{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-tradition-anonymity-revised-1947","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous Tradition: Anonymity — Rare “Revised (1947)” Version by Bill W.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Revised Version — Front Cover Marked “Revised (1947) by Bill W.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a \u003cstrong\u003erare version of \u003cem\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Tradition: Anonymity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by the printed heading \u003cstrong\u003e“Revised (1947) by Bill W.”\u003c\/strong\u003e at the top of the front cover. This identifying line is the important collectible feature of this particular copy and distinguishes it from the regular, more commonly encountered version of the pamphlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc., New York, the pamphlet contains Parts One and Two of Bill W.’s discussion of anonymity, reprinted from the January and March 1946 issues of the \u003cem\u003eA.A. Grapevine\u003c\/em\u003e. The essays explore anonymity as protection for individual members and as an expression of humility in A.A.’s public life, preserving Bill’s thinking during the formative period of the Traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Alcoholics Anonymous Tradition: Anonymity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Bill W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguishing heading: “Revised (1947) by Bill W.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: Anonymity, Parts One and Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource articles: January and March 1946 A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Stapled pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDating: The heading identifies the 1947 revision; a separate printing date is not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper shows age toning, light spotting and discoloration, handling creases, and wear at the edges and corners. Small pencil notations appear near the top of the front cover. The printed revision heading and the photographed text remain legible. Please review all photographs for this copy’s condition and identifying details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarce \u003cstrong\u003e“Revised (1947) by Bill W.” cover designation\u003c\/strong\u003e is the essential feature for collectors comparing versions of this pamphlet. It gives this copy particular interest within a collection of early A.A. pamphlets, Bill Wilson’s writings, or literature documenting the development of the Traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68120001315058,"sku":"RC-20261030-B11-0663","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/01-img_0663.jpg?v=1793429152","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-tradition-anonymity-revised-1947","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}