{"product_id":"aa-30-1965-alcoholics-anonymous-anniversary-book","title":"A.A. 30: A Book About A.A.’s 30th Anniversary Year and International Convention","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eToronto, Ontario, Canada — July 2–4, 1965\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePublished to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous, this original convention volume preserves the history, growth, and international character of the Fellowship as it stood in 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCreated for the A.A. International Convention held in Toronto, the book includes messages from Bill and Lois Wilson, Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, and Dr. John L. Norris, along with material covering A.A. in Canada, the worldwide expansion of the Fellowship, earlier International Conventions, and the story of A.A. through its first thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe opening endpapers feature a detailed map of worldwide A.A. membership as reported in 1965. An inscription from the original convention period appears on the front endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlso included is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal unused order form for additional copies of the anniversary book\u003c\/span\u003e. The form is a separate, loose piece of paper and has not been pasted, mounted, or otherwise attached to the book. These original inserts are frequently missing and make this example especially desirable for collectors of A.A. convention history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA.A. 30: A Book About A.A.’s 30th Anniversary Year and International Convention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvent:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 30th Anniversary International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Toronto, Ontario, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July 2–4, 1965\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hardcover anniversary and convention book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original unused loose order form included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe book remains clean and well preserved, with only minor signs of age. There is an inscription on the front endpaper, but no other writing or markings were observed. The original loose order form shows some age toning along its lower edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869916012786,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/products\/image_d7c35751-9d73-4bbc-8869-d5b0d533c4ca.jpg?v=1663738738","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-30-1965-alcoholics-anonymous-anniversary-book","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}