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Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region
Henry A. Fleckenstein
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Description for Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region
Paperback. Bird decoys of the American Mid-Atlantic region shown in clear photographs and historical facts that help date hand-made decoys of antique and modern origin. There is an explanation of how weights are used, how condition affects value, suggestions on repairing decoys, a complete list of makers, and recommended reading. Num Pages: 256 pages, 750+ birds illustrated. BIC Classification: WC; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 175 x 16. Weight in Grams: 702.
This completely illustrated book thoroughly covers the bird decoys of the American Mid-Atlantic region. The photographs are clear, allowing the reader to identify details. Woven through the text are historical facts that help date hand-made decoys of antique, as well as modern, origin. There is an explanation of how weights are used in decoys and how condition affects value. After a full discussion of the decoys, Mr. Fleckenstein includes suggestions on repairing decoys, a complete list of makers, and recommended reading.
This completely illustrated book thoroughly covers the bird decoys of the American Mid-Atlantic region. The photographs are clear, allowing the reader to identify details. Woven through the text are historical facts that help date hand-made decoys of antique, as well as modern, origin. There is an explanation of how weights are used in decoys and how condition affects value. After a full discussion of the decoys, Mr. Fleckenstein includes suggestions on repairing decoys, a complete list of makers, and recommended reading.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764305979
SKU
V9780764305979
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Henry A. Fleckenstein
Mr. Fleckenstein has collected decoys since boyhood when he hunted with his father in the Chesapeake Bay area. He now runs a business in antiques and decoys and has an impressive fund of source material gleaned from his frequent conversations with decoy carvers, Bay River men, fishermen, hunters and local historians.
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