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Printing History of the First Edition First Printing, April, 1939 Second Printing, March, 1941 Third Printing, June, 1942 Fourth Printing, March, 1943 Fifth Printing, January, 1944 Sixth Printing, June, 1944 Seventh Printing, January, 1945 Eighth Printing, February, 1945 Ninth Printing, January, 1946 Tenth Printing, August, 1946 Eleventh Printing, June 1947 Twelfth Printing, October, 1948 Thirteenth Printing, February, 1950 Fourteenth Printing, July, 1951 Permission. Permission to reproduce the Big Book's Third Edition introduction has been applied for. The other material is not covered by copyright laws because AA forgot to renew the copyright. Trademarks. AA and Alcoholics Anonymous, and The Big Book are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. AA Grapevine and The Grapevine are registered trademarks of the A.A. Grapevine. We're not affiliated with GSO. This web site is not affiliated with the General Services Organization of Alcoholics Anonymous, or any particular AA group. It's just a couple of individuals who thought this kind of thing would be neat to have on-line. There is no money involved here. AA does not pay for this web site and is not compensated for allowing the material to be on-line.

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