HENRY CLAY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAG, 1844.

HENRY CLAY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAG, 1844. This flag, which measures 9-3/4″ x 17″ with an integral sewn hoist by folding back about 1/2″ of flag, is all hand sewn. The canton, instead of having stars, incorporates a silk lithograph measuring about 3″ x 3″. Silk portrait is part of a longer ribbon which is folded under and text when held to light can be read. Some text including the motto “PEOPLE’S WELFARE MY REWARD”. Henry Clay ran for President and lost a close race to Democrat James K. Polk. CONDITION: Flag overall is very good to fine with great colors, as can be seen in photos. There is fraying at fly end and minor staining. Stitches along hoist are mostly missing. 4-46536 JS52 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2111	$0.00	HENRY CLAY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAG, 1844. This flag, which measures 9-3/4″ x 17″ with an integral sewn hoist by folding back about 1/2″ of flag, is all hand sewn. The canton, instead of having stars, incorporates a silk lithograph measuring about 3″ x 3″. Silk portrait is part of a longer ribbon which is folded under and text when held to light can be read. Some text including the motto “PEOPLE’S WELFARE MY REWARD”. Henry Clay ran for President and lost a close race to Democrat James K. Polk. CONDITION: Flag overall is very good to fine with great colors, as can be seen in photos. There is fraying at fly end and minor staining. Stitches along hoist are mostly missing. 4-46536 JS52 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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