AMELIA M. EARHART - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350625

AMELIA M. EARHART - COLLECTION - HFSID 350625

A signed card and piece of fabric from Earhart's original Lockheed Vega 5B. Collection comprised of: 1.) Card signed “Amelia Earhart”. 3½ x 1½, toned. Small smudge at “t”. Fine condition. 2.) Fabric tile, 2 inches x 2 inches affixed to a 13x18 poster. This swatch of fabric is from the original Lockheed Vega 5B flown by Amelia Earhart when she became the first women to make a nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic (May 20-21, 1932). Earhart made the 3260-kilometer flight from Harbor Grace, newfoundland to Culmore, Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 14 hours 54 minutes. On August 24-25, 1932, in the same Vegas, Earhart flew from Loas Angeles, California to Newark New Jersey covering the 3940 kilometers in 19 hours 5 minutes. This was the first solo nonstop transcontinental flight by a woman. The Lockheed Vegas is now part of the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Earhart established other aviation records that did not include "woman", such as first Hawaii-to-mainland solo and first Mexico City-to-New York flight (both 1935). In 1937, Earhart was lost over the Pacific in an attempted around-the-world flight. Framed to an overall size of 28¾ x 26¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 300023

Carte de visite signed by Oakley for friend Ed Goodman, Buffalo Bill's nephew, who was part of the Wild West show Photograph signed: "Annie Oakley". Sepia, 4½x6½ carte de visite. Annie Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life. However, shooting was in her blood, and the Butlers continued to make appearances around the country. Age did not appear to diminish her skills, but Oakley was seriously injured in an automobile accident in 1921. Although she did not think she had long to live at that time, by 1924 she was again performing.

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EDWARD Z.C. "NED BUNTLINE" JUDSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 350526

The adventerous author signs "Ned Buntline, Ready for Game" on a photograph of himself holding hunting rifle. Photograph signed: "'Ned Buntline,'/Ready for Game." Sepia, 4¼ x 6¼ overall, image 3¾ x 5¼ (one surface). Studio photograph by Sarony of New York, signed with his penname. A nautical term for the rope at the bottom of a square sail, the name Buntline was adopted from his youthful navy days. Soldier, adventurer, and writer Edward Z.C. Judson (1823-1886) had developed his sensational literary style in the 1840s, when he began submitting exaggerated accounts of his adventures to "Knickerbocker Magazine". Arrested, shot at and even hung once (someone cut the rope), in 1869, Judson "discovered" Western scout William F. Cody, nicknamed him Buffalo Bill and exploited his adventures in books and plays. Earlier, Judson had helped organize the anti-foreign, anti-labor American Party, better known, thanks to Judson, as the Know-Nothing Party (1850-1856). By the 1870s, with hunting and fishing as his primary pastimes, the shooting, wild author of nearly 400 novellas, termed "dime novels", had settled down with his fourth wife in Stamford, New York.

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COLE YOUNGER - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 350569

Rare sepia-toned photo of a middle-aged Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang. Inscribed photograph mount signed "To/W. A. Bell./Yours Truly/Cole Younger". B/w sepia-toned, 4¼x7¼ photo affixed to an 8x12 sheet of brown cardstock. Younger (1844-1916) was one of Quantrill's Raiders, a notorious band of American Civil War guerillas, as well as a member of the James-Younger Gang with Frank and Jesse James. Younger, a Missourian, joined William Quantrill after Union-supported bandits from Kansas killed his father. He participated in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, one of the worst atrocities of the war, in which about 180 people were killed. After the war, Younger became an outlaw with brothers James, John and Robert, later joining the James brothers, who had also been members of Quantrill's Raiders. He may have felt forced into crime; a new state constitution passed after the Civil War severely curtailed the rights of former Confederate sympathizers. Younger robbed trains and banks and murdered policemen and civilians from at least 1868 until Sept. 7, 1876. On that day, the James-Younger Gang tried to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota.

