{"title":"Recovery Memorabilia \u0026 Collectibles","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore recovery-related memorabilia, display pieces, framed and unframed items, photographs, posters, commemorative objects, convention and roundup memorabilia, keepsakes, and other collectibles connected to Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Twelve Step fellowships, and the broader history of recovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This collection includes non-book items and visual material that help preserve, display, and celebrate recovery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-1943-the-archives-of-the-general-service-board-2","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous 1943 - The Archives of The General Service Board","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Archives of The General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis is a book of that includes newspaper articles which are about or related to Alcoholics Anonymous from 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe book is in excellent condition.  \u003cspan\u003ePlease view all of the photos for the conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46504059142386,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/1027CA59-E81B-42A6-B958-F6EBD32CFE8F.jpg?v=1721324350"},{"product_id":"anniversary-book-a-a-30-toronto-ontario-canada-1965-international-convention","title":"Anniversary Book - A.A. 30 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1965 International Convention","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Anniversary Book: \u003cstrong\u003eA.A. 30: A book about AA’s 30th Anniversary Year and International Convention.\u003c\/strong\u003e Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in very good condition! There are several pages with autographs of members from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease view all of the photos for the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46873704038642,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/0E74AC48-D03B-497B-9CBD-BFB29AF70363.jpg?v=1727110854"},{"product_id":"canadian-issue-of-the-liberty-magazine-from-september-1939-alcoholics-and-god-article-1","title":"Canadian issue of the Liberty Magazine from September 1939 - Alcoholics and God article","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"225\"\u003eLiberty Magazine – September 16, 1939 (Canadian Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"288\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macfadden Publications\u003cbr data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"328\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 1939 (Canadian Edition)\u003cbr data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"390\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"698\"\u003eFeatured Article\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e“Alcoholics and God” by Morris Markey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eThis extraordinary Canadian issue features the groundbreaking two-page article titled \u003cem data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e“Alcoholics and God”\u003c\/em\u003e by Morris Markey — published here on September 16, 1939, a full two weeks before its widely referenced U.S. appearance on September 30. This earlier Canadian printing suggests either a publishing variant or printing error, adding to its rarity and desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eFirst National Article Triggers Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eThis article is recognized as the first nationally syndicated piece on Alcoholics Anonymous (“A.A.”) and marks a pivotal moment when the Fellowship began to find public voice.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003eAccording to A.A. archival sources: the Markey article triggered over 800 urgent letters to A.A. headquarters, prompting a massive national response and helping fuel new group formations in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eThe magazine itself (Liberty) is a popular general-interest weekly of the era, and issues carrying A.A. coverage are among the most sought after by recovery-literature collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eThis Canadian edition — published in advance of the U.S. version — adds a layer of uniqueness for collectors of A.A. memorabilia and early recovery-period ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003eCollectible Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eA framed copy: ready for display — ideal for a collector, archival library, or recovery-related display setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003eContains the full magazine with the Markey article intact — an essential document in A.A.’s public history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003ePristine interior: pages intact and clean, no major tears or missing material (aside from noted cover issues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eThe minor cover flaws (label tear removal mark, corner tear) are clearly described and pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2589\" data-start=\"2586\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2963\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003eCover: tear where address label removed; top corner torn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2680\"\u003eInterior: age-toned but clean, no writing or annotation observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2750\"\u003eFramed presentation: please note the framing borders\/edges may appear in photos; the copy itself remains as described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2963\" data-start=\"2871\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2963\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003ePlease view all photographs thoroughly for cover, spine, page-edge and interior condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2968\" data-start=\"2965\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3344\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe combination of early date (1939), the first major article on A.A., and the Canadian variant date make this a genuinely rare find.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3489\" data-start=\"3346\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay it proudly, preserving its historical significance — whether for your library, museum, or as a meaningful gift for someone in recovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945187328242,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/IMG-2966.png?v=1774156995"},{"product_id":"1995-alcoholics-anonymous-international-convention-poster-san-diego-june-29-july-2","title":"1995 Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention Poster – San Diego, June 29–July 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is an original \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1995 Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention poster\u003c\/span\u003e from the convention held in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSan Diego, California\u003c\/span\u003e, June 29–July 2, 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis attractive event poster commemorates A.A.’