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B078: Martha's Vineyard Decoys Book
“Martha’s Vineyard Decoys” By Stanley Murphy. First edition, published in Boston by David R. Godine in 1978. Long out of print. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 10” x 9.5”, 165 pages, illustrated with color and b&w photographs, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: Excellent condition with a tight binding and no marks, in near-new condition. The dust jacket shows light sunning and very minor wear, primarily at the corners. Martha’s Vineyard has been the home of many skilled waterfowl and shorebird decoy carvers, a talented and independent group who produced a rich diversity of work, all of the highest caliber. This book is an examination of the work of 19 known carvers (Keyes Chadwick, Benjamin Pease, Ben Smith, James Look, Frank Adams, Max Chamberlain, William Dugan, Russell Hancock, Robert Jackson, Hiram Crowell, Manual Swartz Roberts, Matthew & William Mayhew, Allen & Winthrop Norton, Frank Richardson, Edwin Smith, Alton Tuckerman and Littleton Wimpenney) as well as the works of a number of unknown Vineyard craftsmen. Photography by George Moffett. A highly-regarded and somewhat elusive book, copies routinely sell in the $300 range. SOLD
Three 1981 Issues, Decoy Magazine
Three issues of Decoy Magazine: Winter, Summer and Fall 1981 (Vol. 5, Nos. 4, 6 and 7). These are the early small format (6" x 9") issues that are so difficult to find. Back issues of this magazine are indispensable tools for the serious decoy collector. In addition to coverage of major collector events such as auctions and carving contests, they include collector discussions, book reviews and in-depth articles on newly discovered as well as long-recognized decoy makers. Included in these three issues are articles on the Mackey influence, Heck Whittington, "Hurricane Pete" Peterson and novelty decoys, among other topics. The copies are in very good condition with no writing. They are slightly yellowed with age and have a minimal amount of bending at the corners. US shipping included. SOLD
Three 1985 Issues, Decoy Magazine
Three issues of Decoy Magazine: Winter, Spring and Fall 1985 (Vol. 9, Nos. 1, 2 and 3). These are the early small format (6" x 9") issues that are so difficult to find. Back issues of this magazine are indispensable tools for the serious decoy collector. In addition to coverage of major collector events such as auctions and carving contests, they include collector discussions, book reviews and in-depth articles on newly discovered as well as long-recognized decoy makers. Included in these three issues are articles on Paul Gibson, Jake Huntley,Paul Lipke and the George Thompson collection, among other topics. The copies are in very good condition with only the word, "red", written on two covers. They are slightly yellowed with age and have a minimal amount of bending at the corners. US shipping included. SOLD
Three 1983 Issues, Decoy Magazine
Three issues of Decoy Magazine: Winter, Spring and Summer 1983 (Vol. 7, Nos. 1, 2 and 3). These are the early small format (6" x 9") issues that are so difficult to find. Back issues of this magazine are indispensable tools for the serious decoy collector. In addition to coverage of major collector events such as auctions and carving contests, they include collector discussions, book reviews and in-depth articles on newly discovered as well as long-recognized decoy makers. Included in these three issues are articles on decoys of the St. Lawrence River, Dodge Factory decoys, Charlie Bergman, Henry "Budgeon" Sampier and Heck Whittington, among other topics. The copies are in very good condition with only the word, "red" written on the cover of each. They are slightly yellowed with age and have a minimal amount of bending at some of the corners. US shipping included. SOLD
Two 1982 Issues, Decoy Magazine
Two issues of Decoy Magazine: Spring and Fall 1982 (Vol. 6, Nos. 2 and 4). These are the early small format (6" x 9") issues that are so difficult to find. Back issues of this magazine are indispensable tools for the serious decoy collector. In addition to coverage of major collector events such as auctions and carving contests, they include collector discussions, book reviews and in-depth articles on newly discovered as well as long-recognized decoy makers. Included in these two issues are articles on the Mackey influence, Obediah Verity, David Hagerbaumer and California carvers George Scriven and Ira Stanley, among other topics. The copies are in very good condition. There is some writing on the cover of the Spring issue; otherwise the copies are clean, although slightly yellowed with age. US shipping included. SOLD
Three 1980 Issues, Decoy Magazine
Three issues of Decoy Magazine: Winter, Summer and Fall 1980. These are the early small format (6" x 9") issues that are so difficult to find. Back issues of this magazine are indispensable tools for the serious decoy collector. In addition to coverage of major collector events such as auctions and carving contests, they include collector discussions, book reviews and in-depth articles on newly discovered as well as long-recognized decoy makers. Included in these three issues are articles on Long Island shorebirds, Dan Brown, Cobb Island decoys, Jim Sprankle and the Shelburne Museum collection, among other topics. The copies are in very good condition some auction prices realized written on the cover of one issue . They are slightly yellowed with age and have a minimal amount of bending at the corners. US shipping included. SOLD
B27: Duck Shooting Along the Atlantic Tidewater Book
Editor: Eugene V. Connett
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Copyright: 1947 (1st Edition)
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover (8.5" x 11.5") w/dust jacket
A comprehensive history of wildfowling, with anecdotes by old time gunners as well as a practical study of the science and art of duck shooting, including a chapter on the making and painting of decoys. Illustrated with black and white photos and line drawings as well as color plates by Lynn Bogue Hunt and Dr. Edgar Burke. The book remains in excellent condition with some wear and tear to the dust jacket, particularly along the edges.
Price: $59.00
B033: American Decoys Book
Author: Quintina Colio
Publisher: Science Press
Copyright: 1972 (Limited Edition)
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover (10.5" x 9.25")
ISBN:
Excellent overview of many of the finest examples of North American decoys made between 1865 and 1920, including many from Bill Mackey's collection. Illustrated with both color and black and white photos, the layout is exceptional. Number 60 of a Limited Edition of 550, signed by the publisher. The cover is somewhat faded, but the pages are in excellent unmarked condition. An extremely rare and long out of print volume.
Price: $165.00
