Rare U.S. Constitution Copy Sells for $9 Million

A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago and considered the only one in private hands, was sold for $9 million at a Brunk Auctions event in North Carolina. The document, discovered in a filing cabinet at the historic Hayes Plantation in Edenton, was accompanied by a letter from George Washington advocating for its ratification. Bidding lasted just over seven minutes, with bids escalating in $500,000 increments. This Constitution is one of only eight known copies, with the others being publicly owned. Auctioneer Andrew Brunk noted the significance of the sale, emphasizing the document's rarity and fragile condition. The auction was initially delayed due to Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage in the region.