{"product_id":"complete-set-of-second-edition-big-books-18-volumes-1955-1974","title":"Complete Second Edition Big Book Set - 18 Volumes (1955-1974)","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Second Edition Big Book Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll 16 Second Edition Printings Represented — 18 Volumes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1955–1974\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jackets Throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is a complete and carefully assembled set of the Second Edition of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, spanning the full printing history of the Second Edition from its landmark 1955 debut through the final Sixteenth Printing in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis collection represents all sixteen printings of the Second Edition across eighteen volumes, with the additional volumes accounting for the important early variants found within the first three printings. These early Second Edition states are among the most nuanced and desirable areas of Big Book collecting, particularly because the earliest Second Edition printings do not state their printing number on the copyright page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Second Edition marked a defining moment in A.A. history. First released in 1955, it preserved the original basic text of the 1939 Big Book while substantially expanding the surrounding material to reflect A.A.’s extraordinary growth. The revised edition introduced enlarged front matter, an historical sketch, additional recommendations from religion and medicine, a larger appendix including the A.A. Traditions, and a significantly revised Personal Story section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis set documents the complete evolution of the Second Edition: from the scarce July 1955 Convention First Issue, through the standard 1955 First Printing, the circa 1957 Second Printing, both known 1959 Third Printing dust jacket\/spine variants, and every subsequent numbered printing issued by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. through 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEach volume retains an original Second Edition dust jacket, with printing-specific jacket states, codes, membership updates, and identifying points noted below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scarce July 1955 Second Edition First Printing, First Issue, released at the St. Louis International Convention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original First Issue dust jacket with the rare convention-only “free examination” paragraph on the back flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA release-day inscription dated July 1, 1955.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe standard 1955 First Printing with regular First Printing dust jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circa 1957 Second Printing, identified by correction of the “realy\/really” textual point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth known 1959 Third Printing jacket\/spine variants: silver spine lettering and gold spine lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe famous 1959 dust jacket error incorrectly labeling the book as “Third Edition.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1960 Fourth Printing, the first Second Edition printing issued under Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal publisher-issued bookmark insert retained with the Fourth Printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Fifth through Sixteenth Printing run, 1962–1974.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting-specific dust jacket codes and front-flap membership updates documented throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dust jackets retained across all eighteen volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance of the Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen the Second Edition was introduced in 1955, A.A. had grown from fewer than 100 early members in 1939 into a worldwide Fellowship. The basic program text, pages 1–165, remained substantially unchanged, preserving the original message of the First Edition. The surrounding material, however, was significantly revised and expanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAmong the major Second Edition changes were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-edited and enlarged front matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expanded historical sketch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional recommendations from religion and medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA larger appendix recording the A.A. Traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated contact and service information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA greatly revised Personal Story section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe story section was expanded to thirty-seven case histories, adding approximately 110,000 words of new material. Special attention was drawn to Part II, “They Stopped in Time,” intended for those questioning whether they were alcoholic and whether A.A. might be for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Second Edition therefore represents both continuity and transformation: the original recovery text remained intact, while the book was enlarged to reflect A.A.’s emergence as an international movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Early Unstated Printings and Key Variants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe first three printings of the Second Edition, issued from 1955 to 1959 by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., do not state their printing number on the copyright page. Identification depends on a combination of textual points, dust jacket states, publisher imprints, production details, and known errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis set includes the major early Second Edition forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuly 1955 First Printing, First Issue \/ Convention Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1955 First Printing \/ regular issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecirca 1957 Second Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1959 Third Printing \/ silver spine lettering variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1959 Third Printing \/ gold spine lettering variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1960 Fourth Printing \/ first A.A.W.S. imprint, with bookmark insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThese first six volumes carry the greatest bibliographic and collector significance within the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition — First Printing, First Issue \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuly 1955\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal First Issue Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn authentic First Issue, First Printing of the Second Edition Big Book, released at the 1955 International Convention in St. Louis, where the Second Edition made its official debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis copy is especially notable for its front endpaper inscription dated July 1, 1955, the day of release:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e“To a wonderful sponsor RVE(?) from Wes 7\/1\/55”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlthough the removable convention “white band” is not present, this copy is identifiable as the scarce Convention First Issue by its original dust jacket state and internal textual markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Issue Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe key identifying feature is the original First Issue dust jacket. The jacket front cover is labeled “Second Edition,” with the publisher listed as A.A. Pub. Inc. on the spine and back flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMost importantly, the back flap contains the scarce convention-only “free examination” paragraph:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e“This book may be ordered from the publisher upon a free examination basis. Examine for seven days and if not satisfied that the book will be helpful return and money (including postage) will be refunded.