{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-first-edition-10th-printing-1946-original-dust-jacket","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — First Edition, Tenth Printing (August 1946)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket | Works Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOffered here is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Edition, Tenth Printing (August 1946)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as the Big Book, published by Works Publishing, Inc., New York. This copy retains its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal red-and-yellow dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e, an important feature for collectors of early A.A. literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePublished shortly after World War II, the Tenth Printing reflects a period of extraordinary growth for Alcoholics Anonymous. From fewer than 100 members when the Big Book first appeared in 1939, A.A. had grown into a nationwide fellowship with an expanding international presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe Tenth Printing was issued in August 1946, with approximately 25,000 copies produced, as the demand for recovery literature continued to increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Printing Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAn identifying feature of the Tenth Printing is found on page 391, where the heading reads \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Now We Are Thousands.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Earlier First Edition printings had updated this heading to reflect the Fellowship’s growing membership. Beginning with the Tenth Printing, this wording remained unchanged through the final First Edition printing in 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis copy also preserves the original First Edition text, typography, and personal recovery stories that helped establish Alcoholics Anonymous during its formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Works Publishing, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Tenth Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e August 1946\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original red-and-yellow First Edition dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable Feature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Page 391 titled “Now We Are Thousands”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook: Very Good Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe original blue cloth hardcover is well preserved, with mild rubbing and handling wear to the boards and light wear along the edges and spine extremities. The embossed front-cover lettering remains visible, and the gilt spine lettering is attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light, age-appropriate toning. A rectangular area of discoloration or adhesive residue is visible on the front pastedown, likely from a previously attached label or bookplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNo handwritten inscriptions or annotations are visible in the photographs provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket: Fair Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe original dust jacket remains present and retains its distinctive red, yellow, black, and white design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe jacket shows considerable age-related wear, including rubbing, surface soiling, creasing, edge tears, and chipping, particularly along the upper and lower edges. Several areas of paper loss and splitting are visible, including at the spine and flap folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDespite this wear, the jacket retains its recognizable original artwork, spine identification, and printed flap material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst Edition Big Books with surviving original dust jackets remain desirable among collectors of Alcoholics Anonymous history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAugust 1946 Tenth Printing\u003c\/span\u003e offers an opportunity to acquire an early postwar Big Book with its original publisher’s jacket. The attractive blue cloth hardcover and historically significant printing make it a worthwhile addition to a collection of early A.A. literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735736582386,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/AE2AF649-2C85-49D5-9AAF-79474FA46C63.jpg?v=1792017601","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-first-edition-10th-printing-1946-original-dust-jacket","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}