Title:
Buffalo Bill Cody Double-Signed Cabinet Card Photograph – PSA/DNA Certified Autographs – Rare Wild West Memorabilia

Description:
Exceptional and highly desirable antique cabinet card photograph featuring legendary American frontiersman William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, boldly signed twice by Cody on the front of the mount. The sepia-toned studio portrait depicts Buffalo Bill in profile wearing his iconic broad-brimmed western hat and fringed buckskin attire, embodying the enduring image of the American frontier and Wild West showmanship.

Two distinct Buffalo Bill signatures appear across the front lower mount in dark ink, with an additional handwritten notation visible near the top edge. The photograph was produced by the noted Parisian photographer Eug. Pirou, whose studio imprint appears prominently on both the front and reverse mount. The reverse displays elaborate studio advertising graphics associated with Pirou’s Paris photographic atelier, further enhancing the visual and historical appeal of the piece.

Examples signed twice by Buffalo Bill are exceptionally uncommon and represent a particularly desirable variation for advanced collectors. Most surviving Cody autographs appear as single-signature examples, making the presence of two authenticated signatures on one original cabinet card especially unique and visually impressive. The dual signatures substantially enhance both the rarity and collector appeal of the piece, offering an extraordinary level of direct association with one of the most legendary figures of the American West. Signed cabinet cards are very rare, but a twice signed example could very well be unique!

The cabinet card has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA. PSA identifies the item as “BUFFALO BILL (DOUBLE)” acknowledging the presence of multiple authenticated signatures. Condition reflects expected age and handling wear consistent with nineteenth-century photographic memorabilia, including corner wear, light toning, and mount aging, while maintaining strong overall display appeal.

Historical Context:
William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody was among the most famous Americans of the nineteenth century, celebrated as a scout, buffalo hunter, showman, and creator of the internationally renowned Buffalo Bill’s Wild West exhibition. Cody helped shape the mythology of the American West through elaborate touring performances featuring sharpshooters, Native American performers, cavalry reenactments, and dramatic frontier spectacles.

By the late nineteenth century, Buffalo Bill had become an international celebrity, touring extensively throughout Europe and attracting audiences that included royalty and heads of state. His appearances in Paris and other major European cities introduced international audiences to romanticized visions of the American frontier. Cabinet card portraits signed by Cody during these tours are particularly sought after due to their direct association with the height of his fame and the global success of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West productions.

Authentic Buffalo Bill autographs remain scarce and highly collectible, especially examples featuring multiple signatures on period photographic material. Signed cabinet cards combining vintage photography, international studio provenance, and direct Wild West historical association represent some of the most desirable forms of Cody memorabilia.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA. PSA label identifies the piece as: “CABINET CARD – BUFFALO BILL (DOUBLE) – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED.” Certification number: 85817378. The archival encapsulation preserves both the photograph and signatures while ensuring authenticity verification.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This extraordinary double-signed Buffalo Bill cabinet card offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic relic connected to one of the most legendary figures of the American frontier. Combining period photography, multiple authenticated Cody signatures, and elegant European studio provenance, the piece represents an exceptional addition to collections focused on the Wild West, Americana, nineteenth-century photography, and legendary American personalities. The rarity of encountering a cabinet card signed twice by Buffalo Bill elevates this example into a truly elite category of Cody memorabilia seldom encountered on the market.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.