Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971), the treatment program which has helped millions of people recover from a disease long stigmatized and regarded as irreversible. Signed book: Alcoholics Anonymous. First edition, 16th printing. NY: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., 1954. Hardcover with reproduction dust jacket, 6.25 x 8.25, 400 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “Dear ‘Doctor B,’ With this my great gratitude for your recovery and your demonstration of our way of living. Ever, Bill, NY 4/24/59.” A second inscription on the front pastedown, done in an unknown hand, reads, “Dr. B. Thanks for your part in making this possible to represent Central Michigan as its Delegate for the 1959 Conference here in New York City.” Apparently the “Dr. B.,” who received this book was a delegate to the 1959 conference also attended by Wilson. It is very unlikely that it refers to Dr. Bob Smith, the co-founder of the organization. Autographic condition: fine, with a small ownership signature to top of signed page. Book condition: VG-/VG (reproduction jacket).
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