{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-third-edition-first-printing-1976-original-dust-jacket","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous — Third Edition, First Printing (1976) — Original Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a \u003cstrong\u003eThird Edition, First Printing (1976)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York, with its original blue dust jacket. The copyright page states “First Printing, 1976,” and the rear jacket flap carries the code \u003cstrong\u003e150M-4\/76(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Third Edition was the first new edition of the Big Book since 1955. Prepared as A.A. continued to grow internationally, it retained the established explanation of the recovery program while updating the personal stories to reflect a broader membership. Thirteen new stories were included in the revised selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first printing marks the introduction of the edition that remained in publication until the Fourth Edition appeared in 2001. The matching period jacket is an important feature of the copy, although its wear and paper loss require particular attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Third Edition, New and Revised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: First Printing, 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Blue hardcover with embossed front lettering and gilt spine lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear jacket-flap code: 150M-4\/76(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 0-916856-00-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue binding shows light rubbing, scattered small marks, and wear at the corners and spine ends, including small abrasions. The embossed cover lettering and gilt spine lettering remain legible. The photographed pages show light age toning. A short blue ink mark appears in the outer margin of the Third Edition foreword on page xxi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal dust jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubbing, scuffing, creasing, edge tears, and chipping are present. There is conspicuous paper loss at the upper spine\/back-panel junction, with smaller losses at the spine ends and corners. The spine is rubbed and faded relative to the front panel. Both flaps are present, including the rear flap with the printing code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs for the condition of this particular copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA first printing of the Third Edition with its original jacket, useful for a collection tracing the Big Book across editions. The jacket code supports the identification, while the disclosed ink mark and jacket losses distinguish the condition of this individual copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68100335403250,"sku":"RC-20261029-AA3E1P-0639","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/01-aa-1976-third-edition-first-printing.jpg?v=1793338737","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-third-edition-first-printing-1976-original-dust-jacket","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}