New items are added without notice, so please check back frequently. Over the years, from its initial publication in 1830 to the present day, the book of mormon s original nonstandard language has been interpreted as representing joseph smiths own american dialect and taken as a clear sign that joseph was indeed the author of the words of the text. Only rarely do we have the first two editions of the book of mormon for sale at the same time, but we are fortunate to have these scarce and valuable books now and are pleased to. There is considerable evidence that these original chapter breaks were written on the gold plates by the original authors.
There are differing views on the origin of the book of mormon. This is in response to rfms original post asking us to answer some question regarding our experiences with the book of mormon. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn. 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. In 30 years, ive seen the price of a first edition book of mormon 1830 increase. Value of rare, firstedition book of mormon exceeds. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. Is there value in the book of mormon for exmormons. Reid neilson, left, assistant church historian and recorder, and robin scott jensen, associate managing historian and project archivist for the joseph smith papers project, go over portions of the original manuscript of the book of mormon that have been in the possession of the church history department. His outline of the illustrations in the book of mormon and its life on the stage and in the cinema is original and will be of value even to specialists in mormonism. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. 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.
The value of an item is dependent upon many things. To see a listing of our latest lds book acquisitions, please click here. Since you are so absorbed, it is easy to complete a disc per day. Okay, well, this is a book of mormon, or should i say it is the book of mormon. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript.
A biography is very readable and portrays the mormon position well. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online. You and me but mostly me the book of mormon original broadway cast recording by dudescolded. In uncovering the original text of the book of mormon. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise history of many textual variants. Jan 30, 20 the earliest editions of the book of mormon did not have the same chapter divisions as our modern editions. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. Printers manuscript of the book of mormon, circa august.
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. This book is a facsimile reproduction of the original printing of the book of mormon in 1830, written by joseph smith. Variations of this theory only include that the text is a divinely inspired narrative, regardless of its. Yet the original 1839 book of mormon was full of all kinds of errors. Over the years, from its initial publication in 1830 to the present day, the book of mormons original nonstandard language has been interpreted as representing joseph smiths own american dialect and taken as a clear sign that joseph was indeed the author of the words of the text. Jun 04, 2015 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. Rex campbell the book of mormon special value edition 21.
We are pleased to offer copies of the first and second edition of the book of mormon for sale. First two editions of the book of mormon available. It goes at a lively pace, is extremely enjoyable, and easy to stay on track since you cont wait for the continuing episode. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. What he has accomplished is nothing short of phenomenal.
Rex campbell the book of mormon special value edition. Listening to a disc per day, it only takes 21 days to complete the entire book of. One challenge in performing a linguistic analysis of the book of mormon is that no original text is available for analysis. There are at least185 quotations and 2,500 unique vocabulary words from the new testame.
Grant hardy, journal of book of mormon studies this volume is the full text of the book of mormon and is as close as possible to the original dictation by joseph smith. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. The book of mormon text contains logical impossibilities. Thomas murphy, journal of alternative and emergent religions the book of mormon. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. The current critical text project of the book of mormon began in 1988 with major support from farms. 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. But beyond this, some surviving, badly weathered fragments of the original manuscript permit a consideration of the book of mormon from a paleographic standpoint. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 2002. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. A fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormon special value edition 21 cd set. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript ever sold.
Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars shop. How one utah rare book collector acquired a first edition book of. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. What is the original language of the book of mormon. Aug 31, 2017 reid neilson, left, assistant church historian and recorder, and robin scott jensen, associate managing historian and project archivist for the joseph smith papers project, go over portions of the original manuscript of the book of mormon that have been in the possession of the church history department. Reid moon, with moons rare books, will have these books on. 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. Reid moon, a collector of rare mormon books, acquired a first edition book of. Book of mormon filter press enter to collapse or expand the menu.
