Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Second Printing — Original Dust Jacket

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Second Printing — Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.
Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket

Description

Offered here is a very nice early Second Printing of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, published by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.

First published in 1953, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions quickly became one of A.A.’s central texts, expanding on the spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps while also preserving Bill W.’s explanation of the Twelve Traditions—the principles that helped protect A.A.’s unity, anonymity, and singleness of purpose as the Fellowship continued to grow.

Early printings of the “12 & 12” are especially collectible because they represent the beginning of the book’s long life in A.A. service, sponsorship, step study, and group conscience.

Identifying the Second Printing

The Second and Third Printings of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions are very similar, with no clear printing statement or year printed on the copyright page. However, this copy can be identified as a Second Printing by the final line of text at the bottom of page 18:

“Grand Central Terminal Annex, New York City, U.S.A.”

This line differs from the Third Printing and serves as an important identifying point for collectors.

Edition Details

Title: Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Author: Bill W.
Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.
Edition/Printing: Second Printing
Format: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket present

Condition

This book is in very good condition with only light wear. The boards remain clean and attractive, and the binding is sound. The interior is clean, with no writing, highlighting, or markings noted inside the book.

The original dust jacket is present and in fair condition, showing edge wear, tears, staining, and general age-related handling wear. Despite its wear, the survival of the original jacket adds strong collector appeal to this early printing.

Please view all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

Collector’s Note

Early printings of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions are an important part of any serious A.A. literature collection. This Second Printing is especially desirable because of its early place in the publication history of the 12 & 12, its clean interior, and the presence of the original dust jacket.

A strong collectible copy of one of Alcoholics Anonymous’ most enduring and influential books.