{"product_id":"aa-grapevine-january-1951-dr-bob-memorial-issue","title":"AA Grapevine — January 1951 | Tribute to Dr. Bob — Memorial Issue","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJanuary 1951 issue of The A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/span\u003e, a historically significant memorial issue dedicated to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDr. Robert Holbrook Smith (Dr. Bob), co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e, following his death on November 16, 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe opening dedication reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e“For 120,000 of us … and for the thousands yet to come … We who have cause for eternal gratitude dedicate this issue of the AA Grapevine to the memory of the Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous our beloved DR. BOB”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe issue presents an extensive tribute to Dr. Bob, including photographs, biographical material, recollections of his life and service, and reflections on his importance to the development of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAmong the highlights is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“A Tribute from Bill,”\u003c\/span\u003e in which Bill W. reflects upon his fellow co-founder shortly after his death. The issue also contains a biographical account of Dr. Bob—from his Vermont childhood and medical career through his recovery and extraordinary work with thousands of alcoholics—as well as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eeulogy by Dr. Walter F. Tunks\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne particularly memorable illustrated spread summarizes Dr. Bob’s place in early A.A. with the words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e“For he is the rock upon which AA is founded.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e January 1951\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Memorial Tribute to Dr. Bob\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Illustrated magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Shortly after Dr. Bob’s death on November 16, 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis original issue shows \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003econsiderable age and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e. The covers exhibit rubbing, surface loss, edge and corner wear, and some creasing. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Jan 1951” is written in pencil near the upper-left corner of the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere is a more significant area of damage along the lower-left edge of the front cover that extends into the first pages, as shown in the photographs. The interior otherwise presents well for its age, with general toning and scattered wear. The issue remains intact and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePublished only weeks after Dr. Bob’s death, this is one of the more meaningful early issues of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Rather than simply reporting his passing, the January 1951 issue was devoted to preserving the story and memory of the man who, alongside Bill W., helped begin Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron in 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn important original piece of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDr. Bob, early Alcoholics Anonymous, and A.A. Grapevine history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67635310854386,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/A2BF1ABC-8043-408C-A123-4D12FD5A46F1.jpg?v=1791157037","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-grapevine-january-1951-dr-bob-memorial-issue","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}