Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region (Paperback)
Henry A. Fleckenstein
ISBN 10: 0764305972 ISBN 13: 9780764305979
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 1998
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Paperback. 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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780764305979
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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.
About the Author: 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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Bibliographic Details
Title: Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region (Paperback)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Edition: 2nd Edition