Description: For sale is an exceptionally rare 1869 edition of the Book of Mormon written in the Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic script developed by the early Latter-day Saints. Published in Salt Lake City, this book is a significant piece of Mormon history and linguistic innovation, making it highly collectible for LDS history enthusiasts, rare book collectors, and language scholars. Key Features: Title: The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. Language: Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic script introduced by Brigham Young to simplify English spelling. Publication Year: 1869. Publisher: Published by the Deseret University in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Why This Book is Unique: Historical Significance: This edition showcases the efforts of the early LDS Church to foster linguistic unity and education. Rarity: Only a limited number of copies were printed, making this a highly sought-after collectible. Cultural Heritage: Offers a glimpse into 19th-century Mormon culture and innovation. Who Would Love This Item? Collectors of rare LDS books or artifacts. Historians specializing in 19th-century Mormonism or linguistics. Scholars of the Deseret Alphabet or unique language systems. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Mormon history. Whether for display, study, or preservation, this 1869 Deseret Alphabet Book of Mormon is a true treasure.
Price: 8500 USD
Location: Springville, Utah
End Time: 2025-01-13T22:33:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region: North America
Topic: Mormonism
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
