COLLECTIBLES 

  1. Abbett. Robert K. A Season For Painting - Collectors Covey - TX - 2001 1st. ed [While Abbett,s art has been the subject of three previous books, this is the first written by the artist. Page after page of breathtaking beauty and unequaled detail. In his review of this exceptional work, Michael McIntosh author of countless books and articles on fine shotguns and wing shooting feels that Abbett may well be the finest painter of dogs who has ever lived.] 4to - 190p - profusely illus in clr - fully indexed - pictorial eps - f/f C$52.00

  2. Abbett, Robert K. The Watercolors of Chet Reneson - Silver Quill - ME - 2001 1st. ed [For more than 30 years, collectors and sportsmen have been drawn to the spectacular watercolors of Chet Reneson. His paintings have graced the covers of some of the top field sport magazines in America and in 1982, he was rewarded with the distinction of being named artist of the year by three sporting and conservation organizations: Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, and The Atlantic Salmon Federation.] 127p - profusely illus with the exceptional Art of Reneson - fully indexed - text by fellow artist Robert K Abbett - f/f C$40.00

  3. Abbett, Robert K. & Ed Gray Wings From Cover - Willow Creek - WI - 1996 [This book is a stunning collaboration of the talents of noted writer Ed Gray and renowned sporting artist Robert Abbett. Join these two on an uplifting, wide-ranging trek across America’s autumn uplands as the pair capture page after page of outstanding images and moments with pheasants, sharptails, grouse and woodcock.] 128p - beautifully illus in clr - f/vg+ C$60.00

  4. Barber, Joel. Wildfowl Decoys - Dover - NY nd (1970's) [A reprint of the author's 1934 release on the history & collecting of decoys. Barber was among the first to recognize the working decoy as a true American art form] - 156p - 144 plates, 4 in clr - wrps - vg. C$16.00

  5. Barrett, Harry. William Pope - Feheley - Toronto - 1976 1st ed [The 19th Century journals & paintings of Canada's first artist-naturalist's time at Long Point on Lake Erie] folio - 175p - illus, incl 36 clr plates intro by J. Fenwick Lansdowne - some small stain marks to end papers [contents clean / slight foxing and edge wear to dj, very presentable in new brodart protector C$32.00

  6. Bergh, Peter. The Art of Ogden Pleissner - Godine - Mass. - 1984 [An artist of enormous range, equally at home in New York City, rural Vermont, or fishing for salmon on the Grand Cascapedia, his is an art firmly rooted in the nineteenth century classical tradition of Eakins & Homer. Above all he was a singularly gifted artist of the outdoors, particularly those sports that are the occupation of gentlemen. Whether grouse shooting in Scotland, duck hunting on the Chesapeake, or salmon fishing on the Miramichi, he had a genius for capturing the excitement of the sport.] [oblong 11"x12"] 110p - profusely illus - pictorial end papers "A hunter in a Barneget Bay sneak boat setting decoys" - gift inscription signed by the author on the ffep - f/vg+ C$108.00

  7. Berkey, Barry, Velma & Richard. Pioneer Decoy Carvers - Tidewater - MD - 1977 1st. Edition [A well researched and interesting biography of the famous brothers from Crisfield, Maryland who's outstanding contribution to the decoy world is unparalleled. While public awareness has liked the Wards primarily with their artistic achievements this remarkable work shift the focus, and places the emphasis on the brothers more as individuals than as decoy carvers.] 4to - 262p - illus with b/w & clr photos - f/small chip out of dj edge, now protected in brodart cover C$48.00

  8. Bishop, Richard E. The Ways Of Wildfowl - Doubleday - NY - 1973 [64 full clr paintings & 38 etchings by the world famous artist with accompanying text by Russ Williams.] folio - 260p - pictorial eps - f/f C$48.00

  9. Brisco, R. Paul. Waterfowl Decoys Of Southwestern Ontario - Boston Mills - Erin, Canada - 1986 - 1st. ed [One of the most sought after, out of print, Canadian decoy reference books, and one that provides the greatest in depth research into an area rich in waterfowling history.] 4 to - 192p - profusely illus with hundreds of clr & b/w photos - fully indexed - pictorial eps - inscribed by the author f/near f C$220.00

