First-edition Book of Mormon sells at auction for $80,000

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The Book of Mormon first edition, 1830, on display at the LDS Church History Library, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune The Book of Mormon first edition, 1830, on display at the LDS Church History Library, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014.

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