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Bill Wilson signed first edition, twelfth printing of ''Alcoholics Anonymous'', the landmark Big Book, complete in its rare dust jacket. New York: Works Publishing, Inc., 1948. Wilson prominently signs the front free endpaper in blue ballpoint without inscription, ''In Affection / Bill''. Book measures 5.75'' x 8.25'', bound in publisher's blue cloth boards and housed in original dust jacket. Chipping and dampstaining to jacket, in fair condition. Sunning to spine with some discoloration to rear board. Newspaper article taped to front pastedown which has toned the signature page. Book is otherwise well preserved, overall in very good condition.