Man paid $2.48 for old document; a year later, it sold for $477,650

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• Times of IndiaLean R·2h ago

  Man paid $2.48 for old document; a year later, it sold for $477,650

  While browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48. Upon delving into its history, Sparks recognized its immense value and chose to auction it. To his amazement, the document fetched $477,650 at auction, enriching the known collection of surviving copies and transforming Sparks into a local legend.

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