Decoys & Decoy Carvers of Illinois Parmalee/Loomis 1969 HC

Item Details:

• Title: Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois - A must - read for decoy enthusiasts!
• Author: Paul W. Parmalee & Forrest D. Loomis, well - known authors in the field.
• Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press, a reliable publisher.
• Copyright: 1969, a classic work.
• Edition: Unstated

Condition:

• The book is in good condition overall. It has a unique charm despite some minor flaws.
• The cover, spine, and text block are soiled, adding a touch of history.
• The spine and label are faded, giving it an antique look.
• There are markings from the previous owner on the front free - endpaper, a little bit of its story.
• There's a bookplate of the previous owner on the copyright page, adding to its collectible value.
• There's minimal foxing of pages throughout, which doesn't affect reading.
• The binding is tight, and the interiors are clean, ensuring long - term use.

This book about decoys and decoy carvers of Illinois is a great read for anyone interested in this topic. To use it, simply sit back and start flipping through the pages to learn about the fascinating world of decoys and the carvers behind them. When handling the book, be gentle because it's an older item. The cover, spine, and text block are soiled, and the spine and label are faded, so avoid applying too much pressure. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and cool place. Since there's minimal foxing on the pages, try to prevent any further moisture exposure that could make it worse. The binding is tight, but still, don't bend the book too much to keep it in good shape for a long time.