  10. Burk, Bruce. Waterfowl Studies - Winchester - NY - 1976 [While this superb collection of waterfowl clr & b/w photos was assembled to aid the artist in making realistic carvings & paintings it will be of interest to all with an appreciation of North American ducks & geese] 4to - 254p - bound in navy leather - glt lettered sp & cvr - L/E of 1000 numbered copies produced for the National Sporting Federation - signed by the author as well as the president of the NSF - vg. in sc C$60.00

  11. Another - Winchester - NY - 1976 (Trade ed) 4to - 254p - f/f C$32.00

  12. Cahalane, Victor H. (ed) Audubon Game Animals - Hamond - NJ - 1968 [82 full clr prints from The Quadrupeds of North America. Original text by John James Audubon & the Rev. John Bachman] 4to - 171p - illus in full clr - fully indexed - pictorial cvrs - pos on ffep o/w vg. C$10.00

  13. Cheever, Byron. L.T. Ward & Bro. Wildfowl Counterfeiters - North American Decoys - UT - nd (1970's) [A biography of Lem & Steve Ward of Crisfield, Maryland, two of Americas' most appreciated carvers.] Approx 92p including clr & b/w plates - profusely illus with photos - glt pictorial cvrs - covers show edgewear, and slight soilage from handling o/w vg/ndj C$32.00

  14. Cheever, Byron. Mason Decoys - Hillcrest - UT - First edition 2nd printing [An exceptional work published in 1974 to aid decoy collectors in identifying the many variations and species of this famous Detroit factory's decoys. It still remains the premier guide for Mason to date.] 4to - 166p - profusely illus in clr & b/w - f/dj has a couple of closed tears & slight chipping at head & tail of spine o/w appears very nice under new brodart protector C$60.00

  15. Clark, Roland. Roland Clark's Etchings - Derrydale - MS - 1990 [A beautiful reprint of the 1938 release by Derrydale, being a collection of 69 of the famous waterfowl artist's etchings] 4to - frontis "The Morning flight" forward by Eugene Connett - aeg - includes a complete list of all of the famous artist's etchings - bound in burgundy leather with glt lettered sp & cvr - L/E of 2500 copies - f. C$52.00

  16. Crandell, Bernard W. "Barney" Decoying - St Clair to the St. Lawrence - Boston Mills - ON - 1988 [Among the best in Ontario decoy research books by one of the most knowledgeable collectors who shared so much with the collecting fraternity.] 4to - 208p - profusely illus in clr & b/w with literally hundreds of photos of collectable Ontario Great Lakes region decoys - fully indexed - f/f C$76.00

  17. Daumier, Honore' Hunting & Fishing - Leon Amiel - Paris - 1975 [A collection of forty-eight of the French artist-caricaturist's humorous hunting & fishing drawings executed in the mid 1800s, each a full plate. Forward is a biography of Daumier by Paul Vialar. In the notes section appears a complete historical description of each plate] folio -140p - f/vg C$32.00

  18. Delph, John & Shirley Factory Decoys of Mason, Stevens, Dodge, and Peterson - Shiffer - PA - 1980 1st. ed. [A look at the most collectable early commercial makers, the various species, their construction and styles, and their history.] 4to - 168p - illus in clr & b/w - fully indexed - f/vg+ C$32.00

  19. Fleming, Patricia (ed) Traditions In Wood - Camden House - ON - 1987 [A history of wildfowl decoys in Canada, with contributions Province by Province by knowledgeable collectors] 4to - 179p - illus in clr & b/w - f/f C$64.00

  20. SoldFleckenstein, Henry A. Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region - Schiffer - PA - 1979 1st. Edition [A native of Harford County, Maryland, member of the advisory board of the Ward Foundation and highly respected waterfowl decoy expert shares his vast knowledge of one of the most historically important decoy regions in America.] 272p - profusely illus with b/w photos of over 750 decoys made from New Jersey to North Carolina - fully indexed - inscribed by the author f/f 

  21. Gates, Bernie. Ontario Decoys - Upper Canadian - Kingston - 1982 1st. Edition [We rarely have the opportunity of offering this very first work on the fabulous decoys of Ontario and particularly one in such fine condition. Conceived at a time when some of the first US decoys books were beginning to appear, Gates set out to let the decoy collecting world know that early waterfowlers in the great Province of Ontario, Canada had also produced some outstanding work.] 4to - 176p - profusely illus with b/w photos as well as early club membership records of both the St Clair Flats Shooting Company and the famous Long Point Company - original green stiff card covers with mapped end papers - signed by the author - f. C$160.00

