Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence Broadside to Be Auctioned This Spring
A rare broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence from July 1776 is set for auction this spring. Only about 125 such broadsides from that month are known to exist today. The document represents an early public dissemination of the historic text shortly after its adoption.
Key facts
- A broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence from July 1776 will be auctioned
- Approximately 125 broadsides from July 1776 are known to survive
- The auction is scheduled for this spring
- The document is an early printed version of the Declaration
- It highlights the historical spread of the founding document
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