{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-first-edition-13th-printing-from-1950-odj-copy","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — First Edition, Thirteenth Printing (February 1950) With Original Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"169\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous — First Edition, Thirteenth Printing (February 1950)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"253\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eWith Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"284\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"284\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr data-end=\"324\" data-start=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"324\"\u003ePrinting Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1950\u003cbr data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, Thirteenth Printing\u003cbr data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"409\"\u003ePrint Run:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50,000 copies (largest print run of the First Edition)\u003cbr data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"522\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eOffered here is a First Edition, Thirteenth Printing of \u003cem data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e, published in February 1950 by Works Publishing, Inc. This printing is notable for having the largest print run of the entire First Edition, with approximately 50,000 copies released, reflecting the rapid growth of the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eWhile earlier First Edition printings were produced in much smaller quantities, the Thirteenth Printing marks a moment when A.A. had firmly established itself nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003eDespite its larger print run, surviving examples with original dust jackets—especially complete copies—remain increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003eBy 1950, Alcoholics Anonymous had grown dramatically from its early years. The First Edition text remained unchanged in substance, but the Fellowship’s reach had expanded to tens of thousands of members. This printing captures that moment of maturity and momentum, just before the close of the First Edition era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1722\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good. Boards show some general wear consistent with age. Gilt lettering on the spine remains bright and legible. Handwriting present on the inside of the front cover. No other writing, markings, or underlining in the text. Binding solid; pages complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good. Original jacket present. Edge wear to jacket consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2226\"\u003eFirst Edition, Thirteenth Printing (February 1950)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003eLargest print run of the First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003eOriginal dust jacket present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003eAn affordable entry point into First Edition Big Book collecting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2508\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2594\" data-start=\"2510\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for an accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2596\"\u003eA genuine First Edition Big Book with original jacket — historically important, honestly described, and increasingly difficult to find with its original jacket still present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068545081586,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/D8060392-1C8B-43A5-A329-FCB00FBE6D37.jpg?v=1776357525","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-first-edition-13th-printing-from-1950-odj-copy","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}