Signed by AA Co-Founder Bill Wilson — 1965 Big Book (Second Edition, 7th Printing) w/ Original Dust Jacket

Signed by AA Co-Founder Bill Wilson — 1965 Big Book (Second Edition, 7th Printing) w/ Original Dust Jacket

This is an exceptional and highly desirable collector’s copy of Alcoholics Anonymous, Second Edition, Seventh Printing (1965) — signed and inscribed by AA co-founder Bill W.

Bill W.’s Personal Inscription

Written on the first blank page in Bill’s unmistakable hand:

“Dear Jim & Ole –
Lois joins me in deepest affection and gratitude that you both mean so much to so many — and to us.
Devotedly, Bill
NY | 6/22/66”

This warm and deeply personal note references both Bill and Lois, adding significant historical and emotional value.

Book Details

Title: Alcoholics Anonymous

Edition: Second Edition

Printing: 7th Printing (1965)

Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket

Condition

Book: Very Good overall. Minor wear and light stains on cloth boards. Gilt lettering on spine is bright and unworn. Inscription on first blank page (Bill W.). Small handwritten notation on the final page. No other writing or underlining. Clean interior, tight binding.

Dust Jacket: Good condition. Moderate edge wear and some tape repairs (visible in photos). Original to the book.

Why This Book Matters

Signed Bill W. books remain among the most sought-after items in Alcoholics Anonymous history. This particular copy carries:

A genuine Bill Wilson inscription, A mention of Lois Wilson, A date and place (NY, 6/22/66), And an expression of personal affection for two early AA members.

Together, these elements make it not just a book — but a direct, living link to the founders of AA and the people who helped build the Fellowship.

This is a museum-worthy AA artifact suitable for collectors, archives, or anyone preserving AA’s legacy.