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e60th Anniversary International Convention\u003c\/span\u003e, a major gathering of Alcoholics Anonymous members from around the world. The theme of the 1995 convention was \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“A Vision for You,”\u003c\/span\u003e drawn from the closing chapter of the Big Book and reflecting the Fellowship’s worldwide growth, unity, and continued spiritual purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe San Diego convention brought together tens of thousands of A.A. members, families, and friends for large meetings, speaker sessions, fellowship events, and celebration of six decades of recovery since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis poster is a meaningful piece of A.A. convention memorabilia and would display beautifully in a recovery library, office, meeting space, archive, or private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 1995 International Convention marked the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e60th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e. By this time, A.A. had grown from its small beginnings in Akron and New York into a worldwide fellowship with meetings and members across continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInternational Conventions are among the most important recurring events in A.A. history, gathering the Fellowship together every five years to celebrate recovery, unity, service, and gratitude. Memorabilia from these conventions helps preserve the visual and cultural history of A.A. as it continued to expand globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 1995 San Diego gathering stands as one of the major milestone conventions of the modern A.A. era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHighlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal 1995 A.A. International Convention poster\u003cbr\u003eSan Diego, California · June 29–July 2, 1995\u003cbr\u003eCommemorates A.A.’s 60th Anniversary\u003cbr\u003eConvention theme: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A Vision for You”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 11” x 14” format\u003cbr\u003eAttractive display piece suitable for framing\u003cbr\u003eMeaningful addition for collectors of A.A. convention memorabilia, anniversary items, and Fellowship history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTitle: 1995 Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention Poster\u003cbr\u003eEvent: Alcoholics Anonymous International Convention\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\/Event Host: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services\u003cbr\u003eDate: June 29–July 2, 1995\u003cbr\u003eLocation: San Diego, California\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Original event poster\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approx. 11” x 14”\u003cbr\u003eTheme: “A Vision for You”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis poster is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egood condition overall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front retains vibrant printing and presents nicely, with only light signs of handling. The back shows age toning and discoloration, as shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis original 1995 International Convention poster is more than a decorative piece. It is a preserved symbol of a major global A.A. gathering and a milestone celebration of sixty years of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA strong display item for collectors of A.A. history, International Convention memorabilia, recovery archives, and anniversary-related Fellowship material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945323872498,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/90D0B0EB-09B1-4A84-A422-1DB87D93FEBB.jpg?v=1757652864"},{"product_id":"24-hours-of-a-a-poster-suburban-group-tyler-texas-1977","title":"24 Hours of A.A. Poster – Suburban Group, Tyler, Texas - 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Hours of A.A. Poster – Suburban Group, Tyler, Texas (April 16–17, 1977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23rd Anniversary Celebration of Suburban Group A.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16–17, 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suburban Group, 1034 E. Lake St., Tyler, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox. 8.5” x 14”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good – light age toning, minor handling wear; back shows some discoloration. Clean print, text and details remain fully intact. Please see photos for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original event poster announced 24 Hours of A.A., a continuous celebration marking the 23rd anniversary of the Suburban Group of Alcoholics Anonymous in Tyler, Texas. The event ran from noon Saturday, April 16th to noon Sunday, April 17th, 1977, and featured both A.A. and Al-Anon meetings, fellowship, food, and open participation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular note, the speakers included Chuck C. of Laguna Beach, California, and his wife Elsa C. 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These posters were widely used in meeting rooms, clubhouses, and recovery spaces throughout the mid-to-late 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Think, Think, Think poster emphasizes mindfulness and pause before action, a cornerstone of sober living. But for the Grace of God reflects humility, gratitude, and the recognition of a Higher Power central to recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAA History: Authentic mid-century Grapevine-issued wall posters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeless Slogans: Two of AA’s most famous sayings in original printed form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative \u0026amp; Inspirational: Perfect for collectors, archivists, or display in recovery spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Light toning enhances vintage authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set offers an opportunity to own original AA Grapevine memorabilia that continues to inspire generations in recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945453240562,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/6765AB6A-03A7-4A44-A95C-5A901BDDAF42.jpg?v=1757657882"},{"product_id":"original-aa-slogan-poster-but-for-the-grace-of-god","title":"Original AA Slogan Poster - But For The Grace Of God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original AA Slogan Poster - But For The Grace Of God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undated (circa mid-20th century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9” x 12”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Poster - Unframed currently. Would look great framed and on display\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original A.A. Grapevine poster features the classic slogan “But for the Grace of God” in bold Gothic-style lettering, printed in black with striking red initials on a cream background. Issued as part of a series of inspirational AA wall posters, it was designed to be displayed in meeting halls, clubhouses, and recovery spaces as a visible reminder of humility and gratitude in sobriety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slogan “But for the Grace of God” has been a cornerstone phrase in Alcoholics Anonymous, expressing the spirit of humility, the awareness of shared vulnerability, and the gratitude for recovery that anchors the fellowship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic A.A. Grapevine Printing: Produced by the official publishing arm of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Slogan: “But for the Grace of God” remains one of the most enduring and widely repeated phrases in AA meetings and literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Ephemera: Original Grapevine posters are increasingly scarce and sought after as part of AA history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Preserved in very good condition with light age toning, which enhances its vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece stands as both a collectible artifact of AA history and an inspirational display for meeting rooms, recovery centers, or private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good – poster shows light age toning consistent with vintage paper; reverse side exhibits natural discoloration. No tears or major defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945492070642,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/8DF73065-1E42-43E6-A319-5D38838A009E.jpg?v=1757659869"},{"product_id":"framed-and-inscribed-photo-of-bill-wilson","title":"Inscribed \u0026 Signed 1948 Portrait of Bill Wilson","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInscribed \u0026amp; Signed 1948 Portrait of Bill Wilson — Dedicated to Yvelin “Yev” Gardner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed Display Piece w\/ JSA Authentication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOffered here is an exceptional, early-period artifact from Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBill W. (Bill Wilson)\u003c\/span\u003e: a vintage portrait photograph \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003einscribed and signed in Bill’s hand on May 24, 1948\u003c\/span\u003e, and dedicated to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYvelin “Yev” Gardner\u003c\/span\u003e—a key mid-century figure who helped carry A.A.’s recovery message beyond the rooms and into the wider alcoholism-education and public-health world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis piece isn’t simply a signed photo—it’s a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003erelationship item\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, capturing Bill’s gratitude toward a trusted friend whose work helped “do so much for so many.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Inscription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYev Gardner,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u2028\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy friend in AA who has done so much for so many,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u2028\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Wilson – May 24\/48\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1948\u003c\/span\u003e, this falls squarely in A.A.’s formative growth years—when the Fellowship was expanding rapidly and building bridges to clergy, medicine, and national alcoholism education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Yev Gardner Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYev Gardner’s significance in A.A. history is best understood as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003econnector\u003c\/span\u003e—a New York–area A.A.-adjacent figure who helped translate A.A.’s lived experience into broader acceptance of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edisease concept of alcoholism\u003c\/span\u003e and the emerging national recovery movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGardner is closely associated with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarty Mann’s National Committee\/Council on Alcoholism\u003c\/span\u003e, where he served in leadership roles (including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eacting executive director in 1950\u003c\/span\u003e and later \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edeputy executive director\u003c\/span\u003e). In that capacity, he helped expand the world around A.A.—more professionals, clergy, families, and institutions willing to understand alcoholism as an illness and to support recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHe also carried trusted standing within the larger A.A. orbit of the time, moving among important early advocates and allies connected to Bill Wilson’s New York circle. Bill’s wording here—“\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emy friend… who has done so much for so many\u003c\/span\u003e”—lands differently when you understand that Yev’s work helped widen the path for A.A.’s message to be heard, funded, and taken seriously beyond the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efull JSA Letter of Authenticity (LOA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Professionally \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eframed and matted\u003c\/span\u003e for an understated, archival-style presentation (ready to hang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhotograph \u0026amp; inscription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Clear and legible with normal, honest age consistent with a 1940s print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Solid and attractive, display-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e JSA certification accompanies the piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSigned material from Bill W. is desirable on its own; \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edated, inscribed pieces from the 