William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody Signed 23.5x23.5 Custom Framed Cut Display with Inscription (PSA Encapsulated)

Up for auction is a stunning PSA/DNA encapsulated double signature of William Cody with a salutation. It says, Truly yours, W.F.Cody, "Buffalo Bill." The encapsulation is set in a framed museum UV glass, with triple matting, two period photos of a youthful Bill Cody, an FDC with two affixed stamps, a colorized half dollar, and an information plaque and quote. This decorative display and desireable rare autograph have been preserved for generations of enjoyment.

William Frederick Cody (February 26,1846-January 10,1917) was an American scout, bison hunter and showman extraordinaire. Bill started working for his father at eleven, entered the Union army at seventeen in 1863 and served until the war's end in 1865. He contracted with the Kansas Pacific Railway to supply bison meat to the workers shortly afterward. He is purported to have shot 4,282 Buffalo in an eighteen-month span. He even entered an eight-hour contest with William Comstock for the privilege of the name "Buffalo" in front of Bill. He shot 68 to Comstock's 48 and the legend was born.

He became a civilian scout for the army in 1872 and was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous bravery.

In 1883 he founded the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Appearing in his shows at various times were such famous individuals as Sitting Bull, Wild Bill Hickok, Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, and Pawnee Bill. He continued with his show in America and around the world, performing for heads of state as well as the general public. He earned international acclaim and performed right up until his death in 1917.

"Don't ever say you are sorry for 'being caught in the moment,' because at that moment you were EXACTLY where you wanted to be." - "Buffalo Bill" Cody

The item / autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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