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Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – November 16, 1895) was an American Baptist minister, journalist, and author. He is best known for having written the lyrics to “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” (sung to the tune of “God Save The Queen”), which he entitled “America”.

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Here are some Samuel Francis Smith autograph items that we sold:

Samuel Francis Smith Signed, Handwritten Stanza of His Poem “America”

Handwritten and signed copy of the first stanza of Samuel Francis Smith’s poem “America,” on a 4.75″ x 3″ card, which he also dates 1884. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Smith’s hand, and by a separate postcard to the original recipient of the quote, Mr. W.P. Hopkins, in which Smith notes, “1832 is the date of the writing of ‘My country.’ The date of my birth is Oct. 21, 1808. S.F.S.” Postcard is dated 16 January 1885. Mailing envelope shows some light foxing; other two pieces are in very fine condition. Sold for $1,430.

Samuel Smith Autograph Poem Signed of ”America” — ”My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”

Autograph poem signed by American poet Samuel Smith, dated 2 January 1895. Here, Smith hand-writes the first stanza of his famous patriotic poem-turned-song, ”My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” which he originally entitled ”America.” Reads in full: ”America / My country ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my father died, Land of the Pilgrim’s pride, From every mountain side, let freedom ring.” Signed ”S.F. Smith / Written in 1832 / January 2nd 1895”. Dated the same year he died. Poem measures 5” x 8” on 1pp. Toning, more so on the right hand side, with a chip to the upper right corner and a small hole to the upper left corner. Small separation at fold has been archivally repaired. Very good condition. Sold for $1,420.

Samuel Francis Smith Signed & Handwritten First Stanza of His Beloved Song ”America”

Samuel Francis Smith signed and handwritten 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 mountain side, / Let freedom ring. / S.F. Smith. / Written in 1832. / This autograph, Oct. 12, ’94.” Paper measures 4.25” x 6.25”, matted with sheet music for ”America” upon a document featuring the American flag waving in the wind, measuring 14” x 11” in total. Folds to lyrics and affixed to mat in two spots, at top and bottom of page, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,100.

Samuel Francis Smith Signed First Stanza of ”America”

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. Sold for $938.

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