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Greater Yellowlegs from Massachusetts- Ex-Dr. Starr Collection

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Greater Yellowlegs from Massachusetts- Ex-Dr. Starr Collection

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Description

A 12 inch Yellowlegs shorebird decoy from the collection of Dr. George Ross Starr Jr.(1915-1985) of Duxbury, MA. and exhibits his added collection inventory code "YL-74." The 74th Yellowlegs decoy in his collection.

Condition

Original paint with wear, a replaced bill by Doc Starr and a wing-tip chip. Provenance: purchased at the1986 Bourne Auction - record breaking -Dr. Starr.Collection sale...

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Greater Yellowlegs from Massachusetts- Ex-Dr. Starr Collection

Name: Greater Yellowlegs from Massachusetts- Ex-Dr. Starr Collection
SKU: 172689173
Price: 125 USD
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