This item is a block of four faux postage stamps of Wild Bill Hickok (James Butler Hickok, 1837-1876). The artistamp was designed by W.C. "Bill" Porter and printed and perforated by the Olathe Poste (Olathe, Colorado). Famous for his gunfighting and scouting skills, Wild Bill was also an abolitionist, lawman, professional gambler, and facilitator of the underground railroad. He fought in the Union Army during the Civil War. Hickok was shot to death while playing poker in a Dakota Territory saloon.

The actual size of this block of four artistamps is 51.5mm x 66mm (2.03" x 2.60").