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Bird Decoys of North America - Nature History, and Art by Robert Shaw. 295 page hard cover book, signed by author, very informative book on North American bird decoys, providing an insightful look at the decoy's origins through its evolution, although they were created as humble tools, decoys are also works of art, examples of craftsmanship and ingenuity, and pieces of history. 300 illustrations include delicate paintings by John James Audubon, as well as both historic and contemporary photography. Book is in very good condition, dust jacket has some wear.
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Unknown Chesapeake Bay Canvasback Drake. Circa 1910's, painted eyes, solid body, old hunter paint, lead weight and rigging hook, hunting wear. Measures 17" long, 5" wide, and 6" tall.
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Trout Fish Spearing decoy by Carl Christiansen, Newberry, Michigan. Glass eyes, metal fins, wooden tail, open mouth, carved gills, signed and "C.C." on bottom. Measures 10-1/2" long, 4" wide, and 4-1/2"...
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Rich-N-Tone Diamond Wood Daisy Cutter Duck Call in original box with RNT cloth bag, Stuttgart, Arkansas. Single plastic reed, very good condition, call works and measures 4-1/2" long. Box has...
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Unknown Michigan Coot, Detroit River area. Circa 1930s, solid body, original paint, bill crack, glass eyes. Wood knot, lead weight, "B.K." carved on bottom. Measures 11" long, 5-1-2" wide, and...