[Rarebooks] FS: First National Publication of the National Anthem, 1814

[Charles Agvent]

To be included among our Winter Miscellany of New Arrivals which will be 
posted on our website in a few days:

KEY, Francis Scott. The Defence of Fort McHenry" ["The Star-Spangled 
Banner"] in THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE (November, 1814). Philadelphia: Moses 
Thomas, 1814. First Edition. Contemporary tree calf with gilt-lettered 
red morocco spine label; 524 pages. Illustrated with an engraved title 
page and several engraved portraits. The first appearance of "The Star 
Spangled Banner," here titled "Defence of Fort McHenry," in any 
publication other than a few newspaper appearances. It would not become 
our national anthem until 1931. Library bookplate on front pastedown and 
pocket on rear pastedown as well as a few discreet stamps. Mostly light 
and scattered foxing. Front joint split but cover still held strongly by 
the cords. Very Good.         $1,500.00

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