Magna Carta English Translation

• Made in the U.S.A.
• Parchment paper, unique in appearance, with crinkles and aging process characteristics. Please note that the parchment may darken over time. We recommend framing behind UV protective coated glass to avoid this discoloration
• 15 X 13 1/2 inches

• Product Description

• Proudly made in Philadelphia by a family-owned company, this translation of the Magna Carta is produced on a sheet of parchment paper that has been through an aging process exclusive to the National Archives Store, giving every copy a unique appearance with crinkling and coloration. Transcribed from the original Latin, this English-language version of the Magna Carta reads in four columns rather than the long unbroken text of the original.

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