Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Lyrics

Autograph lyrics, signed “S. F. Smith,” two pages, 5.25 x 5.5, no date. Smith pens all four stanzas of his famous hymn, “America.” In part: “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.” Nicely matted and framed with an unsigned portrait of Smith to an overall size of 22 x 11.5. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold affecting one line of writing and a small crease/tear affecting Smith’s last name. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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