Irsay bought the manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous, known as the Big Book, in 2018. It's time for the next chapter in the life of the book,' his daughters say. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the “Big Book,” sold at auction Saturday for $2.4 million to billionaire and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.

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Santa Monica Daily Press: LOS ANGELES – Alcoholics Anonymous’ ‘Big Book’ collection up for auction A collection of 19 first-edition copies of the founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the “Big Book,” will be auctioned off in Los Angeles next month. The auction house ... The Enterprise: Auction of Original Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous “Big Book” Won by Stepping Stones Auction of Original Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous “Big Book” Won by Stepping Stones Colts Wire: Jim Irsay had one item he never wanted to sell. Now, the Big Book is up for auction Jim Irsay had one item he never wanted to sell.

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Now, the Big Book is up for auction Original Manuscript of A.A. “Big Book” will now be owned by Stepping Stones the Historic Home of A.A. Cofounder Bill W. & Al-Anon Cofounder Lois W. in NY The Stepping Stones Foundation is grateful ...

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