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis paragraph was removed after the convention issue, making it one of the most important identifiers of the July 1955 First Issue jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eInternal textual markers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage xx, line 6: “really” misspelled as “realy.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 16 asterisk: “A.A. is now composed of nearly 6000 groups (1955).”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Minor wear to boards; spine firm and intact. Front endpaper inscription dated July 1, 1955. No other writing, markings, or underlining noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original First Issue dust jacket present and intact, with visible wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is one of the cornerstone volumes of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Two\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition — First Printing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1955\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn authentic 1955 First Printing of the Second Edition Big Book, published by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. This is the standard First Printing issue following the special July 1955 Convention First Issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBecause the earliest Second Edition printings do not state their printing number, identification relies on the dust jacket state and internal textual points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentification Markers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe original dust jacket is the correct regular 1955 First Printing state:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover labeled “Second Edition.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher listed as A.A. Pub. Inc. on spine and back flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack flap does not include the convention-only “free examination basis” paragraph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe absence of that paragraph distinguishes this copy from the July 1955 Convention First Issue jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eInternal textual markers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage xx, line 6: “really” misspelled as “realy.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 16 asterisk: “A.A. is now composed of nearly 6000 groups (1955).”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Minor wear to boards; spine firm and intact. Handwritten notation on front endpaper. No other writing, markings, or underlining noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present and intact, with wear consistent with age. Pencil writing present on back flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Three\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition — Second Printing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecirca 1957\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn authentic Second Printing of the Second Edition Big Book, generally attributed to circa 1957, complete with its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe First and Second Printing jackets share the same basic design, so identification depends primarily on internal textual markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentification Markers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe dust jacket is consistent with the First\/Second Printing style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover labeled “Second Edition.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher listed as A.A. Pub. Inc. on spine and back flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack flap does not include the convention-only “free examination basis” paragraph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eInternal textual markers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage xx, line 6: “really” spelled correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 16 asterisk: “A.A. is now composed of nearly 6000 groups (1955).”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe key textual distinction between the First and Second Printings is the correction of the page xx typo from “realy” to “really.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Minor wear to boards; spine firm and intact. Name written on front endpaper with a small strip of old tape residue. No other writing, markings, or underlining noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present and intact, with wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Four\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition — Third Printing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariant 1 — Silver Spine Lettering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Misprinted “Third Edition” Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn authentic 1959 Third Printing of the Second Edition Big Book, designated here as Variant 1 due to its uncommon silver spine lettering. Most 1959 Third Printings are encountered with gold spine lettering, making the silver-lettered variant the scarcer of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis printing is especially notable for one of the best-known dust jacket errors in Big Book collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket is misprinted on the front cover as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e“Third Edition”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is not a Third Edition Big Book. The true Third Edition was not published until 1976. This 1959 issue remains part of the Second Edition and is correctly identified as the Second Edition, Third Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDust jacket features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover incorrectly labeled “Third Edition.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher listed as A.A. Pub. Inc. on spine and back flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket membership statement updated to reflect growth to over 250,000 members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver spine lettering variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eInternal textual markers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage xx, line 6: “really” spelled correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 16 asterisk: “A.A. is now composed of some 7,000 groups (1959).”