BATES, Katherine Lee (1859-1929). Printed text of the hymn "America the Beautiful" signed ("Katherine Lee Bates"), n.p., n.d. [c. 1925]. 4 pages, square 8vo, the four-stanza verses and signature occupying p. 1. In the additional text Bates details the circumstances of the writing of her celebrated poem (an unofficial national anthem), recording how she was inspired by the dramatic vista from the summit of Pike's Peak. Bates details the poem's publication history and notes multiple musical settings. She has signed at the bottom of page 1, at the end of the poem. Mint. Rare.