  22. Another - covers show surface and edge wear, binding tight and contents fresh and free of any markings overall signed by the author vg. C$120.00

  23. Gates, Bernie. Ontario Decoys ll - Upper Canadian - Kingston - 1986 [A guide for collectors featuring the work of over 117 known + some unknown makers] wrps - 4to - 221p - 321 b/w photos with history - signed by the author f. C$32.00

  24. Goldberger, Russ J. & Alan G. Haid - Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide - Decoy Magazine - MD - 1993 1st. edition [An impressive work by two dedicated "Mason Students" and collectors for over 20 years.. Much has been learned and even more has been discovered in the 30+ years since the first book on this famous Detroit factory was published. Goldberger & Haid, provide a complete pictorial history of this maker’s work including chapters on other factory decoy companies and the similarities in their products and that of Mason. Opions are offered in respect to acceptable restoration and the pros and cons of original vs repaints.] 4to - 143p - profusely illus in clr - pictorial end papers - Inscribed by both authors f/f C$80.00

  25. Guyette, Dale & Gary. Decoys of Maritime Canada - Shiffer - PA - 1983 [A leading regional decoy book featuring extensively researched biographies of the decoy makers from the Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, & Prince Edward Island.] 4to - 199p - profusely illus with 330 b/w photos & 32 in clr - fully indexed - signed by the author f/f - C$40.00

  26. SoldHaid, Alan G. Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway - Shiffer - PA - 1981 [Covers the rich decoy heritage of America’s largest flyway. An excellent reference book for decoy collectors..........Canada to Louisiana.] 4to - 271p - illus with hundreds of clr & b/w photos with accompanying text - pictorial eps - fully indexed - inscribed by the author - f/vg+ 

  27. SoldHarrell, Dr. Loy S. Decoys of Lake Champlain - Schiffer - PA - 1986 [Dr. Harrell’s fascination with decoys and his particular interest in the birds from this great waterfowling region on the northern Vermont / New York border led to the production of this excellent reference book.] 4to - 136p - profusely illus in clr & b/w - fully indexed - mapped end papers - f/f 

  28. Higginson, A. Henry with a Bibliography by Sydney R. Smith - British and American Sporting Authors (Their Writings & Biographies) - Blue Ridge - VA - 1949 1st. ed. [Being an exceptional sporting literature reference. Forward by Ernest Gee.] 4to - 443p - fully indexed - vg+. C$104.00

  29. Hilyard, Graydon R. Bogdan - Amato - OR - 2006 [The fascinating autobiography of the man and his world famous reels. Considered by many to be the "Rolls Royce" of the fishing reel industry, Bogdan reels are treasured by collectors and serious anglers world wide. Know for their impeccable performance, endurance, and superb craftsmanship these treasures have landed everything from trout to tarpon during their 30 year history. A loyal clientele will wait up to two years for their order and we understand that the list is impervious to bribes and sob stories...no one jumps to the front of the line.] 208p - illus in clr - f/f C$60.00

  30. Hunt, Lynn Bogue. An Artist's Game Bag - Derrydale - MS - 1990 [A beautiful reprint of the 1936 release by Derrydale. This work represents Hunt at his best] 4to - 4 clr & 44 b/w plates by the famous artist - aeg - glt lettered sp & cvr - L/E of 2500 copies. - f. C$48.00

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  31. SoldHuxford, Bob & Sharon. The Collector’s Guide To Decoys - Schroeder - Kentucky - 1990 [A complete listing alphabetical by carver of all decoys sold at public auction. Includes species, description, auction house, date, and price realized.] 4to - 231p - profusely illus in clr & b/w - wrps - f. 

