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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles
Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles contains the best of the finest hunting collectibles. Waterfowling decoys from the four major flyways; including duck, goose, swan, and shorebird decoys, as well as crow hunting decoys and dove decoys, are discussed. Vintage game bird calls used to lure ducks, geese, crows, turkey, and shorebirds represent an important collecting field. Advertising campaigns by the early arms and ammunition companies created outstanding posters, calendars, pin backs, gunpowder tins, and shot shell boxes. Packed with more than 1,000 top-quality color photographs and original vintage black-and-white photographs, and a price guide, Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles is a valuable reference book for any collector or antique dealer. This book will give the novice a comprehensive overview of what hunting collectibles are available. The seasoned collector will appreciate viewing quality pieces from private collections that are rarely available to the public. An extensive bibliography and appendix provide valuable information sources, including organizations, periodicals, and auction companies.
£57.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles
Top of the Line Fishing Collectibles covers many facets of sport fishing paraphernalia including lures, decoys, winter ice fishing equipment, reels, and related folk art from some of the country's greatest sporting collections. With over 350 color photographs, plus vintage photographs, Donna Tonelli has compiled an impressive selection of quality collectibles. Full descriptions and a value guide makes this book a great resource of information for antique dealers, tackle collectors, and folk art collectors.
£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fish & Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes
A wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the Great Lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. For centuries the massive watershed system of lakes and rivers in the Great Lakes region has beckoned hunters and fishermen to its teeming waters and forests. To aid them in their hunt they have produced a wealth of fowl and fish decoys and calls. Over the years these practical tools have come to be appreciated as beautiful examples of folk art. They now sit on display in museums and private collections around the country. Here is a great selection of these fine decoys and calls, accompanied by the stories of those who created and used them. The pieces illustrated range from the finest museum-quality artifacts to collectibles that are more likely to turn up at a local auction, garage sale, flea market, or antique mall. The seasoned collector will appreciate viewing quality pieces from private collections that are rarely available to the public. An extensive bibliography and appendix provide valuable sources for information, organizations, periodicals, and auction companies to add to one’s collecting experience.
£57.59
