{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-first-edition-12th-printing-from-1948-odj-copy","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — First Edition, Twelfth Printing (October 1948) with Original Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"169\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"172\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Big Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"169\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"172\"\u003eFirst Edition, Twelfth Printing (October 1948)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"169\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"172\"\u003ewith Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"282\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eNew York: Works Publishing Inc., 1948\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eOffered here is a First Edition, Twelfth Printing of \u003cem data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Big Book, published in October 1948. This printing represents the final First Edition printing in the 1940's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eThe Twelfth Printing was produced in a larger run of 42,350 copies, reflecting the rapid  growth of the Fellowship and increasing demand for A.A. literature nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"796\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eBook: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good condition. The navy-blue cloth boards show minimal wear and remain clean and well-presented. The spine is firm, and the gilt lettering is bright and clear. The interior pages are clean with no writing, names, or markings noted. The book is complete and fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eDust Jacket: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal dust jacket present in excellent condition showing expected no wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, Twelfth Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1948\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original navy-blue cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dust jacket included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1950\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eWhile later than the earliest First Edition printings, the Twelfth Printing remains a desirable First Edition Big Book, especially when paired with its original dust jacket. It offers collectors an authentic First Edition example at a more accessible level while still preserving the historical integrity of the original text and format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003eA solid, honest First Edition Big Book — complete, attractive, and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068528533746,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/C88E063B-DC66-4D44-B8EC-8C97A7EF4359.jpg?v=1776357141","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-first-edition-12th-printing-from-1948-odj-copy","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}