Celebrated American performer (1860–1926) whose legendary prowess as a markswoman earned her worldwide renown. At the tender age of fifteen, she bested vaudeville marksman Frank E. Butler in a shooting match; the two were later married and toured together as star attractions in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She never failed to delight her audiences. Among other astounding sharpshooting feats, Oakley would, from thirty paces, split a playing card held edge-on; on one occasion, performing in Berlin, she shot a cigarette from the lips of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Bold ink signature, “Annie Oakley,” on 3.5 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
