{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-1963-sixth-printing-reproduction-jacket-copy-2","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Sixth Printing (1963) — Reproduction Jacket | Copy 2","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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction dust jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jacket shows light 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":68119910187250,"sku":"RC-20261030-B04-0734","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/01-img_0734.jpg?v=1793427110","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-1963-sixth-printing-reproduction-jacket-copy-2","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}