
The decoy and waterfowling history of this important region along the south Atlantic coast is thoroughly presented in this comprehensive study. Henry fleckenstein has combined information about decoys from this region and the South Carolina coast with his excellent photographs to produce an invaluable volume which each decoy collector and historian of the south Atlantic region will want on his shelf.
559 black and white and 64 color plates beautifully illustrate the text.
Decoys of the mid-Atlantic region

There is an explanation of how weights are used in decoys and how condition affects value. Used book in Good Condition. The photographs are clear, allowing the reader to identify details. After a full discussion of the decoys, Mr.
Gunning the Chesapeake: Duck and Goose Shooting on the Eastern Shore

Decoy Ducks: From Folk Art to Fine Art by Bob Ridges 1988-11-05

American Bird Decoys: The Authoritative Story of Our Classic Bird Decoys and Their Makers

The Great Book Of Wildfowl Decoys-Waterfowl Studies

Collecting Antique Bird Decoys and Duck Calls: An Identification and Price Guide

. Hundreds of pages with new information and new photos have been added to this legendary must-have collectible reference guide which offers tps on identifying antique decoys and forgeries and fakes, a guide to "The Schools of Carvers, techniques for restoration and repairs, " and much more. Also new is a chapter on advertising of decoys and hunting memorabilia from the 1920s through 1950s and an interview with one of the most prominent decoy collectors.
Used book in Good Condition. Coverage of "modern" decoys-made in the past 50 years, has been added, plus information about duck and goose calls.
North America's One Hundred Greatest - Decoys

One of the specimens went for more than 600, 000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction. Used book in Good Condition. Antique decoys are among the hottest collectibles in the nation right now. With prime specimens commanding prices reaching well into the six-figure range, collectors see them as both an investment and a status symbol.
. Everybody wants them, but few can own the real thing. Used book in Good Condition. Hunting, antique and waterfowl enthusiasts will want this book not only as a display of great artwork, but also as a valuable reference tool for these American treasures. Used book in Good Condition.
Wild Fowl Decoys

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Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers

Being on the migrational flyway for ducks and geese, the upper Chesapeake Bay has long been a center for waterfowl hunting. The area around havre de Grace, Maryland has produced some of the most prolific decoy makers in America. Many of them are still alive and active in their work. Used book in Good Condition.
All of them show the skill of the artist and evoke the appreciation that has made the decoy a central theme in American folk art. Usually born of the necessity of the hunt, their decoys have become highly collectable. Used book in Good Condition. Over eighty decoy makers are represented in Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers.
Usually their decoys are accompanied by the portraits of the artists and recollections and reflections on their art and experiences. The decoys illustrated range from early decoys, faded and worn smooth with use, to recent decoys which go directly from the artist to the collector without ever touching the water.
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Collector's Guide to Decoys WALLACE-HOMESTEAD COLLECTOR'S GUIDE SERIES
