Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” AQS, the last stanza from “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3 sheet, signed “Julia Ward Howe.” The text reads, in full: “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea/With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me/As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free/While God is marching on!” Matted and framed with a portrait engraving and explanatory plaque to an overall size of 15 x 22. A hint of mild soiling with a few faint spots, and two light vertical folds, otherwise fine condition. Scarce and desirable! R&R COA.
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