The Book Of Mormon

by Joseph, Smith

The Book of Mormon is a collection of writings by ancient prophets and their record keepers. It is named after Mormon, one of the last of these ancient prophets. The text originally appeared on a series of golden tablets that were translated by Joseph Smith. Smith testified that the translation was accomplished “by the gift and power of God,” as he knew no ancient languages at the time, and that he was instructed by God to provide the rendering of these documents into the English language to restore “Christ's true church in the latter days.” In this, Smith became known as the founder and First Prophet of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Divided into smaller books and subdivided into chapters and verses, The Book of Mormon notes a number of distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of Adam and Eve, judgment, salvation, and the organization of the latter day church; however, one more distinguishing event of the book is the appearance of Jesus Christ in the Americas following his resurrection in Jerusalem.

First Edition Identification

The Book of Mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of E.B. Grandin in Palmyra, New York in March of 1830. (Today, the building the houses the bookstore-turned-religious-landmark is known as the Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site.) First editions from the original 5,000-copy print run have sold for between $44,000 to $180,000. 

Other Collectible or Notable Editions

In 1837, Pratt and Goodson published the second edition of the Book of Mormon and the third edition, published by Robinson and Smith, followed three years later. As of 2011, more than 150 million copies of the Book of Mormon have been published.

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Seller writes: Possibly missing the front free end page as the first page begins with: "A Few Interesting Book of Mormon References" Having the above "references" signify a later print date. It's a 1920 Copyright Edition but not a 1920 print or first edition. Most probably printed middle to late 1940s.

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Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi

Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi

by Smith, Joseph

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Salt Lake City, UT: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1888. First Pulpit Edition. Leather bound. Very Good. 623pp. Quarto [25.5 cm] Black leather with gilt stamped titles and blind stamped decorative patterns on the spine and covers. Rebacked with a large portion of the original spine laid over. Floral endpapers. The hinges have been reinforced, and there are several small… Read more about this item
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The Book of Mormon

by Smith, Joseph [Translator]

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Nauvoo, IL: Printed by Robinson and Smith, Stereotyped by Shepard and Stearns, 1840. Third Edition. Very Good. [iv], [7]-571, [2] pp. 8vo. Third edition, first state with unbroken "e" in "spake" on page 9, line 23, with testimony of the three witnesses on page [572], and testimony of the eight witnesses on page [573]. Bound in contemporary calf… Read more about this item
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The Book of Mormon : An Account Written By The Hand of Mormon Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi

The Book of Mormon : An Account Written By The Hand of Mormon Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi

by Joseph Smith

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by Joseph Smith

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The Book of Mormon: an Account Written by the Hand of Mormon Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi

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THE BOOK OF MORMON

THE BOOK OF MORMON

by Joseph Smith

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1920
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The Book of Mormon . . . [First issued in double-column pages, with chapter headings, chronological data, revised foot-note references, pronouncing vocabulary and index, in 1920][calling card of Elder Virgil M. Hancock, Route I Rigby, Idaho][with five additional Mormon historical booklets]

by Joseph Smith [trans.]

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Salt-Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1920. Book. Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. First edition thus. Original decorative pebbled cloth hard covers, with titling to spine. General wear and light soiling to covers; spine titling faded. Colour-printed calling card of Elder Virgil M. Hancock, Route I Rigby, Idaho (bird's-eye view… Read more about this item
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Book of Mormon

by Joseph Smith

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The Book of Mormon

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The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ (Official Edition)

by Joseph Smith

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THE BOOK OF MORMON: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi

by Joseph Smith

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Book of Mormon (Revised Authorized Version)

by Joseph Smith

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