Book of Mormon Census

Record Date	09/09/2024
Collection Name	1842 Nauvoo
Ownership Type	Special Collection
Owner	Columbia University
Location	New York, NY
Description	1842 Book of Mormon, Columbia University
Provenance	Acquired by the University around the 1950’s. Accompanying reference index contained with this book since before then. Name of Clemens inscribed on title page.
Unique Features	Spine: Five sets gold ribbing visible. Wear and detachment at top section. Spine Lettering and Label: Red title ribbon. Gold lettering visible. Cover: Present, fading on edging. Binding: Spine/cover hinging in tact. First endpaper and inside pastedown a rose colored specialty paper. Second endpaper present in regular paper, torn piece at outer bottom corner. Inside pastedown: Bookplate sticker listing a bequest of Frederic Bancroft. Title Page: Both pages present, First page: no noticeable markings. Twice underlined inscription of “Clemens” near right margin under title. Both pages: Slight foxing and staining at lower edge. Text: Full text block, no known markings. Witness page set on separate page leaves. Inscription: Title Page: “Clemens” in ink, twice underlined. Notes: Index reference pamphlet (By Robert Crawford) inserted at the back pastedown.