Lot 5
[Americana] Howe, Julia Ward, Irving Berlin, John Philip Sousa, Samuel F. Smith, and George F. Root. Display of Signed Patriotic Song Lyrics
Sale 6308 - Printed and Manuscript Americana
Jan 29, 2025
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$3,000 -
5,000
Lot Description
[Americana] Howe, Julia Ward, Irving Berlin, John Philip Sousa, Samuel F. Smith, and George F. Root. Display of Signed Patriotic Song Lyrics
No place, dates vary. Six autograph song lyrics or musical quotations, signed by their composers. Including: Julia Ward Howe (The Battle Hymn of the Republic), Irving Berlin (God Bless America), Samuel Francis Smith (My Country, 'Tis of Thee), John Philip Sousa (The Stars and Stripes Forever), Katharine Lee Bates (America the Beautiful) and George F. Root (Battle Cry of Freedom). Mounted to verso of frame is a typed letter signed by Katharine Lee Bates, dated December 8, 1926, transmitting her lyrics to a Mr. Sutphin, likely Donald R. Sutphin (1906-1992), a jewelry salesman for Tiffany & Co. in New York. Condition varies, some fading. In mat with printed American flag design, and in frame, 13 1/4 x 18 in. (336 x 457 mm).
A wonderfully presented display of manuscript lyrics and musical scores from some of America's most famous patriotic songs.
While The Star Spangled Banner is not present, America the Beautiful and My Country, 'Tis of Thee, were both in the running as options for the National Anthem when Congress issued a joint resolution outlining patriotic observances and ceremonies in 1931. John Philip Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever is still recognized as the country's national march in the same resolution.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
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