This is a USA 1959 first day cover featuring a 49 star flag in a block of 4 with a cachet. The stamp depicts a red flag with 49 stars on a blue field. The cancellation type used is First Day of Issue. The stamp denomination is 4 cents. This cover is of high quality and has been previously used. It is a great addition to any stamp collection and represents a piece of American history. The topic of the stamp is flags and national emblems, making it a perfect item for collectors interested in this theme. The country/region of manufacture is the United States, and it falls under the categories of FDCs (1951-Now), covers, and stamps from the years 1951-1960.