The first is that the sheet music was in the hands of Mary Barnitz, a member of one of the most prominent York families in the 19th century:
The others are in institutions or university libraries.Īnd the action item has at least two York connections. (Update: The artifact reportedly sold for more than $500,000.)Īccording to a Christie's release, it is the only known copy in private hands, one of 11 known copies. Of Francis Scott Key's "The Star Spangled Banner," worth an estimated $280,000-$300,000. On Dec 3, Christie's will offer a rare first edition of the lyrics and music Also of interest: Northwestern York County flag expert: 'I was interested in my nation's heritage' and Memoir of early-American dancer John Durang highlights event and About Davy Crockett in York: 'He is the biggest fool I ever saw'
In the 1800s, it was owned by Mary Barnitz of York County, Pa. This piece of sheet music bearing the words and music of "The Star Spangled Banner" will be auctioned on Dec.
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