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Autograph Collection (#6)

"Unveiling the Stories Behind Iconic Autographs: A Glimpse into History" German Kaiser Wilhelm II with signature: Witness the mark of a powerful ruler

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), American writer, in 1853

Portrait of Elizabeth Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), American writer, in 1853, with her signature
NWI4927683 Portrait of Elizabeth Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), American writer, in 1853, with her signature. Colour engraving after a drawing by George Richardson; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: American essayist and transcendentalist (transcendantalism) Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

American essayist and transcendentalist (transcendantalism) Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), with autograph
NWI4926314 American essayist and transcendentalist (transcendantalism) Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), with autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902), American explorer of the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA)

Portrait of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902), American explorer of the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA), with his autograph
NWI4920909 Portrait of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902), American explorer of the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA), with his autograph

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)

Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)
NWI4904825 Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826); (add.info.: Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of American President Grover Cleveland (1837 - 1908), with autograph

Portrait of American President Grover Cleveland (1837 - 1908), with autograph
NWI4904303 Portrait of American President Grover Cleveland (1837 - 1908), with autograph.; (add.info.: Portrait of American President Grover Cleveland (1837 - 1908)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of American President Franklin Pierce (1804-1869)

Portrait of American President Franklin Pierce (1804-1869)
NWI4904219 Portrait of American President Franklin Pierce (1804-1869).; (add.info.: Portrait of American President Franklin Pierce (1804-1869).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of American President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Portrait of American President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
NWI4904972 Portrait of American President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865).; (add.info.: Portrait of American President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Fifth President of the United States

Portrait of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Fifth President of the United States
NWI4933442 Portrait of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), Fifth President of the United States, Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait.; (add.info.: Portrait of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of American President William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) with his signature

Portrait of American President William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) with his signature
NWI4937736 Portrait of American President William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) with his signature. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Manuel Fernandez Caballero

Manuel Fernandez Caballero
3118810 Manuel Fernandez Caballero; (add.info.: Portrait of Manuel Fernandez Caballero (1835-1906) a Spanish composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageAutograph Collection: End of an autograph letter addressed to the Duke of Alba XII

End of an autograph letter addressed to the Duke of Alba XII
3118641 End of an autograph letter addressed to the Duke of Alba XII; (add.info.: End of an autograph letter addressed to the Duke of Alba XII by Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Signature of the poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915)

Signature of the poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915)
3085305 Signature of the poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915); (add.info.: Signature of James Elroy Flecker; 1884-1915. Poet.)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Hungarian Grand Prix, Preparations, Hungaroring, Hungary

Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Hungarian Grand Prix, Preparations, Hungaroring, Hungary. Thursday 24 July 2014
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing signs autographs for the fans. Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Hungarian Grand Prix, Preparations, Hungaroring, Hungary. Thursday 24 July 2014. BEST IMAGE

Background imageAutograph Collection: Mr Chamberlain receiving Despatches for Approval and Signature in his Room at the Colonial Office

Mr Chamberlain receiving Despatches for Approval and Signature in his Room at the Colonial Office (litho)
8631765 Mr Chamberlain receiving Despatches for Approval and Signature in his Room at the Colonial Office (litho) by Begg

Background imageAutograph Collection: From the Prelude of 'Gerontius, ' Ms Bars Signed by Sir Edward Elgar, September, 1900 (litho)

From the Prelude of "Gerontius, " Ms Bars Signed by Sir Edward Elgar, September, 1900 (litho)
8668079 From the Prelude of "Gerontius, " Ms Bars Signed by Sir Edward Elgar, September, 1900 (litho) by English School

Background imageAutograph Collection: Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)

Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)
8636188 Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty the Queen)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Signature of Sir Walter Scott (litho)

Signature of Sir Walter Scott (litho)
8634884 Signature of Sir Walter Scott (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Signature of Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943

Signature of Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943
5614275 Signature of Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943; (add.info.: Signature of Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849- 1928

Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849- 1928
5614330 Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849- 1928; (add.info.: Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849- 1928. English poet, author and critic)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Autograph and portrait of Bedřich Smetana, 1863-1866 (photo)

