Cody Collection

Samuel Franklin Cody c 1910
Samuel Franklin Cody. circa 1910. Date: 1910

A Rehearsal of the Wild West show
A series of sketches by Ralph Cleaver of rehearsals for Colonel Codys " Wild West" show at Olympia, including Sioux braves racing horses, cow girls and cowboys

Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany
William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917), American soldier, bison hunter and Wild West showman, seen here at Munich, Germany, racing on horseback against the cyclist Fischer

Cody Kite Recovered
The Royal Navy recover one of Codys military kites from Portsmouth Harbour. Date: 1903

Samuel Cody on horseback with one of his man-lifting kites in 1901. Date: 1901

Samuel Franklin Cody in his Circuit of Britain biplane. circa 1912. Date: 1912

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1893. Buffalo Bill Wild West Show lithograph poster, c1893

Wall of Death, 1933
WALL OF DEATH Cyclone Jack Cody rides a 1920s Indian Scout 101 on the Drome of Death at Coney Beach, Porthcawl, Wales

Samuel Cody & Wife
At Laffans Plain, Aldershot in Hampshire, Mrs Cody, (as a passenger) becomes the first woman ever to fly in England

Samuel Franklin Cody (1862-1913) - Aldershot 1911
Samuel Franklin Cody, 1862-1913, Aldershot, 1911. Date: 1913

The scout Buffalo Bill. Hon. W. F. Cody
The scout Buffalo Bill. Hon. W.F. Cody. Buffalo Bill on horseback, holding smoking rifle, in front of soldiers on horseback. Date between 1872 and 1890(?)

Feral Horse (Equus caballus) adult smelling colt in the high, sagebrush country east of Cody, Wyoming, USA

Samuel Cody / 1913
Colonel Samuel Cody, English aviator

USA History: The troop of Colonel Cody (Buffalo Bill). 1. The Post Relay - 2. The Buffalo Hunt in the Wild West - 3
5313593 USA History: The troop of Colonel Cody (Buffalo Bill). 1. The Post Relay - 2. The Buffalo Hunt in the Wild West - 3. The Lasso Wild Chavals - 4. The Red Skins Warrior Iness - 5

USA, Wyoming. Milky Way photograph of Absaroka Mountains near Cody

USA, Wyoming. Alpine Forget-Me-Not wildflowers and lichen, Absaroka Mountains

Ah-e-squee-urt or Little Squaw, Native American Cree woman. 1908

Wild Bill Hickok, Texas Jack Omohundro and Buffalo Bill Cody, c1870s (1954). Group portrait of three of the most colourful characters from the American West

Inuit or Eskimo bride on her wedding day. 1908

William F. Buffalo Bill Cody, Rosa Bonheur, Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt
William F. " Buffalo Bill" Cody, , Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt, William " Broncho Bill" Irving, Roland Knoedler, and [Benjamin

S. F. Cody, right, as a ?strike-breaker?, arrived at Bro?
S.F. Cody, right, as a ?strike-breaker?, arrived at Brooklands from Aldershot, drinking the health of the aviators on strike circa 1911

Wyoming. A young mountain goat's first snow

Buffalo Bill pre-1900

Samuel Franklin Cody

Samuel Franklin Cody flying a biplane early 1900s

Colonel Cody flying his biplane, early 1900s

Doncaster Race Course - 1909 - Cody's damaged biplane
Doncaster Race Course First Aviation Meeting in October 1909 - Cody's damaged biplane

Bill Cody flying his Cathedral Aeroplane at Brooklands early 1900s

Poster, Samuel Cody, A Patriotic Lecture, London
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare promotional poster ?What the Nation Should Do To Be First in Aviation? by Colonel S. F

Samuel Cody, wooden components from aircraft
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Fascinating collection of original bamboo and other wing stanchions and aircraft spars used in a variety of Samuel Cody?s aircraft

Samuel Cody, bamboo components from aircraft
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Fascinating collection of original bamboo and other wing stanchions and aircraft spars used in a variety of Samuel Cody?s aircraft

Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare promotional poster for Cody?s Wild West performing days dated 1895

