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Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Sold at Auction

Buffalo Bill Cody was an animated figure from the American Wild West, who is best-known for his Buffalo Bill Wild West show established in 1883. Cody worked as a pony express rider as well as a Union soldier during the American Civil War earlier in his life. The Buffalo Bill show was a traveling attraction that drew thousands of people each day. Shows typically lasted a few hours and consisted of an opening parade, rodeos, historical reenactments, races and prominent performers such as Annie Oakley or Calamity Jane. The show went bankrupt in 1913, but generated an interest in the American West such as rodeos, western films and circuses that still permeate our culture today.

We sold a Buffalo Bill autograph at auction for $2,262. Please see lot details below:

Buffalo Bill Cody Cabinet Photo Signed — Rare

William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody signed cabinet photo, capturing, in full cowboy regalia, the American frontier scout and entertainment mogul whose Wild West Show defined the image of the untamed West. Signed upon the mount “W.F. Cody / ‘Buffalo Bill’ / To Mr. J.G. Fraser / 1910″. Photograph is published by Repro Photo (identified in negative at lower right). Tack hole at top and small loss at bottom not affecting signature, likely from a second tack. Image measures 4″ x 5.5″; matting measures 6″ x 9”. Overall in very good plus condition, with an especially sharp image and bold writing. Sold for $2,262.

Buffalo Bill Cody autograph
Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Photo. Click to enlarge.

We have also sold the following Buffalo Bill Cody autograph items:

Buffalo Bill Cody Signed 1899 Biography — Dual-Signed ”W.F. Cody” and ”Buffalo Bill”

Buffalo Bill Cody signed first edition of ”Last of the Great Scouts”. Duluth Press Publishing Co.: Chicago: 1899. Inscription on title page reads: ”To Olivia Marie Phelps / from / W.F. Cody ‘Buffalo Bill’ / July 10th 1909”. This 296 page hardcover by Cody’s sister includes 16 illustration plates and details the life of the famous Wild West showman. Illustrations by Frederic Remington and E.W. Deming. Measures 5.5” x 8”. Light shelf wear, rip on bottom edge of dedication page with tape on back and minor staining to some pages. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $1,513.

Buffalo Bill Cody autograph
Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph 1899 Biography. Click to enlarge.

Buffalo Bill Photo Signed The Year Before His Death

Buffalo Bill signs a photo of himself donning Western regalia during the last year of his life. He inscribes: ”W. F. Cody / ‘Buffalo Bill’ / 1916” in heavy black ink to the lowermost section. Buffalo Bill’s wild west reenactment shows were a fixture of early 20th century culture. Measures 4” x 5”. Toning, light soiling and mounted to paper. Very good condition. Sold for $1,220.

Buffalo Bill Photo Signed The Year Before His Death. Click to enlarge.

”Buffalo Bill” Cody Signed Photo — Original 1900’s Photo With Exceptional Sharp Contrast

”Buffalo Bill” Cody signed portrait of himself upon his horse with rifle in hand. The Wild West man signs in blue ink, ”W.F. Cody / ‘Buffalo Bill’ / To Simon B. Harris / May 26th 1911”. Original photo from the early 1900’s has an Elmer Chickering blindstamp; the Chickering Studio in Boston took several well-known photos of Cody. 5.75” x 6.5” photo is in fine condition, matted to a size of 10” x 11.5”. Outer edges of mat are chipped and torn, not affecting photo or signature. Writing extends past the photo onto approximately .5” of the mat; fortunately this portion of the mat has no toning. A stunning signed image that brings the Wild West alive. Sold for $1,172.

Buffalo Bill Cody autograph
Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Photo. Click to enlarge.

Wild West Icon ”Buffalo Bill” Cody 1903 Typed Letter Signed ”W.F. Cody”

Buffalo Bill typed letter signed ”W.F. Cody” and dated 23 October 1903. Letter is typed on ”Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” stationery from Burton-on-Trent, as the entertainer brought his show to England at various points in his career. Reads in full: ”To Whom It May Concern, This is to certify that the bearer W.H. Goodnough has been in the employ of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West during the past ten months and has performed all the duties assigned to him in a satisfactory manner. Buffalo Bills Wild West Company, [signed] W.F. Cody”. Letter on one page measures 8.5” x 10.75”. Also includes a group photo of various employees posing in front of a horse with a handwritten name and ”Buffalo Bill Show” written in an unknown hand. Archival repairs at various spots along folds and minor toning throughout. Very good. Sold for $938.

Buffalo Bill Cody autograph
Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Letter Signed. Click to enlarge.

”Buffalo Bill” Cody Signed Ticket to His Wild West Show

William “Buffalo Bill” Cody signed ticket to his Wild West show in 1899. Cody signs the ticket “WF Cody” prominently in pencil on the “Compliments of” line. The ticket is titled “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World”, which was the name of Cody’s show beginning in 1893. Measures 4.75″ x 2.25″. Full ticket is in near fine condition. Sold for $916.

Buffalo Bill Cody autograph
Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Show Ticket. Click to enlarge.

‘Buffalo Bill” Cody Autograph Letter Signed on the Stationery of His ”Cody Enterprise” Newspaper — ”…I drove over the land and it would have been just what you wanted…”

‘Buffalo Bill” Cody autograph letter signed from 1911. Letter on his ”Cody Enterprise” newspaper stationery reads in part: ”My Dear Eli & [illegible]…the land you wanted was on a school section. I drove over the land and it would have been just what you wanted & thought it strange that no one had taken it before. Now I know the reason its a school section. I feel sorry on your account. I sent up to Carter Ranch an old buggy, thinking perhaps Eddie could fix it up so that you could have a buggy…W.F. Cody / I will be at North Platte [Nebraska] February 19th & 20th / After that – Hoffman House New York City”. Single-page letter measures 8.5” x 11”, matted in canvas and framed to an overall size of 26.25” x 21.5”. Near fine. Sold for $916.

Buffalo Bill Cody autograph
Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Letter Signed. Click to enlarge.

Buffalo Bill Cody Signature — Framed With a Photo of the Legendary Wild West Showman

William ”Buffalo Bill” Cody signature from 1888 when Cody was performing in the ”Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” show. Signed card reads ”W.F. Cody / Buffalo Bill / 1888”, framed with a striking, high-resolution photo of Cody. Signed card measures 3.25” x 1.75” and entire framed piece measures 10.25” x 15.25”. Near fine condition. Sold for $750.

Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph. Click to enlarge.

”Buffalo Bill” Cody Signed Circus Ticket

William “Buffalo Bill” Cody signed complimentary ticket to his performance at the Sells-Floto Circus, circa 1915. Cody signs the ticket “WF Cody” prominently in pencil on the “Signed By” line. Measures 5.5″ x 2″. Full ticket is in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $688.

Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Ticket. Click to enlarge.

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