1840 Francis Scott Key Handwritten Signed Letter & Star Spangled Banner - #740
$ 792.0
Description
1840 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER & STAR SPANGLED BANNER - #740. This handwritten letter & fabric "Star Spangled Banner," was pre-owned by a collector and is in good condition, see photos. Also included is a fabric embroidered "Star Spangled Banner.". Great collectible! ***ITEM AT OUR MISSOURI LOCATION - SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE You are bidding on: ITEM #740 1840 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER & STAR SPANGLED BANNER - #740 Letter reads: "Dear Sir, I wrote to you about a week ago, addressing my letter to Milwaukee, and have since understood you were at Green Bay. It was to remind you of the balance of my fee, which particular circumstances would make it very convenient to me to receive now, or as soon as you can without inconvenience make me the remittance. I am very resply, yrs F.S. Key" Per ChatGPT Based on The Photos: This is an original handwritten and hand-signed Francis Scott Key letter dated February 12, 1840, accompanied by a vintage Star Spangled Banner patriotic fabric wall hanging. Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is one of the most significant figures in early American history, and authentic signed letters from the final years of his life are highly collectible. The handwritten letter contains period ink writing and an original Key signature, while the included patriotic textile features musical notation, Americana imagery, and decorative artwork inspired by the national anthem. Both pieces show expected age-related wear including folds, toning, discoloration, fabric wear, and handling marks consistent with antique paper and vintage textile collectibles. Value: $1,500 - $3,500 This handwritten letter & fabric "Star Spangled Banner," was pre-owned by a collector and is in good condition, see photos. The signed letter is dated February 12, 1840 and has some yellowing due to age. Also included is a fabric embroidered "Star Spangled Banner." Please use these photos as part of the description for this auction. Great collectible! Bid and buy with confidence. Please see our 99+% positive feedback. Bidder to pay shipping. Please see our other auctions. New listings daily! Please email with any questions or to request more photos. We need up to 5 business days for shipping and we are closed on the weekends and holidays. Payment must be made within three days once the auction has ended. Shipping and handling on orders can only be combined within those three days when paid for together. Combined invoices go out at the end of each business day. Ebay automatically cancels the sale on the 4th day of any unpaid item. Please pay before this happens. All International shipping is through Ebay's Global Shipping Program. Please contact Ebay with all International shipping questions. Thank you. ***NOTE: THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AT OUR MISSOURI HUB AND WE CAN ONLY COMBINE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM WITH OTHERS THAT COME OUT OF OUR MISSOURI LOCATION AS WELL. COMBINED SHIPPING IS FOR ORDERS THAT END WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE FIRST ITEM WON ABOUT US! Welcome to our store! We are one of the largest pre-owned book and collectable sellers on Ebay! With MILLIONS of items in inventory, we are always listing! Don't see what you are looking for? Send us a message! We may have that rare or unique item in stock. The main hub is located in Southern California.
