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Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10/1 (2001)
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The Journey of an 1830 Book of Mormon
Title
The Journey of an 1830 Book of Mormon
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2001
Authors
Jones, Gerald E. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
36-43, 79
Volume
10
Issue
1
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Abstract
When the Book of Mormon was first published in 1830, there were 5,000 copies printed. It is unclear how many of those copies still exist today, but each was worth approximately $5,000 in the 1980s. One such copy, after being passed from one person to another for over a century, finally fell into the hands of Gerald E. Jones. Using a note left on the inside cover by a former owner, Jones was able to track the journey of the book and discover who many of its owners were.
Early Church History
Book of Mormon
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1830 Book of Mormon
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