  32. Jaques, Florence Page. Francis Lee Jaques: Artist of The Wilderness World - Doubleday - NY - 1973 1st. Edition [A richly illustrated biography of one of America's greatest nature artists, written by his wife. Beginning with his days as a young boy roaming the great prairies of the Midwest and the marshes of northern Minnesota, Florence Jaques goes on to describe her late husband's instinctive understanding of wild creatures, and his growing professional skill, that led him to become one of the best-known wildlife artists of the 20th century.] 4to - 370p - profusely illus in a treasury of b/w drawings and 65 bird and mammal paintings in full clr - bound in soft green linen with gold titles and gold inset flying pintail ducks on cover - pictorial eps - forward by Roger Tory Peterson - f in a lightly soiled pictorial slip case C$152.00

  33. Kangas, Gene & Linda. Decoys: A North American Survey - Hillcrest - UT - 1983 1st. Edition [One of the early works developed to aid decoy collectors and among the best in understanding regional waterfowl makers and their styles. All the common regions of the US & Canada are covered with many bios of the early makers describing in detail the individual trademarks of their work.] 4to - 332p - profusely illus in clr & b/w - fully indexed - f/f C$76.00

  34. Lanier, Henry W. A.B. Frost The American Sportsman's Artist - Derrydale - MS - 1990 [Reprint of an exceptional work first published by Derrydale in a LTD ed of 950 in 1933, being a collection of the writings and sixty-four of the great artist's painting] 4to - 154p + 64 b/w plates - bound in full beige cloth with glt lett sp & cvr - aeg - L/E of 2500 copies - f. C$52.00

  35. Another - Premier Press - SC - 1985 [Another exceptional reprint of the work first published by Derrydale in a Ltd. ed of 950 in 1933, being a collection of the writings and sixty-four of the great artist's painting] 154p + 64 b/w plates & an exquisite collection of 12 of the artist's full clr plates - bound in full brown leather with raised bands - gold lett sp & cvr - sewn in silk marker - aeg - marbled eps - the works! Limited to 3000 numbered copies f. C$120.00

  36. Lewis, Russell E. Heddon Plastic Lures - KP Books - WI - 2005 [Finally a definitive identification & price guide to the plastic [including pyralin & bakelite] lures manufactured by America's most famous artificial bait company.] 4to - 255p - profusely illus in clr - fully indexed - f. C$32.00

  37. Mackey, William F. American Bird Decoys - Dutton - NY - 1987 2nd edition [One of the great all time reference books on waterfowl decoys.] 256p - profusely illus in b/w & clr. - pos on title page o/w f/vg+ C$24.00

  38. Marbles Outing Equipment - 1942/43 Trade Catalog - Gladstone, MI - [24p - 8 ½ x 11] all original, full clr - full product line with a very interesting wartime introduction - includes a company printed loose flyer of knives, compass', sites, & cleaning rods dated May 53. - cvrs [front & back] feature a bull moose against a royal blue background - overall vg+ with minimal edge wear, staples in tact, no handwriting or torn pages C$100.00

  39. McCracken, Harold. The Frederic Remington Book - Doubleday - NY - 1966 1st. Edition [From the days when the earliest Spanish explorers rode the first horses northward from Mexico, through the days of the immigrant covered wagons, until the last defiant Indian war whoop was permanently silenced, the sprawling land stretching westward from the Mississippi River has provided a backdrop for one of the most dramatic, colorful and prolonged episodes in the history of the human race. Much has been written about this vast region rich in history and much has been captured with camera and artist’s brush. In the case of the later, one name jumps clearly to the front of the line. This outstanding biography and collection of Remington’s Western American Art is nothing short of a treasure with page after page of vivid reminders of the early American West.] Folio (10 ¾ x 13 ½ in) - 284p - profusely illus in clr & b/w - bound in full tan leather with gold titles & glt outer edges - limited to 500 hand numbered copies signed by the author - f in slip case with leather label C$260.00

  40. McCrary, Bill. Broadheads and Broadhead Collecting - Privately Published - Madison, WI - 1987 1st. edition. [A very scarce and thorough work on the history and collectability of broadheads.] 4to - wrps - 234p - profusely illus with drawings by Ed Snyder - limited edition of only 200 copies, inscribed by the author - pos o/w near f. C$140.00

  41. Michigan, The State of. Game & Fish Laws 1926 - Lansing - 1925 -197p - Compiled by Charles J. DeLand, Secretary of State & John Baird, Director Department of Conservation - fully indexed - wrps - vg. C$44.00 [Fun to look back]

