New England Auctions – 2023 Blockbuster Antiquarian Book & Ephemera Auction
Tuesday December 12 Live auction (online only) to start at 5:30pm
Online registration at www.nebookauctions.com
Preview by Appointment at our gallery
Includes a FIRST EDITION OF THE SCRIPTURE OF THE MORMON CHURCH
A Fine Collection of Early Printed Books and Americana will be highlighted at New England Book Auctions with a copy of The Book of Mormon.
This first edition is the only printing listing Joseph Smith as the “author and proprietor” rather than as the translator, and the only edition with the 2-page preface. To be sold with an estimate of $100,000/150,000.
The sale also includes other fine books and prints, including Incunable leaves, 16th century books, early Japanese Woodcuts and Rare Americana.
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Mon - Fri / 8:00 am - 5:01 pm
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