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe updated 1959 group-count statement distinguishes the Third Printing from the earlier 1955 and circa 1957 printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Minor wear to boards; spine firm and intact. No writing, markings, or underlining noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original misprinted dust jacket present and intact, with edge wear and tears consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 1959 “Third Edition” jacket error is one of the most recognizable Second Edition production anomalies. The silver spine lettering makes this copy a particularly desirable 1959 variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Five\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition — Third Printing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariant 2 — Gold Spine Lettering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Misprinted “Third Edition” Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn authentic 1959 Third Printing of the Second Edition Big Book, designated here as Variant 2 due to its gold spine lettering, the more commonly encountered of the two known 1959 spine-lettering variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLike the silver-lettered variant, this copy carries the famous misprinted “Third Edition” dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket is incorrectly labeled “Third Edition” on the front cover, despite the book itself being part of the Second Edition. The actual Third Edition of the Big Book was not published until 1976, making this 1959 jacket error a well-documented and collectible feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDust jacket features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover incorrectly labeled “Third Edition.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher listed as A.A. Pub. Inc. on spine and back flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket membership statement updated to reflect growth to over 250,000 members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold spine lettering variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eInternal textual markers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage xx, line 6: “really” spelled correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 16 asterisk: “A.A. is now composed of some 7,000 groups (1959).”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Some wear to boards; spine firm and intact. No writing, markings, or underlining noted. Age-consistent page toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original misprinted dust jacket present and intact, with edge wear and tears, including one tear on the cover. Staining present on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTogether with the silver-lettered variant, this gold-lettered copy completes the known 1959 Third Printing representation within the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Six\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition — Fourth Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1960\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith Publisher-Issued Bookmark Insert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Fourth Printing of the Second Edition Big Book, issued in 1960, is the first printing published under the new imprint Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEarlier Second Edition printings were issued by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., making this Fourth Printing an important transitional volume in the publishing history of the Big Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis copy also includes the original publisher-issued bookmark insert that accompanied Fourth Printings. The bookmark contains ordering information for A.A. publications and is infrequently found still present, adding to the completeness and collector appeal of this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentification Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated Fourth Printing, 1960.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Second Edition printing under Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher listed as Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. on spine and back flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket front flap notes A.A. membership had grown to more than 300,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher’s blue cloth binding with gilt spine titling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal publisher-issued bookmark insert present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Minimal wear to boards; gilt spine titling clear and legible. Interior clean, with no writing or markings noted. Binding tight and square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original jacket present, with light to moderate edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEphemera: Original publisher-issued bookmark insert present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolumes Seven Through Eighteen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumbered A.A.W.S. Printings, 1962–1974\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe remaining twelve volumes complete the full numbered Second Edition run issued by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. These later printings are important not only as part of the complete production sequence, but also because their dust jackets document continuing A.A. growth through updated membership statements and printing-specific jacket codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Seven\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFifth Printing — 1962\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 40M—462 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Fifth Printing, 1962.” The page 16 asterisk updates A.A.’s growth to some 9,000 groups, and the Foreword footnote notes more than 9,000 groups in over 80 countries, with estimated membership of more than 300,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 40M—462 (C). The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 300,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner\/edge wear, and a few small surface marks. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamping visible. Spine firm and intact. Interior pages show age-consistent toning. Prior owner name “Ken O” written on front free endpaper, with tape residue and light offsetting also present. No other writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate age-related wear including rubbing, edge wear, creasing, small chips, and several closed tears. Some soiling and toning to flaps and lighter areas. Front flap retains original $4.50 price; back flap includes A.A.W.S. publisher information and code 40M—462 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Eight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSixth Printing — 1963\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 50M–663 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Sixth Printing, 1963,” with printing by The Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 50M–663 (C). The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 300,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to the spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light age-consistent toning. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate wear consistent with age. Jacket shows rubbing, edge wear, creasing, small chips, and several tears, including wear at the spine ends, corners, and along the panel edges. A more noticeable area of tearing and chipping is present along the right edge of the front panel near the flap fold. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Front flap retains the original $4.50 price; back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 50M–663 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Nine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeventh Printing — 1965\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 50M–365 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Seventh Printing, 1965,” with printing by The Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 50M–365 (C). The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 350,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor edge and corner wear, and light rubbing to the spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains present, though somewhat dulled with age. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show age-consistent toning, with some light toning\/offsetting to the endpapers. