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Legendary American pioneer and soldier (1796-1836) who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution and perished at the Battle of the Alamo; Bowie was renowned for his prowess with a long knife, leading to the widespread popularity of the so-called 'Bowie knife.' Exceedingly rare ink signature, "James Bowie,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip clipped from a document. In fine condition.
James Bowie was a legendary figure of the American Old West, best known for his fearless reputation and deadly skill with the knife that now bears his name. His fame was cemented by the Sandbar Fight of 1827, a violent duel-turned-brawl on a Mississippi riverbank that left Bowie seriously wounded but victorious, his enemy—Sheriff Norris Wright of Rapides Parish—slain by his blade. This brutal encounter made him a folk hero and symbol of frontier toughness. Later, Bowie played a significant role in the Texas Revolution and died heroically as a defender of the Alamo in 1836. Today, his autograph stands among the rarest of Old West icons—this is the first we've offered in over a decade.
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