Fleckenstein has been recognized by the decoy community as one of the worlds foremost decoy experts in the field. Exact rigmates can be found on page 112 of the late henry fleckenstein s excellent book southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas. Shorebird decoys of north carolina download ebook pdf. Similar to the work of the verity family with relief wing carving and carved eyes.
Fleckenstein decoy study gallery dedication the gallery. Reviewed in the united states on september 15, 2011. Very cool decoys here that have great age and documented rigmates that help make this pair true eastern shore of virginia classics. The decoys made on virginias eastern shore and are a strong and important.
Duck decoy book southern virginia carolinas fleckenstein first edition 1983. The last several years of his life was a challenge which he faced without a complaint, bitterness or re. The last several years of his life was a challenge which he faced without a complaint, bitterness. Presenting bird decoys on sale right now on the internet. Decoys of the midatlantic region reference book henry fleckenstein, published in 1979. Discover book depositorys huge selection of a fleckenstein books online. Many of the books we stock are out of print and hard to find. Shore bird decoys 9780916838324 by fleckenstein, henry a. Twenty decoy books by copley fine art auctions 1629409. Decoy also retains the branded f for henry fleckensteins personal collection.
The photographs are clear, allowing the reader to identify details. Bird decoys of the american midatlantic region shown in clear photographs and historical facts that help date handmade decoys of antique and modern origin. Permanent exhibits ward museum of wildfowl art salisbury md. Shore bird decoys hardcover march 1, 1997 by henry a. Two copies, one is a limitededition book in a slipcase, numbered 338375, and signed by the author. Decoys of the midatlantic region, 1979, american factory decoys, 1980. Schiffer publishing decoys of the midatlantic region this completely illustrated book thoroughly covers the bird decoys of the american midatlantic region. Southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas by henry a.
There is an explanation of how weights are used, how condition affects value, suggestions on repairing decoys, a complete list of makers, and recommended reading. He now runs a business in antiques and decoys and has an impressive fund. Miscellaneous hunting and sporting collectibles such as shell boxes, fish decoys, fish nets, printspaintings, oil cans, just to name a few. Two copies, one is a limitededition book in a slipcase, signed by the author. This book for me is the bible of old primative shorebirds of the united states.
This hardbound, out of print, first edition has 279 pages. American factory decoys by henry a fleckenstein, jr. Books and misc good place to find reference books to help you research your collection, history on decoys and hunting. Attributed to captain abraham smith, feeport, long island circa 1880 in the book. Southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas fleckenstein. Paint is very strong, clean and dry with a couple of small scattered flakes and a small dent in each. Find american factory decoys 0916838536 by fleckenstein, h. An excellent title, full of numerous photographs, advertisements, etc. Eventually henry authored five books on decoys, which quickly became. Henry fleckenstein has combined information about decoys from this region and the south. Raines tavern decoys, folk art,collectibles,antiquessold items. Raines tavern decoys, folk art,collectibles,antiquessold. Armstrong featherweight decoys were made of a canvas covering printed mechanically with an elaborate rendition of the species coloration and feathering, and filled. Fleckenstein 1979, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Shore bird decoys fleckenstein 1980 schiffer first ed duck. This book by decoy expert henry fleckenstein is focused exclusively on decoys made in new jersey and for the delaware river. Fine condition, with some slight wear to edges of the dustjacket, which is now protected in a mylar brodart cover. Abaa southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas by. Comprehensive collection of bird decoys at competitive costs. Decoys of the midatlantic region, 1979, sc, also deluxe edit. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks. He now runs a business in antiques and decoys and has an impressive fund of. Miscellaneous hunting and sporting collectibles such as shell boxes, fish decoys. Reference sources cdca 2018 carolina decoy collectors. This funky looking wood duck is a pretty close replica of an ira hudson miniature that i once had in my collection and can be seen on page 37 of henry fleckensteins book southern decoys. This book is a classic guide, that many vintage decoy collectors and sellers use for identifying carvers of old decoys.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This one of the few remaining decoys known from the. Fleckenstein has collected decoys since boyhood when he hunted with his father in the chesapeake bay area. Drake pictured in color in fleckensteins classic book. Drake pictured in color in fleckenstein s classic book decoys of the midatlantic and also on dust jacket. Achterbahn by angelika fleckenstein german hardcover book free shipping. Only with the publication in 1981 of haids decoys of the mississippi flyway and fleckensteins american factory decoys was the hays decoy factory formally recognized. Over 600 decoys shown in primarily black and white photographs. 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. The body and head show very little wear for the age of this block. It appears to have the original iron weight and rigging ring. This nearly mint rig pair of hays bluewinged teals, c. If you are a new or an old hand to duck decoy collecting, this is an invaluable reference.
There are 63 duck decoys book for sale on etsy, and they cost. Early model best grade canvasback decoy pair by the ward brothers, crisfield, md. Fleckenstein decoy for sale wooden decoy collection. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Armstrong featherweight decoys were made of a canvas covering printed mechanically with an elaborate rendition of the species coloration and feathering, and filled with kapok or ground cork. Woven through the text are historical facts that help date handmade decoys of antique, as well as modern, origin. Fleckenstein 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. As usual, fleckenstein uses numerous photographs to provide as many comparative examples as possible. The book fully covers all of the major makers of decoys in the eastern shore of virginia and the coast of north carolina as well as makers from other areas whose decoys were used there. Fleckenstein hardcover for sale collecting wood duck decoys. American factory decoys 0916838536 by fleckenstein, h. Decoys of the midatlantic region, 1979, american factory decoys, 1980, shorebird decoys, 1980, new jersey decoys, 1983 and southern decoys, 1983. Circa 1948, signed and marked best grade on bottom of each.
Southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas, 1983. Pictured on page 54 of shore bird decoys by henry a. Edward bartlett contracted ben dye to make decoys exclusively for his private gun club on the gunpowder falls near baltimore, md. Dust jacket in fair condition and book is excellent. It is a photographic history that pictures more than 700 different new jersey ducks. A timeline tale of factory bluewinged teal decoys rjg. Ira hudson 18761949 made very few wood duck decoys for actual use. Fleckenstein paperback, 256 pages, published 1997 by schiffer pub ltd isbn. This book focuses on the factorymade decoys, but unlike other books of similar titles, it is the only one that also explores the smaller and lesser known of the factories and their products in some depth. Only with the publication in 1981 of haids decoys of the mississippi flyway and fleckenstein s american factory decoys was the hays decoy factory formally recognized. Duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, 1 or cork. A duck decoy is a manmade object resembling a real duck.
Buy southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas by henry a fleckenstein online at alibris. This book is a classic guide, that many vintage decoy. The photographs are excellent and show both form and detail. The auction features a selection of early upper chesapeake bay decoys from the collection of h. New jersey decoys is the first book offered to collectors that exclusively covers the birds made in this state. His love of decoys can be seen among his many accomplished books. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white.
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