{"product_id":"ed-webster-three-book-set","title":"Ed Webster \/ Coll-Webb \/ Hazelden Three-Book Set","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eEd Webster \/ Coll-Webb \/ Hazelden Three-Book Set\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Little Red Book (1965 19th), Stools and Bottles (1961 3rd), Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities (1970)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOffered here is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethree-book Ed Webster set\u003c\/span\u003e, spanning the heart of mid-20th-century A.A. companion literature—from step interpretation and practical “talk” material to personal reflections on recovery. Webster sobered up in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMinneapolis in 1941\u003c\/span\u003e, and with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarry Collins\u003c\/span\u003e co-founded \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColl-Webb Co.\u003c\/span\u003e, which distributed The Little Red Book and related titles widely among A.A. members for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhether you’re a dedicated recovery-history collector or simply building a shelf of classic A.A. companions, this grouping is a satisfying “instant collection” that represents Webster’s most recognizable titles in solid, presentable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease view all photos for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded in This Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Little Red Book: An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eE.A.W. (Ed Webster)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Coll-Webb Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Stated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e19th Printing (1965)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Tight binding, complete, clean text pages. Cover presents very nicely with minimal wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNo writing or markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the title: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFirst issued through \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColl-Webb Co.\u003c\/span\u003e in Minneapolis, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e became one of the most widely read early “study companions” to A.A.—a plainspoken guide meant to help members \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ework the Twelve Steps in everyday life\u003c\/span\u003e, one step at a time. Written by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEd Webster (E.A.W.)\u003c\/span\u003e, who sobered in Minneapolis in 1941, the book reflects the practical, grassroots teaching style that spread through early groups long before formal step-study literature became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStools and Bottles: Daily Thoughts and Meditations for A.A. Members\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eE.A.W. (Ed Webster)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColl-Webb Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStated Third Printing (1961)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/span\u003e Clean interior with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eno writing or markings\u003c\/span\u003e. Green cloth boards show minimal wear. Gilt remains bright with some expected age-softening\/fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the title:\u003c\/b\u003e Developed from Webster’s well-known “Stool and Bottle Talk,” using the memorable \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethree-legged stool (Steps 1–3)\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ebottles representing defects revealed in Step 4\u003c\/span\u003e, presented in a format meant for daily reflection and practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Devilish Alcoholic Personalities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eE.A.W. (Ed Webster)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHazelden \/ Hamar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Uns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etated - Likely First Hazelden Printing (1970 Dated on Copyright page)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery Good.\u003c\/span\u003e Cover shows moderate wear with some fading\/age-spotting\/handling marks. Binding remains tight. Interior pages are clean and unmarked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the title: \u003c\/b\u003eA thoughtful later work from Webster that pairs personal perspective with reflections on alcoholism and recovery—an excellent companion volume for collectors who already appreciate \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStools and Bottles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Summary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOverall, this is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003every attractive three-book set\u003c\/span\u003e. Three volumes present in very good condition with clean interiors with typical wear for age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49183898697970,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/A925DCDB-D184-4D55-B507-17627E3F64C2.jpg?v=1778541299","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/ed-webster-three-book-set","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}