Signed by Clarence Snyder - Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers - First Printing from 1980

Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers

First Printing, 1980 · Signed & Inscribed by Clarence Snyder

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. · Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket

Offered here is a First Printing (1980) hardcover edition of Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., in its original dust jacket.

This copy has been inscribed and signed by Clarence Snyder, one of the most important early pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous outside of Akron and New York.

The inscription on the title page reads:

“Blessings Jim. Read all references ie Dorothy + Clarence”
— Clarence Snyder

Association Copy – Clarence Snyder

Clarence Snyder (1902–1984) was a pivotal early member of Alcoholics Anonymous and is widely credited with helping to establish and expand A.A. in Cleveland, Ohio.

Known affectionately as “The Home Brewmeister” (from his story in the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book), Clarence:

• Achieved sobriety in 1938 after meeting Dr. Bob in the hospital

• Founded the first A.A. group in Cleveland

• Helped establish one of the first A.A. groups independent of the Oxford Group

• Demonstrated that A.A.’s Twelve Step program could thrive outside Akron

• Became a powerful sponsor and leader in early A.A. expansion

Under Clarence’s leadership, Cleveland A.A. grew rapidly and helped shape the meeting format and sponsorship model that became standard worldwide.

Signed copies of A.A. World Services titles by early pioneers—particularly figures directly connected to Dr. Bob—are highly desirable and increasingly scarce.

About Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers

First published in 1980, this volume is the official A.A. biography of Dr. Bob Smith and a foundational historical work documenting the earliest years of Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, Ohio.

The book includes:

• A detailed biography of Dr. Bob Smith

• Early correspondence and historical documentation

• Recollections from pioneer A.A. members (“the good oldtimers”)

• Insight into the development of the Twelve Steps and early meeting structure

• The growth of A.A. from Akron to a national movement

It remains one of the most important primary historical sources on early A.A.

Edition Details

• Title: Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers

• Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

• Year: 1980

• First Printing

• Hardcover

• Original dust jacket present

• ISBN: 0-916856-07-0

Condition

Book: Good condition. Boards solid and clean with light wear. Binding tight and square. The only writing present is the signed inscription by Clarence Snyder on the title page. No additional markings noted.

Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket present with visible edge wear consistent with age and handling. Fully intact.

Please review all photos carefully for detailed condition.

An exceptional and increasingly scarce piece of Alcoholics Anonymous history—particularly meaningful for collectors focused on early pioneers, Cleveland A.A., or association copies connected to foundational figures.