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Bill Wilson signed second edition, first printing of ''Alcoholics Anonymous'', the landmark Big Book, complete in its rare dust jacket. New York: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., 1955. Wilson signs the front free endpaper in blue ballpoint, ''To Debbe - My well loved neighbor whose devotion to Lois and to me has meant so much - Devotedly / Bill''. Signed at his residence ''Stepping Stones'' which is now a museum, as he also writes, ''SS / Oct 15 / 55''. Book measures 5.75'' x 8.5'', bound in original blue cloth boards and housed in well-preserved dust jacket. Minor chipping and toning to jacket, very good plus condition. Some staining and light wear to boards with toning and light soiling to interior, overall very good condition.