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Smith, Joseph
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
The Book of Mormon: An Account written by the Hand of Mormon, upon Plates taken from the Plates of Nephi. Palmyra: Printed by E. B. Grandin, for the author, 1830
8vo (7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 187 x 115 mm). With the penultimate leaf of testimonies and the final blank; foxed and browned, as usual, some early underscoring on pp. 12–13. Contemporary sheep; spine lost, covers detached, text block a bit shaken, title-page loose.
8vo (7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 187 x 115 mm). With the penultimate leaf of testimonies and the final blank; foxed and browned, as usual, some early underscoring on pp. 12–13. Contemporary sheep; spine lost, covers detached, text block a bit shaken, title-page loose.
Literature
Church 1342; Flake 595; Grolier/American 37; Howes S623; Sabin 83038; Streeter sale 4:2262
Condition
The Book of Mormon: An Account written by the Hand of Mormon, upon Plates taken from the Plates of Nephi. Palmyra: Printed by E. B. Grandin, for the author, 1830
8vo (7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 187 x 115 mm). With the penultimate leaf of testimonies and the final blank; foxed and browned, as usual, some early underscoring on pp. 12–13. Contemporary sheep; spine lost, covers detached, text block a bit shaken, title-page loose.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition: the only edition with Smith's preface and the only edition to identify Smith as the author of the text; all subsequent editions have designated him as the translator. The present copy retains the elusive leaf of "The Testimony of Three Witnesses [recto] | And Also the Testimony of Eight Witnesses [verso]," all of whom affirm that they had seen the original golden tablets of Nephi. A two-leaf index was printed after the Book of Mormon was published and distributed; it is appropriately not present here, as it is indicative of a later issue.