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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Estimate: $800–$1,200 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Exploration and Travel, featuring Americana. Part II - Online sale, Online, New York · 25 September 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-811042
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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, 25 Sep 2018, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-811042.

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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, 25 Sep 2018, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-811042.

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