Books.  These are some of the best books available on American Flags and flag collecting.  They are great resources for both beginner and advanced collectors alike.
 

Inspiring images and personal and historical stories about the American flag accompany the poem “My Name is Old Glory” in this gorgeous book. This poem, written by unsung U.S. Marine Howard Schnauber, is read at retirements and military ceremonies. My Name is Old Glory celebrates two-hundred years of the red, white, and blue.  This book contains several images of flags from the Rare Flags collection, including: IAS-00169, IAS-00111, IAS-00002, IAS-00190, IAS-00205, IAS-00239, IAS-00131, and IAS-00166.

The Keims possess one of the finest collections of American Flags owned by one family.  This book presents examples of flags from all eras from their personal collection, and provides a wealth of knowledge about flag history, construction and collecting.
 

The Mastai Collection, a life long pursuit of Boleslaw and Marie-Louise Mastai, is still regarded as one of the finest collections of rare American flags ever assembled.  Over 100 gem flags from the Mastai Collection sold at public auction at Sothebys in New York in October, 2002.

Richard Pierce's collection of American Parade Flags is among the finest, if not the finest, ever assembled.  This exceptional book focuses specifically on the genre of parade flags, with particular attention given to the historical context surrounding each flag.

Dr. Kohn is one of the most prolific and knowledgeable collectors of American Flags.  This book provides a look at some exceptional flags of the Mastai Collection prepared for auction at Sothebys in 2002 under the direction of Dr. Kohn.

An excellent source of information on antique American flags found in the Ben Zaricor collection of American Flags.  An excellent companion DVD which aired on PBS can also be purchased to accompany the book.

In Long May She Wave, Kit Hinrichs and his associates capture the American Flag as a design element woven into the fabric of our American life.  From toys to every day objects to flags themselves, the motif of the flag as a graphic theme is documented and explored in this large coffee table book.
 

Kit Hinrichs and his associates revisit the graphic impact of the American flag in this smaller scale version of Long May She Wave.
 

Although not specifically devoted to American Flags, the patriotic folk art featured in Deborah Harding's exceptional book is both beautiful and fascinating.  This book is an excellent resource for collectors looking to extend their knowledge of exceptional patriotic Americana.