"The discovery of a long-lost original Magna Carta at Harvard, bought for $27.50 in 1946, marks a significant historical find and adds to the importance of legal heritage."
"This Magna Carta is one of only seven known originals from King Edward I, representing foundational rights that influenced constitutional law around the world."
The Harvard Law School Library's recent identification of a Magna Carta, purchased for $27.50 in 1946, as one of only seven original manuscripts from 1300 is groundbreaking. Discovered by Professor David Carpenter while researching, the document was initially mislabeled as an unofficial copy. Its visuals triggered suspicions leading to confirmation from experts that it matches authentic originals. The Magna Carta, a pivotal document in establishing legal rights, has influenced many democratic principles, underpinning documents like the U.S. Constitution.
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