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e are substantially scarcer—especially those that \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ename an early figure and reflect personal gratitude\u003c\/span\u003e. This is a museum-worthy display item for serious A.A. collectors, recovery-history archives, or anyone building a high-end wall piece rooted in authentic Fellowship history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rex Jarret","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48264552743154,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/products\/BillWFramedPic1.jpg?v=1764099038"},{"product_id":"original-works-publishing-stock-certificate-the-alcoholic-foundation-copy","title":"Original Works Publishing Stock Certificate - Issued to The Alcoholic Foundation","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eEXTREMELY RARE 1940 WORKS PUBLISHING, INC. STOCK CERTIFICATE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eIssued to \u003cem data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThe Alcoholic Foundation\u003c\/em\u003e — One of Only \u003cem data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThree\u003c\/em\u003e Known to Exist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eThis remarkable artifact is one of the rarest surviving documents from the earliest history of Alcoholics Anonymous—a genuine Works Publishing, Inc. stock certificate, issued in 1940 for five shares and made out directly to “The Alcoholic Foundation.” Only two other original examples are known to remain in private or institutional collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eWorks Publishing, Inc. was created by AA cofounder Bill Wilson and early AA member Hank Parkhurst as a practical solution to a monumental problem: \u003cem data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"942\"\u003ehow to finance the printing of the Big Book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eIn 1938–39, the fellowship had no money, no formal structure, and no financial backers. The proposed book, \u003cem data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e, could not move forward without funding. The solution was bold and unprecedented:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eSell shares of Works Publishing, Inc. at $25 par value to raise capital.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eThese shares—represented by certificates such as the one offered here—financed the First Printing of the Big Book in April 1939, the publication that would change the lives of millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eAlthough the stock offering was conceived before publication, the actual certificates were not printed and issued until 1940, more than a year after the Big Book first appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eWhy This Certificate Is Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eIssued to “The Alcoholic Foundation”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eWhile most certificates were sold to individual investors or issued as compensation for services rendered, this particular certificate was made out to “The Alcoholic Foundation,” the predecessor of today’s General Service Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eThis initially appears unusual, but detailed research reveals the explanation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eL. Berkowitz of New York City purchased five shares of Works Publishing stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eHe donated his shares outright to The Alcoholic Foundation, strengthening AA’s financial footing during its most vulnerable years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eThe pencil notation “Berkowitz” on the back of the certificate supports this provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eUnredeemed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eIn April 1942, The Alcoholic Foundation began systematically buying back the Works Publishing shares from individual stockholders. These redemptions are normally documented on the back of the certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eBecause this certificate was already owned by the Foundation, there was no need for redemption documentation on the back. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis alone makes it incredibly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eSurvival Rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eOnly three certificates of this type are known to exist today—including this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eMost were redeemed, destroyed, or discarded. Virtually none remain in such superb condition, and almost none survive with direct lineage to the Alcoholic Foundation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003eDetails of This Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eCertificate No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eShares:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five (5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003ePar Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $25 each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eIssued to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eThe Alcoholic Foundation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3394\"\u003eExceptional\u003c\/em\u003e — crisp, clean, with no folds, tears, or stains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003eBackside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only a single pencil notation “Berkowitz”; no redemption writing, stamps, or cancellations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003ePrinted in:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, under state incorporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5” x 8.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eThe ornate green border, period typography, and original signatures of Works Publishing officers make this an extraordinary display piece for AA archivists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Importance for Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eArtifacts from AA’s earliest financial structure are exceedingly scarce. This certificate represents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4240\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003eThe fundraising mechanism that made the Big Book possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003eA connection to L. Berkowitz, one of AA’s earliest supporters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4158\"\u003eDirect issuance to The Alcoholic Foundation, the organizational heart of AA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4240\"\u003eOne of the few surviving corporate documents from the fellowship’s founding era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003eItems of this caliber rarely appear on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4297\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4315\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4388\"\u003eThis certificate has been exceptionally well preserved, exhibiting Strong edges, Minimal toning, No creases or tears, Clean, Sharp printing, and Fully legible signatures and text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4587\"\u003ePlease examine all photos closely to appreciate its outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4592\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4663\"\u003eA cornerstone document in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous —worthy of museum display or a premier private archive.