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Wilson, Bill. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, the Story of How More Than Two Thousand Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism. New York City: Works Publishing Co, 1941. First Edition. Tall 8vo. 2nd printing. 400pp. bound in blue cloth, upper board stamped in blind, spine lettering gilt, and in the rare 2nd printing dust jacket, with one tiny chip along top edge of front panel. Dust jacket has been professionally restored, unnoticeably repaired to underside with a bit of color touch up added to outside of jacket. A lovely copy, quite bright. [pb.3166]

$8000

A NICE EARLY COLLECTION OF " A.A. GRAPEVINE"

WITH EDITORIALS BY BILL W.

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1946. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. III, No. 3, August, 1946. 12 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of the early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" , this issue with an article on p. 3, by Bill W. entitled "Who is a Member of Alcoholics Anonymous?" Also, on page 1, is an interesting article entitled "Minneapolis Record Indicates That 75% Are Successful In A.A." Statistics are shown for the year 1945. Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. Light vertical crease at center. A very good copy, now quite scarce.[pb.6194]

$600

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1946. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. III, No. 4, September, 1946. 12 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" , with an article on page 1 entitled, "Looking at Myself, After Six Months in A.A.." by B.C., Tucson, AZ. Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6196]

$450

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1946. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. III, No. 6, November, 1946. 12 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A very good copy, now quite scarce.[pb.6197]

$500

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1946. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. III, No. 7, December, 1946. 12 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", this issue with an article by legendary founder, Bill W., on page 2, entitled "What Is Our A.A. Grapevine." Spine of wrapper starting at fold, but holding. Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6195]

$500

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1947. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No. I, June, 1947. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". This issue contains an article by Legendary AA founder Bill W., on page 3, entitled "Lack of Money Proved A.A. Boon." Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A light vertical crease at center. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6198]

$500

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1947. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No. 2, July, 1947. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". This issue contains an article by Legendary AA founder Bill W., on page 3, entitled, "Book Publication Proved Discouraging Venture." (Second in a series of articles recording the history of A.A.) The editorial is "On the 9th Step." Light vertical crease at center. Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A light crease at center. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6199]

$500

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1947. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No. 3, August, 1947. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". This issue contains an article by Legendary AA founder Bill W., on page 3, entitled, "Last Seven Years Have Made A.A. Self-Supporting." (Third and concluding article in a series recording the early history of A.A. In later issues, the series will be resumed with articles recording recent A.A. development and growth). Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A light crease at center. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6200]

$550

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1947. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No. 4, September, 1947. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6201]

$550

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1947. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No. 6, November, 1947. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". This issue contains an article by legendary AA found Bill W., on page 2, entitled, "Incorporations: Their Uses and Misuses." Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. Light vertical crease down center. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6202]

$550

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1947. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No. 7, December, 1947. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". This issue contains an editorial by legendary AA found Bill W., on page 2, entitled, "On the 1st Tradition." Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. Light vertical crease at center and light marginal stain along bottom edge. A very good copy, now quite scarce. [pb.6203]

$550

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1948. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. IV, No.10, March, 1948. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors, and one of he early large format issues; in September, 1948 the size was changed to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". This issue contains an editorial by legendary AA found Bill W., on page 2, entitled, "On the 4th Tradition". Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. Light vertical crease at center, light marginal damp stain on lower edge and a few inches up the spine fold, wear along spine but holding. In all, still very good, now quite scarce. [pb.6204]

$400

Alcoholics Anonymous [Bill Wilson]. THE A.A. GRAPEVINE. New York: A.A. Grapevine, 1948. Quarto. The National monthly journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Vol. V, No.3, August, 1948. 16 pages, printed wraps, stapled; various authors. The present issue is the last of the quarto (10"x12") Grapevines; the following announcement appears on page 1: "Beginning with the September issue, your A.A. Grapevine will be 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" in size and will contain 32 pages of A.A. thoughts and experience, bound completely in anonymous covers....". This issue contains an editorial by legendary AA found Bill W., on page 8, entitled, "On the 9th Tradition". Each monthly issue is filled with interesting articles by members from around the country. A bit of minor edge wear, but overall very good, now quite scarce.[pb.6205]

$600