{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-10th-printing-1969-original-dust-jacket-4","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Tenth Printing — 1969","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket | Early Second Edition Big Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOffered here is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition, Tenth Printing (1969)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the foundational text of the Fellowship commonly known as the Big Book. Published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., this copy retains its original blue dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Tenth Printing appeared during an important period in Alcoholics Anonymous history, as the Fellowship continued its remarkable expansion throughout the United States and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen the original Big Book was published in 1939, A.A. consisted of fewer than one hundred members. By the introduction of the Second Edition in 1955, the Fellowship had grown to more than 150,000 members, with thousands of groups established internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Second Edition reflected this tremendous growth. While preserving the original program of recovery contained in the opening chapters, the revised book introduced expanded historical material, additional information about the Fellowship, and a substantially revised collection of personal recovery stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBy 1969, Alcoholics Anonymous had become a well-established international fellowship. The Big Book continued to serve as its central text, carrying the message of recovery to an expanding worldwide membership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Original 1969 Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn important feature of this copy is its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal blue Second Edition dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e, retaining the familiar lettering and circle-and-triangle emblem associated with the Big Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe rear jacket flap bears the printing code \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e60M–4\/69(C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, corresponding to the April 1969 production of the Tenth Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLike other Second Edition jackets, it includes an interesting feature intended to protect the anonymity of its owner. Readers were encouraged to turn the jacket inside out when carrying the book publicly, concealing its identifying cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis distinctive design reflects the importance of personal anonymity within A.A.’s traditions and remains an interesting feature of early Big Book dust jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Second Edition, New and Revised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tenth Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original blue Second Edition dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket Code:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 60M–4\/69(C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVery good condition overall, with the original dust jacket present.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe original blue cloth hardcover shows light handling wear consistent with age. There is a noticeable stain on the spine, along with minor general wear to the binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe interior pages are clean and well preserved, with no writing or markings noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe original dust jacket is present and shows age-related handling wear. Please refer to the photographs for its exact condition, including any rubbing, creasing, or edge wear.\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=\"p3\"\u003eThe Second Edition Big Book remained in publication from 1955 until the introduction of the Third Edition in 1976, documenting an important period in the worldwide growth of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1969 Tenth Printing\u003c\/span\u003e, accompanied by its original dust jacket, represents an appealing example from the Second Edition’s publication history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe surviving original jacket and well-preserved interior make this a worthwhile addition to a collection of Alcoholics Anonymous Big Books and recovery history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47805543514354,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/5BFC0C27-1320-4159-AA86-1A547499A82E.jpg?v=1753822193","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-10th-printing-1969-original-dust-jacket-4","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}