The Duck Stamp Story [Hardcover]

Eric Jay Dolin (Author), Bob Dumaine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000

Hunters, collectors, conservationists, and art lovers will all want this, the ultimate guide to the history and collector value of the Federal Duck Stamp on their shelves. This book crosses the boundaries of collecting, conservation, art, and history. It will become the standard by which other books are judged.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a fascinating and very readable story of the duck stamp program." -- American Philatelist, November 2000

"...a fine job of telling the story of the art, conservation, and history of the Federal Duck Stamp Program." -- Wildlife Conservation, December 2000

"...lavishly illustrated...well-written and solidly researched, this is the definitive work on the subject." -- Sporting Classics, September/October 2000

"...the perfect gift for anyone who is or ever has been interested in waterfowl, wildlife and the principles of conservation." -- Women's Hunting Online

"...well-written, enjoyable book for history buffs....artists...collectors of wildfowl art...compelling, informative and easy to read." -- Wildfowl Art, Spring/Summer 2000

...the complete and fascinating history of the Duck Stamp Program.... -- WildBird, July 2000

Beautifully illustrated,... an engaging read that would make an ideal gift for the literate waterfowl hunter in your life. -- Michigan Live, May 23, 2000

For hunters, conservationists, art enthusiasts, collectors and even investors, "The Duck Stamp Story" should be on your reading list. -- Washington Times and St. Louis Dispatch, May 20, 2000 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Author

This is the most comprehensive, beautifully illustrated book ever published on the Federal Duck Stamp Program. It is much more than just a "stamp" book. The first third of the book focuses on the conservation history of the United States and the factors that led the federal government to take action to conserve dwindling populations of migratory waterfowl. Anyone interested in environmental/conservation history or the politics of wildlife protection should find this fascinating. Another third of the book focuses on the duck stamp art contest, often referred to as the "richest art competition in the world." Over twenty of the winning artists were interviewed for this section. The remainder of the book covers duck stamps and stamp collecting in depth. This includes information on grading a stamp's condition, how the stamps are produced from start to finish, stamp values, condition, and profiles of some of the great collectors. With over 300 full-color images! adding life to the text, this book is not only very interesting it is also beautiful. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418158
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418157
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,028,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Bottles

More About the Author

I grew up near the coasts of New York and Connecticut, and since an early age I was fascinated by the natural world, especially the ocean. I spent many days wandering the beaches on the edge of Long Island Sound and the Atlantic, collecting seashells and exploring tidepools. Throughout my career, which included jobs as an environmental consultant and an environmental policy analyst, one thing remained constant--I enjoyed writing and telling stories, many of which have a connection to the natural world. And that's why I started writing books--to share the stories that I find most intriguing. My most recent book, Fur, Fortune, and Empire: the Epic History of the Fur Trade in America (W. W. Norton, 2010), a national bestseller, was chosen by New West, The Seattle Times, and The Rocky Mountain Land Library as one of the top non-fiction books of 2010. It also won the 2011 James P. Hanlan Book Award, given by the New England Historical Association, and was awarded first place in the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Excellence in Craft Contest. My last book book, Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America (W. W. Norton, 2007), was selected as one of the best nonfiction books of 2007 by The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and The Providence Journal. Leviathan was also chosen by Amazon.com's editors as one of the 10 best history books of 2007. Leviathan garnered the the 23rd annual (2007) L. Byrne Waterman Award, given by the New Bedford Whaling Museum, for outstanding contributions to whaling research and history. Leviathan also received the 2007 John Lyman Award for U. S. Maritime History, given by the North American Society for Oceanic History, was named an Honors Book in nonfiction for the 8th annual Massachusetts Book Awards (2008-2009), and was awarded a silver medal for history in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (2008).

My next book is When America First Met China: An Exotic Tale of Tea, Drugs, and Money During the Age of Sail, which will be published by Liveright, and imprint of W. W. Norton, in September 2012. Everyone focuses on our current relationship with China, but this book takes you back to when it all began.

If you want to learn more about me and my books, please visit my website, at www.ericjaydolin.com. Thanks for reading.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Duck Stamp Story Review, April 16, 2000

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Nina Rooks Cast (Hope Valley, Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Duck Stamp Story (Paperback)

This is an incredible book for anyone who is interested in ducks, stamps, history, art, conservation, collectables, or Americana. There's the history of duck stamps as it relates to the entire conservation movement. There are interviews with famous people who are themselves duck stamp collectors and avid conservationists. There are beautiful photographs and artwork of past and present duck stamps, as well as other honorable mentions in the annual duck stamp contests. This book is just chock full of information and illustrations. The author has done a great job of wholistically researching the topic into every tangent of related interests. It is the ultimate coffee table book since there is something to interest just about anyone. You'll find that you meant to just browse through it, when before you know it you've read a whole chapter!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, Excellent Read, July 15, 2000

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Al Jacobs (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Duck Stamp Story (Hardcover)

This book is beautiful, interesting, and a pleasure to read. I don't hunt, collect stamps or wildlife art, but this is a great book. I am truly enjoying it. I especially like the section on conservation, which details the history of water fowl degradation and protection in the United States.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for those into the Duck Hunting, December 24, 2001

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"gotago1" (Somers Point, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Duck Stamp Story (Paperback)

I have never seen my husband so entralled by a book before. I can never get him to sit down for 5 seconds but on Christmas morning, he forgot the rest of his gifts and sat and read this book! I was amazed! It contains history with great pictures and facts and he was actually enjoying himself while reading it!
I highly recommend this book for any person interested in ducks, duck stamps or duck hunting.