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| LDS Collection: [Pratt, Orson] A Series of Pamphlets by Orson Pratt, One of the LDS Twelve Apostles., With Portrait. To which is Appended A Discussion Held In Bolton, Between Elder William Gibson, President of the Saints in the Manchester Conference, and the Rev. Mr. Woodman. Also A Discussion Held in France, Between Elder John Taylor, Ond of the Twelve Apostles and Three Reverend Gentlemen of Different Orders.Š, Liverpool: published by Franklin D. Richards, 1852, 8?" x 5?". Wooden boards with quarter leather and marbled paper; several knicks and a small hole in the leather and the paper is chipped and missing in small areas. The interior is lightly toned and clean except for a slight damp stain at the very upper edge of a few pages, a few smudges and a couple of ink corrections in the text. Kinderhook plate is present but torn and some pages are loosening; needs rebinding. | $ 200 |
| LDS Collection: {Young, Brigham] Le Tabac, Inscribed to Brigham Young by the Author, Book on the evils of tobacco, in French by Dr. H.A. Depierris, inscribed: "to the honorable president Brigham Young respectfully the author H.A. Depierris." The book is "Physiologie Sociale. Le Tabac Qui Contient Le Plus Violent des Poisons: La NicotineŠ." (Paris: Librairie de la Société des Gens de Lettres, 1876), 192pp. Paper covers are separated but present and pages are still uncut; string binding is loose in places and totally separated between pages 80 and 81. Interior is clean and legible. The main questions posed by this book on tobacco are whether or not nicotine, "the most violent of poisons" shortens life and is the cause of the physical and moral degeneration of modern societies. | $ 35 |
| LDS Collection: 2 1/2 X 4" Photograph with "Saltsaesladen" written on the reverse | $ 40 |
| LDS Collection: A Man named Alma, The world of Alma Sonne | $ 20 * |
| LDS Collection: Bible Ready References, Small leather-bound volume, 5?" x 3?", published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preface is datelined Islington, Liverpool, Nov. 15, 1884, Compiled by "a couple of humble Elders from Utah, laboring in the British Mission," and published "For the use of Missionaries and Students of the Scriptures Generally." Covers are worn and chipped at edges and spine and a couple of front pages are loose, but all are present and clean overall. | $ 20 |
| LDS Collection: Nephite Card Chapter 5, Nephite Card. (Territorial Card on the Studying the Book of Mormon | $ 20 |
| LDS Collection: Smith, Joseph Fielding, (1876-1972) 10th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints (1970-1972), son of Joseph F. Smith, 6th president of the LDS Church. Signed and Inscribed copy of The Signs of the Times. A Series of Discussion Sponsored by the sisters of the Lion House Social Center and given by Elder Joseph Fielding Smith (Independence, Jackson Co., Mo: Press of Zion's Printing & Publishing Co., 1943), 8" x 5?", 170pp. Smith wrote on the first end page: "Mrs. Geo. W. Young compliments of Joseph Fielding Smith." A TLS on LDS letterhead, dated Jan. 25, 1944, is affixed to the inside back cover of the book, telling Mrs. Young he is sending the autographed book to her. The covers of the book are somewhat worn, and the interior has numerous checks and marks; the letter is fine. | $ 30 |
| LDS Collection: The Latter Day Saints Millennial Star, June 10, 1854, London, Edited and published by S.W. Richards in London, printed in Liverpool, paginated 355-368. The issue is devoted to the "Death of President Willard Richards," taken from the Deseret News. Each page has a black mourning border. Richards (1804-1859) served as Joseph Smith's private secretary and as LDS historian, he was responsible for keeeping Smith's diary. In 1847 he became second counselor to Brigham Young. He organized the provisional government of the State of Deseret and was appointed the territorial secretary. In 1850 he was appointed founding editor of the Deseret News. Excellent condition. | $ 24 |
| Arizona Co-Operative Mercantile Institution, Holbrook, A.T., Certificate No. 423 for 50 shares of captial stock with par value of $1.00 per share. Issued to John Hunt. Signed by Jesse Smith, President and Joseph Smith, Secretary. | $ 70 |
| LDS Collection: Promissory Notes, 1891 and 1892, Holbrook, A.T., Two handwritten notes: One is datelined Woodruff, March 3, 1891 and signed by Albert F. Potter, made out and paid to John O'Reidhead, Arizona C.M.I., Holbrook, A[rizona].T[erritor]y., 6" x 5". The second is datelined Snowflake, A.T (Mormon settlement named after the Mormon apostle Erastus Snow and early-day colonizer Jacob Flake), January 1892, signed by A.L. Rogers, for five dollars to John Hunt, 3?" x 4?". Both stamped "Paid." | $ 20 |
