BOOK * Decoy * Roy Bull Collection * New Jersey * Hancock

* Roy Bull Collection *

R A R E

DECOY

REFERENCE

Vintage

American

Brant * Coot * Canada Geese * Drake * Shore Birds * Swans * Fish

VERY RARE !!

Author/s

Richard A. Bourne

Publisher/City

Bourne, Hyannis (MA - USA)

Year

1983

Printer/City

On-Cape, Hyannis (MA - USA )

Pages

un-numbered (96)

Binding

heavy stock paper [see SCAN - above]

Illustrations

497 black and white

Size

(l x w - cm)

28.0 x 21.7 cm

My

Reference

Stash

Although I have never been to these auctions, when I was lucky enough to find their amply illustrated, frequently monographic catalogues, I added them, for well over 20 years, to my personal research library, and was always absolutely thrilled to discover something dealing with my many eclectic interests. They are really UNIQUE identification guides with hard-to-find data, usually containing info about the size, media, dates, styles, signatures, estimated values, and often significant details on the artist or maker. These catalogues are extremely difficult to find because long time knowledgeable collectors around the world had already acquired them through very expensive subscription when they first appeared!

They are absolutely indispensable references, whether you happen to be an appraiser, an investor, a collector, a student working on a term paper or thesis, a teacher who wants more diversity in presenting concepts with concrete examples -- maybe you want to try to identify what Grandma has stashed in the attic, or that lovely item you discovered at a yard sale or local country auction -- perhaps you have a shop, might call yourself an expert, researching the different styles of certain things/makers -- hey, even just for a world-traveled packrat like I was in my prime, they always offer exciting new vistas of beauty, creativity and information that I could find nowhere else.

About

This

Book

This LONG OUT OF PRINT catalogue lists and describes 662 Lots, MOST of which appear to be illustrated, of the legendary Roy Bull Collection of Bird and Fish Decoys !

"Born and raised In Northamlton County on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Mr. Roy Bull was in the seafood business for forty years in Townsend, Virginia. He started collecting decoys on October 20, 1964."

An introduction gives some details about Roy and his collecting, including a pic of him.

Makers include -- Birch, Bull, Conklin, Downes, Hancock, Hudson, Jester, Mason's Decoy Factory, Pratt, Shourds, Tyler, Watson, among MANY others!

Decoy grouped into -- New Jersey Decoys, Rare Decoys by Select Carvers, Decoys by Ira Hancock, Coot Decoys, Shore Birds, Decoys by Mason's Decoy Factory, Canada Geese, Swans, and MORE!

If you clicked on this item, I assume that you collect these really kewl decoys, which now seem to line shelves in display cases rather than float on the waters of a favorite duck hunting location. They are a tribute to the handicraft of many carvers from around the country, and now take their place as a form of folk art that has become a very respectible hunting ground for collectors -- and this reference will help you to complete your personal computer database of these really exceptional hand-crafted birds!

Extensive Index of Makers.

Book in EXCELLENT Condition!! Covers slightly handled.

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Author/s	Richard A. Bourne
Publisher/City	Bourne, Hyannis (MA - USA)
Year	1983
Printer/City	On-Cape, Hyannis (MA - USA )
Pages	un-numbered (96)
Binding	heavy stock paper [see SCAN - above]
Illustrations	497 black and white
Size (l x w - cm)	28.0 x 21.7 cm
My Reference Stash	Although I have never been to these auctions, when I was lucky enough to find their amply illustrated, frequently monographic catalogues, I added them, for well over 20 years, to my personal research library, and was always absolutely thrilled to discover something dealing with my many eclectic interests. They are really UNIQUE identification guides with hard-to-find data, usually containing info about the size, media, dates, styles, signatures, estimated values, and often significant details on the artist or maker. These catalogues are extremely difficult to find because long time knowledgeable collectors around the world had already acquired them through very expensive subscription when they first appeared! They are absolutely indispensable references, whether you happen to be an appraiser, an investor, a collector, a student working on a term paper or thesis, a teacher who wants more diversity in presenting concepts with concrete examples -- maybe you want to try to identify what Grandma has stashed in the attic, or that lovely item you discovered at a yard sale or local country auction -- perhaps you have a shop, might call yourself an expert, researching the different styles of certain things/makers -- hey, even just for a world-traveled packrat like I was in my prime, they always offer exciting new vistas of beauty, creativity and information that I could find nowhere else.
About This Book	This LONG OUT OF PRINT catalogue lists and describes 662 Lots, MOST of which appear to be illustrated, of the legendary Roy Bull Collection of Bird and Fish Decoys ! "Born and raised In Northamlton County on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Mr. Roy Bull was in the seafood business for forty years in Townsend, Virginia. He started collecting decoys on October 20, 1964." An introduction gives some details about Roy and his collecting, including a pic of him. Makers include -- Birch, Bull, Conklin, Downes, Hancock, Hudson, Jester, Mason's Decoy Factory, Pratt, Shourds, Tyler, Watson, among MANY others! Decoy grouped into -- New Jersey Decoys, Rare Decoys by Select Carvers, Decoys by Ira Hancock, Coot Decoys, Shore Birds, Decoys by Mason's Decoy Factory, Canada Geese, Swans, and MORE! If you clicked on this item, I assume that you collect these really kewl decoys, which now seem to line shelves in display cases rather than float on the waters of a favorite duck hunting location. They are a tribute to the handicraft of many carvers from around the country, and now take their place as a form of folk art that has become a very respectible hunting ground for collectors -- and this reference will help you to complete your personal computer database of these really exceptional hand-crafted birds! Extensive Index of Makers. Book in EXCELLENT Condition!! Covers slightly handled.