Rare mormon documents go on display for the first time the salt. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. Armenian script version was first asian language translation, now out of print. The book of mormon has been translated in its entirety into 97 languages. The first edition book of mormon is composed in a narrative, paragraph format, uninterrupted by verses and chapters, which many readers will find easier to digest. Italian 1852, hawaiian 1855, deseret alphabetenglish 1869, and. A green and white floral motif design decorates the end sheets of this tropical edition. The other 4000 copies were not bound until 1957 at which time they were bound in the same black vinyl covered cloth as the second edition. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.
The mormons in hawaii mormons in the pacific series 1st. Three other important lds editions have involved major changes in format as well as minor editing. Today, the building in which the book of mormon was first published and sold is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Many faced challenges in their missionary work due to the language and cultural barriers. Cannon, a missionary called from utah to help open the sandwich islands mission modern day hawaii in 1850, and judge ionatana napela, a native hawaiian alii chief and early convert to the church from maui, translated the book of mormon into hawaiian during the several years elder cannon was serving there. Spine of ltpscs copy of 1st edition spanish book of mormon 1886. And hawaiian was the first noneuropean language into which the book of mormon was translated, in 1855, according to in his own language, by kai a. Excellent reading of hawaii and the history of the lds church in hawaii. 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.
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. The book, one of just 5000 copies printed in 1830, is. This 1906 edition of the book of mormon is the pulpit form, made from the 1888 edition. Sep 26, 2017 according to the deseret news, the printers copy was given by smith to the printer, eb grandin, in new york in 1830, and it was used to set the type for the first edition of the book of mormon. The first nonenglish translation of the book of mormon was the danish edition in 1851. Royal skousen, a professor of linguistics at byu and a recognized expert of the textual history of the book of mormon, has identified 5,280 variations in all editions of the book of mormon. With the cooperation of the byu hawaii archives and the former and the current visitors center directors, the latter being elder richard w. First edition spanish book of mormon 1886 special collections.
Jacobs, plans moved forward to accomplish the display. Cannon used for his translation and publication of the hawaiian edition. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. 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. His other books include unto the islands of the sea. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named.
The book of mormon was first published in english in 1830 as translated by joseph smith between 1826 and 1829, and dictated to oliver cowdery. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. For a discussion concerning differences between the original manuscript and the printers edition, see the original book of mormon transcript, in reexploring the book of mormon, ed. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. It was agreed upon that 5,000 copies were printed by e. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. Through the years, bench has had in his hands some significant items from lds history, including.
Jan 18, 20 with the help of jonathan napela, the first native hawaiian to receive his temple endowment, elder cannon was able to see this dream realized. For the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Mar 26, 2020 this hawaiian edition of the book of mormon was printed by deseret news in 1905, bound in blindstamped black cloth with a giltstamped title on cover and spine. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o.
One of the rarest of the rare mormon antiquarian books on ebay. Using the 1830 bible as a guide, the first edition book of mormon was replicated to look the same so people of that time period would easily recognize it. Rare mormon documents go on display for the first time the. When it comes to mormon books, this dealer is still in rare. Rare mormon documents go on display for the first time. Remembering the history of the lds church on the hawaiian islands. Cannon translated the book of mormon into hawaiian with the. While not listed as a translator in the first edition spanish book of mormon, olivas vila aoy heavily influenced its production. How did brigham young help take the book of mormon to the.
The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. More information about this seller contact this seller 24. 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. Feb 18, 2016 a statue on the byuhawaii campus honors the work of jonathan napela and elder george q. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition.
A man who allegedly stole a rare first edition of the book of mormon was arrested for theft tuesday at his friends condominium in herndon. Sep 12, 2014 chris detrick the salt lake tribune the book of mormon first edition, 1830, on display at the lds church history library wednesday september 3, 2014. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. In the 1852 edition, richards added numbers to the paragraphs to aid in finding passages, thereby creating the first although primitiveversification for the book of mormon. In 30 years, ive seen the price of a first edition book of mormon 1830. Cannon, a member of the first presidency, began translating the book of mormon into hawaiian when he was 25 years old. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Ka buke a moramona hawaiian book of mormon elder george q.
Since its first publication in 1830, the book of moron has undergone thousands of changes. The hawaiian language version of the book of mormon, scripture for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Il libro di mormon italy, switzerland, minorities elsewhere most recent edition 1995 69,000,000 7 1855 hawaiian. Aug 18, 2017 see also, book of mormon, liverpool edition, 1841, online at history richard e. 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. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. The new exhibit titled foundations of faith includes 26 books, manuscripts and other historical documents that date back to the 19th century and the beginnings of mormonism. George horton, understanding textual changes in the book of mormon, ensign dec 1983, 2428. The book journeys from the first missionaries arriving on the islands in 1850 and their initial struggles to maintain a foothold there to the eventual success of the church on the islands. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Jul 26, 2018 the book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. In 1844, brigham had two copies of this edition ornately bound and given to queen victoria. A printing history of the book of mormon mormon historic sites.
Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah. The book of mormon is now published in more than 80 languages, with selections available in another 25 languages. 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. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. Hawaiian community members inspect the new display in the laie hawaii temple visitors center featuring a rare 1855 edition of ka buke a moramona the hawaiian book of mormon credit. Moramona is the quintessential history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in hawaii. 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. Why pacific islanders love the book of mormon ozy a. Cannon in translating the book of mormon into hawaiian. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture.
With the cooperation of the byuhawaii archives and the former and the current visitors center directors, the latter being elder richard w. Ka buke a moramona hawaiian islands minority in continental united states first noneuropean language translation. Book of mormon in japanese bauman rare books first. The first nonenglish edition of the book of mormon was published in denmark in.
Attempts to establish the church of jesus christ of latter day saints in japan were begun in 1901, in yokohama. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. For those interested in experiencing the original book of mormon, this high quality reprint will make a wonderful addition to your library. Palmyra, ny prweb october 23, 2010 an 1837 first edition of a.