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Lot # 397: Signature Sheet with William F. Cody, Henry M. Stanley & J.F. Blondin

Category: Historical

Starting Bid: $2,000.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "June 2004",
which ran from 5/25/2004 12:00 AM to
5/31/2004 9:00 PM



Stunning gilded edge single blank sheet of appear is in heavy card stock. Leading the pack is the signature of Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917): “W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill 1887.” Joining him are Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904) the British explorer, soldier and missionary who found David Livingstone in the heart of Africa (he is famous to have exclaimed, “Dr. Livingstone I presume.”). He has signed this sheet, “Nov. 15, 1886. The Author of ‘How I found Livingstone’ subscribes his name at the request of Mr. Elliot. Henry M. Stanley.” Finally it is signed by acrobat and tightrope walker Jean-Francis Blondin (1824-1897) who was most remembered for crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope: “J.F. Blondin, le 22 Luilliet, 1889.” 8.5x10”. NRMT.

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