In her own words, an incunable is a book published within the first fifty years or so til 1501 after gutenbergs first printed book. The book is the most expensive book pawn stars has ever seen. Although many customers are obviously preselected and the facts are scripted ahead of time, my boys still like to watch how different quirky items claiming to be from years past get inspected to see if theyre the real deal and worth some real. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript ever sold this article is more than 2 years old founding text of the church of jesus christ of. On june 7 2011, harrison published a biography called license to pawn. Every pawn stars fans favorite book expert, rebecca romney, shares her passion for unique books in this compilation from season 14. Jan 26, 2015 on sunday nights episode of pawn stars, shop owner rick harrison had one of his most intense negotiations yet. Over the course of her career, rebecca has sold shakespeare folios, first editions of newtons principia and darwins origin of species, and individual leaves from the gutenberg bible. Since her first appearance on pawn stars fourth season in 2011, the rare book expert rebecca. Over the course of her career, rebecca has sold shakespeare folios, first editions of newtons principia and darwins origin of species, and individual leaves from.
The most unusual items ever found on pawn stars that were. Then, rick becomes a believer when an 1842 book of mormon looks to be the most. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Smith implied that he read the plates directly using spectacles prepared for the purpose of translating. Here is everything you need to know from rebecca romneys wiki. Rick becomes a believer when an 1842 book of mormon looks to be the most. Bibliophile rebecca romney is called in to appraise an enormously valuable fifth edition of the book of mormon in this scene from best of pawn stars. Pawn stars is an american reality television series that premiered on history on july 19, 2009. Other accounts variously state that he used one or more seer stones placed in a top hat. Pawn stars has a list of experts that specialize in various different things from autographs to. It was printed in 1842 and is the last one printed in founder joseph smiths lifetime. Rebecca romney is a rare book dealer based in the washington dc area. Another testament of jesus christ videos how has the book of mormon helped you feel closer to jesus christ.
Adam, who owned the book and brought it in, explained that theological books are not often very valuable, but because of the history surrounding it, valued. Oct 10, 2014 on pawn stars, owner rick harrison was offered one of the most expensive books thatd ever been in the shop. Rebecca romney is a rare book seller, best known for her appearances in pawn stars. The history channel show pawn stars has selected this clip, featuring a man selling a rare edition of the book of mormon, for their best of pawn stars compilation rick harrison, one of the. Come as you are with the pawn stars when a guitar pedal used by kurt cobain jams into the shop. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is recreated to exact specifications. On sunday nights episode of pawn stars, shop owner rick harrison had one of his most intense negotiations yet. Rebecca began appearing on the history channels television show pawn stars as the rare book specialist in 2011. And this is exactly what pawn stars got their hands on, 1842 copy of a fifth edition book of mormon. Starting on the show in series 4, she is now a much loved and respected member of the team.
Book of mormon, 1840, page 0 the joseph smith papers. See more ideas about pawn stars, makeover party and rebecca hall. There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds faith, the first edition of 1830 being the most important, but also the 1837 kirtland, the. Rebecca romney wikipedia, bio, age, wiki, husband, family. Rick harrison, one of the owners of the famed pawn shop in las vegas, nevada, calls in an expert when adam bring in a fifthedition of the book of mormon. Watching the video it almost seems to me like he thinks the bom is a story about the wagon train migrations to salt lake. Christianity, history channel, mormon, mormonism, religion, video. On the most recent episode of the history channels pawn stars that aired last week, a customer. She is best known for her work on the history channel show pawn stars. On pawn stars they dont just deal with rock memorabilia and trinkets. Nope, were not talking about the hit broadway play. Home of the hit tv show pawn stars, now offering an 8% loan rate until april 17th.
See more ideas about pawn stars, stars, history channel. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars. Rare book dealer rebecca romney shares her experiences in the world of rare books. I am rebecca romney, the rare book expert on pawn stars. On the show, pawn stars, rick harrison calls the book of mormon a unique historical document. Rare book of mormon shows up on history channels pawn stars.
