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Lot of 2 hardcover books. One of the books is "Decoys A North American Survey" by Gene and Linda Kangas. This 331 page book is very informative and encompasses the major decoy making areas of North American which were located along the four major waterfowl migration routes. Book is intended to assist the reader in developing an awareness, appreciation and overall perspective of characteristics and history. The 2nd book is "New England Decoys" by Shirley and John Delph. This 159 page book features some of the best New England carvers, as well over 250 pictures of hand made ducks of Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
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Walter "Tube" Dawson Mallard Drake, Putnam, Illinois. Glass eyes, hollow body, Helen Hageman paint, lead weight, hunting wear. Measures 17" long, 5" wide, and 7" tall.
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Undersized Pintail Drake by unknown carver. Glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, circa 1920's, lead weight on bottom, bee-bee marks and hunting wear. Small bill repair, decoy measures 13-1/2" long,...
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Bill Beardsley Black Duck, New Jersey. Circa 1930's, glass eyes, original paint, hollow body, wooden keel with lead weight and rigging hook. Decoy has split tail, bee-bee marks, and some...
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Iverson Sprig Whistle in Original Box with original paperwork, Novato, California. Call is in very good condition and works, measures 4" long, box has minor wear.