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Buffalo Bill Cody signed first edition, first printing of ''The Pony Express''. Penned on the front free endpaper in black fountain pen, the famous Wild West showman inscribes, ''To Mrs. Helena Mordaunt Hall / From one of the riders / W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill' / 1909.'' The recipient Helen was married to Frederick Mordaunt Hall, the first film critic for ''The New York Times''. Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1908 first printing. Book measures 7'' x 10'' and runs 98 pages. Filled with illustrations and adventure stories from the famed equestrian mail service. Moderate soiling and toning, separation starting to hinges. Overall in very good condition.
W.F. Cody ''Buffalo Bill'' Signed First Printing of ''The Pony Express''
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