Uncommon and desirable AQS on an off-white 6.5 x 8 sheet, signed “S. F. Smith” and dated “Written in 1832, May 21, 1892.” Smith pens the first and last stanzas of “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….” Sheet is affixed to a 7.25 x 8.5 off-white card. In fine condition, with one horizontal and vertical fold, and a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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