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5 Bird / Decoy Books incl Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers

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Upper Chesapeake Bay Duck Decoy by Captain Harry Jobes: Harry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019), a carved and painted black duck decoy, signed Capt. Harry R. Jobes; ht. 7, wd. 16, dp. 6 inches. Overall good condition.

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Upper Chesapeake Bay Painted Duck Decoy Manner of Captain Harry Jobes: Upper Chesapeake Bay carved and painted black duck decoy, unsigned in the manner of Capt. Harry Jobes; ht. 7.5, wd. 17, dp. 6.5 inches. Overall good condition.

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Upper Chesapeake Bay Painted Duck Decoy: American, 20th century. Hand painted and carved upper Chesapeake Bay Mallard duck decoy, unsigned; ht. 6, wd. 17, dp. 6.5 inches. Overall good condition. Paint loss around neck.

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TWELVE CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS Lengths from 13” to 25”.: TWELVE CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYSTen ducks and two geese. Various makers.Lengths from 13” to 25”.

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Captain Harry Jobes Duck Decoy: Harry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019). Upper Chesapeake Bay carved and painted Brandt duck decoy, signed Capt. Harry R. Jobes; ht. 9, wd. 17.5, dp. 6.5 inches. Overall good condition.

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Five Canvasback Decoys: Five Canvasbacks Upper Bay, MD, c. 1900 15 1/4 in. long *****Description updated, this lot does NOT have a canvasback attributed to Howlett and illustrated in Mackey's "American Bird Decoys"

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Canvasback Drake Decoy: Upper Chesapeake Bay, c. 1870 15 1/2 in. long A large canvasback decoy with a slight ridge down the tail. The underside for tail bears an incised "H" and the body has a second head by James T. Holly (

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Duck Decoy - Chesapeake Bay Canvas Back: Chesapeake Bay canvas back duck decoy, painted and carved, 15" L. Condition - tight crack, original old paint.

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5 Bird / Decoy Books incl Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers

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Also includes Shore Bird Decoys; Susquehanna River Decoys; Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region; and Wild Fowl Decoys. MEG IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

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5 Bird / Decoy Books incl Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers

Name: 5 Bird / Decoy Books incl Upper Chesapeake Bay Decoys and Their Makers
SKU: 150482834
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

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