Very Unusual 39 Star American Flag - From 1889 When Dakotas Were Admitted ? - This Info From Google - Rare ?

*****UPDATE*******THIS AUCTION HAS BEEN POSTED FOR LESS THAN ONE HOUR - IN THAT TIME WE HAVE RECEIVED TWO OFFERS ON THIS FLAG (from two different people) ASKING IF WE WOULD END THE AUCTION AND SELL IT DIRECTLY - ONE OFFER WAS $350 . . .THE OTHER WAS $400 . . .(also want to mention we never end auctions early - I just wanted to add this information as it may be useful) . . . apparently this is a pretty rare flag . . .and YES . . .we will ship

This morning we found an old cedar chest in a storage area . . . .had some quilts in it . . .also found a very cool 1951 Norwalk 300th anniversary flag. . . as well as a 48 star flag . . . .and this 39 star flag . . . .which measures 33" x 22-1/2" . . . .both flags were folded and put into a cedar chest in 1951 (been in cool dry storage for 72 years) . . . .I know NOTHING about flags, ANY INFORMATION ON THIS POSTING IS FROM GOOGLE . .very very tiny stitching (see penny reference) minor staining and some holes. . .NOT BAD AT ALL FOR 134 YEARS OLD ! ! ! ! . . .see google info below

FROM GOOGLE:
There never was an "official" 39 star U.S. flag. However, flag manufacturers betting on early sales misjudged in 1889 by believing the two Dakotas would be admitted as one state and the others would be delayed until after the 4th of July. Both Dakotas, Montana and Washington were made into states in November, 1889 and Idaho was admitted July 3, 1890 ! So any 39 star flags in existence were probably made in the fall of 1889 - at any rate, as collectors know, there are a few 39 star flags around and they are real collectors items. also there are unofficial 42 star flags in existence, made before July 3rd 1890, betting Congress would wait until after the 4th to admit Idaho.

. . . . Thank You for visiting our latest auction. today we are in Norwalk,CT with a very interesting sale, this is the first of several auctions we are doing for this gentleman’s estate, I actually had the pleasure of knowing this person for 25+ years, he was an fellow antiques dealer as well a noted collector, he had an amazing eye and fantastic taste, we will be selling the contents of his antique store in Norwalk and his home on Bell Island in Rowayton CT. . . will also be selling his gorgeous 2005 Corvette with under 20,000 miles in a fantastic bright yellow color. . . . the store has been closed for the better part of 10 years. when the caretaker first let us into the store, there was a pile of business cards, notes, letters etc. that people have slipped under the door over the years wondering will the store be open ? can I buy this item that’s in the window ? how much is this item ? whats the price on that item ? . . . Thank You and GOOD LUCK bidding !

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Brian Vasquez | (203) 856-0891 | newestatesale@aol.com

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