{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-10th-printing-1969-original-dust-jacket","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Tenth Printing — 1969","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket | Early A.A. 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 a significant period in Alcoholics Anonymous history, as the Fellowship continued its 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, membership had grown to more than 150,000, with thousands of groups established internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Second Edition reflected this remarkable growth. While preserving the original program of recovery, it 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 an established international fellowship, and the Big Book remained central to carrying its message of recovery.\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, identifying its production in April 1969 and corresponding with 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 feature reflects the importance of personal anonymity within A.A.’s traditions and remains an interesting element 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 hardcover with its original dust jacket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe original blue cloth hardcover is well preserved, showing minimal handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe interior pages are clean and well maintained, with no writing or markings noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe original dust jacket shows age-related wear, including rubbing along the edges and several small tears. Despite this wear, the jacket remains an attractive example of the original Second Edition design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.\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 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, offers collectors a well-preserved example from the Second Edition’s publication history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe attractive hardcover, clean interior, and surviving original jacket make this a desirable addition to a collection of Alcoholics Anonymous Big Books and recovery history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810989555954,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/563B58A2-62C8-4E8C-9123-21CF9D820520.jpg?v=1753979151","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-10th-printing-1969-original-dust-jacket","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}