A portion of the original Declaration of Independence, signed in 1835 between the British Resident James Busby and Maori chiefs. Photographed in avail

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A portion of the original Declaration of Independence, signed in 1835 between the British Resident James Busby and Maori chiefs. Photographed in available light in the display room at the National Museum of New Zealand with a high ISO setting that has produced some graininess.

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Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Lakeview Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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