CIVIL WAR 34 STAR GREAT STAR PATRIOTIC FLAG.

Rare example of a printed Civil War patriotic flag with a beautiful canton of a hollow star that has seen use and still has rust stains from the nails that attached it to its pole. 34 star flags were official July 4, 1861 through July of 1863. 34th star commemorated Kansas as the 34th state and this flag only saw 1 presidential administration, that of course of Abraham Lincoln. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 35″ x 25″ overall. Red stripes are only partially discernible, though blue is still bright. Water stains are prominent as is old tape adhesive. Many small tears and reductions, especially on hoist where attached and 2 corners of fly. 49055-110 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2179

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

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
	2179	$2,962.50	CIVIL WAR 34 STAR GREAT STAR PATRIOTIC FLAG. Rare example of a printed Civil War patriotic flag with a beautiful canton of a hollow star that has seen use and still has rust stains from the nails that attached it to its pole. 34 star flags were official July 4, 1861 through July of 1863. 34th star commemorated Kansas as the 34th state and this flag only saw 1 presidential administration, that of course of Abraham Lincoln. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 35″ x 25″ overall. Red stripes are only partially discernible, though blue is still bright. Water stains are prominent as is old tape adhesive. Many small tears and reductions, especially on hoist where attached and 2 corners of fly. 49055-110 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2179 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 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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CIVIL WAR 34 STAR GREAT STAR PATRIOTIC FLAG.