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Hardcover.
1985. SCARCE book. The complete title is "Selected Manifestations: Being an Unofficial Collection of Temple Dedicatory Prayers, Revelations, Visions, Dreams, Doctrinal Expositions, and other Inspired Declarations not presently included in the Official Canon of Scriptures known as the Four Standard Works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
This book mysteriously disappeared from store bookshelves back in 1985 shortly after publication (apparently because of copyright concerns)--thus its rarity. The book contains 185 sections, entitled "Selections". Each "Selection" contains a dedicatory prayer, a spiritual manifestation, or some important revelation that is presently not contained in the Standard Works. The book also has twelve very valuable appendices, including a bibliography on the Doctrine and Covenants; and a list of all the Priesthood Courses of Study.
The "Selections" are given in chronological order and each is broken down into verse form, like the scriptures. It includes many of the early revelations given to Joseph Smith that are not included in the D&C, including other revelations given to subsequent prophets.
This book is in excellent condition. Bright white pages, certainly never read or paged through. Tight spine, clean edges. The dust jacket is in very good condition. The only exception is a small tear on the top edge of the back cover. See this photo for details. A BrodArt dust jacket has been added to protect the dust hacket.
[Book #323]
Softcover.
Salt Lake City: I.E.S. Publishing, 1985. 455p. This massive undertaking compiles and categorizes the doctrinal statements of Joseph Smith from the following sources:
- The Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
- The Words of Joseph Smith
- History of the Church (documentary)
- The Personal Writings of Joseph Smith
Amazing resource, long out of print. An invaluable reference work for any student if doctrine or Joseph Smith. Limited edition of 200 copies were published.
[Book #321]
Hardcover.
BRONZE SCULPTURE. This is the "First Vision" by famed sculptor Avard Fairbanks (for more info visit http://www.avardfairbanks.com/sacred_works/josephsmith/vision.html). The original sculpture now resides in the courtyard of the Joseph Smith Building on the campus of Brigham Young University. This smaller-sized commemorative sculpture is 9 1/4" tall, plus a 2" wooden base. It is 100% bronze.
[Book #302]
Hardcover.
Sought-after leatherbound edition of these great words of a beloved prophet. Navy blue leather with blind stamp portrait of President Hinckley on covers. VOLUME 2 ONLY.
[Book #301]
Hardcover.
Orem, Utah: Noble Publishing, 1980. 99p. This is a RARE book. It is estimated that 20-30 copies survived. The author had 10,000 copies printed, but before they were released to bookstores a General Authority asked him to destroy the book. The reasoning for the request is unknown, however speculation has run rampant, from doctrinal problems, to discussing the history of the calling of Patriarch when the Church patriarch, Eldred Smith, had been released the previous year. Whatever the reason, the author obediently took all but one case of the books to the dump. He held back a few copies for his children and grand-children. You will NOT find this book very often, and with the number of LDS book collectors increasing each year, once they are in private hands, it will be impossible to get a copy.
The book hass a bend to the front cover. A prior owner's name and address have been whited-out on the first blank page. DJ has rubbing to corners and the back. Additional phot here
[Book #237]
Hardcover.
Book in VG condition. Previous owner removed the DJ and cut it apart, gluing the cover on the first blank page, and the blurb about the book glued to the inside front cover. There is also a library # written on the lower part of the spine. Other than those tragic flaws, the book is solid.
[Book #221]
Hardcover.
2005. reprint ed. Brand new mint condition reprint edition of the Millenial Star, vol. 1-2. Beautifully in black cloth and an attractive spine design.
[Book #175]
Hardcover.
1907. 1st ed. First edition of this scarce set, 1907, with a black cloth cover. Small tear top bottom of spine. Rubbing to corners. The binding is starting to come undone on the front hinge and back hinge. Previous owner's name written in light pencil on first blank page. Red pencil markings on about a dozen pages throughout. Edges of pages yellowed from age. Dime sized remnant of a stain on front center of cover.
[Book #168]
Hardcover.
Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1983. 1st ed. 479p. 0877479739. Slight water staining to bottom (see photos). Very nice book in great condition.
[Book #79]
Hardcover.
Zions Printing & Publishing Company, 1944. 4th Edition ed. 358p. Mormon Classic. Includes dedicatory prayers from the temples dedicated before 1941, and a few sections that were removed from later editions, such as the meaning of ancient geometric symbols used on temples today. Simulated leather cover. Tight binding, slight foxing. Previous owner sticker on inside cover. Outside has rubbing to corners.
[Book #64]
Hardcover.
Provo, UT: BYU Press, 1983. Clean and white throughout. No damage to covers, but book is slightly cocked. DJ is a little worn around the edges, small 1/2" tear along top front, and corners are rubbed. Foreward by Marion G. Romney.
[Book #58]
Hardcover.
Harvard University Press, 1958. 1st ed. 534p. First edition. Inscription on first page. Rubbing to corners, very slight yellowing. Pictoral map endpapers. Clean throughout. Leonard Arrington at his finest.
[Book #25]
