Description: Please Be Sure to Read Info on Shipping Below!! * Offered is a small collection of Alcoholic Anonymous-related items direct from the family of their owner, Glenn Smith, a known AA Activist/Mentor across six decades, who played an integral role in the spread of the organization into New England, specifically the States of New Hampshire & Maine. Glenn was a founding member of the Southeastern New Hampshire Services and helped expand what began as two AA meetings into eighty-five (85). He was long revered and trusted in the region for the help given and secrets held, being the embodiment of the tradition that has allowed AA to flourish and help so many from all walks of life for almost a century. Included in the collection: "Glenn's Special Copy" (taped on spine) of the AA Big Book, Second Ed, 4th printing from 1960 in Original (Blue) Dust Jacket which also happens to be a Presentation Copy inscribed on the front free endpaper by Bill Wilson dated April 1962 with additional signatures / greetings of "Dr Jack" ( John L) Norris who at the time of the signing was Medical Director of Eastman Kodak and AA Trustee. (prior to, just a few years later, his becoming Chairman of the AA Board); Allan Bachman of Stamford, CT. There's also a salutation "Hail Campanero! With all the Best from Herb Morse." (?). I have learned that both Allan and Herb were Class B Trustees and that Herb also became a General Service Office Manager. Condition: Original Dustjacket in rough condition .... it is split at spine with wear to inner flaps. (Given it is otherwise a beautiful presentation copy, a mylar cover and/or reproduction DJ is in order.) Book in Good Condition. Cloth covered boards with impressed Alcoholics Anonymous on front cover clean, if a bit faded. Red stamped lettering at spine exhibits fading. "Glenn's Special Copy" is affixed to spine. Text block sound and square. Edges tight. Some age soil. Some age tanning to endpapers. Interior, with exception of ffe signatures (front and back as per picture #s 2,3) devoid of markings. A personal typewritten letter from Bill Wilson responding to Glenn's thank-you for the Presentation Copy dated and signed "Ever devotedly, Bill Wilson" June 18, 1962; includes cover. Condition: Letter with cover fully intact, no defects other than an age toned surround to stationery edges and along envelope edges. A faint impression of the envelope (cover) that was folded inside the letter can be seen on the letter. A First Edition, 13th printing (February 1950) of The AA Big Book with Original "Circus" Dust Jacket. Condition: As with the presentation copy, the Dust Jacket shows wear .... there are scattered closed tears and interior of DJ shows tape repairs. Book (the darker of the two copies pictured) in VG/Exc condition .... blue cloth covered boards clean w/ good color, front and back. Slightest of wear to stress points - edges, corners, spine tips. Gilt stamping to spine intact and bright. Interior clean w/ no marks. A very nice copy. Dr Bob and the Good Oldtimers (2000 18th printing by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.) is the biography of AA co-founder Bob S, an ill and drunk physician .... it would be with his last drink that the AA Fellowship would begin. It contains recollections of early AA in the Midwest. Condition: Book w/ DJ in Good condition. Name "Glenn" in faded marker on cover. Otherwise, no markings. Shortly before his death at 89 in 2007, Glenn was presented with his 60-Year Sobriety Chip Medallion .... it is encased in a desk display into which the motto, 'One Day At A Time" was incised. Also included is Glenn's 56-Year Chip Medallion, mini "50 Year" Plaque presented which is engraved "Glenn. Congratulations On Your 50th. Peace & Love From All.", and AA Circle & Triangle Lapel Pin. Condition: All immediately above-referenced items in Excellent condition. See last pic. Early AA was a Christian Fellowship, God centered .... where members surrendered their lives and recovery to Jesus Christ. Bible reading and study were part of the program. Above items are contained in the "Fellowship in Christ" Book/Bible Holder in which the books were kept by Glenn. Condition: Soft-sided case in Good condition .... No rips or tears to cover. Zipper works. Embroidered image, which portrays individuals (black/gray/white threads) with linked hands in a circle (symbolizing unity) on cover, together with the words "Fellowship in Christ" fully intact. Case overall exhibits age and shows appropriate amount of soiling. A Letter of Provenance will be provided to purchaser from the a family member and the party in whose custody the collection has been kept since Glenn Smith's death. An Impeccable Chronology of Custody aside, as an auctioneer and bookseller of many decades, I have seen Bill Wilson's distinctive signature numerous times. Both inscription and letter carry bona fide signatures. A copy of article published at the time of Glenn's 2007 passing will also be included. Domestic Shipping for this collection will be USPS Priority Mail (Medium Flat Rate Box) to include Tracking and USPS Insurance for the Full Value of the Purchase. The cost of insurance is the bulk of the shipping price quoted. 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Price: 4650 USD
Location: Kingston, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-01T17:16:26.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: NEW YORK
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Subject: Self Help; Alcoholics Anoymous Matrials; Bill Wilson Signatures
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1960
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Inscribed, Signed by Author, Signed, Inscribed Presentation copy from Bill Wilson, 60 Year Medallion, A small collection of AA-related items
Region: North America
Personalized: Yes
Author: Alcoholics Anonymous
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Topic: Alcoholics anonymous