Poster, Daily Graphic, Army Aeroplane's Successful Flight
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare Daily Graphic Newspaper Billboard poster ?Army Aeroplane's Successful Flight Illustrated?. 20ins. 29ins. Date: early 20th century

Poster, Samuel Cody, bust image with War Kite
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody?s Famous War Kite. Chromolithograph poster with handsome lifesize bust image of Cody dressed in a crisp, white military uniform

Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia, Wild West days
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Collection of printed publicity material from Samuel Cody?s days as a Wild West showman, the largest being 29ins. 10ins. Date: late 19th century

Poster, Samuel Cody, Trotting Club, Levallois, Paris
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare French promotional poster from Cody?s Wild West performing days, Hippodrome du Trotting Club Levallois, Paris ? S. F

Poster, Samuel Cody and Family, Wood Green Cycle Track
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare promotional poster for Cody?s Grand Race Meeting at the Wood Green Cycle Track, North London, for his Horses versus Cycles Race. 37ins. 51ins

Poster, Samuel Cody, The Klondyke Nugget
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Four-piece promotional colour lithographic poster for Cody?s The Klondyke Nugget stage show printed by Belfast

Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome de la Seine, Paris
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody Wild West Show (c.1893). Known as a showman, sharpshooter, horseman, aviator and aircraft designer

Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely important Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate No.9, 1910, issued to S. F

Promotional material, The Cody War Kite
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare original promotional material for the Cody War Kite. 10ins. 12ins. Date: early 20th century

Royal Aero Club Mechanic armbands, Daily Mail Circuit
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare mechanic armbands from The Daily Mail Circuit of Britain Competition, circa 1911

Promotional material, Cody War Kite and Cody Flyer
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare original promotional brochure for the Cody War Kite. 10ins. 12ins

Samuel Code letter on The Klondyke Nugget stationery
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Handwritten letter signed S. F. Cody dated May 22nd 1901 on Klondyke Nugget stationery relating to his Wild West show. Date: 1901

Studio portrait of Samuel Cody, with Michelin Trophy
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: A fine May & Co. studio portrait of Cody alongside his Michelin Trophy. 12ins. 10ins. Date: early 20th century

Original pencil design of biplanes, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Original pencil design by Samuel Cody of his biplanes, over four sides on embossed official paper. 15 19 inches. Date: early 20th century

Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Invoices and quotations for aircraft parts, Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Original invoices and quotations for aircraft parts to Colonel Samuel Cody dating from 1906. Date: early 20th century

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Meet Cody, a man of many talents and adventures. Samuel Franklin Cody, to be exact. In 1910, he was captured in a captivating photograph during a rehearsal of the Wild West show. Reminiscent of Buffalo Bill Cody's famous performances, this image showcases the spirit of adventure that ran through his veins. But Cody's pursuits were not limited to the stage alone. He ventured far and wide, even racing with Buffalo Bill himself in Munich, Germany. It was here that he proved his mettle as an adrenaline junkie and left spectators in awe. Not content with earthly endeavors alone, Cody took to the skies on horseback – well, almost. One iconic picture captures him atop one of his man-lifting kites. A true pioneer in aviation history. However daring his exploits may have been, fate had its way with him at times too. The news spread when his beloved kite was recovered after an unexpected mishap – a testament to both resilience and determination. Cody's thirst for exploration knew no bounds; he soared above Britain in his Circuit of Britain biplane like a modern-day Icarus chasing dreams among clouds. Yet amidst all these grand adventures lay moments of stillness and reflection. A vintage poster from 1893 immortalizes Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show – perhaps inspiring young Cody towards greatness. Intriguingly enough, another snapshot reveals him standing before the Wall of Death in 1933 - showcasing yet another facet of this enigmatic figure who embraced life fearlessly. Behind every great adventurer stands someone equally remarkable: Samuel Cody found solace beside his wife throughout their journey together—a partnership built on love and shared experiences. Aldershot witnessed history unfold as Samuel Franklin Cody graced its grounds back in 1911—an event etched forever into memory by those fortunate enough to witness it firsthand.