Fall Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Nov 21, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Dec 8, 2018 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 532
1892 SAMUEL F. SMITH HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LYRICS TO AMERICA "MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE"
Sold for
$1,240.80
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
This lot offers an unusual piece of American history: the hand-written lyrics to the song “America” which were signed and dated by the author Samuel F. Smith. Smith who was both Oct. 21 1808 and died on Nov. 16 1895 was a Baptist minister from Boston who often provided fans and friends with handwritten copies of his song which is better known today as “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” The featured sheet measures 4.25” by 6.5” and is on thick paper stock that shows light toning but is in otherwise Excellent to Mint condition. The lyrics as well as the signature (“S.F. Smith”) were scripted in black ink and would grade a Mint 9 in our book. Just below his signature Smith added the following notations: “Written in 1832” and “March 25 1892.” The first date denotes the year he originally wrote the song while the later date denotes the year in which the offered handwritten lyrics were written. The song was first performed in public by Boston schoolchildren as part of the City’s 1831 Fourth of July celebration. However its first publication occurred in 1832 which is why Smith refers to that date as its year of origin. To create the long-lasting song Smith combined his own lyrics with the British tune “God Save the King.”
Includes LOA from JSA and full LOA from PSA/DNA.
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