Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region

by Henry A. Fleckenstein

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764305979
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	04/24/1998
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mr. Fleckenstein has collected decoys since boyhood when he hunted with his father in the Chesapeake Bay area. He now runs a business in antiques and decoys and has an impressive fund of source material gleaned from his frequent conversations with decoy carvers, Bay River men, fishermen, hunters and local historians.