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Lot 536: c.1783 King John Print, English

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Lot  536: c.1783 King John Print, English
<b>Prints</b><hr><b>c. 1783 Print, 'King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who take up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215,' Choice Very Fine.</b>
Overall size 15' x 9.5,' taken from BarnardÕs 'New Complete & Authentic History of England.' Elaborate 'faux' framing surrounds a scene of King John signing the famous Magna Charta, surrounded by barons, soldiers, and ecclesiatical representatives. While the Magna Charta is hailed as the cornerstone of constitutional government, it should be noted that it was signed under duress by King John in the presence of 24 revolting Barons.