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Apache Chief - Known for His Guerilla Warfare
GERONIMO. (1829-1909). Chiricahua Apache Chief famous for his guerilla warfare in resistance to reservation life. He gained the status of legend for decades of his defense for his native land against the United States government. Geronimo surrendered to General Nelson A. Miles at Skeleton Canyon, Arizona on September 4, 1886. After years of imprisonment, followed by military confinement, Geronimo became a celebrity appearing at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis where he sold his autograph to curiosity seekers. He appeared in Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 Inaugural Parade. He dictated his autobiography. He died of pneumonia at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Scarce, extremely bold pencil signature on a portion of a cream-colored album page. Note at the bottom in ink “Dec.12, 1908, Ft. Sill, Okla” in an unknown hand. Geronimo’s genuine signatures are amongst the most elusive and desirable signatures from the old west. Together with a limited-edition card #12 of only 100 copies which contains dirt from his grave site in Ft. Sill. In addition is a fine photograph of Geronimo. The three pieces.............................5900.00
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