![David Rubenstein unveils a 1297 Original of the Magna Carta at the National Archives in Washington on March 3, 2008. Rubenstein recently bought the historical document at auction so that he could David Rubenstein unveils a 1297 Original of the Magna Carta at the National Archives in Washington on March 3, 2008. Rubenstein recently bought the historical document at auction so that he could](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W0E5N2/david-rubenstein-unveils-a-1297-original-of-the-magna-carta-at-the-national-archives-in-washington-on-march-3-2008-rubenstein-recently-bought-the-historical-document-at-auction-so-that-he-could-give-it-to-the-national-archives-for-display-the-magna-carta-dates-to-1215-when-englands-king-john-acceded-to-the-demands-of-his-barons-acknowledging-the-concept-that-no-man-is-above-the-law-it-is-considered-a-milestone-in-constitutional-thought-and-formed-the-basis-of-the-american-bill-of-rights-500-years-later-upi-photopat-benic-W0E5N2.jpg)
David Rubenstein unveils a 1297 Original of the Magna Carta at the National Archives in Washington on March 3, 2008. Rubenstein recently bought the historical document at auction so that he could
![Detailed view of the 1297 Magna Carta as it is installed into the new Heritage Gallery in the City of London Stock Photo - Alamy Detailed view of the 1297 Magna Carta as it is installed into the new Heritage Gallery in the City of London Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/G7CAPX/detailed-view-of-the-1297-magna-carta-as-it-is-installed-into-the-G7CAPX.jpg)
Detailed view of the 1297 Magna Carta as it is installed into the new Heritage Gallery in the City of London Stock Photo - Alamy
![An Early Copy of the Magna Carta Was Found Forgotten in an Old Scrapbook | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine An Early Copy of the Magna Carta Was Found Forgotten in an Old Scrapbook | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine](https://th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com/MciEFGL1IeVFSlQiBXGhwtz4al4=/1000x750/filters:no_upscale()/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer/26/d9/26d933af-c056-4a85-8cac-8075e78aa1e9/magna_carta_42-19713811.jpg)
An Early Copy of the Magna Carta Was Found Forgotten in an Old Scrapbook | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine
![NIST Builds Enclosure to Display and Protect the 1297 Magna Carta for the National Archives | Department of Commerce NIST Builds Enclosure to Display and Protect the 1297 Magna Carta for the National Archives | Department of Commerce](https://2010-2014.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/images/2012/february/magnacartaplatform.jpg)
NIST Builds Enclosure to Display and Protect the 1297 Magna Carta for the National Archives | Department of Commerce
![English: A 1297 copy of the Magna Carta which is on display in the Members' Hall of Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. It was purchased by the Government of Australia for £12,500 English: A 1297 copy of the Magna Carta which is on display in the Members' Hall of Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. It was purchased by the Government of Australia for £12,500](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MP3NWN/english-a-1297-copy-of-the-magna-carta-which-is-on-display-in-the-members-hall-of-parliament-house-canberra-australia-it-was-purchased-by-the-government-of-australia-for-12500-from-the-kings-school-bruton-in-somerset-england-uk-22-january-2012-161428-jj-harrison-jjharrison89@facebookcom-if-you-enjoy-my-work-and-would-like-to-see-more-please-subscribe-to-my-profile-on-facebook-844-magna-carta-1297-version-parliament-house-canberra-australia-MP3NWN.jpg)
English: A 1297 copy of the Magna Carta which is on display in the Members' Hall of Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. It was purchased by the Government of Australia for £12,500
![The Culture Heritage and Library Department's copy of the Magna Carta 1297, sealed by Edward I. | London city, London history, Magna carta The Culture Heritage and Library Department's copy of the Magna Carta 1297, sealed by Edward I. | London city, London history, Magna carta](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e8/03/a0/e803a0c536a2fe866ab7e4d57456c510--magna-carta-city-of-london.jpg)