Check the listing for details. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book 1St Edition Reproduction 1939 Alcoholism AA Steps. Listed at 6.28 USD. 5.5x8.5 softcover reprint of the first printing of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous. * The entire original and unchanged text and stories. * Includes a section detailing where the main text differs from the modern 3rd and 4th Edition text. The differences range from little things like: Page 111: He will use that as an excuse to drink more. originally read: He will use that as an excuse to drink some more. To significant changes like: Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. originally read: Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Page 151: As ex-problem drinkers, we smile at such a sally. originally read: As ex-alcoholics, we smile at such a sally.