Y 1830 from diverse sellers, just a small portion of about 500 copies that are believed to exist from the 5000 originally printed. On the title page, joseph smith appeared as author and proprietor. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. Mar, 2015 book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. Items are arranged in alphabetical title sequence images not scaled. Our purpose is to prepare believers for the book of mormon breakthroughthe time when the lord will take the book of mormon to the world in great spiritual power. First edition doctrine and covenants moons rare books. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. Cloth bound book of mormon with gold gilt title on the spine. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Find great deals on ebay for old book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at.
Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. A year later, in september 1835, the first edition of the doctrine and covenants came off the press. Smith was the founding prophet and first president of the church. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. The board of directors at the book of mormon foundation has felt an urge to promote the message of repentance within the book of mormon. Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. Only rarely do we have the first two editions of the book of mormon for.
New items are added without notice, so please check back frequently. Mormon origins is created to make available historical information andor documents relating to the beginnings of mormonism in america. The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books. Can you tell me when this book was published year and place. Book of mormon first edition 1830 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Although this textual study of the editions and manuscripts of the book of mormon is incomplete and preliminary.
Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive book. However, i will make mention of the 1879 edition by orson pratt, the 1920 edition by james e. Louis postdispatch this undated photo released by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints shows a sealing room at the new multimilliondollar mormon temple in kansas city, mo. Provo one year ago, reid moon acquired a firstedition book of mormon signed by hyrum smith, the older brother and fellow martyr of mormon prophet joseph smith. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Mar 01, 2012 can you tell me when this book was published year and place. The first edition book of mormon is composed in a narrative, paragraph format, uninterrupted by verses and chapters, which many readers will find easier to digest. I have purchased three dozen copies of the first edition book of mormon palmyra, n. The restored covenant edition of the book of mormonafltext. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. To see a listing of our latest lds book acquisitions, please click here.
Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. We know that the lord is growing the bible and the book of mormon together in order to confound false doctrines, settle. There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds. Missouri mormon walking tour city of independence, missouri. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. The hardback cover has rubbing and fraying to the corners. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. I have no ability to control the market there is a sufficient demand and a sufficient supply for a market to exist without me, however the quantity that i have bought indicates that i do pay more than.
It measures 4 14 x 6 34 the book of mormon is 623 pages and helps is 88 pages. It remained in the community of christ archives in independence. Walking tour map pdf during the 1830s, independence was a celebrated national garden spot on the western border of a rapidly expanding country. Private collector of rare mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition mormon church on. What may interest you is that there are twenty distinct editions of the book of mormon beginning with the first printing in 1830, and culminating with. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states. Find great deals on ebay for book of mormon first edition and book of mormon 1830. Book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church news. Jul 21, 2017 the third of five videos detailing different artifacts in the ontario county historical museums collection. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Book of mormon foundation book of mormon books, book of.
Rns in 1831, mormon founder joseph smith declared that the righteous would gather in independence, mo. Sep 21, 2017 a handwritten copy of original book of mormon, first printed in 1830, had been kept in an independence safe since 1903. The book of commandments was the first printed edition of the collected revelations received by joseph smith later to become known as the doctrine and covenants. Be it remembered, that on the eleventh day of june, in the fiftythird year of the independence of the united states of america, a. The mormon religion is based upon the story and religious teachings of joseph smith. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. With a sixfigure price tag, most people might be surprised to learn that on a list of the ten most expensive mormon books, a first edition book of mormon does not rank at the top. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. The book of mormon first independence edition w helps. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds ebay. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Therefore, the text is an exact photographic reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, and the handwriting shows the changes that would have to be made in the text to bring it into conformity. The doctrine and covenants was first published in kirtland, ohio. Today, the building in which the book of mormon was first published and sold is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. The salt lake citybased church of jesus christ of latterday saints bought.
Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first edition. Sextodecimo 17 cm black cloth with blind stamped borders to the boards and book of mormon with helps gilt stamped. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. Well, the first edition of the book of mormon was published in palmyra, new york, in 1830. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. There are as few as seventyfive surviving copiesabout one copy for every nine surviving copies of the first edition book of mormon. Therefore, the text is an exact photographic reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, and the handwriting shows the changes that would have to be made in the text to. This area of mormon memorabilia provides a listing of books relating to mormonism or religion. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. The book of mormon played a major role in the missionary efforts of the early church. Provo museum preserves printing history of the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. In reading the first paragraph, let us change our mindset and assume that mormon wrote it rather than moroni. Beyond independence stretched rich untouched prairie and half of an unexplored continent full of opportunity.
Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. In 30 years, ive seen the price of a first edition book of mormon. Mar 01, 2017 the first editions of the book of mormon were prepared and bound using old traditional methods. Missouri is land of zion and location of second coming st. History of the manuscripts of the book of mormon by shirley r. An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, providing the authentic size, look and feel, and format of the original. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition hardcover 19 by mormon church author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This video will focus on the first edition book of mormon that once had 5,000 copies. The first page of the printers manuscript of the book of mormon, provided by.
After printing the 592page first edition of the book of mormon on sheets of paper, church members, typically women and children, folded the sheets into folios to be sewn, glued, and bound into a finished book. The book of mormon first independence edition with helps to the study of the book of mormon by joel ricksthis is a very rare find with the helps in the back of the book. Lr the first edition in palmyra in 1830, the second edition in kirtland, oh in 1837, the third edition in nauvoo in 1840, the first european in liverpool in 1841, and finally another printing in nauvoo in 1842. The publication history of the book of mormon bruce satterfield department of religious education, brigham young university idaho this article appeared in the church news, jan. First two editions of the book of mormon available benchmark books. There are a few small pen marks in the margins, just on 3 or so pages. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. This book of mormon has no spine and the boards are both completely loose. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. Book of mormon, no date between 1908 and 1919 published by the missions of the church of jesus christ. After comparing the first edition of the book of mormon with the 1964 edition we marked the changes on the photocopies of the 1830 edition.
Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. First independence edition book of mormon with rare. First two editions of the book of mormon available. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The first edition is considered unobtainable, with no copies known among individual collectors, and just three complete sets located in libraries the huntington, byu, and the lds church. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. In 1830, it became the guide by which the type was set by a printer in palmyra, n. Because of the buildings historical significance to mormonism, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church purchased it in 1978. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants. The first mormon periodical evening and morning star.
The brief fourword title the book of mormon is the same title that has appeared on the cover and title page of all editions and appears first on the title page of the current edition. For those interested in experiencing the original book of mormon, this high. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Book of mormon second independence edition eborn books. A few years ago the mormon leaders allowed one of their members, wilford wood, to reproduce by the photooffset method the first edition of the book of mormon under the title of joseph smith begins his work, vol. What may interest you is that there are twenty distinct editions of the book of mormon beginning with the first printing in 1830, and culminating. The book of mormon was published in march 1830 in palmyra, new york, under the direction of printer egbert b.
The book, still in good condition, is presumed to be the copy hyrum smith purchased after it was printed in palmyra, new york, in 1830. The book of mormon first independence edition w helps rare. Grandin printed and sold the first copies of the book of mormon. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a.
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