Is there any value to a 1949 Yankees World Champions cloth pennant with Uncle Sam on it?

Yankees Uncle Sam Pennants

Yankee pennants with the "Uncle Sam" logo are very popular with collectors and were common in the 1940's into the 1950's. A full sized Uncle Sam Pennat sells for about$125.-$150. in excellent to near/mint condition. Even minor flaws will bring the price down significantly.

Common flaws with pennants are missing ties, pin holes, frying, creases, and "crackling" on the printing. Sometimes people will trim down a pennant to rid it of the frying or other flaws like a flat tip (point) Caused by being pinned up and ripped off. Any of these flaws will degrade the pennant significantly. Doctored pennants - A term used to describe a pennant that has been altered to cover up a flaw, is a practice that is frowned upon among the collecting community, and could sell for less than a pennant with the flaws it was meant to cover up.

Vintage pennants are difficult to date to a specific season. Many pennants were for sale at the ballparks for several years in a row. Team logo's and artwork could help in dating. Often team will use the same artwork on other souvenirs like programs, and yearbooks making it possible to date to a specific year.

Most pre 1970 full sized (12" x 30") felt pennants sell for below $50.- $100. Photo pennants, and scroll or roster pennants listing team players, Championship, and World Series Pennants are more desired by collectors and will sell for more. Premium mini pennants offered by candy companies in a special offer for example could also sell for more. As with all collectibles condition is important.

For more info on the value for a specific Yankee pennant from different years visit the links I left below.

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