She also runs her own company, honey and wax books. I keep up a blog and a facebook page with interesting facts about books and advice on book collecting. Rebecca romney was born as rebecca angeline engeat, in las vegas in 1985. Oct 10, 2014 recently, history channels popular television show pawn stars featured an unusualand valuableartifact familiar to latterday saints. Rebecca romney is an american rare books expert and television personality. Watch the book of rick full episode pawn stars history. The book of mormon is valuable to many mormons, but to one person it was incredibly valuable. Joseph smith founded the church of jesus christ of latterday saints after his first vision from god. Apr 18, 2017 rebecca romney is a rare book seller, best known for her appearances in pawn stars.
Well, on the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised to find out that the most expensive book that the appraiser, rebecca romney, quoted for him was ta rather rare edition of the book of mormon. Will this piece of rock history lead corey to nirvana, or will his concerns force him to stay away. Sep 20, 2007 mormons believe that the book of mormon, one of three books of mormon scripture beyond the bible, was translated from golden tablets that joseph smith jr. And it was over this copy of jays treaty owned by thomas jefferson. Oct 10, 2014 on the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised that the most expensive book that the appraiser had ever appraised for him was this edition of the book of mormon. Jul 24, 2017 so we know the book of mormon is of great worth, correct. We specialize in rare collectibles, art and memorabilia. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. Recently, history channels popular television show pawn stars featured an unusualand valuableartifact fa. Shop our vast array of historical artifacts, fine art, jewelry and more or take advantage of our 24 hour pawn window. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars shop. The history channel show pawn stars has selected this clip, featuring a man selling a rare edition of the book of mormon, for their best of. So we know the book of mormon is of great worth, correct.
Despite the distance, she still films for the show when she visits las vegas, making her one of the longest running specialists and the only regular female specialist on the show. History channel pawn stars appraise rare book of mormon. On pawn stars, owner rick harrison was offered one of the most expensive books thatd ever been in the shop. The most unusual items ever found on pawn stars that.
Adam got more than he bargained for when he brought in his 5th edition copy of the book of mormon printed in. On the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised that the most expensive book that the appraiser had ever appraised for him was this edition of the book of mormon. The 30 most expensive things to come through the shop. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011 to appraise antique books and occasionally documents for the shop. Aug, 2017 pawn stars season 16 episode 15 best of pawn stars. The history channel show pawn stars has selected this clip, featuring a man selling a rare edition of the book of mormon, for their best of pawn stars compilation. Things you didnt know about pawn stars rebecca romney. Rebecca was spotted by the history channel in 2011 and was offered a role as a rare books expert on the reality show pawn stars. Rebecca will be appearing to appraise an incunable. Oct 15, 2017 nope, were not talking about the hit broadway play. It was one of the last books printed while mormonism founder, joseph smith, was still alive.
I am a rare bookseller based in las vegas, where i manage a gallery for bauman rare books. A firstedition book comes into the shop that would have any sports fan charging the field to own in this clip from prohibition pawn. Mormons believe that the book of mormon, one of three books of mormon scripture beyond the bible, was translated from golden tablets that. Irreverent stories was recently published and has received a positive response from readers. A book has to be pretty special to have its value in five digits. She is the cofounder of type punch matrix, a rare book firm specializing in pivotal works from every field. Bibliophile rebecca romney is called in to appraise an enormously valuable fifth edition of the book of mormon in this scene from best of. Well, on the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised to find out that the most expensive book that the appraiser, rebecca. The book of mormon s slip is showing have you ever watched the history channel show pawn stars. Then, rick becomes a believer when an 1842 book of mormon looks to be the most expensive book to ever come through his door. Book of mormon, 1837, page 0 the joseph smith papers. The appraiser said, rick, this by far the most valuable book you. The book of mormons slip is showing have you ever watched the history channel show pawn stars.
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