Bidspirit auction | 1884 Buffalo Bill Cody Wild

1884 Buffalo Bill Cody Wild West Show Souvenir Trade Card - This item is a souvenir trade card from the 1884 tour of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. The front features a monochrome sepia-toned lithographic portrait of William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody in profile. He is depicted in theatrical Western attire, including a wide-brimmed hat and a decorative buckskin jacket with ornate embroidery and fringe. The image is set within a double-line border. The reverse of the card is composed of cream-colored cardstock featuring a central black oval stamp. The stamp text reads 1884 BUFFALO BILL CODY U.S. WILD WEST SHOW around the border, with a central $1 SOUVENIR mark flanked by stars. Width: 2 13/16 inches (7.1 cm). The card exhibits moderate to heavy wear consistent with its age. All four corners are rounded and show significant fraying. The edges display minor chipping and shelf wear. The front surface shows age-related toning and a prominent dark stain or localized foxing on the left side over the hat area. The reverse shows general yellowing and toning, and the souvenir stamp remains legible despite minor ink bleed.