Manuscript poem on paper, entitled "The Lament of a Friend O'er the Grave of the Hero of his Country..., 80 pp recto and verso, 4to, in ink on lined paper. — [DECATUR, STEPHEN. 1779-1820.]

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Sale: Bonhams — Online Books and Manuscripts - Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves, Online, New York · 12 August 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-485187
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[decatur, Stephen. 1779-1820.], Manuscript poem on paper, entitled "The Lament of a Friend O'er the Grave of the Hero of his Country..., 80 pp recto and verso, 4to, in ink on lined paper. Bonhams, 12 Aug 2023, lot 161. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485187.

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[decatur, Stephen. 1779-1820.], Manuscript poem on paper, entitled "The Lament of a Friend O'er the Grave of the Hero of his Country..., 80 pp recto and verso, 4to, in ink on lined paper. Bonhams, 12 Aug 2023, lot 161. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485187.

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