The Harvard Law School library possesses an original Magna Carta, mistakenly labeled as unofficial, which was bought for only $27.50 in 1946. This valuable document was recently authenticated by Professors David Carpenter and Nicholas Vincent using advanced imaging techniques. Dating back to the late 13th century, it represents a pivotal moment in legal history where personal rights were established regardless of status. With only 24 of the original 200 copies remaining, this find ties into discussions about individual rights today, illustrating the document's enduring significance in shaping modern governance.
The Harvard Law School library has a newly confirmed original Magna Carta, bought for just $27.50 in 1946, which might be one of the world's most valuable documents.
Professor David Carpenter discovered the document in an online collection, speculating it was original, and, through advanced tests like spectral imaging, confirmed its authenticity.
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