Collector's Guide to Decoys (Wallace-Homestead Collector's Guide Series) [Paperback]

Linda Kangas (Author), Gene Kangas (Author)

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From Library Journal

During the last 60 years, the life-size decoys used to lure North American waterfowl and shorebirds within range of hunters' guns have become desirable collectibles. This third guide by these experienced collectors is a good companion to their recent Decoys (Collector Bks., 1992). But while that book describes decoys by the type of bird, this book emphasizes general collecting information such as methods of making decoys, ways to recognize fakes, buying at auction, and a survey of styles by region and maker. The appendixes list restorers, books, auction houses, clubs and shows, and museums. Like others in this series, this is a good choice for public libraries serving collectors.
- Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Co (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870695800
• ISBN-13: 978-0870695803
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,582,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for the decoy collector!, July 8, 2001

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This review is from: Collector's Guide to Decoys (Wallace-Homestead Collector's Guide Series) (Paperback)

This book is a must read for the beginning and intermediate duck decoy collector. The book includes a wealth of information on collecting old decoys, where to find them, different types and styles of decoys, how to value decoys, how decoys are constructed and what to do once you have started your collection (insurance concerns and displaying/care concerns). One of the most useful chapters in this book deals with the topic of identifying fakes and decoys that may have undergone alterations. This book should not be confused with a decoy reference book...there are carvers mentioned by region in the book and the book does have a substantial number of color and black and white photos of decoys but on a much more limited scale then true decoy reference books. The Appendix is loaded with information on professional decoy restorers, decoy book dealers, books and magazines for decoy collectors, decoy auction houses, decoy collecting clubs and museums that contain decoy collections (please note though that this book does have a 1992 copywrite so that some of the information provided in the Appendix may not be current).