Autograph and portrait of Bedřich Smetana, 1863-1866 (photo)
7206695 Autograph and portrait of Bedřich Smetana, 1863-1866 (photo); Muzeum Bedricha Smetany (Music Museum), Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: The Spectre's Bride, 1932 (photo)

The Spectre's Bride, 1932 (photo)
7206694 The Spectre's Bride, 1932 (photo); Muzeum Bedricha Smetany (Music Museum), Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Autograph and portrait of Bohuslav Martinů)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Signature of H.G. Wells (print)

Signature of H.G. Wells (print)
7420066 Signature of H.G. Wells (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageAutograph Collection: The ' Cyropedie' by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este)

The " Cyropedie" by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este)
VEN5027489 The " Cyropedie" by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Scene of dedicace (detail)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample

Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample
3083172 Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection

Background imageAutograph Collection: John Adams, hand writing sample

John Adams, hand writing sample
3083266 John Adams, hand writing sample; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams, 1735 - 1826. Second President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Torquato Tasso, 1544 - 1595

Torquato Tasso, 1544 - 1595
3062198 Torquato Tasso, 1544 - 1595.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian poet. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageAutograph Collection: James Madison, 1751 - 1836

James Madison, 1751 - 1836
3083240 James Madison, 1751 - 1836.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth president of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Johanna Maria Lind, 1820 - 1887

Johanna Maria Lind, 1820 - 1887
3083229 Johanna Maria Lind, 1820 - 1887.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as Jenny Lind. Swedish opera singer. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature

Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature
3083195 Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Background imageAutograph Collection: Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine

Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine
3083189 Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of England. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageAutograph Collection: American author Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894). Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

American author Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894). Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait
NWI4926907 American author Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894). Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait; (add.info.: American author Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894)

Background imageAutograph Collection: English trade forming with six nations (Goyogouins, Mohawks, Oneids, Onontagues, Senecas)

English trade forming with six nations (Goyogouins, Mohawks, Oneids, Onontagues, Senecas)
NWI4834984 English trade forming with six nations (Goyogouins, Mohawks, Oneids, Onontagues, Senecas, Tuscarora in English: Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Senecas)

Background imageAutograph Collection: United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): the delegates signed the declaration of

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): the delegates signed the declaration of United States
NWI4839600 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): the delegates signed the declaration of United States Independence on July 4

Background imageAutograph Collection: Franz Joseph I of Austria and Napoleon III during the Armistice of Villafranca, 1859 (engraving)

Franz Joseph I of Austria and Napoleon III during the Armistice of Villafranca, 1859 (engraving)
ELD4836751 Franz Joseph I of Austria and Napoleon III during the Armistice of Villafranca, 1859 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian unification)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Illustration of Mars (1849-1912) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-29 - Signing, before dinner

Illustration of Mars (1849-1912) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-29 - Signing, before dinner
ICA4871079 Illustration of Mars (1849-1912) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-29 - Signing, before dinner, the petition for compulsory education - Teaching - Charlemagne; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). King of Naples (1806-1808) and Spain (1808-1813)

BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). King of Naples (1806-1808) and Spain (1808-1813).; NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821)
CUL4870745 BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). King of Naples (1806-1808) and Spain (1808-1813).; NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815)

Background imageAutograph Collection: King John Sans Terre (John of England or John Lackland, 1167-1216)

King John Sans Terre (John of England or John Lackland, 1167-1216) received the Magna Carta Libertatum (or Magna Carta)
NWI4959439 King John Sans Terre (John of England or John Lackland, 1167-1216) received the Magna Carta Libertatum (or Magna Carta) in order to subscribe to it, 1215

Background imageAutograph Collection: Dorothea Dix, with autograph

Dorothea Dix, with autograph
NWI4950004 Dorothea Dix, with autograph.; (add.info.: Dorothea Dix, with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAutograph Collection: Major John Andre (1750-1780), British officer implicated in the Benedict Arnold spy plot

Major John Andre (1750-1780), British officer implicated in the Benedict Arnold spy plot. Digitally colored woodcut
NWI4943296 Major John Andre (1750-1780), British officer implicated in the Benedict Arnold spy plot. Digitally colored woodcut; (add.info.: Major John Andre (1750-1780)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of Paul Revere (1735-1818), goldfather and patriot of the American revolution with his

