Alcoholics Anonymous

Wilson, Bill; Smith, Bob; et al.

Published by Works Publishing Company, New York, 1939

About this Item

First Edition, First Printing of the Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book". Bill Wilson (Bill W.) and Bob Smith (Dr. Bob) began meeting in 1935. Bill Wilson, Bob Smith and others began telling their stories which resulted in the publishing of this book in 1939, "Alcoholics Anonymous", The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism, the foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, there are estimated to be over 2 million men and women members of Alcoholics Anonymous. This original book has gone into many printings and editions. This book is bound in red cloth with gilt lettering. There is very light foxing to the first four pages and the edge of the page block. With this exception, the book appears new, tight and square with its 400 pages bright and unmarked. The extremely rare "Circus" dustjacket is original. It has benefited from expert repair and color touch-up to several tears and one small chip to the top of the spine. It is hard to imagine a nicer copy in existence. The book is housed in a as new clamshell case, 1/4 red leather spine with raised bands, gilt lettering and boards of red silk cloth. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Seller Inventory # 003513

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alcoholics Anonymous

Publisher: Works Publishing Company, New York

Publication Date: 1939

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition