This is a very valuable and rare stack of books: (6) first edition copies of the Book of Mormon [1830], a first edition Doctrine and Covenants [1835]--which is worth at least twice as much as a first edition Book of Mormon; and the extremely rare Messenger and Advocate [1834-36] which is worth more even more than the first edition Doctrine and Covenants. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/164662930100172598/

I'm often asked,  "Why do people sell their first edition copies of the Book of Mormon to you?"  Although there are a variety of reasons, the most common is for financial reasons.   In a generation, this iconic book has increased in value from $100 in the 1960s, to $5,000 in the 1980s; and now a copy was appraised for $100,000 on the "Antiques Roadshow": http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865593827/1830-first-edition-Book-of-Mormon-appraised-for-100000.html  and I've  just listed another copy on eBay for $79,995: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291060578422?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

This month I have purchased three new copies of the FIRST EDITION BOOK OF MORMON--and hope to acquire another copy this weekend in California.  If you have an interest in buying, selling or having a copy appraised, please contact me: www.moonsrarebooks.com

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A first edition Book of Mormon recently appraised for $100,000 on the "Antiques Roadshow":  http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865593827/1830-first-edition-Book-of-Mormon-appraised-for-100000.html

It's been a busy week already.  I've traveled 1,800 miles and tracked down two copies of the first edition Book of Mormon [1830].  You never know what type of condition these books will be in.  I've attached a photo to compare the two copies.  On a "1-10" scale, the copy on the left would rate a "3" and the copy on the right a "7".  I've just added several new photos to my Pinterest page that highlights the first edition Book of Mormon. http://www.pinterest.com/moonsrarebooks/first-edition-book-of-mormon-1830-pinterest/

Did you know that there were five editions of the BOOK OF MORMON printed during the life of Joseph Smith?  I've just recorded a video that shows all five editions and their title pages.  Take a look...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZnnOwQkRVc

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I've just posted a new video on YouTube that gives tips on buying, selling or having a first edition BOOK OF MORMON [1830] appraised.  If you would like to have your 1st edition Book of Mormon appraised, or almost any book for that matter, all you need to do is send me a few digital images of the binding, title page and text.  I will then send you a free estimate.  If a more formal written appraisal is needed, details can be worked out.   I'm an allied professional with the Appraisers Association of America.  Please send inquiries to: reidnmoon@gmail.com or threenephites@gmail.com