| A.C.M.I 10 Cents, St. Johns, AZ, Rotated reverse 180 degrees, U | $ 70 |
| A.C.M.I 10 Cents, St. Johns, AZ, U | $ 65 |
| A.C.M.I. $1, St. Johns, AZ, U | $ 80 |
| A.C.M.I. 5 Cents, St. Johns, AZ, U | $ 55 |
| A.C.M.I. 50 Cents, St. Johns, AZ, U | $ 55 |
| A.C.M.I., St. John's, AZ, U | $ 80 |
| LDS Collection: Handwritten Letter on Letterhead from the Latter Day Saints Academy, Thatchet, AZ, Written by James W. Welsh on letterhead to Mr. Geo Carleton, Clerk, Board of Supervisors, Graham Co.. Datelined Thatchet, Ariz. | $ 20 * |
| LDS Collection: Times and Seasons "Truth Will Prevail", Nauvoo, IL, Vol. V. No. 5, Nauvoo, Ill March 1, 1844. 16pp, 8?" x 5?". The lead story is "History of Joseph Smith (Continued.) covering 4? pages. Edited by John Taylor, who would become the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, following Brigham Young. The Times and Seasons was the periodical of the church; it was published in Nauvoo, Illinois, from November 1839 until February 1846. Fine except for light overall toning and a few very faint damp stains. | $ 150 |
| LDS Collection: What Others Say About the "Mormons" Booklet, Independence, MO, "Compiled by Dr. John A. Widtsoe Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," 7?" x 5", printed by Zion's printing and Publishing Company, Independence, Missouri, c. 1930. Paper covers have a couple of dark marks; interior has a few pencil marks, else fine. Containing positive comments made by prominent non-Mormons about the Mormons throughout ten decades, beginning in 1830. | $ 20 * |
| LDS Collection: The Deseret Alphabet, NY, Written in the Deseret language, published by Russell Bros., NewYork, for the Deseret University, 1869, 9" x 5?", 116pp. Pale blue covers with decorative borders, a beehive at top and a temple at the bottom; dark blue leather spine with gilt lettering and a beehive decoration. No illustrations in the text. Some toning to covers and edge wear; interior is tight and clean. Rare. | $ 160 |
| LDS Collection: The Deseret Alphabet, NY, Written in the Deseret language, published by Russell Bros., New York in 1868, 7?" x 5", 36pp. Salmon-colored covers with decorative borders, including a beehive at the top, a temple at the bottom, and domestic scenes on either side; plain, worn fuschia-colored spine. Numerous illustrations in text. Minor toning to covers, else fine. Rare. | $ 225 |
| LDS Collection: The Deseret Alphabet., NY, Written in the Deseret language, published by Russell Bros., New York, in 1868, 7?" x 5", 72pp. Pale taupe covers with decorative borders, including a beehive at the top, a temple at the bottom, and domestic scenes on either side; plain black spine. Several illustrations in the text. Minor soiling to back cover; interior is tight and clean. Rare. | $ 120 |
| LD Collection: A Life of Christ For the Young., Philadelphia, PA, By George Ludington Week, published by George W. Jacobs & Co., Philadelphia, 1898, 7?" x 5", 339pp. Minor wear to covers; light toning to interior; tightly bound. "Adapted to the Use of Pupils in First Intermediate Departments of the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." | $ 20 * |
| Oregon Short Line Railroad Company Check, Salt Lake City, UT, Check No. 31270. Pay to the order of C.H. Jenkinson, Local Treasurer, $35.14 for Interline Freight Claim Account. Signed CJMartin, Auditor. Cancelled with Paid stamp from the Treasury Department in Pittsburg, PA. Reverse has 5 Separate stamps. | $ 10 * |
| Brigham Young American Bank Note Engraved Plate, UT, Brigham Young American Bank Note Engraved Plate. By Mark Baldwin, 7" x 5?". The original envelope is present (soiled with several edge tears) and has an image from the plate affixed to it; written in red ink at left is "NY 1087." The number is also on the plate. A separate image of the plate gives the engraver's name and the date 1891. The portrait of Young is a well-known, seated pose holding his cane in his right hand. Plate has a couple of minor dings, else fine. This is a classic piece from an historic collection that sold on the east coast several years ago. this plate, fully detailed and in excellent condition, sold for abouit $5,000 at the time in heated bidding. Used in many publications of the mid nineteenth century, it is often considered one of the greatest engravings of the Prophet Brigham Young at teh height of his career. It became part of this collection, and along with other classics such as the Deseret Telegraph hand bill, are among the great Latter Day Saints historical pieces in this sale. Estimated Value $2,000 - 6,000 | $ 3,000 |