Luxist

Christie's will offer a very rare first edition of the lyrics and music
of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key (estimate: $200,000-300,000) as part of its
autumn Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including Americana sale. It is the only known
copy in private hands- 1 of 11 known copies. The other copies are all in institutions or
university libraries. Pre-sale estimate: $200,000 to $300,000. SOLD FOR $506,500 (including the buyer's premium) SETTING A NEW WORLD RECORD FOR SHEET MUSIC SOLD AT AUCTION.