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"West Coast Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48270269382898,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/IMG-2906.png?v=1774071426"},{"product_id":"advertisement-poster-of-the-cover-of-the-saturday-evening-post-from-march-1-1942","title":"Advertisement Poster of the Cover of the Saturday Evening Post from March 1, 1941","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post — March 1, 1941\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eOriginal Advertisement Poster Featuring the Jack Alexander Article on Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eFramed Original | 22\" × 28\" | Historic AA Milestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare original advertisement poster reproducing the iconic cover of \u003cem data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e dated March 1, 1941—the issue that featured the landmark article \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e“Alcoholics Anonymous: Freed Slaves of Drink, Now They Free Others”\u003c\/strong\u003e by journalist Jack Alexander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eThis advertisement poster was produced to promote the issue and is far scarcer than the magazine itself. It represents one of the most important moments in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, marking the point at which AA emerged from obscurity and entered public awareness on a national scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eThe poster measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e22\" × 28\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been professionally framed, creating an outstanding display piece suitable for a home, office, meeting space, or archival collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eThe March 1, 1941 \u003cem data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eSaturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e article is widely regarded as the single most important piece of publicity in AA’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eAt the time, Alcoholics Anonymous was still a small and largely unknown fellowship. Judge Curtis Bok, owner of \u003cem data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e, commissioned Jack Alexander to investigate and write about the organization after learning of it from trusted sources. Bill W., eager to spread the message, granted Alexander full access—records, interviews, and firsthand observation of AA in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eThe results were immediate and overwhelming: 918 inquiries in just 12 days flooded AA Headquarters. Post offices and branch offices received unprecedented reader mail. AA membership expanded rapidly across the country. The Second Printing of the Big Book, released the same month, sold quickly as a direct result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eRuth Hock, AA’s first non-alcoholic secretary, described the New York office as completely overwhelmed by the response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eBill W. later wrote that the article “took AA out of the pioneering stage and made it a movement.” He credited the article with bringing recovery to tens of thousands and wrote that the Post had effectively written “an insurance policy on our future.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eJack Alexander later became a non-alcoholic trustee of Alcoholics Anonymous and was credited in his obituary with helping make AA a major organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003ePoster Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Featured:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1, 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Alcoholics Anonymous” by Jack Alexander\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original advertisement poster (not a magazine page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\" × 28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally framed, ready for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eThe artwork features the classic cover illustration and prominently references the groundbreaking AA article that changed the course of recovery history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eExcellent overall condition. Minimal wear consistent with age. One small tear along the left edge. Bright colors and strong image presence. Frame in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully to assess exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003eOriginal promotional materials related to the 1941 Jack Alexander article are among the most sought-after artifacts in AA collecting. Advertisement posters of this size and quality are extremely scarce, particularly in framed, display-ready condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003eThis piece represents the moment AA entered national consciousness, the catalyst for explosive fellowship growth, a foundational artifact in recovery history, and one of the most important publications ever written about Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003eA true museum-level display piece and a cornerstone artifact for any AA archive or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48636681388274,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/FullSizeRender_ea19ad0e-e98e-43cf-81dc-aacdfdcb4928.jpg?v=1774158027"},{"product_id":"narcotics-anonymous-white-booklet","title":"Narcotics Anonymous White Booklet","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarcotics Anonymous White Booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe N.A. White Booklet \/ “Little White Booklet”\u003cbr\u003eWorld Service Office, Inc. · Van Nuys, California · Copyright 1983\u003cbr\u003eApproved N.A. Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an excellent later printing of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarcotics Anonymous White Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often referred to as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Little White Booklet.