{"product_id":"the-little-big-red-alcoholics-anonymous-double-anniversary-limited-edition-18","title":"The Little Big Red - Alcoholics Anonymous Double Anniversary Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eThe Little Big Red — “First–First” Double Anniversary Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"240\"\u003eLimited to 4,730 Copies — This is Copy No. 38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"296\"\u003eBroad Highway Publishing Company, LLC — Brand New Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eThis beautifully produced limited-edition commemorative reprint honors two of the most significant milestones in Big Book history. Known affectionately by collectors as “The Little Big Red,” this volume pays tribute to both the \u003cem data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e1939 First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"626\"\u003e1955 Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e of \u003cem data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"651\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e—the two foundational printings that shaped the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eA Double Anniversary Tribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eThis special edition marks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e1. The 70th Anniversary of the First Edition Big Book (1939–2009)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eFeaturing an authentic recreation of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"912\"\u003eThe alternate proposed dust jacket—the rare \u003cem data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"960\"\u003ePathway\u003c\/em\u003e dust jacket design that was considered but not used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eThe original red cloth binding that appeared \u003cem data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e on the first printing of 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eGold gilt debossed lettering, mirroring the earliest Big Book design known to collectors as “The Big Red.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e2. The 50th Anniversary of the 1955 Second Edition Big Book (1955–2005)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eThe first edition of the Big Book to include the Three Legacies—Recovery, Unity, and Service—and introduced by Bill W. at the St. Louis International Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003eLimited to 4,730 Copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eOnly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e4,730\u003c\/strong\u003e copies were produced—matching the exact number of First Edition, First Printing Big Books printed in 1939.\u003cbr data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003eThis copy is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eNo. 38\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an especially early and desirable example.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eBrand new.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely well preserved with crisp boards, immaculate interior, and a pristine jacket. This is one of the cleanest examples possible of this limited commemorative edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eBecause of its faithful reproduction of early Big Book aesthetics, very low limitation number, and connection to two milestone anniversaries, The Little Big Red has become one of the most sought-after modern AA collectible editions. Early limitation numbers—especially double-digit copies—are rarely offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2332\"\u003eThis is an outstanding piece for AA book collectors, Archives \u0026amp; historical displays, Recovery-related libraries, and Anyone who appreciates the physical history of the Big Book\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658616471794,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/8F14A398-9700-4F6A-9999-ABC057ADF8C4.jpg?v=1791473010","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/the-little-big-red-alcoholics-anonymous-double-anniversary-limited-edition-18","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}