North American Auction Company
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Old West & Firearms New Years Sale

Sat, Jan 12, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 131

Last of the Great Scouts Buffalo Bill 1st Ed. 1899

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Offered for sale in this lot is a first edition of "Last of the Great Scouts life Story of Col. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill)" written by Helen Cody Wetmore and published in 1899. The story of William F. Cody, known as the legendary Buffalo Bill. Born in a log cabin in Iowa, he was a buffalo hunter, stagecoach driver, Pony Express rider, Civil War soldier, and a scout for the U.S. army before beginning his career as the star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, which electrified audiences around the world from 1883 to 1917. Bill's sister, Helen Cody Wetmore writes an affectionate biography that recalls both the man and the legend, his colorful personality and ironic wit, as well as his celebrated international status. Before becoming a showman, Cody tried his luck as a land speculator, a hotelkeeper, and a justice of the peace. These pages also show the author herself growing up on the wild frontier. "Buffalo Bill" introduces us to an unforgettable and controversial figure in American frontier history. The book is in good condition. The book measures 6" W x 8 3/4" L

Condition

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