Deseret News | Reader comments: Book of Mormon sells for $180,000

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Book of Mormon sells for $180,000

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Bro. Jeff | 6:42 p.m. Sept. 21, 2007

I have two copies, what's the big deal? :o)

Sammy | 2:44 p.m. Feb. 18, 2008

WHAT! I also have two copies, you dont see me becoming a $180,000are!

Boyd Hemminger | 3:11 p.m. May 20, 2008

What a thrill to read of the sale of the Book of Mormon signed by Orson Pratt. Dennison Root, the "owner" is my 3rd great grandfather (and Phebe Hale). Part of the thrill is that there is so precious little information about him. I had guessed that they were neighbors since the Roots lived in Harmony during the time the Joseph Smith was engaged in the translation of the book. I would love to have the opportunity to see the book if the chance ever came my way.

--Boyd

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Swann Auction Galleries, New York, NY, 2007

A page of a rare second edition of the church hymnal is shown, left, and the title page from a first edition of The Book of Mormon, right. The books each sold for $180,000 at public auction.

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