Duck Decoys

Duck Decoys by Eugene V Connett 3rd. Published by Durrell Publications, New York, NY, 1953. 1st Edition 13th Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Price blacked out on DJ. 116 Pgs. ISBN 0911764003. How to Make Them, How to Paint Them, How to Rig Them. Illustrated in black and white and color by Dr Edgar Burke and the author. There are 32 authentic scaled patterns for cutting out heads and bodies, the great majority of which are reproduced life size so that they may be traced directly from the pages of this book. The painting of both sexes of all the most popular species is explained in great detail. There are chapters on ballast and balancing weights, anchors and anchor lines, and setting out your decoys for various species. Every duck shooter will find this book of interest and value, whether he makes decoys or uses decoys made by others. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 12728.