{"product_id":"narcotics-anonymous-third-edition-second-printing-february-1985","title":"Narcotics Anonymous — Third Edition, Second Printing — February 1985","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Hardcover with Dust Jacket | Early NA Basic Text\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is an original \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThird Edition, Second Printing (February 1985)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNarcotics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the foundational text of the Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship, commonly known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNA Basic Text\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePublished during an important period in the development of Narcotics Anonymous, this early printing represents the Fellowship’s continuing efforts to establish and refine its principal recovery literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Third Edition was introduced in October 1984 as a newly revised edition, following the First and Second Editions published in 1983. This February 1985 printing is an early example of that revised text, issued as Narcotics Anonymous continued its expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis copy is particularly appealing in its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal hardcover binding with the original blue dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e, an attractive presentation for collectors of early Narcotics Anonymous literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNarcotics Anonymous\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 World Service Office, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Third Edition (New \u0026amp; Revised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Second Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e February 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original dark blue textured hardcover with gold NA emblem and spine lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original blue dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 0-912075-02-3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe copyright page identifies the printing sequence, including the Third Edition’s First Printing in October 1984 and Second Printing in February 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis book is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003every good condition overall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with noticeable wear to the original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dark blue hardcover boards remain attractive, with the gold NA emblem and spine lettering retaining strong color. The binding shows light rubbing and wear at the corners and spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original blue dust jacket is present and displays rubbing, surface scuffing, edge wear, and small chips and tears, particularly around the spine ends, corners, and folds. The jacket retains its strong blue color and original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe interior pages shown are clean and well preserved, with light age-related wear. No significant interior writing or markings are visible in the photographs provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEarly editions and printings of the NA Basic Text document the development of Narcotics Anonymous literature during the Fellowship’s formative publishing years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFebruary 1985 Second Printing of the Third Edition\u003c\/span\u003e offers collectors an early revised version of the Basic Text, presented in its original hardcover format and accompanied by its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA desirable addition to a collection of early Narcotics Anonymous books and recovery literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658722083058,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/DAA1A8CB-FFE4-4A0A-B2E2-DF6F818D32D0.jpg?v=1791479591","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/narcotics-anonymous-third-edition-second-printing-february-1985","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}