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WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/04/1914 - HFSID: 350561

Rare, 1914 typed letter signed by the Western lawman on New York Morning Telegraph letterhead signed by the Western lawman while he was a sports writer at the paper. It's addressed to Robert M. Wright, author of Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital and laments the sale of Wright's "meritorious volume". With three typed manuscript pages from Wright's book on the murder of Masterson's brother Ed. Typed letter signed "W. B. Masterson" in purple ink. 1 page, 8½x11, on letterhead of the New York Morning Telegraph. Feb. 4, 1914. Addressed to the Honorable R. N. Wright, Dodge City, Kansas. In full: "My dear Bob:- I got your letter yesterday and hasten to reply for fear I'll forget it as I find it is quite easy for me to forget things now. I am indeed sorry that the book doesn't sell more readily than it does for it really is a meritorious volume. I will call Mr. Price's attention to what you say regarding his writing from time to time stories from the book and believe as you do that will help its sale immensely. What is required to stimulate the sale of a book is advertising and unless that is done there is little demand for a book no matter how interesting it is.…"

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GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/12/1884 - HFSID: 350618

The former Civil War Union general accepts the invitation of Ohio Senator John Sherman to act as Marshal for the Ceremonies at the dedication of the Washington Monument. Manuscript LS: "P.H. Sheridan" as Lieutenant General, 1½p, 7½ x 9¾ lined sheet, front and verso (hinged to show both sides of letter). Washington, D.C., 1884 December 12. On letterhead of Headquarters, Army of the United States to Hon. John Sherman, U.S. Senate. Begins: "My dear Sir". In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of December 11th. communicating the resolution unanimously adopted by the Commission, inviting me to 'act as Marshal on the day of the ceremonies, to arrange the details of the procession and assign to the different organizations their places in the line.' Accepting with pleasure the duty thus assigned me, I beg that you will convey to the commission my high appreciation of the distinguished honor conferred upon me.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/01/1934 - HFSID: 285815

The former outlaw writes to a history professor regarding an old friend and photos of his brothers. Typed Letter Signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1934 April 1. On his personal stationery, which is imprinted "Author of/'When The Daltons Rode'" at upper left. To Virgil Y. Russell, History Dept, Casper, Wyoming. In full: "It has been seldom that I have been so, in years, that I could not answer my letters but natural conditions seem to have gotten the best of me. I have Been [handwritten by Dalton] on the 'Bum' for four or five years, cant (sic) die nor get well, but in the last few months I seem to be getting better. I remember old 'Tex Cooper' well. I always considered him one of my best friends. Under separate cover I am mailing you one of my small photos, taken about four years ago. It would not be possible to get one of my brothers at this time, as you suggest, you know, men were not much for having their picture taken, in those days, little did they think about getting into trouble. With sincere apologies for my delay in not ansewering (sic) sooner. P.S. The photograph you mention was publisher (sic) in the American Magazine about four years ago.…"

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ARCHIBALD NORMAN McLEOD - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/20/1820 - HFSID: 350575

McLeod signs a document detailing the expenses and commitments required of a guide on an upcoming fur trapping trip. Partly Printed DS: "A.N. McLeod", 1p, 6½ x 11¾. Montreal, Canada, 1820 October 20. In French, translated. In full: "BEFORE THE NOTARIES of the Province of Lower-Canada in Montreal, residing there, undersigned: was present Joseph Alexis Jeussaume de Rigaute Who has voluntarily committed himself and commits himself by these presents to Messrs. William McGillivray, Simon McGillivray, Archibald Norman McLeod, Thomas Thain, and Henry Mackenzie, of Montreal, Merchants and associates, under the name of McTAVISH, McGILLIVRAYS & Co.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/09/1936 - HFSID: 350473

The former outlaw assigns all rights, including the Dalton name, to his stepdaughter. TLS: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 6x8. Hollywood, California, 1936 March 9. To his stepdaughter Jennie Gilstrap Perrier, Skiatcok, Oklahoma. In full: "I hope this finds you well and happy. My shoulder is getting worse. Your mother Julia and I borrowed from your oil money when you were young to make my first picture, and also to pay Double Day to print the book When The Daltons Rode. We have never repaid you. I am making assignment of all my rights, title, and interest including the Dalton name, to your mother Julia. This I am giving to you for the money I owe you, upon her passing, and any interest in my brother Frank Dalton's name that I used in the motion picture. There are no other Dalton heirs, and all in perpetuum rights are yours." 2 file holes at upper blank margin. Lightly soiled, light stains at right margin. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Emmett Dalton and Julia A. Lewis, 1p, 8½ x 14. Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1908 September 1. 2 file holes at upper margin. Lightly soiled, else fine condition. With Final Decree from the state of Oklahoma signed by the Judge of the County Court, 1p, 8½ x 14.

