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Francis Scott Key 1792 Rare Book Signed
Rare book signed by Francis Scott Key, “Reports of Sir George Croke, Knight,” Dublin: 1792. Calf-bound law book with gilt lettering to spine, boldly signed “F.S. Key” on title page. Book also bears Key’s bookplate on the front pastedown “F.S. Key / Georgetown-Columbia” and signed “F.S. Key” upon the spine. Cracks to leather, though binding remains intact and tight. Very good condition. Sold for $2,500.
Francis Scott Key Autograph Sold at Nate D. Sanders
Francis Scott Key is most well-known for writing the lyrics of the “The Star-Spangled Banner”. He also worked as a lawyer on high-profile cases and fought for slaves pursuing freedom. We recently sold one of his autographed letters for $1,773:
Francis Scott Key Signed Legal Petition From 1803 Defending ”Negro Tom”, Who Was Being Tortured by His Slaveowner — Petition Written Entirely in Key’s Hand
Francis Scott Key autograph document signed, defending a slave named ”Negro Tom” from barbaric and tortuous treatment by his owner. Well known as the author of America’s national anthem, ”The Star-Spangled Banner”, Key was also an influential lawyer in his day who performed pro bono work defending slaves, especially those who had been abused. Dated 3 August 1803, Key writes in part, ”The petition of Negro Tom humbly showeth that…he daily receives from his master the said Dietric the most inhuman treatment, that on very frequent occasions he has been beaten by the said Dietric with the most excessive violence, & has at other times suffered most cruelly by being chained, tied and in other ways barbarously treated…He therefore humbly prays that your honors will take his unfortunately condition into your consideration & take such measures to prevent any repetition of his injuries as the law directs…F. S. Key / for Pet’r”. Single page measures 8.25” x 13.25”, with docketing and witnesses for the petitioner listed on verso. Beautifully housed in a custom clamshell case with quarter leather boards and spine tooled in gilt. Case measures 9” x 13.75”. Some chipping and toning to letter, and smudging to signature, overall very good condition. Case is near fine. With transcription. Sold for $1,773.
Francis Scott Key Autograph Letter Signed — Dated November 1814, a Month After Publishing “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Autograph letter signed by Francis Scott Key, the author of America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Dated 7 November 1814, approximately one month after his famous poem was published in the “Patriot.” Letter concerns Key’s legal work and instructs the recipient, “Beale” to countermand a writ that Key had ordered. Signed “F.Key / Nov. 7th 1814.” Letter is in good condition with toning, especially along folds which are starting to separate. Measures 7.75″ x 9.25″, housed in a frame measuring 22.5″ x 15″. Sold for $1,074.
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