The 1840 third edition was printed both in Cincinnati and Nauvoo. The first 1000 copies were printed off the stereotyped plates in Cincinnati in 1840 so the pre-orders could be mailed out immediately. The stereotyped plates were then taken back to Nauvoo and given to the Prophet Joseph Smith by Church printer, Ebenezer Robinson. Joseph then authorized Robinson to print at least 1000 more copies in Nauvoo from these plates for the upcoming April 1841 General Conference where they sold out.
M. J.August 28, 2015
It had to lie buried in the earth for over 1400 years to emerge pure and un-corrupted by man. I "discovered" The Book of Mormon for myself at the age of 21, the most amazing book on earth, the BOOK of books, like a "letter from God." I've read from it almost daily since then; it charted the course of my life, for which I will be forever indebted to God. It's primary message is that the Bible is true, standing as a second witness that Salvation comes to the world through Jesus Christ, the Redeemer.
Cav PilotAugust 27, 2015
I have a leather bound gold embossed copy autographed by Nephi......C****. The first son born in America to Danish immigrants after they came to America in the late 1800's. It is the copy that he referenced when he was a missionary with grandma, many years ago. A common enough copy, but interesting that as a triple combination, it lacks several sections of the D&C and Official Proc 2.
LaVerl09August 27, 2015
According to an online calculator, $1.25 in 1830 is the same as $41.11 now. Consequently, I am very appreciative of the more economical prices we have for our paperback versions of the Book of Mormon today.
Kelly SmithAugust 27, 2015
I have read this wonderful book every day (missing only 52 days) since May 1986 when President Benson urged members to take it seriously and remove the condemnation that has been on the church since 1832. I love and know it is true.
Aimee WilkinsonAugust 26, 2015
Cheri Scott, If you have the 1851 edition printed in Liverpool, you not only have an invaluable family treasure but you have an extremely valuable book. Depending on condition it could easily be worth 10 to 20 thousand dollars!!! It is very possible you would never be interested in selling but I have known and helped people sell books like this to send missionaries or fund their own mission.
SteveAugust 26, 2015
Very interesting..
Larry LawtonAugust 26, 2015
Back in 1962, when I was finishing my sophomore year in college, you could buy a black paperback copy of the Book of Mormon for fifty cents. That fifty-cent book occupies a place of honor in my office as the book that changed my life. Reading the Book of Mormon was the best decision I ever made.
Bob WellsAugust 26, 2015
Thank you. Very interesting.
Emmanuel AfrifaAugust 26, 2015
So how were people quoting verses from the Book of Mormon prior to the Third European edition of 1852, where the Book had no numbered verses? By page number and paragraph?! I'm glad for the revision that gave it numbered verses.
Cheri ScottAugust 26, 2015
What an interesting article about the differences in publications! The church has truly evolved as Heavenly Father has given us more and more knowledge and instructions. I have a small copy of a stand-alone Pearl of Great Price which was carried across the plains by my great-great grandmother, Ingeborg Jensen. It's leather bound and about 3" by 4". It's truly one of my treasures!
Comments | Return to Story
Chris MiasnikDecember 4, 2015
The 1840 third edition was printed both in Cincinnati and Nauvoo. The first 1000 copies were printed off the stereotyped plates in Cincinnati in 1840 so the pre-orders could be mailed out immediately. The stereotyped plates were then taken back to Nauvoo and given to the Prophet Joseph Smith by Church printer, Ebenezer Robinson. Joseph then authorized Robinson to print at least 1000 more copies in Nauvoo from these plates for the upcoming April 1841 General Conference where they sold out.
M. J.August 28, 2015
It had to lie buried in the earth for over 1400 years to emerge pure and un-corrupted by man. I "discovered" The Book of Mormon for myself at the age of 21, the most amazing book on earth, the BOOK of books, like a "letter from God." I've read from it almost daily since then; it charted the course of my life, for which I will be forever indebted to God. It's primary message is that the Bible is true, standing as a second witness that Salvation comes to the world through Jesus Christ, the Redeemer.
Cav PilotAugust 27, 2015
I have a leather bound gold embossed copy autographed by Nephi......C****. The first son born in America to Danish immigrants after they came to America in the late 1800's. It is the copy that he referenced when he was a missionary with grandma, many years ago. A common enough copy, but interesting that as a triple combination, it lacks several sections of the D&C and Official Proc 2.
LaVerl09August 27, 2015
According to an online calculator, $1.25 in 1830 is the same as $41.11 now. Consequently, I am very appreciative of the more economical prices we have for our paperback versions of the Book of Mormon today.
Kelly SmithAugust 27, 2015
I have read this wonderful book every day (missing only 52 days) since May 1986 when President Benson urged members to take it seriously and remove the condemnation that has been on the church since 1832. I love and know it is true.
Aimee WilkinsonAugust 26, 2015
Cheri Scott, If you have the 1851 edition printed in Liverpool, you not only have an invaluable family treasure but you have an extremely valuable book. Depending on condition it could easily be worth 10 to 20 thousand dollars!!! It is very possible you would never be interested in selling but I have known and helped people sell books like this to send missionaries or fund their own mission.
SteveAugust 26, 2015
Very interesting..
Larry LawtonAugust 26, 2015
Back in 1962, when I was finishing my sophomore year in college, you could buy a black paperback copy of the Book of Mormon for fifty cents. That fifty-cent book occupies a place of honor in my office as the book that changed my life. Reading the Book of Mormon was the best decision I ever made.
Bob WellsAugust 26, 2015
Thank you. Very interesting.
Emmanuel AfrifaAugust 26, 2015
So how were people quoting verses from the Book of Mormon prior to the Third European edition of 1852, where the Book had no numbered verses? By page number and paragraph?! I'm glad for the revision that gave it numbered verses.
Cheri ScottAugust 26, 2015
What an interesting article about the differences in publications! The church has truly evolved as Heavenly Father has given us more and more knowledge and instructions. I have a small copy of a stand-alone Pearl of Great Price which was carried across the plains by my great-great grandmother, Ingeborg Jensen. It's leather bound and about 3" by 4". It's truly one of my treasures!
ADD A COMMENT