American frontiersman and entertainer (1846–1917). By the age of 15 Cody had already been a horse wrangler, Pony Express rider, and unsuccessful prospector. He became a scout for the Union army and after the war took a job for a company that supplied meat for railroad construction crews, killing 4,280 buffalo during 1867–68. Dubbed “Buffalo Bill” by writer Ned Buntline, Cody organized his famous Wild West Show in 1883 and met with great success during national and worldwide tours in the following decades. Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo on a 5.75 x 8.5 mount, the half-length image depicting a seated Cody in his Wild West attire, signed in ink on the mount “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ 1910.” Handsomely matted and shadow-box framed to an overall size of 14 x 12.75. Light edge wear to mount, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
