Many believe the Magna Carta was the first document to recognize the legal right to freedom from tyranny , an influential concept to American political philosophers -- from the founding fathers to the modern presidency . Sotheby 's to auction one of the earliest versions of the Magna Carta . Document expected to go for at least $ 20 million to $ 30 million . Comment: Ross Perot bought this version in 1984 .
Sotheby 's to auction one of the earliest versions of the Magna Carta . Document expected to go for at least $ 20 million to $ 30 million . Comment: Ross Perot bought this version in 1984 .