Sotheby's Puts Rare U.S. Constitution Copy Up For Auction

Sotheby's Puts Rare U.S. Constitution Copy Up For Auction

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Sotheby's announced an auction of one of the 11 surviving copies of the US Constitution, printed for the constitutional convention delegates in 1787. This copy is the only one still privately owned and is valued at up to $20 million.

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What significant event did Sotheby's announce regarding the US Constitution?

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How many surviving copies of the US Constitution are there?

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What year does the copy of the US Constitution date back to?

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Why is this particular copy of the US Constitution significant?

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What is the estimated worth of the copy of the US Constitution that Sotheby's will auction?

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