{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-11th-printing-1970-original-dust-jacket","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Second Edition, Eleventh Printing — September 1970","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket | Early A.A. Big Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition, Eleventh Printing (September 1970)\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=\"p2\"\u003eThe Eleventh 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=\"p2\"\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. By 1970, the Fellowship had expanded to approximately 475,000 members worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Second Edition reflected this transformation. While preserving the original program of recovery, it introduced a new Foreword, expanded historical material, and a substantially revised collection of personal recovery stories representing the experiences of a much larger and more diverse Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePublished in September 1970, this Eleventh Printing represents a period when Alcoholics Anonymous had become firmly established as an international fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Original 1970 Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\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=\"p2\"\u003eThe rear jacket flap bears the printing code \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e65M–9\/70(C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, corresponding to the September 1970 printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original jacket also 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=\"p2\"\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=\"p2\"\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 Eleventh Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e September 1970\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 65M–9\/70(C)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVery good hardcover with a fair original dust jacket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original blue cloth boards are well preserved, showing minimal overall wear. The binding remains tight and square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe interior pages are clean and well preserved. There is a stamp on the first page, but the remaining interior is reported to be free of writing or markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket shows more substantial age-related wear, including rubbing, edge wear, and tears. Most notably, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efront jacket flap is torn, with a portion missing\u003c\/span\u003e. Despite this damage, the jacket retains its original design and printing identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\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=\"p2\"\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=\"p2\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeptember 1970 Eleventh Printing\u003c\/span\u003e, accompanied by its original dust jacket, offers collectors an attractive example from the later years of the Second Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe well-preserved hardcover and surviving original jacket 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":48037886099698,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/E9A4CFBC-4FF2-476F-84EB-3FEFFC971C38.jpg?v=1760238219","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-second-edition-11th-printing-1970-original-dust-jacket","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}