Samuel Francis Smith handwritten 'America' lyrics

Samuel Francis Smith handwritten 'America' lyricsThe first verse of the traditional U. S anthem 'America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)', handwritten and signed by the song's author Samuel Francis Smith. Reverend Samuel Francis Smith (1808 1895) was a Baptist minister and author most famous for writing the song 'America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)' in 1831. The song srved as the de facto national anthem of the United States, until it was officially replaced by The Star Spangled Banner in 1932. This

This set of three one-inch strands of John Adams' hair is presented on a display card inside a 7" x 7" frame

Very fine example cleared example printed in black on thin white glazed card (71x78mm) dated in manuscript at lower left "2

Crowned (double arched)

makes it a registered rate - 4d registration

block of 8 (4x2) from upper right corner of left pane showing four applications of the vertical two-unit handstamp

Madonna handwritten lyrics are rare and highly sought after

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Guaranteed genuine strands of Prince Albert Victor's hair

Very fine imperforate bottom marginal example printed on white gummed Crown watermarked paper in green

Canada Official Stamps 1949 $1 purple 'Ferry'

fresh large part original gum

both stamps variety 'small s' in 35s