Rare Photo of Billy the Kid bought at a car boot sale for $2

[Niamh.]

...........is worth $5million. How sick would you be if you were the person who sold it? :worry:

FRESNO, Calif. -- A collector bought a photo at a junk shop in Fresno, California, for $2. Turns out, the guy on the left of the photo is the infamous outlaw, Billy the Kid, playing croquet.

Photos of Billy are extremely rare-- experts say this one could be worth $5 million.

The showdown between frontier lawman Pat Garrett and notorious outlaw Billy the Kid has fascinated the American public for nearly 130 years with its classic Old West storyline.

http://cbsnews2.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/10/14/de5698d5-322c-4c82-a77b-abbd2a23c8c8/thumbnail/620x350/21235a3376b1c632970e3c2f58b08ad5/screen-shot-2015-10-13-at-9-09-28-pm.png

Garrett shot down Billy the Kid -- aka William Bonney -- on July 14, 1881. Garrett tracked him after the outlaw escaped from the Lincoln County, N.M. jail in a famous gun battle that left two deputies dead.

The Kid's status as an Old West folk hero grew as countless books, films and songs were written about the gunslinger and his exploits. According to legend, he killed 21 people, one for each year of his life, but the New Mexico Tourism Department puts the total closer to nine.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-photo-of-infamous-outlaw-billy-the-kid-surfaces/

[arista]

They were the days

[kirklancaster]

Fascinating. There is though, a controversial claim that far from hunting Billy down and killing him, his 'ex'- friend Garrett actually let Billy go and another shot-up unidentifiable corpse was taken back by Garrett as Billy. The theory goes that Billy lived to a ripe old age of 91.

[Josy]

My god, you would be gutted if you had sold it for $2

I haven't read the entire article (just the part in the OP) how did they identify him in that pic?

[Niamh.]

My god, you would be gutted if you had sold it for $2

I haven't read the entire article (just the part in the OP) how did they identify him in that pic?

I'd say I'd be throwing myself off a bridge if it were me :worry:

There's a video in the link and they can zoom right in to the picture so they must have been able to identify him

[Kizzy]

Who cares... if there was a pic of any other murderer would it be looked on as such a treasure? I may start a collection of photos of random killers just in case.

[Josy]

I'd say I'd be throwing myself off a bridge if it were me :worry:

There's a video in the link and they can zoom right in to the picture so they must have been able to identify him

Oh right, I'll take a look

[Niamh.]

Who cares... if there was a pic of any other murderer would it be looked on as such a treasure? I may start a collection of photos of random killers just in case.

Only because photos from back then are so rare I guess, all the modern day criminals have mountains of pictures available

[bots]

Its pretty similar to the antique road show stories, picked up a vase for 10 pence and its valued at whatever .... happens all the time. We should all be hoarders and never dump or sell anything :laugh:

[Ammi]

...that's pretty cool, I'll read the article..I wonder if the person who bought it had an idea of it's value at the time.../I love stuff like that...old children's pop-up books are my particular thing...

[Ammi]

...wow, it's so clear when they zoomed in but still, how would they authenticate it and know it's him...it still could be anyone though...

[Crimson Dynamo]

is that Kirk on the horse?

:think:

[Niamh.]

is that Kirk on the horse?

:think:

:laugh:


I was thinking you would be interested in this story LT, that's your sort of work isn't it?

[Kizzy]

Only because photos from back then are so rare I guess, all the modern day criminals have mountains of pictures available

There were many notaries from that era who provided a positive legacy why are their images not worth as much if not more? It's due to his infamy his murderous acts, I see no reason for the hype.

[Niamh.]

There were many notaries from that era who provided a positive legacy why are their images not worth as much if not more? It's due to his infamy his murderous acts, I see no reason for the hype.

Well yeah but that's just the way of the world really isn't it?

[Iceman]

Such a great picture. So much history in it. I'd be kicking myself if I sold it at that price

[Ammi]

..if it was me that bought it, I would want to go back and talk to the people who sold it to find out if there was history connected there as well../their ancestry...

[arista]

Such a great picture. So much history in it. I'd be kicking myself if I sold it at that price


I have seen the Same thing in a Record Fair
a Bloke sold me a Brand New 2001 Official
DTS 5.1 Audio Mix Paul McCartney
"band on the run"
for £2


On amazon it was £80 as its rare


But that seller had loads of DTS disc's
not knowing they are Rare
and going up in value every week

[Ammi]

"Simple resemblance is not enough in a case like this - a team of experts had to be assembled to address each and every detail in the photo to ensure that nothing was out of place.

