1841 edition book of mormon

As we reach the last few years of joseph smiths life, the documents series volumes cover decreasing amounts of time while still requiring a significant number of pages. Nov 22, 20 this is the first european edition of the book of mormon 1841. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. Although other editions were also printed during the lifetime of the prophet joseph smith, the 1841 edition was the 1st european edition essentially a reprint of the 1837 edition with british spelling, printed in liverpool, england, and the 1842 book of mormon was a limitedissue of the 1840 stereotyped edition. This is the first european edition of the book of mormon 1841.

Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. As few as 500 copies out of the original 5,000 have survived. The first edition book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. It can be seen along the bottom of the books spine that this copy belonged to emma smith. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Crawford apparently drew on the index to the 1841 book of mormon. In february 1841, the first copies of the 1841 edition of the book of mormon were completed and the was secured on february 8, 1841. The printing was designed to make the book more accessible to members of the church in england, turley said.

I recently acquired helen mar kimballs 1841 copy of the book of mormonwhich was given to her when she was thirteen years old by uncle brigham young. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. The book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi first edition by smith, joseph junior. He asked us if we would be interested in seeing a copy of the early edition of the book of mormon and directed us to a table in the library that contained several books. Printed by shepard and stearns in cincinnati, ohio for eb. This copy of the book of mormon belonged to mercy r. Rare 1830 edition book of mormonjoseph smithon cd ebook pdf.

However, i will make mention of the 1879 edition by orson pratt, the 1920 edition by james e. Alex smith explains how the liverpool edition of the book of mormon was printed. Cannon and nine other missionaries went to hawaii to preach the gospel. The later lds editions descended from the 1841 liverpool book of mormon, which was reprinted from the kirtland edition. There were 5,000 copies of the 1st edition book of mormon printed. The hill cumorah in october 1841, joseph placed the original manuscript in the southeast cornerstone of the nauvoo house, a place appointed by revelation for lodging visitors. In early 1841, even as the church worked to achieve printing of the book of mormon in england, newspapers there and in scotland were spreading rumors that the book of mormon was merely a religious romance written by the reverend solomon spaulding and misappropriated by sidney rigdon. A few of the copies of the 1841 book of mormon, the first to be published in england, were engraved with the names of early church leaders and their wives. As an 1830 first edition book of mormon, i would value this at. The website is the best website to visit, if you know little about the church or this book of scripture. This specific book was worth more too because it was the final printed edition before the founder of the mormon religion was killed. On the title page of the 1840 edition of the book of mormon pictured above is an important statement which reads, carefully revised by the translator. He also shares the history behind this particular copy of the.

First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Chapters 3 9 discuss the historical background of each edition of the book of mormon 1830, 1837, 1840, 1841 england, 1920 and 1981. 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 miraculous printing of the 1840 edition of the book of. The second edition 1837 was printed in kirtland, ohio. This priceless artifact, printed by john tompkins at the request of brigham young and john taylor,former presidents of the church, is one of 4,050 copies originally published for 110 pounds plus 100 pounds for paper. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. 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. It is interesting to note that after 1830, for the next 58 years, all subsequent editions of the book of mormon would be printed in a smaller size and font. 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.

This 1842 nauvoo edition is the last edition of the book. The new edition was printed in cincinnati, ohio, in 1840, with additional copies being printed in nauvoo in 1841 and 1842. Many faced challenges in their missionary work due to the language and cultural barriers. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. Editions 18301981 the book of mormon critical text.

Carter, an associate professor of communication at byu, spoke at the mormon media studies symposium at byu recently about the significance of the 1841 british of the book of mormon. His index and the 1841 liverpool edition of the book of mormon have about fivesixths of their entries in common, and a few of these common entries are sufficiently novel to suggest that they came from the same source. 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. Mormons mormonism and rare mormon books related to the lds. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837, 1840.

It is a first edition from the european printing in 1841, planned by members of the quorum of the twelve who were serving missions in england. In fact, dinger himself got it wrong, because the 1841, 1849, and 1852 lds editions also read without the phrase and partake of the fruit, so dinger should have replaced the reference to the 1879 edition with one to the 1841, thus 1841. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. But another great and marvelous event is, the return of the jews to their own land and rebuilding jerusalem, which has actually taken place since the book of mormon was published in 1830, in fulfilment of a prophesy contained in the book of mormon, page 526, 2d edition, it says and then shall jerusalem be inhabited again with my people, and it.

An 1841 first european edition of the book of mormon, printed in liverpool, is now on display at the london temple visitors centre in newchapel, surrey. Book of mormon, 1840, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Revised by joseph smith in comparison to the original manuscript. About six feet away from us was an 1841 copy of the book of mormon given to charles francis adams by. But an americanprinted edition could not get british protection. It bears a note by her descendants that on the morning of june 24, 1844, her husband, hyrum smith, read from it before leaving nauvoo with his brother joseph for carthage, illinois. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first edition. Because of these difficulties, five of the original ten missionaries left hawaii. Check out ken sanderss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1830 first edition.

Nov 22, 20 this 1842 nauvoo edition is the last edition of the book of mormon to be printed during the life of joseph smith. Several angles of the firstedition book of mormon, printed in. 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. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition.

Five of the scribesoliver cowdery, martin harris, john whitmer, christian whitmer, and samuel smithalso gave their testimonies as witnesses of the book of mormon. An 1841 first european edition of the book of mormon, printed in liverpool, is now on display at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints london temple visitors centre in newchapel, surrey. Joseph smith the prophet had translated the book of mormon from the golden plates and oliver cowdery and other scribes wrote his words, which constituted the original manuscript. 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 documents which have contributed to mormon and utah. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. 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. This priceless artifact was printed by john tompkins at the request of brigham young and john taylor, former presidents of the church. The first edition book of mormon was printed in 1830. Book of mormon liverpool edition 1841 this copy of the book of mormon belonged to mercy r. The first book of mormon was published in 1830, where 5,000 copies were printed by e. This is also the rarest of the first five editions 1830, 37, 40, 41, 42. The grandin book shop is still a great place to visit today and see how this first book was printed.

Can you tell me when this book was published year and place. Though tompkins was paid to print 5,000 copies of the book, only 4,050 were produced. Each chapter tells an interesting story, discussing the demand for additional volumes, financial concerns, setbacks and refinements to each edition. A book which needs no introduction, described on the title as the first european from the second american edition, although regarded as the fourth edition overall and the definitive text. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. Book of mormon liverpool edition 1841 church history. Book of mormon 1840 nauvoo edition addeddate 20140521 16. Book of mormon, 1841, page 0 the joseph smith papers. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.