$30 Million Magna Carta Copy Up for Auction
Dec 18th, 2007 · A copy of the Magna Carta is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City. Originally written in 1215, it limited the power of King John and confirmed the rights of the people under common law. The copy up for auction in the U.S. is valued at $30 million, and many believe it's likely to be the only copy ever sold.