History of the 1830 book of mormon replicas

Grandin printed and sold the first copies of the book of mormon. Nauvoo temple stars, 1830 book of mormon replicas, nauvoo temple sunstones are among the most popular categories both online and in our historic mercantile in nauvoo. Although it is not the rarest lds book, it is the starting point of the church in this dispensation and, as such, it is indispensable for serious collectors. Book of mormon first edition 1830 replica nauvoo mercantile. Book of mormon 1830 palmyra edition addeddate 20140521 09. Master book binder ethan ensign of scrub oak bindery sheds more light. 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. Book of mormon history in the early 1800s a young boy named joseph smith was praying for.

The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. In the 1830 edition of the book of mormon we read as follows. Because of the buildings historical significance to. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave extensive archaeological records. 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. On this board, ive put together an assortment of pictures that show the bindings, title pages, and text of the first edition book of mormon and other related books. It had taken eight men and boys working 12 hours a day, six days a week, for almost eight months to print the 5,000 copies. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. Unfortunately, replicas are usually not very accurate. Like the original, it features thick covers, leather binding, and a european joint, which was much more attractive than todays binding. Best 1830 replica book of mormon moronis america the. All text correctly placed while other replicas do reproduce the text from first edition copies, as we do, not all replicas place all the text. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.

Details and background of the 1830 book of mormon replicas. Hearken and hear this, o house of jacob, which are called by the name of israel, and are come forth out of the waters of judah, which swear by the name of the lord. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. Hand sewing was replaced with smythesewn binding with essentially the same results, using a machine developed some years after the book of mormon, by david m. The original text betrays its new england origin in many ways, from inconsistent spelling to incorrect use of tenses and number, as well as incorrect usage of jacobean. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon editions 18301981 book of mormon central. The book of mormon bom was first published in palmyra, new york, in 1830, its title page giving the name joseph smith, jun. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. In addition, royal skousen has extensively studied the original book of mormon manuscripts and published a critical text edition of the book of mormon. Please take your time and browse our growing collection of historic art, books, clothing and more. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon.

Highest quality replica company stratford books in association with grandin artisans. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormons, as they are called, have continued the printing of the book of mormon from 1830 and it is now among the top 5 most published books in history. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. 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. Share with others the beauty of the original book of mormon. The 1830 book of mormon, states the catholic definition of. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is to exact specifications. On june 11, 1829, joseph deposited, with the clerk of the northern district court of new york, a single printed page that resembled what would become the title page of the 1830 book of mormon, in order to secure a in the work. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. This 1830, 1st edition book of mormon replica is unique in that it contains an original index, a cross reference to current lds versification, modern day photos of significant book of mormon historical sites, and early revelations that pertain to. The 1830 book of mormon summary of changes by far the majority of changes between the 1830 and subsequent versions of the book of mormon are spelling or grammar corrections. Book of mormon, 1830 edition, page 200 in modern editions of the book of mormon this verse has been changed to read.

To launch it, stratford books used a research team to dissect five 1830 originals, using a digital micrometer to measure all. Leatherbound replica of original 1830 book of mormon. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. Here is a look at some of the rarest books, coins, notes, and documents salvaged from church history. The 1830 book of mormon is extremely desirable for many collectors. Being a stickler for historical accuracy, i have taken a particular fascination with the 1830 first edition book of mormon.

Smith, then 24 years old, claimed that he had not composed the text of the book, but that he had translated it from a set of golden plates which he had dug out of a nearby hill under the. 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. When i taught at the ltm mtc years ago, i used to ask the missionaries for their favorite verse from the book of mormon. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of. This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e.

Unless you pay hundreds of dollars for handmade recreations. And the most accurate replica, with 50 features like the original of 1830. Mar 21, 2020 details and background of the 1830 book of mormon replicas. That first version, although preliminary helped to establish criteria for the current project, especially the need for direct access to the original and printers manuscripts as well as the clearest. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah. 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. I have restored over 50 original 1830 book of mormons and handled many more. Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in the book. Mormon scripture changes replicas of original book of mormon printing now available as lds general conference weekend approaches, theres a buzz about a new set of limited edition reprints of the book of mormon. On march 26, 1830 the wayne sentinel announced that book of mormon was now on sale at grandins bookstore.

An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. I buy, sell and appraise free of charge rare mormon books, documents, photographs and artifacts. Each book is skillfully handcrafted, unique, and one of a kind by the salt lake city artist, steve blake with utah pioneer heritage who creates these 1830 replicas of the book of. These are the crucial features to look for in a replica. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. I can also understand the current format for the modern book of mormon it makes it easy to find the verses or the quote that you want and more practical in something sunday school for example.

Book of mormon leather 1830 replica edition first edition. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. When i was in utah for a visit i was at church museum looking around and saw this and strongly recommended it to someone who was looking for an 1830 replica. I have seen several modern replicas of the 1830 book of mormon, including all the affordable ones in print. Five thousand copies of the first book of mormon were printed for a cost of 75 cents each. Authentic, leatherbound reproduction of original 1830 edition this special edition of the book of mormon is an authentic replica of the first edition printed by e. Released by the best replica company stratford books grandin artisans it is the. This verse is taken from isaiah 48, and appears as follows in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Leather 1830 book of mormon replica in book of mormon. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books.

Replicas of the 1830 book of mormon are easily obtained on, and the text is freely available online. Book of mormontextual changeswhite changed to pure. Reading of the 1830 facsimile edition book of mormon preface addeddate 20101103 00. Jan 01, 2017 well, i can see ive got to jump in on this one, since both of the previous answerers seem confused and unable to see whats actually being asked. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Buy book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator online at alibris.

Each book is skillfully handcrafted, unique, and one of a kind by the salt lake city artist, steve blake with utah pioneer heritage who creates these 1830 replicas of the book of mormon, so no two books are alike. The first critical text of the book of mormon was published by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, or farms, in 198486. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. Yesterday i saw the best replica of the 1830 book of mormon ive. What to look for and why they are a collectors item if you cant own an original 1830 edition. 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. Best 1830 replica book of mormon readers here know that i have lots of old books that i refer to from time to time. Elkins catholics do not use the same bible mormons use. 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 book company of salt lake city, utah. It has a lot of principles and history lessons in it that help to improve character.

Two major goals of each published edition of the book of mormon have been 1 to faithfully reproduce. Theyre creating quite a stir, even 176 years after the first edition. 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. Well, i can see ive got to jump in on this one, since both of the previous answerers seem confused and unable to see whats actually being asked. Aug 28, 2012 1830 book of mormon replicas by blake artmillcreek inc. Book of mormon 1830 heritage replica herald publishing house.

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. Each book is skillfully handcrafted, unique, and one of a kind by the salt lake city artist, steve blake with utah pioneer heritage who creates these 1830 replicas of. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. Copyright laws and the 1830 book of mormon byu studies. Aug 17, 2015 being a stickler for historical accuracy, i have taken a particular fascination with the 1830 first edition book of mormon.

Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is recreated to exact specifications. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. Released by the best replica company stratford books grandin artisans it is the most detailed, accurate replica ever produced. Book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. 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. Then i photocopied that verse in a page from the original 1830 edition and laminated it for them as a bookmark for their scriptures. This unique, leather bound replica has been aged and detailed to look like an original 1830 book of mormon.