Five Books

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Five Books

"The Legacy of the American Duck Call" by Howard L. Harlan and James C. Fleming (2012). "Beneath the Ice: The Art of the Spearfishing Decoy" by Ben Apfelbaum, Eli Gottlieb, and Steven J. Michaan (1990). "Folk Art Fish Decoys" by Donald J. Peterson (1997). "American Decoys 1865 - 1920" by Quintina Colio (1972). "Minnesota Duck Decoys" by Doug Lodermeier (2010).
As found.

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12 x 9 x 1.5 in

Weight

2 lb

Five Books

Lot 0300

Estimate $100-$200Apr 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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