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with light to moderate age-related wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, small chips, and a few short tears, especially along the top and bottom edges and flap folds. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Front flap retains the original $4.50 price; back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 50M–365 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Ten\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEighth Printing — 1966\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 50M–666 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Eighth Printing, 1966,” with printing by The Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 50M–666 (C), an identifying point specific to Eighth Printing dust jackets. The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 350,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to the spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show age-consistent toning. Front free endpaper has pencil notation at the upper corner, including prior price notation. No other writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, creasing, small chips, and several tears. More notable wear is present at the upper right corner of the front panel and along the flap folds, with chipping at corners and spine ends. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Front flap retains the original $4.50 price; back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 50M–666 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Eleven\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNinth Printing — 1967\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 50M–11\/67 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Ninth Printing, 1967,” with printing by The Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 50M–11\/67 (C), the correct identifying notation for this Ninth Printing jacket. The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 350,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor edge and corner wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light age-consistent toning. Endpapers show mild toning\/spotting. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, creasing, small chips, and several tears, most notably along the spine ends, top edge, and panel folds. There is chipping and paper loss at the upper spine area, with additional smaller losses along the lower edge and corners. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Front flap retains the original $4.50 price; back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 50M–11\/67 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Twelve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTenth Printing — 1969\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 60M–4\/69 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Tenth Printing, 1969,” with printing by The Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 60M–4\/69 (C). The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 400,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show age-consistent toning, with some toning and light spotting to the endpapers. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with light to moderate age-related wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, small chips, and several short tears, including wear at the corners, spine ends, and along the top and bottom edges. A small chip is visible near the top edge of the front panel, with additional wear at the lower front corner and flap fold. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Front flap retains the original $4.50 price; back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 60M–4\/69 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Thirteen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleventh Printing — September 1970\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 65M–9\/70 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Eleventh Printing, 1970,” with printing by The Cornwall Press, Inc., Cornwall, N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket retains the $4.50 price and back-flap code 65M–9\/70 (C). The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 475,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light age-consistent toning. Endpapers show some toning, spotting, and light offsetting. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with light to moderate wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, light creasing, small chips, and several short tears, particularly along the spine ends, corners, and panel edges. There is some soiling and age toning to the flaps and lighter areas. Front flap retains the original $4.50 price; back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 65M–9\/70 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Fourteen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwelfth Printing — 1971\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 40M–3\/71 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Twelfth Printing, 1971.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket has back-flap code 40M–3\/71 (C), the correct identifying notation for the Twelfth Printing dust jacket. The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 475,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIssued in the year of Bill W.’s death, this printing also carries added historical resonance for many A.A. collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light age-consistent toning. Endpapers show mild toning and light spotting, with a small area of discoloration visible near the inner hinge. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with light to moderate wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, small chips, and several short tears, especially along the top edge, spine ends, and corners. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 40M–3\/71 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Fifteen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThirteenth Printing — 1972\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 100M–1\/72 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Thirteenth Printing, 1972.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket has back-flap code 100M–1\/72 (C), the correct identifying notation for the Thirteenth Printing dust jacket. The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 500,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light age-consistent toning. Endpapers show some light toning and spotting. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate age-related wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, creasing, small chips, and multiple short tears, especially along the spine folds, top edge, corners, and panel edges. There is heavier rubbing and wear along the spine and rear flap fold, with some small areas of paper loss and abrasion. Flaps show age toning and light soiling. Back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 100M–1\/72 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Sixteen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFourteenth Printing — 1973\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Code: 100M–2\/73 (C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Fourteenth Printing, 1973.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket has back-flap code 100M–2\/73 (C), the correct identifying notation for the Fourteenth Printing dust jacket. The front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 575,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains bright and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages show light age-consistent toning. Endpapers show some mild toning\/spotting, and there is a visible rectangular offset\/shadow on the rear free endpaper, likely from something previously laid in or stored there. