Rare Book of Mormon Pages (3) – 1830 First Edition, 1837 Second, 1840 Third Ed.-image

Rare Book of Mormon Pages (3) – 1830 First Edition, 1837 Second, 1840 Third Ed.

$ 1927.2

Language: English Subject: Religion & Spirituality Author: Joseph Smith, Junior Original/Facsimile: Original material: United States Materials sourced from: United States Year Printed: 1830 Topic: Mormonism Region: North America Special Attributes: 1st Edition, 2nd Edition, 3rd Edition Binding: Loose Pages, Articles

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Rare Book of Mormon Pages (3) – 1830 First Edition, 1837 Second, 1840 Third Ed.. Authentic Leaves from the 1830 • 1837 • 1840 Editions. Original Book of Mormon Pages (Set of 3) — First Three Editions. Book of Mormon publishing (. 1837 Second Edition —. 1830 First Edition —. 1840 Third Edition —. ). Original Book of Mormon Pages (Set of 3) — First Three Editions Authentic Leaves from the 1830 • 1837 • 1840 Editions Description A rare trio of authentic leaves from the first three editions of the Book of Mormon, representing the earliest stages of its publication and evolution: Center: 1830 First Edition — Book of Alma, pages 238–239. Printed in Palmyra, New York by E. B. Grandin. Contains narrative from Alma’s preaching and early Nephite records. Right: 1837 Second Edition — Book of Ether, pages 572–573. Printed in Kirtland, Ohio by O. Cowdery & Co. Includes text describing the Jaredite record and concluding teachings of Ether. Left: 1840 Third Edition — Book of Nephi, pages 406–407. Printed in Nauvoo, Illinois under Joseph Smith’s direction, recounting late Nephite history and moral decline preceding destruction. Together, these pages span the first decade of Book of Mormon printing—from Palmyra (1830) to Kirtland (1837) to Nauvoo (1840)—and illustrate the textual and typographic development of early Latter-day Saint scripture. Condition All pages are approximately 185–195 years old with expected age-related wear: edge chips, small tears, toning, and light stains. Please review photos carefully. The 1830 Alma leaf shows visible edge loss and closed tears but retains all text; typical of paper from the Grandin printing. The 1837 Ether leaf shows moderate toning and scattered foxing along edges. The 1840 Nephi leaf displays light toning and a few edge nicks, overall clean and legible. These leaves were preserved from damaged or incomplete volumes—an accessible way to own original fragments of early LDS printing history. Why Collect Single Leaves? Historical significance: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions mark the foundation of Book of Mormon publishing (Palmyra → Kirtland → Nauvoo). Framing & display: Perfect for homes, offices, libraries, and teaching collections. Educational value: Ideal for illustrating early 19th-century American religious printing and textual evolution. Accessible collecting: Complete early editions can cost tens of thousands; single leaves offer a far more affordable connection to that heritage. What You’ll Receive The exact three pages shown in the listing photos: – 1830 (Alma 238–239, center) – 1837 (Ether 572–573, right) – 1840 (Nephi 406–407, left) Guaranteed authentic from their respective editions. Packed with archival-safe materials for secure delivery. Shipping & Handling Ships within two business days of payment. Sent in protective archival packaging and fully insured, with signature required upon delivery for buyer security. A meaningful artifact of faith and American printing history—perfect for collecting, gifting, or display.

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