  42. Millais, John Guille. The Life & Letters Of Sir John Everett Millais in 2 Vols - Stokes - NY - 1899 1st. American ed. in 2 vols. [Considered one of the greatest painters of the Victorian period - this biography by his son reflects English Victorian life at it's finest and follows his fathers rise to fame in the Royal Academy] Total 957p - profusely illus with the fine work of Sir John - bound in wine cloth with glt lett sp - teg - both vols vg+ (A handsome set) C$140.00

  43. Ohio, The State of. Fish and Game Laws 1925 - 1926 - Columbus - 1925 [18mo - 59p - Compiled by Charles Charles V. Truax, Director & D.O. Thompson, Chief, Division of Fish & Game - wrps staple bound in pictorial cvrs f.. C$32.00 [waterfowl bag limit 25 ducks & 8 geese....my how things have changed!]

  44. Ordeman John T. The Derrydale Prints - The Sporting Gallery - NJ - 2005 - 1st. Trade edition [A comprehensive and abundantly illustrated enumeration of all the Derrydale Press graphic art, with artist, title, size, edition, date, and a discussion of each series of prints and each artist.] 4to - 128p - profusely illus in clr - bound in publisher's green cloth with gold titles, lovely dj features Roland Clark's famous "Winter Marsh Canvasback" - f/f C$75.00

  45. Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc. The Renowned Library on American Sport Collected by William Mitchell Van Winkle - (Dec 4 & 5, 1940) [Being the auction catalogue of the dispersal of the renowned library on American Sport collected by Van Winkle, author of The Biography of the writings of Henry William Herbert [Frank Forester] at the auctioneers Galleries in New York City.] 137p with excellent descriptions of 803 lots including Mr Van Winkle's complete collection of first editions of Frank Forester.] - rebound in lovely forest green boards with gold lett sp - f. C$100.00

  46. SoldReeve, William C. Peter M. Pringle: Master Decoy Maker - McGill Queens Univ. - Canada - 2002 1st. Ed. [Over the past 20 or so years, a relatively small number of exceptional decoys have surfaced and been attributed to a Dunnville, Ontario carver by the name of Peter Pringle. Various decoy books have paid modest tribute to this carvers work, most recognizing it as exceptional and others suggesting an obvious mentor of the highly acclaimed Ken Anger of the same community. Reeve has not only solved the mystery but done a remarkable job in researching and documenting the life of Pringle and the beauty of his decoys.] 199p - profusely illus with clr & b/w photos - fully indexed  - signed by the author f/small closed tear to rear cover of dj [not noticeable under new brodart protective cover   

  47. Petersen, Donald J. Folk Art Fish Decoys - Schiffer - PA - 1996 1st. Ed [Not unlike waterfowl decoys, fish decoys originally designed to lure fish within spearing distance command high respect and prices as folk art. Petersen looks at the exceptional work of many of these old time carvers as well as the creations of their contemporary followers. Much of this book deals with the lakes region of Minnesota with many interesting bios on the famous makers from that area together with their techniques, dark houses, spears, and more. Included is a section on values and while now outdated, it remains a good guide as to whether you have a hundred or thousand dollar treasure.] 4to - 217p - illus in clr & b/w - fully indexed - f/f C$60.00

  48. Reiser 111, Harold W. Chance: A Man of Great Talent, Strength and Mystery - Decoy Magazine - DE - 2002 1st. Edition [The biography of Chauncey Wheeler, one of the Thousand Islands greatest decoy carvers. Born in a log cabin on Wellesley Island, NY in 1862, Chauncey grew up and spent most of his life on Holland Street in nearby Alexandria Bay, NY where besides his exceptional gunning decoys he carved wall plaques of both ½ decoys and flying ducks.] 4to - 182p - profusely illus in clr & b/w - f/f C$48.00

  49. Schaldach, William. Coverts & Casts - Barnes - NY - 1943 1st ed [An author with superb talent equally as a writer as well as artist] 4to - 138p - profusely & beautifully illus, incl clr frontis & 3 exquisite full clr plates - bound in burgundy cloth with glt lett sp & cvr - cvrs show shelf wear o/w vg C$48.00

