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This is a lot of two decoy reference books. 1- American Bird Decoys, by William F Mackey, Jr. 256 pages written by a collector shows several pictures, describes the heritage of classic old decoys made and used in America in the 19th century. Much detailed information and stories in this book. 1- The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings. This 208 page hard cover book by Adele Earnest is filled with pictures, stories, and information. Both books have some wear, but overall in good condition.
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Chick Majors Dixie Mallard Call, Stuttgart, Arkansas. Single plastic reed, label is intact, call is in very good condition with minor wear from use. Call works and measures approximately 5"...
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Walter Ruppel Pintail Drake, Portland, Oregon. Original paint, glass eyes, solid balsa body, circa 1950's, was hunted with and has shot marks and hunting wear. Measures 17" long, 6" wide,...
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Unknown Wisconsin Bufflehead Drake. Circa 1940's, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original paint with some old hunter touchups, rigging hooks in bottom, age crack on back, has some hunting...
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Unknown mallard hen with raised carved wings. Decoy is very nicely made, has glass eyes, solid body, original paint, slightly turned head, detailed painting, in very good condition with minor...