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Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Books

The Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book collection features sixteen printings with the very first printing published in April 1939 up to the sixteenth printing in August 1954. There were various edits and changes to each printing, which makes every version of the Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book very unique and highly collectible. On average, there were approximately 5,000 copies of each of the early printings released. However, the Seventh Printing from January 1945, did not meet the government mandate to reduce the size of the book and only a few copies were printed. It is estimated that this number is likely around 200 copies. AA did drastically reduce the size of the Eighth Printing, making it the smallest of all Big Books, and released it one month later in February 1945. To learn more about the Alcoholics Anonymous first edition big books and each printing please view our Blogs. We have written blogs about each printing and go into great depth about varying features with each of the 16 printings of the First Edition.

Enjoy shopping in this amazing collection of Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Books!

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 6th Printing from 1944 - ODJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book First Edition 6th Printing 1944 - ODJ This is the 6th Printing of the 1st Edition Big Book from 1944! This book has a...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 16th Printing from 1954 with ODJ

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    This is a First Edition Sixteenth Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. This was the last printing of the First Edition Big Book....

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    Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book First Edition 4th Printing 1943 with the Green Cover - RDJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book First Edition 4th Printing This is the 4th Printing of the First Edition Big Book from 1943! This book features the G...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book from 1943 with Blue cover - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book from 1943 with Blue cover - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book from 1943 with Blue cover - RDJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book This is the 4th Printing of the 1st Edition Big Book from 1943! This book features the nav...

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  • The Ultimate Complete Set of First Edition Big Books West Coast Collection
    The Ultimate Complete Set of First Edition Big Books West Coast Collection

    The Ultimate Complete Set of First Edition Big Books with All Original Dust Jackets

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    This magnificent one of a kind complete set of First Edition Big Books has never been offered for sale before. This set contains not only every pri...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 15th Printing from 1954 - ODJ Mike’s
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 15th Printing from 1954 - ODJ Mike’s

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 15th Printing from 1954 - ODJ

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    This is a First Edition Fifteenth Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. This book was intended to be the last printing of the 1st...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 8th Printing from 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 8th Printing from 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 8th Printing from 1945 - RDJ

    $1,050 - $1,050
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      This is a First Edition Eighth Printing of the Big Book with a reproduction dust jacket. This is a “wartime printing” which is the smallest versi...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous Extremely RARE First Edition 7th Printing Big Book from 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous Extremely RARE First Edition 7th Printing Big Book from 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous Extremely RARE First Edition 7th Printing Big Book from 1945 - RDJ

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    This is the RAREST big book to find! There were very few printed and it is unknown to an exact amount that were printed. This is the 7th Printing ...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 9th Printing Signed and inscribed by Bill Wilson to Anne Bingham Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 9th Printing Signed and inscribed by Bill Wilson to Anne Bingham Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 9th Printing Signed and inscribed by Bill Wilson to Anne Bingham

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 9th Printing Signed and inscribed by Bill Wilson to Devoe and Anne Bingham in December 1945. Anne Bingham is rec...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 11th Printing from 1947 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 11th Printing from 1947 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 11th Printing from 1947 - ODJ

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    This is a First Edition Eleventh Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. This book is in good condition. The cover look very nice w...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 12th Printing from 1948 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 12th Printing from 1948 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 12th Printing from 1948 - ODJ

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    This is a First Edition Twelfth Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. This book is in very good condition. The covers look great....

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 13th Printing from 1950 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 13th Printing from 1950 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 13th Printing from 1950 - ODJ

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    This is a First Edition Thirteenth Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. This printing is from February 1950 with 50,000 copies r...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book 1943 - Blue - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book 1943 - Blue - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book 1943 - Blue - RDJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book This is the 4th Printing of the 1st Edition Big Book from 1943! This book features the nav...

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  • Signed by Bill & Lois Wilson - First Edition 10th Printing with ODJ Recovery Collectibles
    Signed by Bill & Lois Wilson - First Edition 10th Printing with ODJ Recovery Collectibles
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    Signed by Bill & Lois Wilson - First Edition 10th Printing with ODJ

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    First Edition 10th Printing Big Book Inscribed and Signed by Bill and Lois Wilson 1946 Big Book with Original Dust Jacket   This is a first editio...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Blue 3rd Printing from 1942 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Blue 3rd Printing from 1942 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Blue 3rd Printing from 1942 - RDJ

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    This is a First Edition 3rd Printing big book from 1942 with a reproduction dust jacket. This book features blue boards. This version of blue when ...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing from 1943 - Green - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing from 1943 - Green - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing from 1943 - Green - RDJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 4th Printing Big Book This is the 4th Printing of the 1st Edition Big Book from 1943! This book features the gre...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 2nd Printing Big Book from 1941 - RDJ Mike’s
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 2nd Printing Big Book from 1941 - RDJ Mike’s
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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 2nd Printing Big Book from 1941 - RDJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 2nd Printing Big Book  This is the 2nd Printing of the First Edition Big Book from 1941! This book has a reprodu...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 8th Printing from February 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 8th Printing from February 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 8th Printing from February 1945 - RDJ

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    This is a First Edition Eighth Printing of the Big Book with a reproduction dust jacket.  This is a “wartime printing” which is the smallest versi...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition First Printing from 1939 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition First Printing from 1939 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition First Printing from 1939 - RDJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 1st Printing This is the First Printing of the First Edition Big Book from 1939! This book has a reproduction du...

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  • Signed by Marty Mann - Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 3rd Printing - 1942 Recovery Collectibles
    Signed by Marty Mann - Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 3rd Printing - 1942 Recovery Collectibles

    Signed by Marty Mann - Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 3rd Printing - 1942

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    This is a First Edition 3rd Printing big book from 1942. This book has been signed and possible a personal copy belonging to Marty Mann and inscrib...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book 15th Printing - ODJ Mike’s
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book 15th Printing - ODJ Mike’s
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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book 15th Printing - ODJ

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book 15th Printing This is a First Edition Fifteenth Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. ...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 1st Printing 1939 Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 1st Printing 1939 Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 1st Printing 1939

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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition Big Book 1st Printing 1939 This is a First Edition, First Printing of the Big Book from 1939. The book has a rep...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 7th Printing Big Book 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 7th Printing Big Book 1945 - RDJ Recovery Collectibles
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    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 7th Printing Big Book 1945 - RDJ

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    This is the RAREST big book to find! There were very few printed and it is unknown to an exact amount that were printed. This is the 7th Printing ...

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 12th Printing 1948 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles
    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 12th Printing 1948 - ODJ Recovery Collectibles

    Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 12th Printing 1948 - ODJ

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    This is a First Edition Twelfth Printing of the Big Book with an original dust jacket. This book is in very good condition. The covers look great....

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