Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Sixth Printing (1963) — Reproduction Jacket | Copy 2
Offered here is a Second Edition, Sixth Printing (1963) of Alcoholics Anonymous, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York. This copy is bound in blue cloth and is accompanied by a reproduction dust jacket.
Introduced 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.
The 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.
Book Details
- Title: Alcoholics Anonymous
- Edition: Second Edition, New and Revised
- Printing: Sixth Printing, 1963
- Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York
- Printer: Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, New York
- Binding: Blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering
- Dust jacket: Reproduction
Condition
Book: The blue cloth shows fading, rubbing, scattered surface marks, and wear at the corners and spine ends. The gilt spine lettering remains visible but is worn. A handwritten name and a small penciled price notation appear on the front free endpaper. The photographed introductory pages show light age toning.
Reproduction dust jacket: The jacket shows light edge and handling wear in the front view. It is a modern reproduction.
Please examine all photographs for the condition of this particular copy.
Collector Notes
A 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.
