You are correct. My mistake. I've got a book of Mormon circa 1880's I need to find. So many changes as compared to the present one but, thats another thread.
Ah yes... drop another bomb and then say its better for another thread.
I have a copy (reprint) of the 1830 First edition of the BOM. (published by the RLDS church now known as the Community of Christ through Herald Heritage 1970). I also have collected various modern copies of the BOM.
Various Anti-Mormons have quoted me the fact that there have been 2000-3000 changes to the Book of Mormon (pick a number between there I have heard a few different ones. Anti-Mormons can't seem to agree what number to use). They include among those changes, the fact that in the 1920's the Chapter and verse numbers were added with headings. The original 1830 edition is in paragraph form. In other words adding a "1" to the first verse counts as 1 change. A little disingenuous I think.... There are a few leftover examples like the fact that King Mosiah was refered to as King Benjamin in the wrong section (King Benjamin lived a generation before). Interestingly this error was resolved when the RLDS church (Community of Christ) looked over the orinial handwritten manuscript by Joseph Smith (which they own part of). The original manuscript had the correct name. In other words it was a printer's error.
This same argument applied to the Bible would also be invalid. That the Bible Translators added verse numbers while copying the original manuscripts in no way changes the Bible as the Holy Word of God.
I am not saying Joseph Smith did not commit any typographical errors. One of the orinial authors of the BOM an early Prophet named Moroni wrote this interesting verse perhaps in anticipation of those who would try to discredit the book.
Mormon 8:17
17 And if there be faults• they be the faults of a man. But behold, we know no fault; nevertheless God knoweth all things;
If you honestly have read the Book of Mormon and disagree with it as per your faith or belief that is fine by me. But disingenuous insinuations about all the "changes" is just a form of slander.
On another note.... If you really do have an 1880 copy of the BOM I am sure there are many Mormon collectors who would be willing to help you out and buy your copy of the BOM. I alas am a poor college student and can't afford it. But 1880 copies of the BOM go for a pretty penny on EBAY.