For those interested in experiencing the original book of mormon, this high. Same size same binding same feel same look same text word for word as joseph smith translated it. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. How one utah rare book collector acquired a first edition book of. 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 editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. 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.
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. Ever since its appearance in 1830, the book of mormon has been a contentious volume. 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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. 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. 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.
There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. My greatgreatgrandfather received it in massachusetts and brought it out. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of. 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 the book of mormon by joseph smith, printed in palmyra, new york in 1830. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. This is a copy of the first edition of the book of mormon published in palmyra, new york, by the e. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. 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. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. 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. The first book of mormon was published in 1830, where 5,000 copies were printed by e. Mormon books digitized materials rare book and special.
A fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is to exact spec. 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. 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, 1830, page ii the joseph smith papers. Facsimile reprint of 1830 first edition joseph smith jr. 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. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. Reid moon, a collector of rare mormon books, acquired a first edition. Brandon metcalf explains the history and significance of the first edition of the book of mormon. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica.
This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. 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. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The recto of the first front flyleaf bears one clipping describing a first edition book of mormon for sale and several notations in pencil. 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. Book of mormon, manuscript pages the faith of latterday saints around the world rests on a foundation of modern scripture revealed through joseph smith. Reid moon, with moons rare books, will have these books on. The book, one of just 5000 copies printed in 1830, is. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. Well, the first edition of the book of mormon was published in palmyra, new york, in 1830. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers.
After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. This saturday june 24, 2015 there will be seven copies of the first edition book of mormon 1830 on display at zions mercantile at the shops at riverwoods 4801 north university avenue, provo, ut 84604. Smith purchased after it was printed in palmyra, new york, in 1830. Royal skousen, a professor of linguistics at byu and a recognized expert of the textual history of the book of mormon, has identified 5,280 variations in all editions of the book of mormon. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. Grandin printed and sold the first copies of the book of mormon. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. These books are now individually known as the first edition book of mormon, and only around 500 are estimated to exist today. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The 1830 edition and the printers manuscript were used as the basis for this edition. The first edition book of mormon is composed in a narrative, paragraph format, uninterrupted by verses and. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states. 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.
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