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID: 350450

Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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JOHN WESLEY HARDIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/21/1875 - HFSID: 350440

While awaiting a hearing to appeal his conviction in the murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb, the twenty-two year-old gunslinger writes his uncle and Cousin Mat. Excessively rare, spectacular content autograph letter signed twice "J. W. Hardin", 4p. 8vo. 5x8, [Jail in Austin, Texas], Feb. 21, 1875. In part: "...[original spellings retained]I now Seat myself to write you a few lines to let you know that I am injoying Good health through the Blessing of the all ruling power above. I am Doing as well as could be expected. Am Still being treated well by my Keepers. They are very kind & and attentive to me although there has been many (lies) told to them on the out-Side as well as the in Side (even, by men that some would deem my friends) Some of whom would like to Lay there crimes on me...my Load is heavier enough without being made a Scape goat for others to ride of on. It is true that I am convicted for 25 yr but nevertheless I have never took that which I could not Give without first being in emminent danger. but you Bet I have always tried to protect my life and person when imposed on. Alltho the chances have often times being against me which I hope you are well aware; but uncle it's every hit on its own bottom...I have sent you 4 or 5 of Scot's & S.H.R. letters.…"

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TWO GUNS WHITE CALF - PICTOGRAPH UNSIGNED - HFSID: 350551

Rare pictograph painting on buffalo hide by the Blackfoot Indian Chief. Pictograph on buffalo hide. Roughly 12½ x 5½. The Blackfoot Indian Chief painted in pictograph form, events, and scenes from a Plains Indian's point of view. This piece of Buffalo hide, painted on the tanned side, came from a complete hide blanket which retained the “Fur” on one side for warmth and the pictographs on the other side for decoration. Shown among the pieces recovered from the blanket, are scenes of buffaloes and horses, some of which include a “Red Man” to represent the Indian. Pictographs of American Plains Indians are generally very simple in structure and self-explanatory. The use of natural colors represents true symbols, while unnatural colors have a special meaning. The Plains Indians were very graphic and used other forms of picture writing such as in sign language, smoke signals, trail signs, language feathers and blankets. A blanket that was painted or woven with special designs was often an autobiographical account of its creator. Blackfoot Indian Chief Two Guns White Calf (1872-1934) frequently posed for artists and was a popular attraction at Glacier National Park. The park abuts the Indian reservation which was established in 1855 for the southernmost branch of the tribe.

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CHARLES A. LINDBERGH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/19/1963 - HFSID: 285868

"Lucky Lindy" talks about flying Jennies and why he dislikes reunions, ceremonies and dinners. TLS: "Charles", 1p, 8½x11. Germany, 1963 March 19. To Joe. On blue light-weight stationery. In full: "This is an awfully late answer to your January letter. My mail is always hopelessly stacked up, literally, and I have taken taken (sic) some of it abroad with me in the hope of catching up a bit at least with the letters I want most to write. It is really good of you to invite me to the reunion of the 110th Observation Squadron, and I do have a very close feeling toward the Squadron -- I often think of the old days flying 'Jennies' at Lambert Field. But Joe, I think reunions are for those who like them (and may God bless them). To me, reunions are pretty awful; they always detract from qualities of memory which I prefer to leave to the past where I think they belong and have the greatest value. Also, I like to live quietly and to concentrate on my work and interests. I realized, many years ago, that this kind of life was simply not compatible with ceremonies and dinners, for one led to another and there seemed to be no end. With the exception of two in Washington, which came under the 'private' category, and which were more or less unavoidable, it is now close to a decade since I have attended a formal dinner.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/15/1935 - HFSID: 350565

The only surviving Dalton Gang member writes a letter to a publisher regarding facts surrounding his supposed shooting from the hip and the use of two guns. Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", black ink, 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, California, June 15, 1935. To Mr. C.W. Mowre/Dell Publications/New York City. In full: "Dear Mr. Mowre:/Thank you for the two all western magazines you sent me last week. You certainly gave me a large spriad (sic) this time. Its all appreciated if you never get paid. "Chuch" told me that you had sent him a fan letter, last issue, giving me the devil for saying the Pine Pinyons were on the Salt River, etc. Then, last week Mr. McBride, who works on the L.A. Times here called my hand for saying in the last all western about faning a gun, shooting from the hip and the two-gun man. He said "I thought you claimed there was never such a man as that." Of course, he was a very good friend of mine and I very easily talked him out of "When The Daltons Rode" and told him to use it as a reference. I was too sick to read the articles at that time but you will not find any of that two-gun bunk, shooting from the hip or gun faning, any where in "When The Daltons Rode.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1880s - HFSID: 350518

Rare, signed, sepia-toned photograph of Annie Oakley holding a double-barreled shotgun in a gloved hand. Materials signed by Oakley are extremely rare and desirable! Photograph mount signed "Annie. Oakley.". B/w sepia-toned, 3¾x5½ photo mounted on a 4¼x6½ card with rounded edges. Cabinet card photograph by Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life. However, shooting was in her blood, and the Butlers continued to make appearances around the country.

