Come to the learning commons area on the main floor of the library for your chance to examine and hold a 1st edition book of mormon. This 1st edition, 1st state of the book of mormon in french was originally issued in wraps, with a few presentation copies bound in leather. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical.
Curator greg seppi will be on hand to answer questions. She was one of some 150 students who jumped at the chance in october to hold a firstedition copy of the book of mormon, one of six in the harold b. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical documents. For those interested in experiencing the original book of mormon, this high quality reprint will make a wonderful addition to your library.
Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. The church discontinued the printing of the book permanently in 2010. Make offer 1830 book of mormon pioneer version masterworks 1st ed replica. First edition book of mormon stolen in mesa, an original book of mormon dating to 1830 was stolen from a mesa bookstore sometime during the memorial day weekend and the owner is hoping the thief returns it soon. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. This copy was likely bound in wraps which were removed for this private binding, which is consistent with other lds books bound in england and scandinavia in the mid to late 1800s.
Firstedition book of mormon stolen in mesa, an original book of mormon dating to 1830 was stolen from a mesa bookstore sometime during the memorial day weekend and the owner is. We discovered an incomplete book of mormon, once somebodys personal treasure, hiding from the world in a safe. The copies shown 1837, 40, 41, 42 are some of the finest surviving copies. Reprint hardcover published january 1st 1981 by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints hardcover, 779 pages. The first edition book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. This is the first in a series of videos by reid moon of. 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. 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.
Using the 1830 bible as a guide, the first edition book of mormon was replicated to look the same so people of that time period would easily recognize it. It was agreed upon that 5,000 copies were printed by e. Nov 19, 20 this is the first in a series of videos by reid moon of. 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. Hairline crack in front of jewel case, but still in original shrink wrap. She wasnt after roc tickets or free creamery ice cream. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Unfollow book of mormon first edition to stop getting updates. 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. In the 1852 edition, richards added numbers to the paragraphs to aid in finding passages, thereby creating the firstalthough primitiveversification for the book of mormon.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Hold a 1st edition book of mormon and make your own cuneiform. As few as 500 copies out of the original 5,000 have survived. A first edition of the book of mormon, the founding text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was auctioned by ebth, an online auction house. Photo courtesy of everything but the house rns in a nailbiting, downtothewire. 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. Photo by bradley slade i went over as quickly as i could, says freshman rachel j. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Dec 29, 20 besides the first edition book of mormon, there were four other editions printed during the life of joseph smith. Pages of the 1st edition book of mormon, palmyra 1830 viewable on cdrom. 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. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Annotated edition of the book of mormon new 2nd edition. Book of mormon, 1830, page 6 the joseph smith papers.
However the 1830 edition is more likely to match the original sources. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. I buy, sell and appraise free of charge rare mormon books, documents, photographs and artifacts. Tom perry special collections copy of the 1886 1st edition spanish book of mormon for several scenes, including those where the actor portraying aoy is holding and reading the. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Byu students jump at chance to hold firstedition book of mormon. 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. He is an antiquarian book dealer specializing in rare mormon books, documents and collectibles. 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. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction.
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. Annotated edition of the book of mormon new 2nd edition save 14%. Come to the learning commons area on the main floor of the library for your chance to examine and. Dec 25, 2014 the first edition book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york. 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.
The second edition 1837 was printed in kirtland, ohio. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. Lee library for the chance to hold a rare, firstedition copy of the book of mormon. Jan 06, 2014 there were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. The book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. While not listed as a translator in the first edition spanish book of mormon, olivas vila aoy heavily influenced its production.
We fully acknowledge that this wont match the current lds version of the book of mormon because it has been updated by numerous lds leaders since 1830. Jun 14, 2018 for the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. We specialize in early mormon books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon and first edition doctrine and covenants, as well as other. Hold a 1st edition book of mormon and make your own.
We fully acknowledge that this wont match the current lds version of the. Today, the building in which the book of mormon was first published and sold is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Weve selected the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon. A third edition was published in 1978 after the mormon church decided to allow people of african descent hold the priesthood and receive the full blessings of the temple. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. Besides the first edition book of mormon, there were four other editions printed during the life of joseph smith. Three other important lds editions have involved major changes in format as well as minor editing. 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. 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. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The first edition is very rare and difficult to find. For the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. The opposition to this edition of the book of mormon is only exceeded by the opposition to the original 1830 edition, that should tell you something.