Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region W/Rev Value Gui Edition Contributor(s): Fleckenstein, Henry A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764305972 ISBN-13: 9780764305979 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1998 Annotation: Bird decoys of the American Mid-Atlantic region shown in clear photographs and historical facts that help date hand-made decoys of antique and modern origin. There is an explanation of how weights are used, how condition affects value, suggestions on repairing decoys, a complete list of makers, and recommended reading. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Folkcrafts |
Dewey: 745.593 |
LCCN: 98221615 |
Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.84" W x 9.84" (1.40 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This completely illustrated book thoroughly covers the bird decoys of the American Mid-Atlantic region. The photographs are clear, allowing the reader to identify details. Woven through the text are historical facts that help date hand-made decoys of antique, as well as modern, origin. There is an explanation of how weights are used in decoys and how condition affects value. After a full discussion of the decoys, Mr. Fleckenstein includes suggestions on repairing decoys, a complete list of makers, and recommended reading. |