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Wild Bill

photograph

Cowan's Auctions

From Cowan's:

Wild Bill Hickok CDV, by Gurney & Son,
with photographer's imprint recto and verso; verso with pasted newspaper obituary indicating He was buried in a full suit of broadcloth with his rifle beside him.
One of at least two negatives taken of Bill by Gurney, presumably during his 1873 visit to New York when he was performing with Cody, Buntline and Texas Jack Omohundro.

Condition:Surface soiling, else VG.

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$16,100
11/16/2005

Wild Bill
Texas Jack Association
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