Alcoholics Anonymous Materials

[Members of Alcoholics Anonymous of Akron, Ohio, “A. A. Group #1”]. A Guide to the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Akron, Ohio, ca. 1940s. pp. 16. 19 x 9 cm. Pale yellow cover with brown lettering to cover, and Union label at bottom. Cover sunned with a few spots, staples a bit corroded, contents clean and crisp and complete, with coupons to mail in for additional copies included on the rear cover. Stapled Wraps.
A straightforward explanation of the twelve steps, written to simplify the contents of the Big Book, for a wider audience. (#074118) $300.00 USD

[Members of Alcoholics Anonymous of Akron, Ohio, “A. A. Group #1”]. A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous [The Akron Manual]. Fifth revised edition. pp. 29. 19 x 9 cm. Pale blue-green cover with brown lettering to cover, and Union label at bottom. Cover sunned with a few spots, staples a bit corroded, contents clean and crisp and complete, with coupons to mail in for additional copies included at the end. Stapled Wraps.
Rare. Ends with a summary of the Twelve Steps, and a list of suggested reading. (#074104) $300.00 USD

[Alcoholics Anonymous Edmonton Alberta]. Daily Tips for Old and New Members. Edmonton, AB. Single leaf, unfolded, measuring 14 x 15.5 cm. Pamphlet. (#074106) $40.00 USD

The Little Red Book, 1948.

Alcoholics Anonymous. An Interpretation of The Twelve Steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Coll-Webb Company, 1948. pp. 123. 12mo. Bound in burgundy cloth. Corners bumped, edges rubbed, ink name to endpapers; good. Hardcover.
The “Little Red Book” provides a summary of the recovery program outlined in the “Big Book”; and came from a series of notes originally prepared for the instruction of beginners, and as a source of ideas for meetings. (#074132) $300.00 USD