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Brand new still in wrapping, 384 page hard cover. A comprehensive look at the West Coast decoy scene from the Fraser River Delta in British Columbia to the San Diego Bay area. All the major artisans with examples of their craft that presents the lives and works of major Pacific Coast carvers who left a mark on the carving heritage of the region along with the quality of their work. It also includes factory decoys by Pacific Coast companies. Illustrated with pictorial sheets, color plates after paintings by David Hagerbaumer, 1200 photos by Robert Mortensen, maps and charts.
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Captain Harry Jobes Mallard Hen, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint, painted eyes, lead weight and leather rigging strap on bottom, solid body, BB marks, nails in neck, minor gunning...
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Jack Schwartz Gadwall Drake, Lacon, Illinois, repainted by Charlie Moore, Dekalb, Illinois. Glass eyes, hollow body, circa 1930's, "J" brand on bottom, has minor wear. Measures 17" long, 5" wide,...
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Unknown Illinois River Blue Bill. Glass eyes, hollow body, circa 1920's, age cracks and hunting wear, still has some of it's original paint. Measures 13" long, 5" wide, and 5-1/2"...
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Pair of Sperry Factory, Mason style canvasbacks, New Haven, Connecticut. Circa 1930's, glass eyes, two piece bodies with non traditional seams running on the top and bottoms. Balsa wood, original...