The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of the church, vol. In this article, i will survey the printing history of the book of mormon in the english language, focusing on the first edition of 1830 as well as on the other editions that were published before. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. Hand sewing was replaced with smythesewn binding with essentially the same results, using a machine developed some years after the book of mormon, by david m. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. Everything but the house ebth, a premier estate sale marketplace, placed a fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon up for auction today. Most of the translation for the book of mormon occurred between april and june 1829. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon. This faithful reproduction of the earliest manuscript of the book of mormon perfectly preserves the original text, including the spellings, punctuation, and typography of the book as it was written and printed for the first time in 1830. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. The 1830 book of mormon, states the catholic definition of.
Experience reading the book of mormon as the early saints did, with this 1830 faithful reproduction of the book of mormon originally printed by e. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. This unique, leather bound replica has been aged and detailed to look like an original 1830 book of mormon. Experience reading the book of mormon as the early saints did, with this 1830 faithful reproduction of the book of mormon originally. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. Apr 22, 2017 note that in 1830, fortuitously the year the book of mormon was first printed, paper had the lowest acidity of 5. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is to exact spec. This faithful reproduction of the earliest manuscript of the book of mormon perfectly preserves the original text, including the spellings, punctuation, and typography of the book as it was. Hairline crack in front of jewel case, but still in original shrink wrap. 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. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
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. There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds faith, the first edition of 1830 being the most important, but also the 1837 kirtland, the 1840 nauvoo, the 1841 liverpool and the 1842 nauvoo. Well, i can see ive got to jump in on this one, since both of the previous answerers seem confused and unable to see whats actually being asked. Jan 01, 2017 well, i can see ive got to jump in on this one, since both of the previous answerers seem confused and unable to see whats actually being asked. In this study we will show that there have been at least 3,9 changes made in the book of mormon from the time it was first published in 1830. Pages of the 1st edition book of mormon, palmyra 1830 viewable on cdrom. There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york.
Aug 23, 2014 brandon metcalf explains the history and significance of the first edition of the book of mormon. The rare book and special collections division has an important collection of early printed books relating to the history of the latterday saints, beginning with two copies of the first edition of. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, providing the authentic size, look and feel, and. I buy, sell and appraise free of charge rare mormon books, documents, photographs and artifacts. This concept of god cannot be found in the first edition of the book of mormon, however. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of the. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. This faithful reproduction of the earliest manuscript of the book of mormon perfectly preserves the original text, including the spellings, punctuation, and typography of the. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Brandon metcalf explains the history and significance of the first edition of the book of mormon.
After 1830, and especially after 1840, paper acidity increased dramatically. Joseph smith began the process of translating the gold plates in december 1827. Book of mormon 1830 palmyra edition addeddate 20140521 09. Well, the first edition of the book of mormon was published in palmyra, new york, in 1830.
Jan 09, 2014 appraiser ken sanders, owner of ken sanders rare books in salt lake city, met with the owner of the first edition copy of the book of mormon, whose family converted to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints after receiving the book in 1833. A man who allegedly stole a rare first edition of the book of mormon was arrested for theft tuesday at his friends condominium in herndon. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. These books are now individually known as the first edition book of mormon, and only around 500 are estimated to exist today. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at. The idea of god in the book of mormon closely resembles the traditional christian doctrine of the trinity. 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. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. The first edition book of mormon 1830 typically has a black label and seven doublebanded gilt lines on the spine.
Also included with this edition is a custom leather enclosure uniquely designed with title of book and date of edition on its spine. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. Most of the translation for the book of mormon occurred between. Joseph originally taught that jesus and the father were the same person and that god had always been god, but later developed the idea that the father and son were separate gods, each. The first edition book of mormon is composed in a narrative, paragraph format, uninterrupted by verses and. Nov 15, 2008 1830 first edition book of mormon for sale this is a fine copy that belonged to james emmett, a member of the council of fifty who established the kingdom of god on the earth. 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. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of.
An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the. The book of mormon was published in march 1830 in palmyra, new york, under the direction of printer egbert b. There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds faith, the first edition of 1830 being the most important, but also the 1837 kirtland, the. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. The first book of mormon was published in 1830, where 5,000 copies were printed by e. The recto of the first front flyleaf bears one clipping describing a first edition book of mormon for sale and several notations in pencil. Jul 01, 2011 key passages on deity in the original 1830 text of the book of mormon were changed in the 1837 edition to reflect joseph smiths changing doctrine of deity. Elkins catholics do not use the same bible mormons use.
Mormon books digitized materials rare book and special. 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. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. Note that in 1830, fortuitously the year the book of mormon was first printed, paper had the lowest acidity of 5. This unique, leather bound replica has been aged and detailed to look like an original 1830 book of. The idea of god in the book of mormon closely resembles the traditional christian doctrine of the. The differences in the chapter divisions between the first edition of the book of mormon and the 1981 edition are listed in this fourpage chart. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. Chapters in the 1830 edition were longer, in part because the book of mormon was printed in narrative rather than verse formwhat we would expect from a historical record. More important lds works will be digitized to add to this online collection. Each book is skillfully handcrafted, unique, and one of a kind by the salt lake city artist, steve blake with utah pioneer heritage who creates these. This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. The second edition 1837 was printed in kirtland, ohio.