DUCK STAMPS: ART IN THE SERVICE OF CONSERVATION. By Scott Weidensaul.
1989 1st edition. Large square 4to (259 x 318mm). Ppviii,165. Colour photographs of duck stamps. Tan boards, spine titled in gilt.
This book "contains some of the finest works of wildlife art of the last 55 years. It covers the history of duck stamp programs and the lucrative business of collecting that has sprung up around them". Chapters include: The federal duck stamps; The state programs; The artists; The business of duck stamps. Appendix; "The federal duck stamp is still the standard against which all others are measured - the longest-running and most prestigious issue of its kind. Here, in synopsis form, is a rundown of all 55 federal designs".
This book "contains some of the finest works of wildlife art of the last 55 years. It covers the history of duck stamp programs and the lucrative business of collecting that has sprung up around them". Chapters include: The federal duck stamps; The state programs; The artists; The business of duck stamps. Appendix; "The federal duck stamp is still the standard against which all others are measured - the longest-running and most prestigious issue of its kind. Here, in synopsis form, is a rundown of all 55 federal designs".
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Book Code
42116
| Author | Weidensaul (Scott). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 42116 |
| ISBN | 0831763817 / 0831763817. |
| Book Description | Slight stains to boards, shelf wear to lower edge of boards. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1989 |
| Publisher | Gallery Books. |
| Place | New York. |