1840 book of mormon replicas

There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. It is a limited edition replica print that is unique and actually quite rare. 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. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. 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. Replicas of the 1830 book of mormon are easily obtained on, and the text is freely available online. Printed by shepard and stearns in cincinnati, ohio for ebenezer robinson and don carlos smith.

Book of mormon 1830 replica joseph smith palmyra 190th anniversary sale lds new. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of mormon, 1840 book of mormon, 1841 page 0 hide editing marks. Book of mormon, 1837, page 0 the joseph smith papers. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837, 1840, 1841, 1842. We hope you enjoy a high quality replica, and that by holding it, it puts you back into the day of when the book of mormon was first made. Unfortunately, accurate print and digital copies of the 1840 edition are scarce. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century.

Book of mormon central book of mormon replicas facebook. Joseph smith, especially as he supervised the publication of the 1837 and 1840 editions. This particular replica is of one of the seer stones which belonged to joseph smith during the nauvoo period in the 1840 s. Buy book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator online at alibris. The remaining plates are of a paper composite material colored gold but with no inscriptions. Book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Readers here know that i have lots of old books that i refer to from time to time. I do really like the replica its the same but in new condition. Aptly named, the palmyra collector s edition offers readers a chance to experience it just as early converts such as brigham young, parley p.

Revised by joseph smith in comparison to the original manuscript. 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 holy book of mormon. Set of replica scriptures 1830 book of mormon 1835 doctrine and covenants 1833 book of commandments 1832 hymnbook. The text is an exact page for page reproduction of the 1830s text using. When i taught at the ltm mtc years ago, i used to ask the missionaries for their favorite verse from the book of mormon. Replicas of the 1830 book of mormon are easily obtained on amazon. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Leather covers beautiful, high quality sewn binding plus adhesive.

This website makes the 1840 edition available for personal study or research purposes. Joseph smith seer stone replica by 3dmind thingiverse. Book of mormon 1840 nauvoo edition addeddate 20140521 16. This 1840 book of mormon was carefully revised by joseph smith jr. Over ten years of research and care have gone into the production of our 1830 replica of the first edition of the book of mormon. The most authentic, readily available replica of the 1830 first edition. It was published without an index or preface, but does contain the testimony of the three and eight witnesses. In addition, royal skousen has extensively studied the original book of mormon manuscripts and published a critical text edition of the book of mormon. A number of errors included in prior editions were corrected. As such, this particular stone was not used to translate the book of mormon, but was just another stone that joseph smith possessed and looks interesting. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. Book of mormontextual changeswhite changed to pure.

This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is to exact spec. Handcrafted 1830 book of mormon replica by steve blake. Book of mormon 1830 replica joseph smith palmyra 190th. This change was originally made in the 1840 edition, lost, and then restored again. Nate carlisle the salt lake tribune a third edition 1840 book of mormon and replica coins from the state of deseret sit under a display case at the gateway arch museum in st. The publisher has given over 100 presentations and workshops on the first edition in palmyra. 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. Check out these articles by the church to learn more about the translation. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Two top plates are made of brass and imprinted with reformed egyptian characters. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. These 50 features place this replica in a remarkable position of being the most affordable by far of a highly authentic reproduction of the original 1830 first edition book of mormon.

Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides. 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. Book of mormon, 1840, page 0 the joseph smith papers. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is recreated to exact specifications. The seer stone by george ream the second urim and thummim by. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of. Book of mormon first edition 1830 replica nauvoo mercantile. The golden plates, breastplate with the urim and thummim, were made by david a. Replicas of the 1830 book of mormon are easily obtained on. This 1840 book of mormon reprint was carefully revised by joseph smith jr.

This book is a facsimile reproduction of the original printing of the book of mormon in 1830, written by joseph smith. Richards for orson pratt in liverpool, england, in 1854. It is the third edition and was published in nauvoo, illinois. Same size same binding same feel same look same text word for word as joseph smith translated it. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

At some point before the third edition went to press, joseph smith compared the printed text of the two previous. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Cumorah land press is based in palmyra ny steps from where the 1830 book of mormon was published. The 1840 edition of the book of mormon was updated and printed during the lifetime of the prophet joseph smith, jr. President hinckley purchased this copy in a used book store in london halfway through his mission. And the most accurate replica, with 50 features like the original of 1830. Released by the best replica company stratford books grandin artisans it is the most detailed, accurate replica ever produced. This 1830, 1st edition book of mormon replica is unique in that it contains an.