AQS on an off-white 5.75 x 8 sheet, signed at the conclusion in crisp ink, “S. F. Smith.” Smith quotes from his famous ‘America.’ 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.” At the conclusion he adds, “Written in Feb. 1832, This autograph Feb. 4, 1895.” Mounted, cloth-matted, and framed to an overall size of 10.25 x 12.75. A central vertical fold, light soiling, and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$50.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