  50. Schaldach, William J. Fish By Schaldach - Live Oak - SC - 1993 [Collected etchings, Drawings and Water Colors of Trout, Salmon and Other Game Fish] 4to - pages not numbered (approx 120) profusely illus in clr & b/w with the exceptional art of the author - marbled eps - aeg - sewn in silk ribbon marker - bound in full tan leather with glt pictorial covers and spine - #86 in the deluxe limited edition of only 450 copies - f in it’s original linen slip case C$360.00

  51. Schaldach, William. Path To Enchantment - Macmillan - NY - 1963 1st ed [An artist in the Sonoran Desert Schaldach conveys in works & graphic illustration, his observations in the great Sonaran for over a dozen years.] 4to - 220p - wonderfully illus in b/w by the author-artist - pictorial eps - cvrs show some surface wear and a bump to the lower front corner o/w vg. C$24.00

  52. Schaldach, William J. The Wind On Your Cheek - Freshet - NY -1972 1st. edition [Throughout history, there have been a great many fine anglers that were artists but few fine artists that were anglers. Schaldach was one of those rare exceptions and The Wind On Your Cheek is a fine example of one of America's most beloved sportsman at his best.] 4to - 159p - beautifully illus by the author with numerous angling & upland etchings, drypoints, aquatints, sketches including 4 full clr plates - pictorial end papers - f/dj shows a bit of shelf wear and looks very presentable under a new mylar cover C$40.00

  53. Schaldach, William J. Upland Gunning - Barnes - NY - 1946 [The collected Etchings & Watercolors of Sport in the Field and Allied Subjects.] 4to - pages unnumbered (about 240) - Illustrations by Schaldach include: Dry points, Watercolors, Etchings, Aquatints, & Soft grounds. 13 of Grouse, 11 of Woodcock, 8 of Quail, 5 of Pheasant, 2 of Jack-Snipe, 4 Interludes, 9 Small Plates, 2 Bookplates & 2 Miniatures - rebound in wine covers - vg. C$60.00

  54. Another - Rebound in original covers with a gold lettered spine replacement and fresh end papers - 2 inscriptions in the author's hand and an original pen & ink drawing of his famous "Leaping Trout" on the front free end paper - bit of sunning to the covers & lower corners bumped o/w an exceptional piece vg. C$240.00

  55. Schroeder, Roger & Ernest Muehlmatt. Songbird Carving - Stackpole - PA - 1987 [World-class ribbon winner, Muehlmatt with detailed instruction on carving & painting 10 favorite songbirds.] 4to - 248p - illus clr & b/w - vg+/vg+ C$28.00

  56. Scott, Peter. Wild Chorus - Country Life - UK - 1947 [A nice copy of the trade edition of the author/artist's exceptional work on waterfowl in which many of the illustrations were inspired by the view from his then lighthouse home.] 4to - profusely illus in clr & b/w - bound in green cloth with glt titles - vg+ C$24.00

  57. Sinclair, Michael. Fishing Rods By Divine - Centennial - CO - 1993 [Although published only 13 yrs. ago, this exceptional history of one of America's great early rod makers has become exceptionally scarce. This particular copy started off life as a soft cover in which the glue had become brittle resulting in loose pages and a cracked spine. We have had it completely rebound and hand sewn in lovely navy leatherette with gold titles and fresh end papers. Sinclair's careful research shines throughout this great work tracing the Ithica New York company's history from it's humble beginnings in 1875 to it's final days in 1949.] 143p - profusely illus with photos & drawings - fully indexed - f. C$160.00

  58. Simmons, Albert Dixon. Wing Shots - Derrydale - MS - 1990 [A lovely reprint of the 1936 Derrydale work being a series of 82 pages of plates featuring camera studies of American game birds & other birds of field & stream, on the wing] 4to - bound in gray cloth - aeg - glt lett sp & cvr - L/E of 2500 copies - f. C$40.00

  59. Smith, Dr. Harold E. Collector's Guide To Creek Chub - Collector Books - KY - 1997 [Being a collector's identification & value guide to fishing lures manufactured by the famous Creek Chub Bait Company of Garrett, Indiana & it's Canadian Manufacturing arm, Alcott, Laight & Westwood (A.L. & W.) of Toronto, Ontario] 4to - 207p - profusely illus in clr - fully indexed - pictorial cvr - f. C$32.00