"After more than a year of methodical study including my own inspection of the site, there is now overwhelming evidence of the image's authenticity."

The only other known photograph of the Kid was a portrait taken in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in 1880.

That tintype image sold for $2.3m (£1.5m) in 2010.

The discovery will be the subject of a two-hour documentary on the National Geographic Channel, which will air on 18 October



..that's Sunday I think so I'll try to remember to watch it...

[Cherie]

Either someone has absolute proof this is him or its a very elaborate scam, either way the seller must be gutted. I do throw a lot of stuff out which probably in years to come will be valuable :worry:

[arista]

Either someone has absolute proof this is him or its a very elaborate scam, either way the seller must be gutted. I do throw a lot of stuff out which probably in years to come will be valuable :worry:


Yes Easy to Trick the Irish

[Marsh.]

There were many notaries from that era who provided a positive legacy why are their images not worth as much if not more? It's due to his infamy his murderous acts, I see no reason for the hype.

2 dollars is hardly a lot.

[Kizzy]

:umm2: I meant the price tag of millions for the pic of a murderer obv marsh.

[Marsh.]

Either someone has absolute proof this is him or its a very elaborate scam, either way the seller must be gutted. I do throw a lot of stuff out which probably in years to come will be valuable :worry:

Your poor husband.

[Niamh.]

Yes Easy to Trick the Irish

This is a story from California :umm2: What the hell are you on about Arista

[Iceman]

Yes Easy to Trick the Irish

What are you waffling on about.

[kirklancaster]

is that Kirk on the horse?

:think:

:laugh:

[bots]

This is a story from California :umm2: What the hell are you on about Arista

was it an Irish person in California :think:

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Irish economy is not great and they are spending millions of photos!

this has to stop, what about austerity?

[Cherie]

Your poor husband.

He is worse, he once threw all the Christmas decs out, a mistake I grant you but he does like a clear out :laugh: maybe I'm next :worry:

[Cherie]

The Irish economy is not great and they are spending millions of photos!

this has to stop, what about austerity?

In the truths list of rich countries, we are up there..we can afford it :smug:

[the truth]

awesome story...for some reason American legends are more lucrative, maybe because the movies keep them alive and of course theyre more recent in the memory? ps anyone else off down the car boot sales?

[Kizzy]

In the truths list of rich countries, we are up there..we can afford it :smug:

Thought I hadn't seen Wogan for a while.... WHO DID YOU SELL HIM TO?!!! :fist:

[Johnnyuk123]

I wonder how much my picture of billy the kid will fetch? :hehe:
https://www.konaearth.com/Life/2005/051204/Billy.jpg

[arista]

I wonder how much my picture of billy the kid will fetch? :hehe:
https://www.konaearth.com/Life/2005/051204/Billy.jpg



20p

[MTVN]

I'll bid 30p Johnny

[Crimson Dynamo]

will it come pre slaughtered?

[Niamh.]

was it an Irish person in California :think:

Not that it mentions in the article unless Arista has some insider info :idc:

[arista]

What are you waffling on about.


I am Not

But it was posted by a Lady



And a English Lady
said how do we know its not a Fake

[arista]

I'll bid 30p Johnny


55p for Billy the Goat Picture

[Niamh.]

I am Not

But it was posted by a Lady



And a English Lady
said how do we know its not a Fake

Excuse me?

[arista]

Well we must find out its not a fake

[Niamh.]

Well we must find out its not a fake

It isn't fake, it's been authenticated

[arista]

It isn't fake, it's been authenticated


Cherie is not sure

[Niamh.]

Cherie is not sure

So?

[arista]

So?


Nothing wrong with backing her

[Niamh.]

Nothing wrong with backing her

Cherie is Irish

[Crimson Dynamo]

Cherie is Irish

bit harsh neem

[Niamh.]

bit harsh neem

Could have said she was Scottish but I held back :smug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Could have said she was Scottish but I held back :smug:

I am sure she would love a bit of Scottish in her


:creep:

[arista]

Cherie is Irish



she never told me

[Niamh.]

she never told me

So now you're aware I guess you think the Irish are not easy to fool, eh? :fan:

[arista]

So now you're aware I guess you think the Irish are not easy to fool, eh? :fan:


Many people are Fooled
Women more than Men



I would Buy this for 2bucks

[Niamh.]

