{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-1963-sixth-printing-reproduction-jacket-copy-1","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Sixth Printing (1963) — Reproduction Jacket | Copy 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition, Sixth Printing (1963)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York. This copy is bound in blue cloth and is accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction dust jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1955, the Second Edition preserved the Big Book’s central explanation of the recovery program while substantially revising its personal-story section. The expanded range of experiences reflected a Fellowship that had grown far beyond the small membership represented in 1939. This 1963 printing belongs to the edition’s earlier publishing years, before the Third Edition appeared in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe copyright page states “Sixth Printing, 1963.” The title page retains the Second Edition’s 1955 date, which should be distinguished from the printing date of this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Second Edition, New and Revised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: Sixth Printing, 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinter: Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket: Reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue cloth shows fading, surface rubbing, scattered marks, and wear at the corners, joints, and spine ends. Light discoloration is visible on the front endpaper near the hinge. The photographed introductory pages show light age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction dust jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jacket shows minor edge and handling wear in the front view. It is a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs for the condition of this particular copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA representative early Second Edition printing for a collection tracing the Big Book’s development. The reproduction jacket supplies the familiar design, while the original book provides the 1963 printing and period binding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68119830364402,"sku":"RC-20261030-B03-0720","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/01-img_0720.jpg?v=1793425435","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-1963-sixth-printing-reproduction-jacket-copy-1","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}