Autographs from people credited in 1910 Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/29/1896 - HFSID 285979WILLIAM F. CODY Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C.Sale Price $3,400.00
$4,000.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1911 - HFSID 314417The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show
Sale Price $2,975.00
$3,500.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/30 - HFSID 295784Handwritten letter to former rival - now partner - Pawnee Bill Lillie - outlining plans for a California tour of their wild west show. "And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money."
Sale Price $2,975.00
$3,500.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/08 - HFSID 269332"TAKE HER RIDING SHOOTING & FISHING...." WILLIAM F. CODY (BUFFALO BILL). ALS: "Uncle Will" in pencil, 1p, 8½x11. On "Buffalo Bill's/Wild West" stationery.No place, no year August 8. To Roy (Myers), foreman of his TE Ranch.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/10 - HFSID 269330BUFFALO BILL TELLS HIS RANCH FOREMAN HIS "LADY PRESS AGENT WITH THE SHOW" IS COMING TO THE RANCH: "GIVE HER THE BEST GENTLE HORSE YOU HAVE - TAKE HER RIDING SHOOTING FISHING DRIVING WALKING...."
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/18/1916 - HFSID 345622The man known for his showmanship and scouting skills signed this handwritten letter concerning his financial issues. Various close associates liquidate Cody's assets so that he can pay his creditors.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4/7 - HFSID 257558WILLIAM F. CODY Readying his TE Ranch and stating that his Wild West Show is "doing big". ALS: "Col" with "Cody" in text, 1p, 8¼x11¼. New York, no year April 7.
Sale Price $2,975.00
$3,500.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1889 - HFSID 345621WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY Portrait of the famous Wild West showman with an autograph sentiment affixed underneath Autograph Sentiment signed: "Compliments of W. F. Cody, Buffalo Bill, 1889", in faded black ink, 4½x2½.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286052WILLIAM F. CODY: BUFFALO BILL 4¼x6½ cabinet card photo, signed both as W.F. Cody and as Buffalo Bill Cabinet Card Photograph signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'". B/w, 4¼x6½. Superb portrait of William F. Cody with his desirable double signature. Photographer's imprint, "Gessford/238 Fifth Ave./N.
Sale Price $4,675.00
$5,500.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - BOOK UNSIGNED - HFSID 9303[WILLIAM F. CODY]. Book, unsigned, 616p, 6x9, hardcover. Heroes of the Plains, Life and Wonderful Adventures of Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill and Exploits of Gen. Custer, Kit Carson, California Joe, Capt Jack, Capt D.L. Payne. White Beaver., by J.W. Buell, Historical Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1913 CO-SIGNED BY: GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - HFSID 280866In this rare letter, signed by both William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie, the two Wild West entertainers negotiate printing costs with their printing company for the 1914 season. This letter was probably written in 1913, because their show, Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East, didn't survive into 1914. A rare look at the business workings of one of the most successful touring shows of all time!
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 294154WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY 6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S.
Sale Price $3,400.00
$4,000.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 1903 - HFSID 286028WILLIAM F. CODY ("BUFFALO BILL") Signed photo and photo mount both as W.F. Cody and Buffalo Bill. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'/To Ormsby Trench/1903". B/w, 7x9 overall, image 3¾x5½ (two surfaces). Photo by Marceau Studios, 258 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Sale Price $2,975.00
$3,500.00
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GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 292113"PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE Signature on a 4x2 slip, affixed to a scrapbook page with a newspaper photo and clipping Signature: "G. W. Lillie/'Pawnee Bill'", 4x2 slip, affixed with a newspaper photo and clipping to an 8x10½ scrapbook page. Gordon W.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 167646GORGON W. LILLIE (PAWNEE BILL). Signature: "G.W. Lillie/'Pawnee Bill'", 4½x2¾. Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie (1860-1942) had traveled west to Oklahoma as a teenager, quickly learning the ways of the Pawnee Indians. By 1879, he was a teacher and a cowboy and had learned the Pawnee language.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - GREETING CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 157610GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie signs a greeting card of thanks on his Golden Anniversary. Printed Golden Anniversary Card signed: "G. W. Lillie/'Pawnee Bill''" on inside front cover, 4p, 4½x6. Captioned on front cover: "1886/1936". Imprinted inside: "Mrs.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/18/1932 - HFSID 41101Special PriceGORDON W. LILLIE (PAWNEE BILL). TLS: "G.W. Lillie," 1p, 8½ x11. Pawnee, Oklahoma, 1932 February 18.On stationery of "Pawnee Bill's Buffalo Ranch" to Mr. A.V. Urbanik, Union City, N.J. In full: "You could not have two better men's names to present than Captain Luther H.
Sale Price $562.50
$750.00
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GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/12/1932 - HFSID 252466GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE. ALS: "G W Lillie", 1p, 8½x11. Pawnee, Oklahoma, 1932 August 12.On letterhead of Pawnee Bill's Oldtown to "Friend Maynard".In full: "Today I am mailing to Mr.
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1913 CO-SIGNED BY: GORDON W. "PAWNEE BILL" LILLIE - HFSID 280866In this rare letter, signed by both William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie, the two Wild West entertainers negotiate printing costs with their printing company for the 1914 season. This letter was probably written in 1913, because their show, Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East, didn't survive into 1914. A rare look at the business workings of one of the most successful touring shows of all time!
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