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This small booklet is one of the most important pieces of Narcotics Anonymous literature and served for many years as the basic written message of the Fellowship before the publication of the full N.A. Basic Text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe booklet opens with a foreword describing it as “an introduction to the fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous,” written for men and women suffering from addiction to narcotics and sedation. It presents the essentials of the N.A. program, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerenity Prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Who Is An Addict?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What Is the Narcotics Anonymous Program?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Why Are We Here?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“How It Works,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What Can I Do?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve Traditions of N.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Just for Today,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and several early personal recovery stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy is especially interesting because it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983 World Service Office printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced at the end of the White Booklet era, just as the full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarcotics Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basic Text was being published. For collectors, this places it at an important transition point in N.A. literature: the closing chapter of the small “hip pocket” booklet tradition and the beginning of the Basic Text period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N.A. White Booklet has deep roots in the survival and development of Narcotics Anonymous. In the late 1950s, N.A. nearly collapsed, with a period in 1959 when meetings ceased for several months. Jimmy K. and others helped restart the Fellowship, placing renewed emphasis on the Twelve Traditions and the need for unity, service, and a clear written message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Booklet was first developed in the early 1960s and became the heart of N.A. meetings. It carried the essential message of Narcotics Anonymous in a simple, pocket-sized format. For years, N.A. was sometimes described as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“hip pocket program”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because its entire core literature could be carried in a member’s pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublished and revised through the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s, the White Booklet remained foundational until the full N.A. Basic Text was published in 1983. Many collectors and members view the Basic Text as the moment when N.A. became fully established in book form as its own distinct fellowship, while the White Booklet preserves the earlier, compact message that helped keep N.A. alive and growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents Include\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerenity Prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is An Addict?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is the Narcotics Anonymous Program?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Are We Here?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can I Do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Twelve Traditions of N.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust for Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly personal recovery stories, including “One Third of My Life,” “I Can’t Do Any More Time,” and “Fat Addict”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarcotics Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: The N.A. White Booklet \/ Little White Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: World Service Office, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: Van Nuys, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopyright: 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Stapled softcover booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Approved N.A. Literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis booklet is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover presents very nicely with light age toning and minimal handling wear. Interior pages are clean and well-preserved. The stapled binding remains intact, and the booklet displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease view all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N.A. White Booklet is one of the cornerstone pieces of Narcotics Anonymous literature. 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Klein\u003cbr\u003eWith Original Envelope, JSA Authentication \u0026amp; Historical Presentation Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an extraordinarily scarce and meaningful artifact from early Alcoholics Anonymous history: an original handwritten letter from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Robert Holbrook “Dr. Bob” Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 19, 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written personally to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMrs. Sarah “Sadie” J. Klein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Detroit, Michigan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a deeply significant piece of A.A. history, not only because handwritten material from Dr. Bob is exceptionally rare, but because of who he was writing to. Sarah J. Klein played an important role in the early development of Alcoholics Anonymous in Detroit, helping support and steady the young Fellowship during its earliest years in that city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering includes the original handwritten letter, the original Akron postmarked envelope addressed to Sarah Klein, a JSA Letter of Authenticity, historical photographs, and a copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Healing Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the spiritual book title referenced in the letter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew outside specialized A.A. history circles know the important role Sarah J. Klein played in the founding and survival of Alcoholics Anonymous in Detroit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Archie Trowbridge — often remembered as Detroit A.A. #1 — began carrying the message in the late 1930s, he was newly sober and largely alone in the effort. Sarah Klein, a nonalcoholic, stepped forward to help