Original Works Publishing Stock Certificate - The Alcoholic Foundation

This is an Extremely Rare Works Publishing Stock Certificate made out to “The Alcoholic Foundation”. There are only 2 other originals known that still exist! 

Works Publishing, Inc. was formed by Bill Wilson and Hank Parkhurst as a way to publish the 1st Printing of the book Alcoholics Anonymous. At the time AA did not have the money to finance the book and developed the idea to sell shares of Works Publishing, Inc. as a way to raise the finances needed for the book. These stock certificates were actually issued to investors over a year after the publication of the book. All shareholders sold their shares back to AA in 1942 to ensure that AA held complete ownership of the book. This is documented on the back of the stock certificate. Also to void this stock certificate, the word "Cancel" was written in red ink across the front.

This certificate was issued to “The Alcoholic Foundation” for five shares of Works Publishing, Inc. with a par value of $25.

This certificate is in excellent condition with no wear.

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