The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of adam and eve, the nature of the christian atonement, eschatology, redemption from physical and spiritual death, and the organization of the latterday church. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Asl american sign language 1 asl american sign language 1 facet value. Or you could pick up an original tenvolume first edition french set of victor hugos. While not listed as a translator in the first edition spanish book of mormon, olivas vila aoy heavily influenced its production. Only about 39 percent of the printers manuscript pages contain editing marks that were inserted in advance of typesetting. Given the political climate in 2019 and the blatant racism in the book of mormon, it seems like it is past time for white americans to stop supporting the musical. The old rule of thumb, and its not confined to books, is that. Oct 10, 2014 book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars shop. Is this truly an original printing, which it seems to be. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars. For example, in the 1830 edition, the first chapter of 1 nephi included all of what is now labeled 1 nephi 15 the entire episode of obtaining the brass plates.
The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. This blue edition of the book of mormon includes footnotes, crossreferences, and guide to the scriptures. The first edition book of mormon, in its original binding, was signed by. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Gorgeous leatherboundstitched pioneer 1830 book of mormon. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. This area of mormon memorabilia provides a listing of books relating to mormonism or religion. When you sit back and listen to him narrate the stories, all word for word from the book, you naturally get absorbed in the stories and happenings and cant wait to go on to the next disc. The earliest editions of the book of mormon did not have the same chapter divisions as our modern editions. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine.
The original book of mormon manuscript byu studies. 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 articles of faith of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 1 we believe in god, the eternal father, and in his son, jesus christ, and in the holy ghost. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. 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. The language of the original text of the book of mormon byu. They say that the original church has been restored in modern times. Listening to a disc per day, it only takes 21 days to complete the entire book of mormon. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at. Can you tell me when this book was published year and place.
History and findings of the critical text project, edited by m. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. The original manuscript of the book of mormon contains virtually no punctuation, and the scribes for the printers manuscript added very little of their own. Is it time to pull the curtain on the book of mormon. Initial work concentrated on studying the two manuscripts of the book of mormon, namely the original manuscript and the printers manuscript. Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. 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. He later said of this book that, it is the most perfect book ever printed, because it had been made by the power of god using a seer stone and verbatum dictation. Mar 06, 2019 the book of mormon text contains logical impossibilities. 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 west through missouri and finally. We have several first edition copies of the book of mormon for sale.
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. Grandin building and the original printing of the book of. The first edition book of mormon, in its original binding, was signed by early lds apostle orson pratt, and an inscription by its owner, denison root, indicates the book was a gift from hyrum smith, brother of church founder joseph smith. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. May 01, 2007 this book is a facsimile reproduction of the original printing of the book of mormon in 1830, written by joseph smith. By far the majority of changes between the 1830 and subsequent versions of the book of mormon are spelling or grammar corrections. Two hundred years from now students of the book of mormon will still be poring over skousens work. These take the form of such things as double negatives, incorrect adverbs and adjectives, and incorrect tenses.
Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church. Jun 21, 2017 the deseret alphabet, a 38letter writing system developed by mormons copy link facebook twitter reddit flipboard pocket the opening pages of an 1869 copy of the book of mormon, printed in deseret. The book of mormon is a sacred book of scripture in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which church is frequently misnamed the mormon church. 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. Avi steinberg calls the book of mormon a great american novel a priceless artifact from the old, weird america a uniquely american. Items are arranged in alphabetical title sequence images not scaled. The book of mormons old testament portion bmot quotes heavily from the new testament of the bible. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Miraculous origins theories generally accept joseph smiths own account, that he translated an ancient record compiled and abridged by mormon, a precolumbian resident of the western hemisphere.
If i understand right, youre asking us to embrace the truth that the book of mormon is a work of fiction and then look at what value the book still has. Check out joyce kosofskys antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1830 book of mormon first printing from dallas, hour 1. The book of mormon s old testament portion bmot quotes heavily from the new testament of the bible. 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 website shows a sidebyside comparison of the pages. The deseret alphabet, a 38letter writing system developed by. Church acquires more fragments of original book of mormon. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. 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. The owner of the book had a preservationist perform some minor restoration work, which sanders noted is minor, very professional and very well done. This article is being offered free as a courtesy to as it was footnoted in an expanded gospel topic on their site while much that has been said regarding the origin of the book of mormon is beyond the experience of the average searcher, only as he accepts or rejects the credibility of the earliest witnesses, the existence of the book itself provides a common ground for careful. Smith refuted this assertion in a 1901 letter, believing such a manuscript possesses no value whatever. My first book of mormon stories by deanna draper buck and.
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