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate age-related wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, creasing, small chips, and short tears, especially along the top edge, corners, spine ends, flap folds, and panel edges. There is a small chip\/tear at the upper front corner area and light paper loss along some edges. Flaps show light toning and minor soiling. Back flap includes the A.A.W.S. publisher information and jacket code 100M–2\/73 (C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Seventeen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFifteenth Printing — 1973\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Bottom Back-Flap Printing Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Fifteenth Printing, 1973.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket is present. Unlike earlier Second Edition jackets, the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Printing dust jackets do not carry a bottom back-flap printing code, which is an identifying point for these later Second Edition examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 650,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards with light general wear, minor corner and edge wear, and light rubbing to spine ends. Gilt spine lettering remains bright and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears firm and intact. Interior pages are clean overall with light age-consistent toning. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate age-related wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, light creasing, and small chips\/short tears along the edges, corners, spine ends, and flap folds. Cream lettering remains strong and highly presentable. Flaps show light toning and minor handling wear. No bottom back-flap printing code is present, consistent with the Fifteenth Printing jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Eighteen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSixteenth Printing — 1974\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Bottom Back-Flap Printing Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page states “Sixteenth Printing, 1974.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is the final printing of the Second Edition before the Third Edition was introduced in 1976. The original dust jacket is present and, like the Fifteenth Printing jacket, does not carry a bottom back-flap printing code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front flap notes that membership had grown “from 100 to more than 725,000,” documenting the continued expansion of A.A. during the final years of the Second Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBook: Very Good. Blue cloth boards show light general wear, minor rubbing, and some wear to the spine ends and corners. Gilt spine lettering remains bright and legible. Front cover blind-stamped title is visible. Binding appears sound and intact. Interior pages are clean overall with light age-consistent toning. No writing, markings, or underlining observed in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present, with moderate age-related wear. Jacket shows rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, creasing, and several small chips\/short tears along the edges, corners, spine ends, and folds. A visible tear is present near the upper front panel area, with additional wear along the top and bottom edges. Cream lettering remains strong and attractive. Flaps show light toning and handling wear. No bottom back-flap printing code is present, consistent with the Sixteenth Printing jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket Codes and Membership Statements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe dust jackets in this set also document the changing membership language used across the Second Edition printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifth Printing, 1962: 40M—462 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 300,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixth Printing, 1963: 50M–663 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 300,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeventh Printing, 1965: 50M–365 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 350,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEighth Printing, 1966: 50M–666 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 350,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNinth Printing, 1967: 50M–11\/67 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 350,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenth Printing, 1969: 60M–4\/69 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 400,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleventh Printing, 1970: 65M–9\/70 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 475,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelfth Printing, 1971: 40M–3\/71 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 475,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirteenth Printing, 1972: 100M–1\/72 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 500,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourteenth Printing, 1973: 100M–2\/73 (C); membership “from 100 to more than 575,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifteenth Printing, 1973: no bottom back-flap printing code; membership “from 100 to more than 650,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteenth Printing, 1974: no bottom back-flap printing code; membership “from 100 to more than 725,000.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThese details are important collector identification points and help confirm the chronological progression of the jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Condition Summary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOverall, the books are in Very Good condition, with age-consistent wear, toning, and handling. Bindings appear sound and intact throughout, with publisher’s blue cloth boards and gilt spine lettering present. Several volumes have minor owner marks, endpaper notations, tape residue, toning, spotting, or offsetting as specifically noted above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jackets show varying degrees of age-related wear, including rubbing, edge wear, creasing, chips, short tears, flap toning, and occasional staining or paper loss. The jackets remain highly important to the set, both visually and bibliographically, because many of the key Second Edition identification points appear on the jackets rather than the books themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease review all photos closely for condition specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eComplete Second Edition Big Book runs are difficult to assemble, especially with original dust jackets retained throughout and with the early unstated printings properly represented. This set is especially strong because it includes the scarce July 1955 First Issue, the regular 1955 First Printing, the circa 1957 Second Printing, both 1959 “Third Edition” jacket variants, the transitional 1960 Fourth Printing with original bookmark insert, and every numbered A.A.W.S. printing through the final Sixteenth Printing of 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor the serious Big Book collector, A.A. historian, or institutional archive, this is a substantial and highly detailed representation of the complete Second Edition publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48761863864562,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/A86DC813-7428-482A-A527-378A04FD15D9.jpg?v=1774109552","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/complete-set-of-second-edition-big-books-18-volumes-1955-1974","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}