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Languages : en
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Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys
Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the Late William J. Mackey, Jr., of Belford, New Jersey
Public Auction: Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the Late William J. Mackey, Jr., of Belford, N.J.
Vary Rare and Important American Bird Decoys
Public Auction
Author: Frank Schmidt
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Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Publisher:
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Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Rare North American Bird Decoys & Related Items
American Bird Decoys
Author: Saint Paul Art Center
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Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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American Bird Decoys
Author: William J. Mackey
Publisher: Dutton Adult
ISBN: 9780525245001
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Shows and describes antique duck decoys, discusses their history, and tells how to collect factory and handmade decoys
Publisher: Dutton Adult
ISBN: 9780525245001
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Shows and describes antique duck decoys, discusses their history, and tells how to collect factory and handmade decoys
Decoys - North America's One Hundred Greatest
Author: Loy S. Harrell, Jr.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440224145
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
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. Loy Harrell, one of North America's pre-eminent decoy authorities, has crossed the country to gather photographs and information on the most valuable and sought-after decoys. This full-color masterpiece displays the greatest decoys of a bygone era, tells about their history and in some cases discusses their value. One of the specimens went for more than 600,000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction. 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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440224145
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
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. Loy Harrell, one of North America's pre-eminent decoy authorities, has crossed the country to gather photographs and information on the most valuable and sought-after decoys. This full-color masterpiece displays the greatest decoys of a bygone era, tells about their history and in some cases discusses their value. One of the specimens went for more than 600,000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction. 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.
Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway
Author: Alan G. Haid
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780916838508
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book documents the outstanding antique waterfowl and bird decoys of one of the greatest of all flyways - the Mississippi. The majority of the examples used in this book have never been illustrated before. Included are decoys of a wide range of species of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds as well as the more unusual egrets, gulls, crows, owls and one very rare flicker. Written by a prominent collector and student of Mississippi Flyway decoys, this book clearly documents the classic decoy of the flyway and presents a broad spectrum of examples of the individual makers in every important area. Chapters are included on Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. The helpful carvers index gives the location and important dates for the 150 individual carvers. This book is a complete statement of the rich decoy heritage of the Mississippi Flyway. It is an indispensible reference book for everyone interested in collecting waterfowl and bird decoys of this original form of American folk art.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780916838508
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book documents the outstanding antique waterfowl and bird decoys of one of the greatest of all flyways - the Mississippi. The majority of the examples used in this book have never been illustrated before. Included are decoys of a wide range of species of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds as well as the more unusual egrets, gulls, crows, owls and one very rare flicker. Written by a prominent collector and student of Mississippi Flyway decoys, this book clearly documents the classic decoy of the flyway and presents a broad spectrum of examples of the individual makers in every important area. Chapters are included on Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. The helpful carvers index gives the location and important dates for the 150 individual carvers. This book is a complete statement of the rich decoy heritage of the Mississippi Flyway. It is an indispensible reference book for everyone interested in collecting waterfowl and bird decoys of this original form of American folk art.