provide support, structure, hospitality, and steadiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer home became an early unofficial center of A.A. activity in Detroit, complete with telephone lines for incoming calls from suffering alcoholics. She helped receive visitors, coordinate correspondence, encourage meetings, and support the fragile beginnings of the Fellowship in the city. Many early Detroit members later recognized that without Sarah’s help, A.A. in Detroit may have struggled to take root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer service and spiritual grounding brought her into personal friendship and correspondence with major early A.A. figures, including Dr. Bob, Bill W., and Anne Smith. This letter is a powerful surviving example of that relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Letter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten during the final year of Dr. Bob’s life, this April 19, 1949 letter expresses warm appreciation for a spiritual book Sarah had sent him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Bob writes that the book was “certainly most kind and thoughtful” of her to send and says he is enjoying the reading “highly especially.” He notes that the material may be very helpful and expresses hope that his understanding and faith may prove sufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the letter, Dr. Bob also reflects with humility on spiritual teaching, perseverance, application, and the need for continued guidance and persistence. The tone is personal, grateful, and spiritually sincere — very much in keeping with the warmth and humility so often associated with Dr. Bob by early A.A. members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter is written on Dr. Bob’s professional letterhead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. R. H. Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgeon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e810 Second National Building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkron 8, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is addressed by hand to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMrs. Sara J. Klein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e202 Longwood Pl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetroit 3, Mich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt bears an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkron, Ohio postmark dated April 20, 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in This Offering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis historical grouping includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal handwritten letter from Dr. Bob to Sarah J. Klein, dated April 19, 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal envelope addressed to Sarah Klein with April 20, 1949 Akron postmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJSA Letter of Authenticity, Certification No. ZZ35395\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed photographic portrait of Dr. Bob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed photograph of Sarah Klein holding a First Edition A.A. Big Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCopy of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Healing Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the spiritual book title referenced in Dr. Bob’s letter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease note: the included copy of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Healing Light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is provided for historical presentation and context. It is not represented as Dr. Bob’s personal copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Piece Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is far more than a signed document. It is a direct personal connection between A.A.’s cofounder and one of the nonalcoholic supporters who helped early A.A. take root in Detroit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter reflects several important themes in early A.A. history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Bob’s personal spiritual life and reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe friendship between early A.A. leaders and nonalcoholic helpers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spread of A.A. from Akron into Detroit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe importance of women and nonalcoholic supporters in early Fellowship growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe private correspondence network that helped support A.A. during its formative years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Dr. Bob passed away in November 1950, this 1949 letter comes from the final chapter of his life and service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten letter is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good condition for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The ink remains clear and legible, with no loss of content. The page shows expected fold lines, light toning, and natural handling wear consistent with original 1940s correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is present and bears the April 20, 1949 Akron postmark. The envelope shows age wear, toning, handling marks, and tearing at the flap\/opening area, but remains intact and historically important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included photographs and presentation materials are clean and display well. The JSA Letter of Authenticity is present and suitable for archival storage or framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease view all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic handwritten material from Dr. Bob is extraordinarily scarce on the open market. Letters with this level of provenance — written to a documented early A.A. supporter connected to the founding of A.A. in Detroit — are rarer still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece carries exceptional historical weight. It connects Dr. Bob, Sarah Klein, early Detroit A.A., spiritual reading, and the personal correspondence that helped bind the early Fellowship together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly remarkable artifact for an A.A. history collection, institutional archive, museum display, or dedicated steward of recovery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49753073975538,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/7BB5CC59-A644-493B-A6D2-5F9EC10AAADD.jpg?v=1782976643"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/collections\/IMG_0344_f05d0ff8-2d05-4243-a3e4-b17ee125471f.jpg?v=1783276395","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/collections\/recovery-memorabilia-collectibles.oembed","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}