Approximate Number of Big Books Distributed
For the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Editions
1939 - 2001
1st Edition 300,426
2nd Edition 1,090,416
3rd Edition 19,843,221
Total 1st, 2nd & 3rd Edition 21,234,063
Figures for the 1st & 2nd Edition Big Books have been
derived from historic lists reporting the number of books distributed.
3rd Edition Big Book numbers are based on sales figures reported by the G.S.O. Publications Department.
RECIPIENTS OF BIG BOOKS
1 MILLIONATH COPY PRESIDENT NIXON
2 MILLINATH COPY JOSEPH CALIFANO = SECTREATRAY OF HEALTH,
EDUCATION AND WELFARE
5 MILLIONATH COPY RUTH HOCK CRECELISU = MONTREAL 1965
10 MILLIONATH COPY NEIL WING SEATTLE 1990
15 MILLIONATH COPY JACK NORRIS’ WIDOW SAN DIEGO 1995