{"product_id":"alcoholics-anonymous-twelve-steps-and-twelve-traditions-first-printing-from-1953-odj-3","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - First Printing from 1953 - ODJ","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"88\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTwelve Steps and Twelve Traditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"128\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"128\"\u003eFirst Edition, First Printing (1953) – Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eOffered here is a First Edition, First Printing of \u003cem data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eTwelve Steps and Twelve Traditions\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1953 by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. This is the true first appearance of the Twelve \u0026amp; Twelve, marked on the copyright page “First Edition D-C.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eThis copy is the Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing issue — identifiable by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eBlue and black streaked original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eBlue boards with black spine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"670\"\u003eGold spine lettering: \u003cem data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"692\"\u003e“Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"735\"\u003eNo publisher listed on the spine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eTitle page listing publisher as \u003cem data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eNo author named on the title page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eThis distinguishes it from the Harper \u0026amp; Brothers issue (green\/black jacket, “Anonymous” listed as author, Harper imprint on spine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003ePublished in April 1953 and introduced at the Third General Service Conference, the Twelve \u0026amp; Twelve expanded upon the spiritual principles first set forth in the 1939 \u003cem data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e (“Big Book”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eWithin ten days of announcement to A.A. groups, nearly 6,000 copies had already been ordered — marking the beginning of one of the most influential works in recovery literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003eThe book deepens understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eThe Twelve Steps — the personal program of recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003eThe Twelve Traditions — the principles safeguarding A.A.’s unity and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eIt also represents an important publishing moment in A.A. history, as Works Publishing had just been renamed Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. Harper \u0026amp; Brothers simultaneously distributed the book to non-A.A. outlets, helping broaden public awareness of the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1901\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good condition. Some wear and light staining to covers. Interior contains underlining and markings on pages through the chapters on the Twelve Steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition (original). Edge wear with small tears. Some fading and staining. Structurally intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2473\" data-start=\"2236\"\u003eA cornerstone title in A.A. history and an essential volume for collectors of early Alcoholics Anonymous literature. First printing copies with original dust jackets remain increasingly difficult to locate in solid collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49654401859826,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/542029D7-1075-494E-88C3-FC743AF97A2C.jpg?v=1780933491","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholics-anonymous-twelve-steps-and-twelve-traditions-first-printing-from-1953-odj-3","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}