241. SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH (1808 - 1895) American clergyman and poet, author of our nation hymn "America" (1832), otherwise known as "My Country 'Tis of Thee". Fine A.Q.S., 1p. 24mo., [n.p., n.d.], the first three lines of his hymn "America" ("My country 'tis of thee..."), beautifully penned, signed at bottom with addition: "Written in 1832". Negligible paperclip stain at top easily removed, else fine. $400 - 500