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Framed and Signed Photo of Bill Wilson with a First Edition Big Book

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Original price $4,000
Original price $4,000 - Original price $4,000
Original price $4,000
Current price $2,995
$2,995 - $2,995
Current price $2,995

This is a special package which includes a framed and signed picture of Bill Wilson along with a First Edition 16th printing big book. Both items were gifts from Bill Wilson to Chuck Paulus in 1961.

The framed photo inscribed and signed by Bill Wilson reads:

“To Chuck, this in gratitude for your recovery. Ever Bill. NY - 6/27/61”

The book has an inscription on the first page from Chuck to his son(also named Chuck) detailing the story behind this book and picture. Read the inscription below:

“Chuck-

Congratulations on your first year A. A. birthday. We are very proud of you, Bill Wilson gave me this book + picture when I lived with him for three weeks. I will try to write what he said during my 5th year.

Congratulations on your A.A. Birthday.

This time table if consulted regularly is a sure guaranteed to safely carry you through each 24 hours.

Love Dad”

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The book is a First Edition 16th printing with a reproduction dust jacket. The book is in fair to good condition. The cover has experienced wear with stains, fading, and some markings. There are several pages inside the book with pen markings.

The picture inside the frame looks very nice. The inscription from Bill can be difficult to read when not up close due to Bill using a dark pen on top of a dark background.

Please view all of the photos for the inscription.