Ambercombie and Fitch Fly rod

Question
Hi there, I acquired what I was told a RARE Rod,this is what it says on the rod.. A %26 F Banty 4'4 1oz then below that it says By Hardy Bros England and below that it says Palakona regd trade mark. It is in pristine condition it is a 2 piece and has it's original rod cloth with no rod tube ....I was told that it was bought in New York at Ambercombie and Fitch store in 1959 and there were less than a 100 ever made,when I got it from the previous owner he even had a copy of the catalog that it was in,this rod is VERY LIGHT and MINT....what do I have and what is it worth? His father bought it...so he said that was the history
Thank you
ED

Answer
Ed

I am going to recommend you request an appraisal at this site

http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/forums/69/t/Appraisals-amp-Identificati...

you will need to register first, plus they recommend photos of the rod, particularly markings on the rod, the handle and windings.

regards

Bob