{"product_id":"aa-grapevine-july-1948-eighth-tradition","title":"The A.A. Grapevine — July 1948 — Vol. V, No. 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn original July 1948 issue of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published during the magazine’s early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe lead article, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Groups Form World-Wide Chain of A.A. Philosophy,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e documents the rapid international spread of Alcoholics Anonymous and reports on the growing number of groups and contacts outside the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis issue also includes Bill W.’s editorial \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“On the 8th Tradition,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e written while A.A.’s Traditions were still being developed and discussed throughout the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOther contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Easy Does It”—One of A.A.’s Most Workable and Useful Sayings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA report on Akron’s 13th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly discussion of women in A.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA group-meeting quiz program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational and Canadian A.A. contact information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem 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 July 1948\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e V\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e No. 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original stapled magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 16 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bill W.’s editorial on the Eighth Tradition and early international A.A. history\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=\"p4\"\u003eThe issue is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egood to very good condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere is age toning, light edge and corner wear, scattered staining, and rusting at the staples. Some pages may be partially adhered and should be opened and handled carefully to avoid damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cover remains attractive, the printed text is clear, and the issue appears complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for a full understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA desirable early Grapevine issue documenting A.A.’s international growth and the continuing development of the Traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869900841202,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/A929FC30-922A-47ED-AAB7-C5E0C7FDA562.jpg?v=1709678302","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-grapevine-july-1948-eighth-tradition","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}