Mary Evans 1297 copy of the Magna Carta sold to Australia 10412496

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Picture No	10412496
Date	4th October 1952
Description	1297 copy of the Magna Carta sold to Australia
Details	The thirteenth century copy of the Magna Carta, bought by the Australian Commonwealth National Library from King's School, Bruton, Somerset, being handed over to the Australian High Commissioner Sir Thomas White by Lord Blackford, representing the Governors of the School. The document was presented at Australia House, London on October 4th 1952, and cost ú12,500 at the time. It is a copy of Edward I's confirmation of the Magna Carta and is dated October 12th 1297.
Source	Unattributed photograph in The Illustrated London News 1952 November 1st page 739.
Credit	© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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