[THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER]. [KEY, Francis Scott (1773-1843), contributor]. “Defence of Fort McHenry” on pp. 433-434 of The Analectic Magazine, Containing Selections from Foreign Reviews and Magazines… Volume IV. Philadelphia: Moses Thomas, 1814. 8vo (213 x 125 mm). Several plates inserted throughout. Contemporary half-brown straight-grain morocco over marbled boards, spine stamped and ruled in gilt (binding worn and soiled, hinges starting, text toned, foxed). FIRST MAGAZINE APPEARANCE OF KEY’S POEM, “DEFENCE OF FORT MCHENRY,” A. K. A. THE “STAR SPANGLED-BANNER,” WHICH WOULD BECOME THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IN 1931. Key witnessed the British attack on Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, in which the American flag still flew proudly during the chaos of the fight. Key’s poem about the American victory at Fort McHenry heartened the American side during the War of 1812.