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First edition, first printing of ''The A.A. Way of Life'' signed by founder Bill Wilson, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.: New York: 1967. Wilson's autograph inscription in blue ink to the front free endpaper reads in full, ''My dear Jane / For your inspiration to so many - and to me, my deep gratitude. NY Oct/67 / In affection / Bill''. Book, subtitled, ''Selected Writings of A.A.'s Co-Founder, A Reader by Bill'' contains a different small anecdote or thought on each page. Runs 333pp. and measures 4.5 x 6.25''. Bound in steel blue faux-leather boards with original dustjacket. Previous owner's name and address sticker affixed to front pastedown, cocking to spine and mild foxing to edges, else near fine. Dustjacket shows toning, wear to edges and some paper loss to corners, else near fine.
Alcoholics Anonymous Co-Founder Bill Wilson Signed First Printing of ''The A.A. Way of Life''
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