It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Sep 25, 2010 these are worth just a little more, as things signed by dead people usually are. Nephi said the book shall be of great worth to us because of conditions in the last days. 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. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. This is the pinnacle book of collecting in mormon culture. William brock historical records and family trees myheritage.
Historical records and family trees related to william brock. Most of these editions go for about twenty, which means that theyre not even worth trying to sell. New items are added without notice, so please check back frequently. What it would be worth would be whatever they were willing to pay.
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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First issued, as divided into chapters and verses with references by orson pratt, in 1879. It was really great to end this year on a strong note with b. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Although this textual study of the editions and manuscripts of the book of mormon is incomplete and preliminary, it is helpful for a general overview of the textual history of the book of mormon. Its not a particularly rare book, but it is a valuable book. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals, enthuses the washington post. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. Mar 01, 2012 the 1920 edition persisted unitl the 1981 edition which restored some of the original readings from the original manuscript as well as the printers manuscript, insofar as they were then extant. Heres the full list of the rare and out of print mormon books, lds lessons, scriptures and manuscripts.
Antique book of mormon first double column edition 1920 heber grant. Organized in 1830, the church had recently issued february 2000 the one hundred millionth copy of the book of mormon, the volume that has been central to. Today, the lds church is most prevalent in the united states, latin america, canada, europe, the. The 1920 edition persisted unitl the 1981 edition which restored some of the original readings from the original manuscript as well as the printers manuscript, insofar as they were then extant. Learn more enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a.
The book of mormon tells us that the interpreters, or urim and thummim, were prepared by god for the purpose of translating the book. 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. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Gone is the mention of nephite coins in the heading of alma 11. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Jul 24, 20 18 rare and first edition books that are worth literally a fortune. They are described as being two stones in silver bows and these stones fastened to a breastplate was the urim and thummim. If i were you, id hang on to this book for a few decades and then try again. Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. This specific book was worth more too because it was the final printed edition before the. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The actual text of the 1830 book of mormon does not mention coins. Apr 14, 2006 what is the value of a 1920 book of mormon. By then, they may be more rare and will be worth more. The book of mormon 1920 heber grant double column for sale. Smith family reunion honoring the 127th birthday anniversary of president joseph f. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. First issued in doublecolumn pages, with chapter headings, chronological data, revised footnote references, pronouncing vocabulary and index, in 1920. These two studies, aka book of mormon difficulties, were written in the 1920s when roberts decided to dive deep into the criticisms of the book of mormon and see if he could address some of the big issues plaguing the book. I cant immediately determine the specifics about the book, though the names may give a reasonable range of dates to look at. Sunday specializes in 20th century writers, with a special affinity for virginia woolf and the bloomsbury group, and 1920s literary expatriates. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. Unfortunately, it isnt old enough to be valuable its just an old book, but the signature might make it of interest to a mormon. A brief history of critical text work on the book of mormon.
I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Hardy used the text of the 1920 edition of the book of mormon that is found in the public domain the doubleday edition uses, with permission, the 1981 text of the official church edition. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. This is a first edition of the pearl of great price. Mormonism dates to the 1830s, so 1920 gets you not even 100 years into the faith with another 86 years since then not even acknowledged. To see a listing of our latest lds book acquisitions, please click here.
Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. Items are arranged in alphabetical title sequence images not scaled. President ezra taft benson 18991994 taught how we can recognize the great worth of the book of mormon. First printing of the 1920 edition, with doublecolumn. It is claimed that book of mormon references to nephite coins is an anachronism, as coins were not used either in ancient america or israel during lehis day. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england.
Details of the 1920 format of the book of mormon, showing various covers and what it took to make a new edition that was used for over 60 years. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Talmage and his committee, and the most recent 1981. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. If you look on ebay, you can see what they are going for. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked.
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. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars. I had a greatgreatgrandfather who joined the church in england in 1840. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants. All was as simple as when a clerk writes from dictation. Its yours for the price of a ticket to the book of mormon. The book of mormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. Hardy has typeset the text beautifully, dividing the chapters into paragraphs and setting poetic passages as poetry. Book of mormon 1950 printing lds church vintage antique leather good condition. Verses make the scripture very manageable and are of great use in teaching situations, but reading the book of mormon as it was originally published, with only chapters, you get a real sense of the story within the book.
We specialize in early mormon books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. This area of mormon memorabilia provides a listing of books relating to mormonism or religion. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. 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. The first printing of the 1920 book of mormon, also known as the connot error edition. Still, in general, you wont get more than forty at the very, very most. I cant immediately determine the specifics about the book. Mormons believe that the book of mormon, one of three books of mormon. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. This book was considered a revelation of god revealed through abraham and joseph of egypt, translated by inspiration, joseph smith using the urim and thummim with which to translate it, the same as the book of mormon.
Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first edition. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published. 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. The book of mormon tickets the book of mormon tickets. A printing history of the book of mormon 101 the year 2000 marked an important event in the publishing history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In the spring of 20, the lds church decided to make a number of changes to chapter headings originally written by apostle talmage and published in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Dingers significant textual changes in the book of mormon smithpettit foundation. 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 are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon.
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