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1919 - HFSID: 314409

Out of character but not out of extravagance, the "sure-shot" poses in an extraordinary "Indian Princess" garb, hand-made with the feathers of her prized kills for a Valentine's Day Masquerade. Winning the costume contest that night, Oakley again demonstrates versatility and creative ingenuity, and this rare and exclusive photo captures it all. Signed and dated in her script, with pencil note in her hand on verso. This whimsical photo, not shot for publicity, was probably gifted to a family member or dear friend. Extremely Rare! Photograph signed in ink: "Annie Oakley 1919", and in pencil on verso: "Pinehurst 1919". Sepia, 3½x6. Shown in elaborate Indian costume with feathered head dress, gazing at the horizon. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Annie, a star with the show for 17 years, charmed Kings and Queens.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" EARP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/25/1929 - HFSID: 290444

Handwritten letter to friend and would-be biographer John Flood, only months after Wyatt Earp's death. "I am still worrying for my dear husband. I miss him so much." Autograph Letter signed: "Josephine Earp", 3 pages, 6x8 folded, otherwise 12x8. Oakland (California), 1929 September 25. To "Dear Mr. Flood", in full: "I did not mean to be slow to respond to your nice letter. I wanted to wait and see if I could be in Los Angeles in the next ten days but it seems now like I will not be able to get away until about the fifth, or six of Oct. and I know you cannot wait until then. I thank you very much for offering to wait a few days until I could get there. I will see you when I come to Vidal. I have many things that I must attend to before I go to the desert. I hope you are right to the gross or net but different attorneys have told me that you are wrong - we will have to wait and see. That is all that can be done. I am glad you have had a nice vacation and also to know Jarvis is going to make a sale. And I hope you will too. I am feeling much better but I still have a cold. My folks are living on Alexandria Street, but I don't know the number. I think I have the name spelled wrong. There may be such a thing as my leaving here by next Tuesday - but I am not sure.…"

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PATRICK F. "BIG CASINO" GARRETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/16/1893 - HFSID: 285977

Letter to his wife about their old ranch in Roswell, New Mexico; with envelope incorporating a second signature. ALS: "P.F. Garrett", 3p, 6x8½. Roswell, N.M., 1893 July 16. To his wife. In full: "This is Sunday evening. I got here Thursday and find this country dryer than I ever saw it. Everything looks bad. The cattle are dieing (sic) and everything has a desolate appearance. I went out to our old place this morning. It looks about as it did when we left except the cotton-woods have grown considerable, the grape vine (sic) are loaded with grapes and look well but the Peach trees look bad several have died. I find the Horses in bad shape. Garvey has sold and stole them so that there are not a great many left. I will begin to gather them tomorrow and am going to sell for some price. I intend to close out all we have here. So I will never have to come to this country again. I cant tell yet when I will get home. Write me at once and let me know how you all are getting along. If you had come with me this trip you would never want to see this country again. Mr. Coburn died yesterday and was buried this morning. All of the old settlers want to leave this country and say we acted wise in selling out and leaving. Captain Len told me that he was anxious to get away from here. Mr. Ballard's foals are all well.…"

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ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID: 284906

Extremely rare signed postcard photo of her dressed as an Indian! Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "Annie Oakley as a Sioux/Maiden admires her/new head gear./A Merry Christmas/to Laforrds & Family". Sepia, 5½x3½. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Annie, a star with the show for 17 years, charmed Kings and Queens. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, who was briefly a part of the show in 1885, and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her. But she made a sensational comeback in the next two decades. She and Butler were childless, but she supported 18 orphan girls. Lightly toned and worn at corners. Otherwise, fine condition.

