Mason Decoys: Expanded Updated Edition

Haid, Alan & Goldberger, Russ J.

ISBN 10: 0972442308 / ISBN 13: 9780972442305

Published by Decoy Magazine, Lewes, DE, 2014

About this Item

176 pp. First update in 12 years! The Most Complete Review of the Mason Decoy Company, who operated from 1896-1924 and is considered by experts to have been the maker of the finest factory decoy. Profusely illustrated with examples of every species and grade of decoy, including special-orders, that Mason ever produced, over 400 in all. Includes a brief history of the company, a guide to identifying the various grades they produced, a chapter on comparisons with other factory decoys of the era and illustrated examples of the many catalogs and advertisements they produced to market their product. Quality hardcover format, 176 pages, fully illustrated in color with over 550 professional quality photos. New chapters on Petersen and Dodge - easily tell one from another. Hard-bound quality format . Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 650037

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mason Decoys: Expanded Updated Edition
• Publisher: Decoy Magazine, Lewes, DE
• Publication Date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0972442308
• ISBN 13: 9780972442305
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Thus.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Decoys

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Synopsis

The original Mason Decoys, A Complete Pictorial Guide, the most complete overview of the Mason Decoy Factory and its decoys, has sold out!
The good news is Mason Decoys, A Complete Pictorial Guide -- Expanded Edition by Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid is available now. The Expanded Edition includes all of the original 1993 book plus five new chapters - two chapters on additional factories "H. A. Stevens, Manufacturer" and "Evans Decoy Factory," a chapter on the success of Masons in the 2000 McCleery Auction at Sotheby's, a chapter on important Mason discoveries over the past 10 years, and a chapter with additions examples from other factories.

• * Now with 32 extra pages, 123 additional color photographs.
• * Extra chapters on Stevens and Evans factory decoys.
• * A chapter on Masons at the landmark 2000 McCleery auction at Sotheby's, including the Premier wood duck drake that sold for over $350,000.
• * Chapters on Mason and other factory discoveries in the 10 years since the original book was published, including many decoys never seen before.
• * Hardbound with 172 pages and 556 professional quality photographs!

The added 32 pages contain 123 new photos increasing the color photos in the book to 556. This expanded book is absolutely the most complete documentation of the Mason Factory and its decoys.
This expanded book has so much new material that it is a "must" for every decoy collector, even those who have the first version.

About the Author

Russ J. Goldberger has been selling quality antique decoys for 35 years. He pioneered the direct marketing of antique decoys, publishing a full-color catalog for over 20 years (now replaced by this website, RJGAntiques.com. He has built an extensive computer database of customers and their collecting and dealing interests, so that he can bring relevant items to their attention. A Rutgers College graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran who then spent 25 years in marketing for several major corporations, Russ is experienced in all facets of consumer and pharmaceutical marketing, and he has brought these skills to the antiques business.

Alan G. Haid has been a well-regarded dealer, author and counselor for over 40 years. He is considered by many collectors to be the dean of decoy dealers.