Portrait of Paul Revere (1735-1818), goldfather and patriot of the American revolution with his signature
NWI4942748 Portrait of Paul Revere (1735-1818), goldfather and patriot of the American revolution with his signature. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of James Wilkinson (1757-1825), soldier and an American statesman with his signature

Portrait of James Wilkinson (1757-1825), soldier and an American statesman with his signature
NWI4942719 Portrait of James Wilkinson (1757-1825), soldier and an American statesman with his signature. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), American politician with his signature

Portrait of Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), American politician with his signature. Engraving after painting
NWI4941130 Portrait of Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), American politician with his signature. Engraving after painting.; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of William Few Junior (1748-1828), delegate of Georgia to the Constitutional Convention

Portrait of William Few Junior (1748-1828), delegate of Georgia to the Constitutional Convention
NWI4951979 Portrait of William Few Junior (1748-1828), delegate of Georgia to the Constitutional Convention, one of the founding fathers of the United States, portrait with autograph

Background imageAutograph Collection: Sam Houston of Texas, with his autograph

Sam Houston of Texas, with his autograph
NWI4951951 Sam Houston of Texas, with his autograph.; (add.info.: Sam Houston of Texas, with his autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of Thaddeus (Tadeusz) Kosciuszko (Kosciusko) Polish soldier 1746 - 1817.Engraving of

Portrait of Thaddeus (Tadeusz) Kosciuszko (Kosciusko) Polish soldier 1746 - 1817.Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4943243 Portrait of Thaddeus (Tadeusz) Kosciuszko (Kosciusko) Polish soldier 1746 - 1817.Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: William John Duane, US Secretary of Treasury under President Jackson

William John Duane, US Secretary of Treasury under President Jackson
NWI4951045 William John Duane, US Secretary of Treasury under President Jackson.; (add.info.: William John Duane, US Secretary of Treasury under President Jackson.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAutograph Collection: Portrait of Colonial Governor John Murray (1730-1809), Earl of Dunmore, with his signature

Portrait of Colonial Governor John Murray (1730-1809), Earl of Dunmore, with his signature
NWI4951806 Portrait of Colonial Governor John Murray (1730-1809), Earl of Dunmore, with his signature. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Background imageAutograph Collection: Charles Goodyear, inventor of vulcanization process

Charles Goodyear, inventor of vulcanization process
NWI4949116 Charles Goodyear, inventor of vulcanization process.; (add.info.: Charles Goodyear, inventor of vulcanization process.); Photo © North Wind Pictures




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"Unveiling the Stories Behind Iconic Autographs: A Glimpse into History" German Kaiser Wilhelm II with signature: Witness the mark of a powerful ruler, as Kaiser Wilhelm II leaves his autograph on history's pages. British Boxer Freddie Mills - signed postcard from 1941: Step into the ring of nostalgia with this signed postcard, capturing the spirit and resilience of legendary boxer Freddie Mills during World War II. Thomas Mifflin: Discover the elegance and grace encapsulated in Thomas Mifflin's signature, an emblem of his influential role in shaping American history. A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c. 1921 (sepia photo): Delve into the enigmatic mind of Sigmund Freud through his autographed sepia photograph, offering a glimpse into the world-renowned psychoanalyst's inner thoughts. William Hale: Uncover a forgotten hero as you explore William Hale's signature—a testament to his bravery and dedication to serving others during times unknown. Signature of Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1853 (litho): Immerse yourself in literary greatness by beholding Charles Dickens' timeless autograph—an indelible mark left by one of literature's most beloved authors. West Indies Cricket Team - 1957 Tour - Signatures: Celebrate cricketing excellence with this collection of signatures from members of the iconic West Indies Cricket Team who toured in 1957—truly a treasure for sports enthusiasts worldwide. Nikolai Grundtvig: Embark on a journey through Danish cultural heritage as you encounter Nikolai Grundtvig's distinctive autograph—a symbol representing his significant contributions to education and national identity. Sir Endymion Porter (engraving).