Grant, Heber Jeddy. [Heber J. Grant] [JAPAN MISSION] [JAPANESE IMPRINT] [LDS CHURCH] [MORMONISM] [PAMPHLETS].

Matsu Jitsu Seito Iesu Kirisuto Kyokai ni kansuru Kinkyu Rinkoku. [Loose English translation: An Urgent Message/Declaration Concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].

Tokyo, Nihon [Japan]: [LDS Japanese Mission], [no date printed, but likely circa early-1900s]. Pamphlet. [2], 13, [1] pp. 24mo [15 cm]. Pamphlet in self-wrappers. A single gathering secured only by folding and glue, as issued. Printed on white paper in black ink. The front cover bears the title and author attribution to Heber J. Grant. The rear cover features a halftone photographic illustration of the Salt Lake Temple with a caption. Mild even age-toning and a soft, faint vertical handling fold. A nice, structurally sound, and clean copy.

(This variant matches most closely to Flake-Draper 3673, with no date printed, 15cm vertical measurement, and plain printed wraps. See also: Flake/Draper 3669-3672). Near Fine. Item #71537

This tract represents the primary missionary work written by Heber J. Grant (1856-1945) during his tenure as the first president of the LDS Japan Mission (1901–1903). The text provides an introductory overview of Latter-day Saint theology for a Japanese audience, reporting on the First Vision of Joseph Smith, his subsequent martyrdom at Carthage Jail, and concluding with a complete translation of the thirteen Articles of Faith.

Documenting the foundational years of the Church's proselytising efforts in Asia, this rare Japanese Mormon imprint predates the first Japanese translation of the Book of Mormon.

Price: $350.00