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Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois by Parmalee & Loomis. This is THE Illinois River Decoy Carvers "bible" for reference books. This 506 page softcover book is a MUST for any Illinois River decoy collector. Other than a few pages that have a small tear at the top, this book is in very good condition, with almost no wear. Inside cover has previous owners name/address stamp on it.
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David Ward bluebill Drake, Manitoba, Ontario. Tack eyes, extremely hollow body with bottom board, combination of original and old hunter touchups, has some shot marks and bottom board has a...
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Mason Canvasback Drake, standard grade, Detroit, Michigan. Glass eyes, solid body, original paint with varnish, circa 1920's, minor hunting wear, rigging hook on bottom. Decoy measures 15-1/2" long, 4" wide,...
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Wooden Duck Call, J.L. (Joseph) Melancon, Robeline, Louisiana. Call has brass reed, traditional duck stamp on barrel. Measures 7" long, works, and is in good condition with little wear.
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Pair of Illinois River Mallards by unknown carver. Found in Canton, Illinois, circa 1920's, hollow bodies, original paint, a few shot marks, some hunting wear, and rigging hooks. Drake has...