  60. Spurr, Dick. Classic Bamboo Rodmakers: Past & Present - Centennial - CO - 1992 [Biographical sketches of forty-five of the top cane rod makers in American history.] 96p - illus with photos of each maker - fully indexed - wrps - f. C$60.00

  61. Starr, Dr. George Ross. Decoys Of The Atlantic Flyway - Winchester - NY- 1974 1st. Edition [A masterpiece of original research by one of America's most eminent decoy collectors. The late Dr. Starr spent more than a quarter of a century studying the history of waterfowling and collecting waterfowl decoys including many that today are considered among the finest ever produced by the legendary carvers on the Atlantic flyway.] 4to - 308p - illus with exceptional clr & b/w photos with accompanying text - fully indexed - pictorial eps - f/vg+ C$64.00

  62. Stewart, Jim & Larry Lunman. Decoys Of The Thousand Islands - Boston Mills - Erin, Canada - 1991 1st. ed [A comprehensive & well researched work on the rich waterfowling & waterfowl decoy history of the upper St. Lawrence River.] 4to - 239p - illus with over 400 outstanding photos by Peter Steer (150 in clr) - a valuable aid to decoy collectors or indeed anyone interested in the fascinating history of the early sportsmen of this beautiful region - Signed by Stewart f/f C$180.00

  63. SoldStewart, Jim. The County Decoys - Boston Mills - Toronto - 2004 1st. edition [Although one of the most historic areas in Central Canada , rich in waterfowling traditions, the exceptional carvers of Prince Edward County or "The County" as it is fondly called have received only token recognition in the many "decoy books" published to date. Stewart, a co-author of "Decoys of the Thousand Islands" the region lying immediately to the East of Prince Edward County has done a masterful job of researching and documenting this important region where some of the most outstanding decoys in Canadian history were created.] 4to - 180p - illus with 250 clr and 75 b/w photos together with 8 wildfowl paintings by Allan Brooks - f/f 

  64. Stout, William A. Saginaw Bay: Waterfowl Hunting and Decoy Carvers - PP - MI - 2006 1st. Edition [A remarkable first work that chronicles the rich waterfowling heritage of one of the most historically important gunning areas on the Great Lakes. Stout’s painstaking research reveals much previously untold history of the Bay’s many hunters during the late 1800’s through the end of the 20th. Century with new information about the private clubs and public outfitters of the last 100 years. As well as many humorous tales of hunter’s experiences, information regarding the lives and carvings of 90 makers of decoys used on Saginaw Bay are discussed including detailed biographies of 32 of them. A gem of a waterfowling / decoy book and among the best to come to print in recent times. Fair warning, it will sell out fast!!] 400p - illus with photos & maps, most in clr - Signed by the author f/f C$60.00

  65. Tanner, V. A Bibliography of Labrador (Specially Newfoundland-Labrador) - Helsingfors - Helsinki, Sweden - 1942 [Being a very rare and desirable copy of the authors treatise of printed material including books, papers, and maps concerning Labrador, and Newfoundland's share of the great peninsula. This is a most extensive list resulting from the author's travels to Libraries and Institutions throughout the world.] 83p - fully indexed - wrps (original stapled card covers) - slight wear to head of spine and two small chips out of upper edge of front cover o/w a very presentable copy of an important work - vg. C$120.00

  66. Tunnicliffe, C.F. Shorelands Summer Diary - Collins - UK - 1952 1st. ed. [Being a study of bird-life conducted by the pre eminent British wildlife artist during his first summer on his home island of Anglesey.  Tunnicliffe's precocious artistic talent won him a scholarship to Macclesfield School of Art at the young age of fourteen.] 4to - 160p - profusely illus with 16 exceptional full-page clr plates and numerous b/w text drawings & sketches - bound in publishers rose cloth with glt titles and glt pictorial curlew scene on cover - gift inscription on ffep o/w vg. C$60.00

  67. Union Espanola De Explosivos - UEE Collection - Privately published - Madrid - 1995 [To commemorate it's Centennial in 1996, UEE, Europe's largest producer of shotshells and munitions produced this lovely collection of it's 100 years of calendar art. Beginning in 1900 the company began a tradition of commissioning a famous painter of the time to create a picture to illustrate it's annual calendar.] 4to - 252p - profusely illus in clr - signed by Jose' Martin, Director General or UEE's Cartridge Division - f/f C$60.00

