
. Decoys of the eastern shore of Virginia and North Carolina are among the most collectible in the decoy market today. All the major makers of decoys here and makers from other areas whose decoys were used here are listed with pertinent biographical data and interesting stories. Much of the history of east coast gunning clubs began in this area.
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Decoys of the mid-Atlantic region

. 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.
Decoy Ducks: From Folk Art to Fine Art

Gunning the Chesapeake: Duck and Goose Shooting on the Eastern Shore

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

The Great Book Of Wildfowl Decoys-Waterfowl Studies

North America's One Hundred Greatest - Decoys

With prime specimens commanding prices reaching well into the six-figure range, collectors see them as both an investment and a status symbol. 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. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. One of the specimens went for more than 600, 000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction.
Collecting Antique Bird Decoys and Duck Calls: An Identification and Price Guide

Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. 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. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. This updated edition provides history and current pricing of the prominent duck and goose hunting decoys used over the past century-plus, including both hand-carved and factory models.
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Wild Fowl Decoys

. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition.
Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers

Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. Being on the migrational flyway for ducks and geese, the upper Chesapeake Bay has long been a center for waterfowl hunting. 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.
Used book in Good Condition. Where there is hunting, there are, of course, decoys. In upper chesapeake bay decoys and Their Makers, David and Joan Hagan share their talent for photography with the reader. They illustrate the art of the decoy makers in this area with beautiful images of the birds they have formed.
Used book in Good Condition. Usually born of the necessity of the hunt, their decoys have become highly collectable. Over eighty decoy makers are represented in Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers.
Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway
