Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition 11th Printing from 1947 with ODJ

Alcoholics Anonymous — First Edition, Eleventh Printing (June 1947)
With Original Dust Jacket

New York: Works Publishing Inc., 1947

Offered here is an authentic First Edition, Eleventh Printing of Alcoholics Anonymous, published in June 1947 by Works Publishing, Inc. during a pivotal period of the Fellowship’s early growth. This printing represents one of the final Works Publishing era issues of the First Edition and was produced in a run of approximately 25,000 copies, reflecting the rapid expansion of A.A.

By 1947, A.A. had expanded well beyond its earliest circles, yet these late 1940's Works Publishing First Edition printings still retain the original text, structure, and design that defined the foundational years of the movement.

Book Condition

Very Good condition. Original blue cloth boards are clean and attractive with minimal wear. Bright gilt lettering on the spine, clear and well preserved. Spine is firm and square. Interior pages are clean and present well. Pen inscription on the first page only; no other writing or markings noted. Complete and fully intact, with no missing or loose pages.

Dust Jacket

Original First Edition dust jacket present. Overall Good condition. Edge chipping and small tears along folds and extremities, consistent with age. Jacket remains complete and displays well.

Significance

The Eleventh Printing is a desirable First Edition variant, offering collectors an original Works Publishing era Big Book that still reflects the Fellowship’s earliest voice and message. Copies with original dust jackets, especially paired with a clean, solid book, are increasingly difficult to locate.

A strong example of a 1940's First Edition Big Book — historically important, visually appealing, and well suited for an A.A. collection.

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