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'Detroit Decoy Dynasty', by Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge.

Limited numbered edition. 350 pages and over 500 photos, this book is the result of more than 20 years of research. 'A landmark publication for decoy historians, collectors, dealers and auction houses in taht it presents in a single volume a comprehensive and detailed history of teh decoys produced by what teh authors refer to as The Detroit Decoy Dynasty, that produced the factory decoys of Petersen, Dodge and Mason.' Hard cover.
$75.00

'The Stevens Brothers: their Lives the Times and their Decoys', by Dr. Peter J. Muller and Peggy Lane Muller.

This is the story of the Stevens Brothers. This book provides a historical overview of the times, biographical information of the Stevens and a comprehensive analysis of their carving and painting techniques. Includes over 200 color photographs of their decoys. Hard cover. 344 pages.
$75.00

'Property from the Alvin E. Friedman-Kien Foundation' Auction Catalog, Christies / Guyette & Schmidt, Inc., January 19, 2007.

Approximately 100 lots containing decoys, weathervanes and folk art from the Kien Foundation.
$20.00

'Decoys: Sixty Living And Outstanding North American Carvers', by Loy Harrell.

Hard cover. Color photography of decoys that represent not only the contemporary but the valued decoys of the future. Examples of the finest efforts by carvers such as Russell Allen, Bob Biddle, Frank Finney, Mark McNair and Eddie Wozny.
$45.00

'The Story of Lem Ward', as told by Ida Ward Linton to Glenn Lawson.

American wildfowl art owes its foundation to Lem Ward. This wood carver and painter (1896-1984) overcame severe illness to produce some of the best-loved wildfowl art extant today. Here Lem's life story is told by his daughter Ida who was beside Lem for almost the entire span of his artistic career. 128 pages, hard cover.
$35.00

'Making Decoys the Century Old Way', by Grayson C. Chesser and Curtis J. Badger.

Expanded Edition. 155 pages, soft cover. Making Decoys: The Century Old Way teaches how to hand make gunning decoys. Over fifty patterns allow you to choose from eleven species of ducks and geese. You may then customize your decoy with different head and body poses. Materials are discussed. Saw and carving techniques are detailed. A full-color insert shows how to paint each species using dry brushing and combing. This book is being published in conjunction with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
$24.95

'Chesapeake Bay Decoys: The Men Who Made and Used Them', Robert H. Richardson editor.

The number one book on Chesapeake Bay decoys. Includes chapters on every major gunning area that surrounds the Bay, including the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Read about the colorful history of one of North America's earliest waterfowling areas, and learn about the watermen who both made and used these decoys on its legendary shores. Completely Revised Third Edition, redesigned with over 350 of the area's finest waterfowl decoys, over 100 pictured in full color. Hardcover, 240 pages.
$40.00

'The Art of Deception Waterfowl Decoys From the Collection of Paul Tudor Jones II'.

An exhibition catalog from the display at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, September 26th, 2006 - October 29, 2006. Catalog by Frank Schmidt and Gary Guyette. 140 pages featuring some of North America’s finest and rarest decoys with descriptions and provenance. Also vintage photos of carvers and hunters.
$14.95

'The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys', General Editor, Joe Engers.

Photography by Bill Buckner. The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys presents decoys by region, thus the entire range of decoys is covered. Also included are chapters on European decoys, on the history of decoys, how decoys were made, and how to go about collecting decoys. 320 pages. Hard cover.
$75.00

'Decoys North America's One Hundred Greatest', by Loy Harrell, Jr.

Harrell spent 18 months traveling thoughout North America assembling a select representative group of 100 duck, goose and shorebird decoys. The decoys pictured in this book were chosen by a panel of renowned North American decoy collectors. 208 pages. Hard cover.
$40.00

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