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WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/31/1905 - HFSID: 348287

He pens a letter in correspondence to an individual stating they are relatives in which Masterson quickly replies with otherwise! Autograph Letter Signed: "W.B. Masterson". 2 pages, 8x10, loosely placed in 9½x11½ folio. Accompanied by original mailing envelope; heavily toned, soiled and worn. December 31, 1905, New York City, written to "Mr. Watson F. Masterson" of Ramsey, West Virginia. In full: "Dear Sir. Without going into details can assure you that we are not related; even remotely. My father was born in this state eighty years ago and moved to Illinois where I was born fifty one years ago. There are a great many families of Mastersons in Missouri and Iowa none of whom are related to mine. My father had but one brother and he was several years the eldest and has been dead about forty years and died without issue. Very respectfully." Masterson (1853-1921) was an American frontier gambler and buffalo hunter and a scout for the United States Army. Masterson was also a lawman, serving as a deputy in Dodge City, Kansas alongside Wyatt Earp and later sheriff for Ford County, Kansas (1877-1879), as well as town marshal of Trinidad (1881-1882) and later, during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, as a U. S.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1931 - HFSID: 285947

The only surviving Dalton Gang member signs this letter regarding his new book and wanting to hang a photo relating to the James Boys in his den, dated 1931 Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8x10. No place, June 19, 1931 . To Marx Reimers, St. Paul, Minnesota. In full: "Thank you very kindly for your letter of June nineteenth, with enclosures. I am sending you an autographed photograph of myself, taken about ten years ago. The story 'West of 96' is published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, Garden City, New York, and is on sale at most all the large book stores and many department stores also. It is published under the title of 'When the Daltons Rode' and is about 80,000 words, illustrated, and much more complete than 'West of 96' which is about half that length. I would be pleased to receive a photo of the arch from which you say the James Boys started, for my private 'Den'. With Kindest regards." Emmett Dalton (1871-1937) and his three brothers led a murderous gang of train robbers, who used a network of informers and hideouts to evade a widespread manhunt. He was the only member of the Dalton Brothers' Gang to survive the 1892 attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas.

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Explorers & Western Americana | Sentiments

CHRIS BONINGTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 81414

Rare autographed sentiment from the famed British mountaineer who's climbed Mount Everest 4 times! Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Ch. Bonington", 3x1½ affixed to 7¼x9½ sheet featuring a news article clipping from 1975. Chris Bonington (b.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 262978

Richard E. Byrd signs his wishes an index card. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Good luck/R E Byrd", 5x3 index card. Richard E.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1930 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 24063

The famed explorer pens his name along with a sentiment on a slip of paper affixed to a larger sheet, which also features the clipped signatures (spread across 3 pages) from members of his Antarctic expedition that spanned from 1928-1930! Extremely Rare!

Sale Price $1,360.00

$1,600.00
REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1931 - HFSID 27977

The famed polar explorer signs "All good wishes" on the verso of a business card Autograph sentiment signed: "All good wishes/R E Byrd", in black ink, 3¾x2. On verso of business card for Charles B. Whittelsey.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
CHARLES C. CARPENTER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 23125

Signature of the Civil War scout who led illegal attempts at settling on American Indian lands during the 1870s. Extremely rare! Autograph Sentiment signed: "very truly yours/C. C. Carpenter" 3x2 card. Charles C. Carpenter (dates unknown) was a scout for General John C.

Sale Price $342.00

$380.00
PAUL B. DU CHAILLU - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 03/23/1867 - HFSID 81411

Paul B. Du Chaillu signs an autograph sentiment. Autograph sentiment signed: "Yours very truly/P.B. Du Chaillu/Liverpool March 23 1867", 4¼x2½ affixed to 4¼x2½ sheet. Clipped from closing of letter.

Sale Price $216.00

$240.00
PAUL B. DU CHAILLU - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 09/04/1890 - HFSID 285125

Autograph Sentiment signed on a 4x3 slip in 1890 Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours very truly/P B Du Chaillu/Sept 4th 1890", 4½x2¾. Paul Belloni Du Chaillu, the son of a French trader, had spent his youth in Gabon, French Equatorial Africa.

Sale Price $216.00

$240.00
PAUL B. DU CHAILLU - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 9/1879 - HFSID 227288

Card signed "Yours truly" by Paul Belloni Du Chaillu in 1879 Autograph sentiment signed "Yours truly/P.B. DuChaillu/Sept. 1879". 5x2½ card. Du Chaillu, the son of a French trader, spent his youth in Gabon, French Equatorial Africa. After immigrating to the U. S.

