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Samuel Francis Smith Signed First Stanza of ''America''

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,125.00 USD
Samuel Francis Smith Signed First Stanza of ''America''

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Auction Date:2014 Feb 27 @ 17:00 (UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Samuel Francis Smith signed first stanza of ''America'', the United States' beloved patriotic song for which Smith wrote the lyrics. In full: ''My country, 'tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / Of thee I sing; / Land where my fathers died, / land of the pilgrims' pride, / From every mountainside, / Let freedom ring. / S. F. Smith. / Written 1832. / Nov. 10, 1892.'' Card measures 3'' x 2.5''. Uniform toning, inscription and mounting traces upon verso, overall in near fine condition.