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Fishing Lure Collectibles, An Identification and Value Guide to the Most Collectible Antique Fishing Lures, by Dudley Murphy and Rick Edmisten. Very useful reference book for collectors. This hard cover book is 332 pages filled with pictures, details, and values. Progressing from simple implements of bone, stone and wood to the elaborately feathered flies of the Victorian era, antique fishing lures are now sought as highly prized collectibles. Featuring over 1,000 color reproductions, as well as descriptions and values of lures.
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George Reinsinger mallard drake, Pekin, Illinois. Glass eyes, old restoration, hollow, hunting wear, hairline bill crack and repair. Measures 15-1/2" long, 5" wide, and 6-1/2" tall.
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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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Unknown Wisconsin Bluebill Preening Hen. Circa 1930's, painted eyes, solid body, old hunter paint, has a few shot marks and some wear. Measures 10" long, 5-1/2" wide, and 5" tall.