free endpaper. The first printing of the first edition was published in april of 1939, followed by 15 more printings up until the release of the 2nd edition in 1955. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.

Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition reproduction 1939 alcoholism aa steps. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Gold gilt on spine 90% top to 50% near bottom of spine with light fraying at bottom of spine. Reproduction of the first printing of the first edition aa services on. Works publishing company, april 1939, hardcover 400pp. First edition, first printing of the big book inscribed by both of a. An affordable reproduction of the original big bookaa. Subsequently, the history of alcoholics anonymous aa has been documented in books, movies, and aa literature. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 1st printing. Sep 20, 2016 alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing inscribed and signed by aas cofounder bill wilson. Cornwall press was contracted to print the book in 1939.

First edition of bill wilsons classic work, one of the bestselling books of all time. The for the first edition of alcoholics anonymous was registered april 1, 1939. The official publication date of the first printing of our big book, as noted by the united states copyright office, was april 10, 1939. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first edition to. Several more expensive copies are available via abebooks. Each book is very special and unique, however special attention must be brought to the following four items in the collection. Make offer alcoholics anonymous big book,1st edition, 5th printing, dj, 1944 lite blue. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. First edition, first printing of the aa big book in the original red cloth and jacket.

Alcoholics anonymous first edition, third printing 1942 big book ny. Jun 26, 2019 first is a first edition, first printing of the big book from april 1939 in its original jacket, signed by bill wilson. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing inscribed and signed by aas cofounder bill wilson. Only 4,650 copies were printed, this book is an exceptional find, especially in the highly soughtafter original dust jacket. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition, 1st printing, april 1939 works publishing company. This is the foreward as it appeared in the first printing of the first edition in 1939. Fine gold gilt lettering, wide margins, thick paper. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing big book origin of. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big.

The story of how more than eight thousand men and women have recovered from alcoholism. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Find alcoholics anonymous big book with original dust jacket by bill wilson 1939. Our edition reprints the first edition of 1939, which got the enterprise started. No renewal was made, thus it is public domain since end of 1967 however, this affects one story in the back of the book only lone endeavor. At the same time across the atlantic in the united states, two partners that met 10 years prior, are about to publish the first printing of their big book alcoholics anonymous. The aa big book special edition with red hardcover binding, the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper. The alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition first printing 60th anniversary reprint 1992 hc.

New stories have been added to the personal histories. Special edition with red hardcover binding, the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which was why it was. First edition, first printing of alcoholics anonymous in a near fine dust jacket this copy gifted by bill wilson to his brotherinlaw rogers burnhamthe first edition, first printing of the big book was produced by cornwall press in new york and printed on thick paper with wide margins in order to justify the. First is a first edition, first printing of the big book from april. Alcoholics anonymous paperbk first edition 25 personal stories big book 1939 aa. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big book. Aa first edition first printing april, 1939 big book free u. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions. Informally known as the big book, it has gone through numerous editions, and as a lifeline to millions worldwide, it is the most widely used resource for recovering alcoholics. Signed by both cofounders of alcoholics anonymous, bill wilson his full name, dr. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous aa was founded in 1935 by bill wilson known as bill w.