1920 Book Of Mormon, Published In Salt Lake City W/inscription
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1920 Book Of Mormon, Published In Salt Lake City W/inscription. By 1920, Church printing operations in Salt Lake City were producing substantial quantities of standardized editions for 1920Book of Mormon. Title: The Book of Mormon. This copy retains its original black cloth binding with gilt-stamped front cover and spine lettering. 1920 Book of Mormon Salt Lake City Edition | Original Black Cloth | 1949 Inscription Offered here is a 1920 Salt Lake City edition of The Book of Mormon , translated by Joseph Smith, Jr., and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . This copy retains its original black cloth binding with gilt-stamped front cover and spine lettering. A handwritten ownership inscription dated August 1949 appears on the front endpaper, adding mid-20th-century provenance. Publication Details Title: The Book of Mormon Copyright: 1920 Publisher: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Format: Double-column text Includes: Brief Analysis, References, and Index This edition reflects the standardized early 20th-century LDS printing format used during a period of significant missionary expansion. Historical Context First published in 1830, The Book of Mormon is foundational scripture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By 1920, Church printing operations in Salt Lake City were producing substantial quantities of standardized editions for: Missionary distribution Personal devotional use Baptism and confirmation gifts Church instructional use The 1920 printing represents an era when the Church was expanding internationally following World War I. These editions were commonly carried by missionaries and presented as religious gifts during the interwar period. The handwritten August 1949 inscription situates this volume in the immediate post–World War II era, a time of renewed missionary growth and strong institutional development within the Church. Such inscriptions often mark personal milestones in faith, missionary service, or family gifting. Condition Spine has separated from the cover (Please see above photos for reference) Clean text with nothing missing Original black pebbled cloth binding Gilt cover decoration and spine lettering remain legible Moderate surface wear and handling marks Pages complete Age toning consistent with period paper 1949 handwritten inscription on front endpaper