Many people are Fooled
Women more than Men



I would Buy this for 2bucks

Xenophobic and now Sexist. Shame on you Arista, shame on you :nono:

[bots]

Many people are Fooled
Women more than Men



I would Buy this for 2bucks

Sign of the times :laugh:

[arista]

Xenophobic and now Sexist. Shame on you Arista, shame on you :nono:


Its Not Sexist
its Proven.

[Niamh.]

Its Not Sexist
its Proven.

By who?

[arista]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Coolieusa.jpg


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobia




Thats not me
I Trade with People all over the World



We must Get back on Topic

[Niamh.]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Coolieusa.jpg


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobia




Thats not me
I Trade with People all over the World



We must Get back on Topic

If you just apologised and not made a deeper hole for yourself, we'd already be back on topic :nono:

[kirklancaster]

awesome story...for some reason American legends are more lucrative, maybe because the movies keep them alive and of course theyre more recent in the memory? ps anyone else off down the car boot sales?

They are more valuable because they have only a few hundred years of history, so something even a 100 years old which has anything to do with their myths or legends is grossly inflated in both importance AND value.

[kirklancaster]

If you just apologised and not made a deeper hole for yourself, we'd already be back on topic :nono:

Not the green man in the doghouse?:laugh:

[Niamh.]

Not the green man in the doghouse?:laugh:

You would think with him being green and all he'd be more Irish friendly :nono:

[kirklancaster]

You would think with him being green and all he'd be more Irish friendly :nono:

:laugh:

[arista]

If you just apologised and not made a deeper hole for yourself, we'd already be back on topic :nono:



I have Done nothing Wrong

[Niamh.]

I have Done nothing Wrong

except insult Irish people

[arista]

except insult Irish people


Be Jesus


Its Not a Insult

[Niamh.]

Be Jesus


Its Not a Insult

Saying we're stupid?

[Cherie]

I am sure she would love a bit of Scottish in her


:creep:


Not sure I would actually I wouldn't know what he was saying :worry:

she never told me

sorry I should have told you.

[Cherie]

Saying we're stupid?


Uh oh Niamh is enraged :laugh:

[Johnnyuk123]

will it come pre slaughtered?

:joker::joker::joker: yup

[Johnnyuk123]

I'll bid 30p Johnny

SOLD!!! :joker::joker::joker:

[Niamh.]

Not sure I would actually I wouldn't know what he was saying :worry:



sorry I should have told you.

:laugh2:

Uh oh Niamh is enraged :laugh:

:fan:

[King Gizzard]

What is Ireland

[Niamh.]

What is Ireland

http://cdn.thisisbigbrother.com/customavatars/avatar14455_451.gif

[arista]

SOLD!!! :joker::joker::joker:


I went Above That Cheap Skate Mod

[MTVN]

Too late arista the gavel has come down on my 30p bid

[arista]

Saying we're stupid?


Thats a Word I never Used
I will have Get my legal team onto You

[Johnnyuk123]

I went Above That Cheap Skate Mod

:joker::joker::joker: Too late! :wavey:

[Niamh.]

Thats a Word I never Used
I will have Get my legal team onto You

Saying we're easy to trick implies stupidity Arista, OVER RULED!

[arista]

Saying we're easy to trick implies stupidity Arista, OVER RULED!


No it Does Not

[Niamh.]

No it Does Not

Yes. It does.

[kirklancaster]

What is Ireland

:laugh:

[Marsh.]

He is worse, he once threw all the Christmas decs out, a mistake I grant you but he does like a clear out :laugh: maybe I'm next :worry:

:joker:

[Kizzy]

I threw all my mothers 60s and 70s clothes out... then discovered idiots who pay silly money for retro fashion :/

[Northern Monkey]

"Simple resemblance is not enough in a case like this - a team of experts had to be assembled to address each and every detail in the photo to ensure that nothing was out of place.

"After more than a year of methodical study including my own inspection of the site, there is now overwhelming evidence of the image's authenticity."

The only other known photograph of the Kid was a portrait taken in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in 1880.

That tintype image sold for $2.3m (£1.5m) in 2010.

The discovery will be the subject of a two-hour documentary on the National Geographic Channel, which will air on 18 October



..that's Sunday I think so I'll try to remember to watch it...Me too.Very interesting and very cool.