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. This video will focus on the first edition book of mormon that once had 5,000 copies. 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. First two editions of the book of mormon available benchmark books. 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. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. 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. First edition doctrine and covenants moons rare books.
Well, the first edition of the book of mormon was published in palmyra, new york, in 1830. In 1830, it became the guide by which the type was set by a printer in palmyra, n. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Walking tour map pdf during the 1830s, independence was a celebrated national garden spot on the western border of a rapidly expanding country. Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive. First two editions of the book of mormon available. 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. 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. Y 1830 from diverse sellers, just a small portion of about 500 copies that are believed to exist from the 5000 originally printed. 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.
Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. Jul 21, 2017 the third of five videos detailing different artifacts in the ontario county historical museums collection. The book of mormon first independence edition w helps rare. 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.
Missouri mormon walking tour city of independence, missouri. In reading the first paragraph, let us change our mindset and assume that mormon wrote it rather than moroni. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. First independence edition book of mormon with rare.
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. Provo museum preserves printing history of the book of mormon. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. Mar 01, 2017 the first editions of the book of mormon were prepared and bound using old traditional methods.
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 was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. I have purchased three dozen copies of the first edition book of mormon palmyra, n. It measures 4 14 x 6 34 the book of mormon is 623 pages and helps is 88 pages.
Be it remembered, that on the eleventh day of june, in the fiftythird year of the independence of the united states of america, a. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition mormon church on. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. Mar 01, 2012 can you tell me when this book was published year and place. It remained in the community of christ archives in independence. New items are added without notice, so please check back frequently.
We know that the lord is growing the bible and the book of mormon together in order to confound false doctrines, settle. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. 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. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. There are a few small pen marks in the margins, just on 3 or so pages. The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books. Find great deals on ebay for old book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at.
The book of mormon first independence edition w helps. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds ebay. This book of mormon has no spine and the boards are both completely loose. Items are arranged in alphabetical title sequence images not scaled. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. The hardback cover has rubbing and fraying to the corners.
Missouri is land of zion and location of second coming st. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The book of mormon played a major role in the missionary efforts of the early church. 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.
In 30 years, ive seen the price of a first edition book of mormon. We believe that the word of god is contained in the authorized king james translation of the bible published in 1611 in england, insofar as it is translated correctly, with all other versions or translations left to stand on their own merit and the 1990 independence edition of the book of mormon which is the nearest available to the original. The mormon religion is based upon the story and religious teachings of joseph smith. Smith was the founding prophet and first president of the church. This area of mormon memorabilia provides a listing of books relating to mormonism or religion. In 1986, while preparing the text for first nephi of the study book of mormon project, zarahemla research foundation began a wordforword comparison of the original and printers manuscripts with the. For those interested in experiencing the original book of mormon, this high. Although this textual study of the editions and manuscripts of the book of mormon is incomplete and preliminary. Book of mormon second independence edition eborn books. Book of mormon first edition 1830 1830 edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Book of mormon, no date between 1908 and 1919 published by the missions of the church of jesus christ.
The first page of the printers manuscript of the book of mormon, provided by. However, i will make mention of the 1879 edition by orson pratt, the 1920 edition by james e. 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. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants. Mormon origins is created to make available historical information andor documents relating to the beginnings of mormonism in america. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Find great deals on ebay for book of mormon first edition and book of mormon 1830. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church news. 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 joseph smiths death in 1844. The salt lake citybased church of jesus christ of latterday saints bought.
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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The doctrine and covenants was first published in kirtland, ohio. Book of mormon foundation book of mormon books, book of. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. A year later, in september 1835, the first edition of the doctrine and covenants came off the press. Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive book. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. To see a listing of our latest lds book acquisitions, please click here. 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. The first mormon periodical evening and morning star. The book of mormon was published in march 1830 in palmyra, new york, under the direction of printer egbert b. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon.
Only rarely do we have the first two editions of the book of mormon for. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. 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. History of the manuscripts of the book of mormon by shirley r. Sextodecimo 17 cm black cloth with blind stamped borders to the boards and book of mormon with helps gilt stamped. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. There are as few as seventyfive surviving copiesabout one copy for every nine surviving copies of the first edition book of mormon. 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. There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds.
Cloth bound book of mormon with gold gilt title on the spine. Today, the building in which the book of mormon was first published and sold is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Rns in 1831, mormon founder joseph smith declared that the righteous would gather in independence, 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. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. Can you tell me when this book was published year and place. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Beyond independence stretched rich untouched prairie and half of an unexplored continent full of opportunity. Grandin printed and sold the first copies of the book of mormon. 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. 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.
We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. 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. 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. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first edition. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. 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. Because of the buildings historical significance to mormonism, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church purchased it in 1978. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states.