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1830 Book of Mormon Replica (Palmyra Collector's E
The 1830 Book of Mormon Replica (Palmyra Collector’s Edition) is an authentic keepsake of the Restoration, that offers one a chance to read it without verses, just as Emma Smith, Brigham Young, and Parley P. Pratt would have. It's a thoughtful gift to acknowledge faithful service, show appreciation to a friend, or commemorate an important life milestone. It also works as a unique scripture study tool for seminary students, missionaries, and families.
Through extensive research of multiple 1830 first editions, this exceptional replica matches at least 10 original key features:
- Trimmed edges have been hand-speckled with aqua-blue pigment to match the original
- No changes have been made to the original typesetting and layout (pg 212 is one example of errors retained)
- Gold foil lettering of the title “BOOK OF MORMON” matches the size and attitude of two existing 1830 originals
- Seven gold tooling lines match thickness and varied spacing
- Off-white paper matches the original prior to its yellowing with age
- The cover is an accurate reproduction of what 100% calfskin leather looks and feels like
- Page size is the same as the original, 4-1/2” x 7-1/4”
- Book thickness is approximately 1-5/8” to match the original
- Weight closely matches the original edition
- Cover boards are 0.088” thick