{"product_id":"iconic-american-songwriter-samuel-francis-smith-signed-cut-psa-auto","title":"Iconic American Songwriter Samuel Francis Smith Signed Cut PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\nSamuel Francis Smith Signed “Poems of Home and Country” Limited Edition Cut – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto 84666299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\nPresented here is a scarce and highly desirable signed limited-edition book page by Samuel Francis Smith, taken from the deluxe edition of \u003cem data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"369\"\u003ePoems of Home and Country\u003c\/em\u003e. The printed page reads in full:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eTHIS ÉDITION DE LUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eOF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"469\"\u003ePOEMS OF HOME AND COUNTRY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eIS LIMITED TO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eTWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY COPIES,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eEACH COPY HAVING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eTHE AUTHOR’S SIGNATURE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eBeneath this printed limitation statement appears Smith’s elegant autograph in brown ink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e“Samuel Francis Smith.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eThe signature is well-executed and characteristic of Smith’s refined 19th-century penmanship, with flowing script and balanced formation. The cream-toned page shows even aging consistent with its era, with minor toning and light natural wear, all visible through the encapsulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eThe autograph has been professionally encapsulated in a PSA\/DNA tamper-evident holder, preserving both the signature and the printed limitation text. The slab provides full visibility of the piece while ensuring long-term protection and display integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\nSamuel Francis Smith (1808–1895) was an American Baptist minister, journalist, and poet, best remembered as the author of the patriotic hymn “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” written in 1831. The hymn became one of the most beloved patriotic songs in American history and served informally as a national anthem prior to the adoption of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003ePoems of Home and Country\u003c\/em\u003e reflects Smith’s deep patriotic and religious convictions, themes that defined much of his literary work throughout the 19th century. Limited deluxe editions such as this—restricted to just 250 signed copies—were produced for collectors and admirers of his poetry, making surviving signed examples especially desirable today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eAs a prominent literary and religious figure of the 19th century, Smith’s autograph connects directly to the cultural and patriotic identity of the United States during a formative period in its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\nThis signed cut has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA and is certified as “Authentic Auto.” The PSA certification number is 84666299, clearly displayed on the slab label. The tamper-evident PSA holder protects the piece while maintaining excellent clarity and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\nA limited-edition signed example from Samuel Francis Smith—author of one of America’s most enduring patriotic hymns—represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors of early American literature, patriotic history, and 19th-century autographs. With its clear provenance, strong presentation, and prestigious PSA\/DNA encapsulation, this piece stands as both a literary artifact and a symbol of American cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. 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