Sale Price $216.00

$240.00
MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 312725

The Major General pens his signature on a 4x3 card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours Truly/ A.W. Greely", 4x3 card. Adolphus W. Greely (1844-1935) survived two years of Arctic winters on Ellesmere Island (1882-1884) without being re-supplied and losing 19 of his 25 men.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 24189

Autograph Sentiment signed as Major General on a 5x3 card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours/A W Greely/Major General", 5x3 card. Adolphus W. Greely (1844-1935) survived two years of Arctic winters on Ellesmere Island (1882-1884) without being re-supplied and losing 19 of his 25 men.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
WALTER BURTON HARRIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 05/12/1926 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 17962

Very rare signature from The Times Moroccan correspondent, signing "Yrs. Sincerely". Also signing is vaudeville performer Nora de Vos Autograph sentiment signed: "Yrs sincerely/Walter B. Harris", "Nora de Vos", and two unidentified signers, 8¼x6½.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
BEN JOHNSON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 25492

The Academy Award winner actor signs a 5x3 card. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Always/Ben Johnson", 5x3 card.

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00
CHARLES FLETCHER LUMMIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1927 - HFSID 280713

Autograph Sentiment signed the year before he died Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely Yours/Chas. F.Lummis", 4x1¼, affixed to 4¾x1¾ slip. Ink date (unknown hand): March 17, 1927.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JOAN MERRIAM SMITH - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 287855

Signed FDC honoring Amelia Earhart, accompanied by a newspaper clipping describing the plane crash which claimed Merriam's life First Day Cover signed: "Best Wishes,/Merriam Smith", 6½x3½.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
JOAQUIN (CINCINNATUS HINER) MILLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 869

The poet signs "Yours" on a 3¼x2¼ card Signature: "Yours/Joaquin Miller/Washington D.C."", 3¼x2¼ card.…"

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JOAQUIN (CINCINNATUS HINER) MILLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 03/14/1899 - HFSID 34966

Signature of "the poet of the Sierras" dated 1899. Autograph sentiment signed: "The Poets/Yours/Wash. 99/Joaquin Miller", 6½x3¼ sheet. Ink note (unknown hand) in lower left corner: "14/3.99".

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JOAQUIN (CINCINNATUS HINER) MILLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 08/02/1886 - HFSID 27817

His 1886 signature on a 4x3 card Autograph sentiment signed: "Yours./Joaquin Miller/Oct 2. 86", 4¼x3½ card. Born Cincinnatus Miller, this poet of the American West changed his name to Joaquin to honor an early California outlaw with a Robin Hood-type reputation.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JOAQUIN (CINCINNATUS HINER) MILLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 11/11/1875 - HFSID 323239

A signature from the poet and explorer, dated November 1875 Autograph sentiment signed: "Greetings from/friend/Chicago Ill John Miller/Nov. 11 75", in black ink, 4¾x2½ affixed to a 5¾x3¾ card.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
THOMAS MAYNE "CAPTAIN" REID - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 73400

Signed autograph sentiment on a 4x3 slip Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours very Sincerely/Mayne Reid", 4¼x2¾. Thomas Mayne Reid (1818-1883) was an Irish-born writer who divided his adult life between America and England.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
THOMAS MAYNE "CAPTAIN" REID - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 73401

Clipped autograph sentiment signed by the writer of boys' novels Autograph Sentiment signed: "Believe me/Yours very truly/Mayne Reid", 4¼x1. Thomas Mayne Reid (1818-1883) was an Irish-born writer who divided his adult life between America and England.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
THOMAS MAYNE "CAPTAIN" REID - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 73402

Signed handwritten closing affixed to a larger page Autograph Sentiment signed: "Believe me/Yours most obediently/Mayne Reid", 4½x3½ slip, affixed to 7x4½ page.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
THOMAS MAYNE "CAPTAIN" REID - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 73403

He signs as "yours very sincerely" on a 4x2 slip. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours very Sincerely/Mayne Reid", 4¼x1¾ slip, affixed to stiffer paper of same size.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
THOMAS MAYNE "CAPTAIN" REID - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 299850

Handwritten sentiment of the adventure novelist, clipped from a letter Autograph Sentiment signed: "Believe me I am/Yours very faithfully/Mayne Reid", 5x2¼. Thomas Mayne Reid (1818-1883) was an Irish-born writer who divided his adult life between America and England.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ROSCOE TURNER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 72860

Signature: "With best wishes/from/Roscoe Turner", 3¼x2. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, Roscoe Turner (1895-1970) was one of the biggest names in aviation. In 1929, he had helped organize Nevada Airlines, operating between Los Angeles, Reno and Las Vegas.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
MAJOR GENERAL LEIGH WADE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 147228

Signed in blue ink on a 6x4½ strip of paper Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Leigh Wade", 6x4½. Leigh Wade (1897-1991), a pioneer aviator who became a Major General in the U.S.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00