  68. Vandervell, Anthony & Charles Coles. Game & The English Landscape - Viking - NY - 1980 [Extensive areas of the countryside today owe their form to the history of sport. The imprint of the hunter and fisherman on the landscape has probably been more marked in England than in any other country, but the role of the sporting man has been far from fully appreciated and sometimes blatantly misunderstood. This is the first book to pay tribute to the hunter and the angler and their great contributions to the shape, texture, and beauty of the English countryside.] 4to - 159p - profusely illus in b/w & clr - forward by the Duke of Wellington - f/f C$32.00

  69. Veasey, Tricia. Waterfowl Illustrated - Schiffer - PA - 1983 1st. edition [Creative photographer and professional carver, Tricia Veasey has quite simply produced an exceptional reference book for the carver or taxidermist alike.] 4to - 296p - profusely illus with close up shots of divers, marsh ducks, geese , swans, grebes & loons, including an exceptional 97p full clr section - fully indexed - f/f C$48.00

  70. Wechsler, Charles. (ed) The Animal Art Of Wilhelm Kuhnert - Live Oak Press - SC - 1995 [This incredible work was made possible because of the generosity of one man. Hansjord Werner, the 66-year-old grandson of Wilhelm Kuhnert. Werner and his wife, Lydia, live in Bremen, Germany where they have amassed the world's largest private collection of Kuhnert art and memorabilia, including several major paintings which now appear for the first time in print.] 184p - profusely illus with clr plates and sketches of African & European animals - preface by Terry Wieland - bound in full dark green leather with glt titles - marbled eps & raised bands - aeg - Number 684 in a limited edition of 2300 produced as part of the Sporting Heritage Collection - f. C$160.00

  71. Weidensaul, Scott. Duck Stamps: Art In The Service of Conservation - Gallery - NY - 1989 [A portrayal of some of the finest works of wildlife art of the last 55 years covering the history of duck stamp programs and the lucrative business of collecting that has sprung up around them.] Folio - 165p - profusely illus in clr with more than 200 stamps from both state and Federal programs from the early days of Frank Benson and Ding Darling through the modern era of stiff competition - f/f C$20.00

  72. Weiler, Milton C. The Classic Decoy Series -Winchester - NY 1969 [24 Color Plates of Classic American Waterfowl Decoys with accompanying letterpress. Intro by Ed Zern, Forward by William J. Mackey.] Folio 13" - Gilt wrps, paper bound with ribbon tie at base - boxed with printed labels - Limited to1000 signed and numbered copies - vg. in a vg. box C$300.00

  73. Weiler, Milton C. Classic Shorebird Decoys - Winchester - NY - 1971[A portfolio of 24 exceptional clr paintings by Weiler, loose in a 3 fold sheaf inside the front cover. The same 24 prints are repeated in b/w accompanied by descriptive letterpress bound in. Text by William J. Mackey, into by Ed Zern. A remarkable and beautiful undertaking and the ultimate gift for the decoy enthusiast.] Folio 15 1/4" - presentation box with paper labels - Limited to 957 signed and numbered copies - f. in a near f. box C$320.00

  74. Wieland, Terry - Coheleach: Masters of The Wild - Briar Patch - SC - 1990 1st. ed. [An absorbing study of both the artist and his work. During his three decades as a wildlife artist, Guy Coheleach has been honored on every continent.] Oblong 11" x 12" - 177p - profusely illus with 108 magnificent clr plates and dozens of interesting sketches - Introduction by Gene Hill - fully indexed - tiny smudge on front cover edge o/w f/f C$36.00

  75. Wieland, Terry - The Moving Art of Manfred Schatz - 1991 - Gulf - TX [In the painting of wildlife in motion, the name Manfred Schatz towers above all others. He so dominates his chosen specialty that fellow artists now refer to a "Schatz School" and many confess to going through a "Schatz Period" attempting to emulate this German born master. So far, no one has succeeded, and Schatz stands alone as a wildlife impressionist. If you have long admired this artist's fine work as we have, this exceptional book will give you hours of enjoyment.] Oblong 11" x 12" - 175p - profusely illus with 104 full clr images and numerous sketches - Introduction by Laurence Isard, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History - bound in taupe covers with glt titles - f/dj inner edge sunned o/w f. C$52.00

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