[MORMONISM]. [In Deseret phonetic alphabet:] The
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[MORMONISM]. [In Deseret phonetic alphabet:] The Deseret Second Book by the Regents of the Deseret University. [Salt Lake City], 1868.
12mo (185 x 114 mm). Text printed in Deseret language throughout, pictorial title-page, numerous illustrations. Original brown cloth-backed printed boards (some overall staining or light wear, some light chipping to spine). Provenance: O'Connor (signature); acquired Swann Galleries, 1957.Â
FIRST EDITION of this phonetic alphabet. Alfred L. Bush notes: "I find [volumes in the Deseret alphabet] a curious and interesting aspect of Brigham Young's empire-building -- which went so far as to include an attempt at an alphabetic reformation" (qtd. in Streeter). Flake 2818; Streeter IV: 2309.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Evelyn and Eric Newman, St. Louis, Missouri
12mo (185 x 114 mm). Text printed in Deseret language throughout, pictorial title-page, numerous illustrations. Original brown cloth-backed printed boards (some overall staining or light wear, some light chipping to spine). Provenance: O'Connor (signature); acquired Swann Galleries, 1957.Â
FIRST EDITION of this phonetic alphabet. Alfred L. Bush notes: "I find [volumes in the Deseret alphabet] a curious and interesting aspect of Brigham Young's empire-building -- which went so far as to include an attempt at an alphabetic reformation" (qtd. in Streeter). Flake 2818; Streeter IV: 2309.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Evelyn and Eric Newman, St. Louis, Missouri
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