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Cody, William F. "Buffalo Bill" (1846-1917) American scout and showman. Autograph Letter Signed ("W.F. Cody"), on "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" letterhead, Anderson, Indiana, August 24, 1907. 1 page, quarto. To Messrs. Weeds & Pflum in Dayton, Ohio, thanking them for "your most kind invitation. And your friendly feelings toward my self and people. And I gratefully accept your invitation." Normal folds and a couple of creases. Boldly written and signed. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show was organized in 1883 and toured the U.S. and Europe until 1916 (Photo).
Estimate $1,400-1,600. |
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| Lot 404 |
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(Early Oil Drilling). A good content Autograph Letter (signature illegible) from Buffalo, N.Y., August 6, 1865, 2 pp octavo, to his brother. In part: "...'Our' Oil Company have struck oil'. the boring is not yet completed but oil can now be diped from the hole. It is confidently expected that a 500 barrel well will be obtained....If my stock should prove to be worth 3 or 4 hundred thousand I would be as well off as 'if I was right'...If I strike a good flowing well I can let you have all the money or oil you want. How much will you take more than I owe you, at 7 per cent Interest. Let me know immediately." Small paper loss at top margin; otherwise Very Good (Photo).
Estimate $200-400. |
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| Lot 405 |
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[Texas]. Lithographed stock certificate headed "TEXAS ASSOCIATION 8,000 Square miles on the Trinity River," unengrossed, Louisville, Kentucky: Hart, Mapother & Co., Lithogrs (1858). Certificate is for "one share of stock in 'The Texas Association' established for colonizing certain land in Texas under the Authority of the Republic." Ornamental border and two vertical cartouches, one reading "Grant 1844" and the other "By the Republic of Texas." A vignette of an Indian spearing a buffalo adorns the bottom; a Lone Star is centered at top. Browning in lower right margin, just touching corner of border, else Very Fine (Photo).
Estimate $600-800. |
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