{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-comes-of-age-1957-first-printing-odj","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous Comes Of Age | First Printing from 1957","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Printing — 1957\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA.A. Publishing, Inc. | Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is an original \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFirst Printing of Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age\u003c\/span\u003e, published in 1957 by A.A. Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis important volume tells the story of Alcoholics Anonymous as the Fellowship moved from its earliest years into a more mature international organization. Much of the book grew out of the historic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1955 International Convention in St. Louis\u003c\/span\u003e, where A.A. marked its twentieth anniversary and formally recognized the transfer of responsibility for the Fellowship from its founders to the broader membership and General Service structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWritten primarily by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBill W.\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e traces the development of A.A.’s three great legacies: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRecovery, Unity, and Service\u003c\/span\u003e. It remains one of the most important historical works published by Alcoholics Anonymous and one of the best primary sources for understanding how the Fellowship developed during its formative decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis copy is especially desirable as an original \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1957 First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e and retains its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentifying the First Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe first printing may be identified by the notation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“First Edition H-G”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eon the copyright page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFirst-printing copies were issued under \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA.A. Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e and Harper \u0026amp; Brothers\/Harper publishing imprints. Later printings were issued under Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe book is divided into several major sections covering the growth and development of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAmong the most significant material are Bill W.’s expanded discussions of A.A.’s development of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecovery\u003c\/b\u003e — the growth of the Twelve Step program and the early Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnity\u003c\/b\u003e — the experience that ultimately produced the Twelve Traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService\u003c\/b\u003e — the creation and evolution of A.A.’s service structure and the General Service Conference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe volume also includes material from several important friends and supporters of Alcoholics Anonymous, including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDr. Harry Tiebout, Dr. W. W. Bauer, Father Edward Dowling, Rev. Samuel Shoemaker, and Bernard Smith\u003c\/span\u003e, each of whom played a significant role in the broader history of A.A. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA later introductory message from Bill W., dated 1967, also explains why the book’s history is arranged around the three Legacies rather than presented as a strict chronological narrative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bill W. \/ Alcoholics Anonymous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1957\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e A.A. Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Printing Identifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e “First Edition H-G”\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 copy is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egood overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e, with age and use consistent with an original 1957 example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe hardcover shows general wear from handling and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efront free endpaper is missing\u003c\/span\u003e, having been removed at some point in the book’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe remaining interior is generally clean, with no significant writing or markings noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal dust jacket is present\u003c\/span\u003e, which is an important feature for this early printing. The jacket is in fair condition and shows age-related wear, including staining, edge wear, rubbing, and small tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDespite the missing endpaper and jacket wear, the book remains a solid and historically important example of the scarce first printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact copy being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal first printings of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e occupy an important place in an advanced A.A. literature collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhere the Big Book records the development of A.A.’s program of recovery, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAA Comes of Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e documents how the Fellowship itself grew, struggled, organized, and ultimately developed the principles of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRecovery, Unity, and Service\u003c\/span\u003e that continue to define Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe presence of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal 1957 dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e makes this copy particularly appealing despite the condition flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor a collector building a library of foundational Alcoholics Anonymous publications, this is one of the essential early historical volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48709887197426,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/A9DDF555-73D2-4CA9-ACAD-4F640CCEB665.jpg?v=1770070230","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-comes-of-age-1957-first-printing-odj","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}