The other 4000 copies were not bound until 1957 at which time they were bound in the same black vinyl covered cloth as the second edition. 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. 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. More information about this seller contact this seller 24. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith.
In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of. This item appeared as joseph smith was trying to find a publisher for his volume. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Exceedingly rare first edition mormon doctrine 1958 this. How one utah rare book collector acquired a first edition book of.
Richard dawkins questions the value of a first edition. Bibliophile rebecca romney is called in to appraise an enormously valuable fifth edition of the book of mormon in. 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. Mar 23, 2007 2nd edition hymnal nets same price during auction. 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.
Bibliophile rebecca romney is called in to appraise an enormously valuable fifth edition of the book of mormon in this scene from best of pawn stars. Dec 11, 2007 this week, that first edition book of mormon goes on the auction block, too, one more example of increased interest in rare lds documents. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. Dec 25, 2014 the first edition book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york. 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. This is the second binding of the first edition of the tahitian book of mormon. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. As few as 500 copies out of the original 5,000 have survived. Even though its made up, the book of mormon represents a significant publication and strong cultural influence in american history. While not listed as a translator in the first edition spanish book of mormon, olivas vila aoy heavily influenced its production. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. 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 documents which have contributed to mormon and utah.
If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. May 16, 2018 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. Bsbs00003 purchase now via paypal the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. If not, the fact that its a first edition doesnt matter. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. Reid moon, a collector of rare mormon books, acquired a first edition. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. We have several first edition copies of the book of mormon for sale. 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. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. 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. Almost everyone understands the importance of condition, however, the added value of the provenance is often underestimated. 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.
The second edition 1837 was printed in kirtland, ohio. A printing history of the book of mormon 105 the first edition the first published text from the book of mormon was the title page, which was printed inthe wayne sentinelof 26 june 1829, an item probably obtained from the application. The book, one of just 5000 copies printed in 1830, is. First published in 1830, the book of mormon is the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its estimated million members. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. However, the two most important factors are condition and provenance. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. Three other important lds editions have involved major changes in format as well as minor editing. Second edition of the book of mormon, 1837, in contemporary sheep book of mormon smith, joseph. The book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi first edition by smith, joseph junior. The book, still in good condition, is presumed to be the copy hyrum smith purchased after.
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. Jun 14, 2018 for the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. In the 1852 edition, richards added numbers to the paragraphs to aid in finding passages, thereby creating the first although primitiveversification for the book of mormon. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. Compare your book to the details of each book listed, comparing the publisher, year published, edition, condition, and any physical description of the book. Over the past twentyone years, editor royal skousen has pored over joseph smiths original manuscripts and identified more than 2,000 textual errors in the 1830 edition. Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. Today, the building in which the book of mormon was first published and sold is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Value of rare, firstedition book of mormon exceeds. 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.
This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. Mar 01, 2012 1858w a private edition published by james o. In subsequent editions, some of these large paragraphs were divided and verse numbers were assigned to the paragraphs, but the paragraphs were still generally long. 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. Several angles of the firstedition book of mormon, printed in. Auction to feature firstedition book of mormon deseret news. The first edition book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york. The first edition of the book of mormon had consisted of large, unnumbered chapters, which made citing a particular passage difficult. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. 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. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. The owner of the book had a preservationist perform some minor restoration work, which sanders noted is minor, very professional and very well done.
Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. How one utah rare book collector acquired a first edition. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. Rare book of mormon auctioned lds living staff12122007 05. This week, that first edition book of mormon goes on the auction block, too, one more example of increased interest in rare lds documents. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Mormons believe the book of mormon, first published in 1830 and the faiths signature scripture, was translated by church founder joseph smith from reformed egyptian engravings on a set of. This is a great way to renew your interest in the men and. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. 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. 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. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton.
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