No American western hero or showman has ever matched the worldwide fame of William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), known as Buffalo Bill. This American icon was not only a showman but also a bonafide hero of the Old West. Despite the throng of collectors of western memorabilia, there has been a void of resources on the great volume and variety of Buffalo Bill memorabilia available. Finally, this long overdue book is just what collectors have needed. It chronicles Cody's life and his show business career of 44 years. Displaying a staggering amount of collectibles from this entertainment dynasty, its focus is on materials that can still be obtained by collectors today. Over 600 fascinating color photos of advertising pieces, toys, buttons, books, dime novels, and much more are separated into 14 categories and placed in chronological order. For the first time, collectors will be able to see at least one Buffalo Bill Wild West program for each of the 34 seasons. 1998 values.
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Little information had been published on Buffalo Bill collectibles and memorabilia until the publication of this book. Besides all the photographs of collectibles, the book gives a very detailed historical account of Buffalo Bill's life.
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Jim Wojtowicz started collecting at the age of seven - coins, stamps, baseball cards, non-sport cards, soda bottle caps, toy soldiers, cowboys, Indians, and comic books were his boyhood pursuits. After an intermission for marriage and starting a family, he continued on with Western items and antique toys, particularly Buffalo Bill collectibles for 18 years.
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A Super Guide to Buffalo Bill Collectibles,
This review is from: The W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill Collectors Guide With Values (Hardcover)
This 1998 272 page volume features more than 600 large, great, sharp, mostly color photos of every type of Buffalo Bill collectible, along with values. There's plenty of text to inform the reader. Major topics include Wild West Show Programs, Route Books, Lithographs, Books, Letterheads, Dime Novels, Tobacco, Tickets, Toys, Pinbacks, Postcards, and much more. It's like visiting a Buffalo Bill Museum. Very informative and a joy to read.
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A very good reference for any Buffalo Bill Cody collector, great photos and descriptions. Only wish there was an updated version!
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Fortunately, Cody and his Wild West Show had many consistencies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
simulated autograph, lassoing wild horses, cabinet card, pinback buttons, route book, route sheets, show personnel, touring seasons, route card, cowboy band, native sports, unique feats, wild west show, photo card, numbered pages Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Buffalo Bill, Wild West, New York, Pawnee Bill, Annie Oakley, Issue Date, United States, Johnny Baker, Pony Express, Rough Riders of the World, Boston Mass, Nate Salsbury, Johnnie Baker, North Platte, Iron Tail, Lillian Smith, Mail Coach, May Lillie, Buck Taylor, San Francisco, Texas Jack, Smith Size, Captain Jack, Fifth Avenue, Great Britain New!
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Fortunately, Cody and his Wild West Show had many consistencies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
simulated autograph, lassoing wild horses, cabinet card, pinback buttons, route book, route sheets, show personnel, touring seasons, route card, cowboy band, native sports, unique feats, wild west show, photo card, numbered pages Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Buffalo Bill, Wild West, New York, Pawnee Bill, Annie Oakley, Issue Date, United States, Johnny Baker, Pony Express, Rough Riders of the World, Boston Mass, Nate Salsbury, Johnnie Baker, North Platte, Iron Tail, Lillian Smith, Mail Coach, May Lillie, Buck Taylor, San Francisco, Texas Jack, Smith Size, Captain Jack, Fifth Avenue, Great Britain New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Sitting Bull (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Library: Theme Book: The Dreamers) on 4 pages
- Great Salt Lake Trail by Henry Inman on 4 pages
- The Life of Buffalo Bill by William F. Cody on page 115, page 120, and Back Matter
- The Great Salt Lake Trail by Colonel Henry Inman on page 132, page 133, and Back Matter
- Buffalo Bill by Eden Vale. Stevens on page 191, page 232, and page 236
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