Rare Signed US Constitution Up for Auction

A rare, original 1787 copy of the U.S. Constitution, discovered in an old filing cabinet at Hayes Farm in North Carolina, is set to be auctioned by Brunk Auctions on September 28, 2024. This historic document is one of only eight known surviving copies signed by Charles Thomson, the secretary of the Continental Congress, and it was part of the 100 copies printed for ratification by the original 13 colonies. The document was found by antiques appraiser Ken Farmer during an appraisal of the Hayes Farm, which was previously owned by Samuel Johnston, North Carolina's governor from 1787 to 1789. The auction is expected to fetch up to $20 million, with bidding already starting at $1 million. Experts have hailed this find as probably the most important copy of the Constitution, given its historical significance and well-preserved condition. Bidding options include in-person, online, or by phone, with preregistration required for all participants.