Description: Alaskan 50 Year Heritage Commemorative Set Deed to 1 Square Foot of Alaska Land Home of the Iditarod Trail and the Iron Dog Plus . . . . Historic 49 Star ~ 1959 U.S. Silk Flag And the 1959 Pinback featuring the “New” 49 Star Flag. It’s been more than 60 years since Alaska joined the Union. They were made a state in 1959. This special Heritage Commemorative collector’s collection is a tribute to this historic event. Its components are all highly sought after by collectors’ of items of Alaskan Heritage. This special collection of items from this era (1959) contains significant Genuine Collectable Items. Land Deed The set features a genuine bona-fide Land Deed to one square foot of Alaskan moose pasture subdivided in 1966 and filed in the McCarthy Recording District in the 3rd Judicial District of the State of Alaska. Home of the Iditarod Trail and the Iron Dog! This is an authentic legitimate homestead land deed. Each deed is individually numbered with the lot and block number, and can be legally recorded in your name. The land actually exists and belongs to the deed holder! This Genuine Alaska Homestead Deed grants ownership of one square foot of Alaska Land to the recipient. Frequently Asked Questions: Why do people buy these? Primarily as gifts, conversation pieces and as a Genuine Alaskan Heritage Display item. Know somebody who "already has everything?" This is a great gift for them! It's Genuine and its Different! Do you have to pay taxes on the land? No! It is assumed the real property is worth well less than $100. The Value does not approach the threshold for property tax purposes in this region. Can the deed be recorded? Does it have to be? Yes it can, no it doesn't have to be. There is a nominal recording fee by the McCarthy Recording District in the 3rd Judicial District of the State of Alaska. More information is available at the website of the dnr.state.ak.us/recorders/default.cfm The Property can be researched in the District of Chitina section of this State of Alaska run website. Is the land really there? Yes! In 1968 one acre was divided into 43,560 one square foot lots. These deeds are for one lot each and each deed is printed with the individual lot and block numbers. Each is unique. There were a limited number made and when they are gone, they are gone! Where in Alaska is this land? Located about 150 miles northeast of Anchorage, it is near the town of McCarthy, very near the Canadian border. Home of Starting Point of the Iditarod Trail and the Iron Dog! The 50 Year Heritage Commemorative Set also includes an historic, 49 Star Silk Flag and a 49 Star flag tin Pinback button. These flags and buttons are genuine, unsold 1950’s merchandise imported from Japan in the late 1950’s. The 49 Star Flag is one of the rarest of the U.S. Flags and commonly referred to as the Alaskan Heritage Flag. It was made and flown only in the year 1959. The official US flag for the year is the flag flown on July 4th, Independence Day. Alaska joined the Union in early 1959. Hawaii joined in August of the same year. That meant for one year only, the U.S. Flag had 49 stars. The flag makers and the people didn’t want a flag that everyone knew was going to be used for one year and then become obsolete. Consequently, not many flag companies made them and not many people bought them. They are rare! This US flag is now referred to by collectors and history buffs as the Alaskan Heritage Flag. The one, 1959 vintage flag included with this set is 100% virgin dyed quality Japan silk with bound hems. They are the customary parade size of 12 by 8 inches and have been sealed in boxes in an old warehouse for decades. Genuine 1950's production. They have not seen daylight for more than 73 years! No fading here! The colors are bright and vivid creating exceptional contrast, displaying the extraordinary attributes of Virgin Dyed Japanese Silk. They exude elegance! Seldom do you see a 49 star virgin silk flag with such brightly displayed colors. These flags are sought out by collectors for their Rarity and Beauty! We sell just one bouquet of 12 of the flags on staffs separately. Genuine 1950’s Japan Import. See our eBay Store. The 1950's era tin flag button included also proudly display the 49 star flag waving in the wind with the commentary "Our New Flag" prominently displayed. This new flag, is now referred to by collectors and history buffs as the Alaskan Heritage Flag. Hardly any buttons were made for their limited marketing period of only the one year, 1959. These are genuine 1950's production, left over unsold merchandise still in their dime store bags with illustrated top tags, found in the back of an old dime store distributors warehouse. They feature a heavy duty safety pin clasp on the reverse side along with the word JAPAN stamped into the back. They are 3 ½ inches in diameter. These buttons are also sought out by collectors. The 49 star flag and button are highly sought after collectables for Americana collectors and Alaskan buffs. Also included in this Commemorative set is a Title Strip and Certificate of Authenticity that explains the historic significance of the 49 star US Alaskan Heritage Flag. They fit above and below the Homestead Land Deed in a standard matted 11 by 14 inch frame as shown in the photos. NO FRAME ! Not included is the frame. It weighs 2 Lbs. and you can buy one for 1.99 at a dollar store. To mail a heavy frame would be about $7.00, so you have to supply the frame. We send you the uniquely numbered Genuine Deed, a Title Strip, A Certificate of Authenticity, a 12 by 8 inch, 100% virgin dyed silk 49 star, 1959 U.S.A. Flag, A large tin pinback button with a photo of “Our New Flag”, the official 1959, U.S.A. Flag with 49 Stars. It would cost me more to ship you a heavy, 2 Lb. frame than it would cost for you to buy one at a dollar Store, and you can choose a style and matt color that matches your decor application. Everything else in the photos is included. It takes only a few minutes to frame the land deed, title strip and Certificate of Authenticity and attach the flag and button as shown. Or be creative and display this historically significant heritage collection in your own way. There are a limited number of these complete Alaskan Heritage Sets available. They are destined to be a sell out. You get all 5 items! You get the Bona-fide Homestead Alaskan Land Deed for One Square Foot of land, A 1959 vintage silk, 49 star flag, A 1959 era tin, 49 star flag button still in the dime store package, The Title strip and the Certificate of Authenticity. Frame it yourself and save $$$. We pack it all securely and mail it to you First Class U.S. Postal. Esnarf Item . #4864 Price ~ Complete Set for $17.85
Price: 17.85 USD
Location: Pecatonica, Illinois
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Year: 1959