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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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Robert Elliston Pintail repainted black, Bureau, Illinois. Glass eyes, hollow body, circa 1900, repaired neck crack, has hunting wear and paint flaking. Appears as though somebody started taking off some...
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Charles Moore Wood Duck Drake, Dekalb, Illinois. Glass eyes, solid body, original paint, turned head, good condition, signed and dated "77" by this long time Illinois River carver. Measures 11"...
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Unknown Vintage Fish Spearing Decoy. Original paint, metal fins and tail, tack eyes, inletted lead weight on bottom, carved gills, has wear from use. Measures 5-1/2" long, 1-1/2"wide, and 1"...
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Mason Decoys, Hillcrest Publication, copyright 1974. Several chapters in this 166 page hardcover book to include the species made by the Mason Factory, as well as grades of Mason Decoys,...