Hand Writing Collection (#9)

ROBERT BURNS SONG. Heres a health to them thats awa. The holograph manuscript of the song written by Burns in support of the Whigs about the end of 1792

WATSON: PASSPORT, c1782. Passport issued to Elkanah Watson by Benjamin Franklin, from Passy, France, c1782

SCRIBE: ARAB, 14th CENTURY. An Arabic scribe at work, after an illustration from a 14th century manuscript of al-Hariris Maqamat

HUGO: LES CONTEMPLATIONS. Manuscript page of the poem, Les Contemplations, by Victor Hugo, 1850s

BAUDELAIRE: DEDICATION. Dedication by Charles Baudelaire to French writer, Theophile Gautier in Les Fleurs du Mal, published in 1857

CONAN DOYLE: LETTER. Letter from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to his editor H. Greenhough Smith, early 20th century

BAUDELAIRE: SPLEEN, 1857. Page from the poem, Spleen, with authors notes by Charles Baudelaire, 1857

MONK: SCRIBE, 1488-89. Monk seated writing. Woodcut, from the Mer des Hystoires, Paris, 1488-89

JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (1807-1892). American poet. Etching, late 19th century

EMILY BRONTË: POEM. The beginning of Emily Jane Brontës poem There shines the moon, at noon of night, composed in March 1837

ROBERT LEE FROST (1874-1963). American poet. Manuscript page with the poem Once by the Pacific

OSWALD VON WOLKENSTEIN (c1377-1445). German lyric poet and adventurer. Manuscript page from a 1425 collection of his songs

VICTOR HUGO: MANUSCRIPT. Manuscript page from La Legende de Siecles, by French writer, Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

GEOFFREY CHAUCER (1340-1400). English poet. Illumination from the early 15th century manuscript of Thomas Hoccleves De Regimine Principum

MISSISSIPPI: HURRICANE, 1969. A view of the remains of a grocery store in Gulfport, Mississippi, reopened for business in the aftermath of Hurricane Camille, 22 August 1969

CHARLESTOWN: MAP, 1776. Engraved English map of Boston, Charlestown and environs, marking rebel works, 1776

EBENEZER BUTTERICK (1826-1903). American tailor and fashion business executive. Inventor of tissue paper dress patterns. Half-tone photograph and line engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: LETTER, 1862. A letter from J. K. Newton, a Union Army soldier, to his parents, from Pittsburgh
CIVIL WAR: LETTER, 1862. A letter from J.K. Newton, a Union Army soldier, to his parents, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2 June 1862

COLONIAL COMMISSION, 1772. Commission of Joseph Moors as adjudant, signed by Thomas Hutchinson, the last Royal Governor of Massachusetts Colony, 1772

BOSTON: HOTEL BILL, c1768. Bill from O. Cromwells Head Tavern, run by Joshua Brackett. Hotel bill engraved by Paul Revere, c1770

MORSE: TELEGRAPH MESSAGE. Beginning of the first telegraph message, What Hath God Wrought?, sent by Samuel F. B
MORSE: TELEGRAPH MESSAGE. Beginning of the first telegraph message, What Hath God Wrought?, sent by Samuel F.B. Morse from Washington to Baltimore, 22 May 1844

TREATY WITH NATIVE AMERICANS, c1760. Treaty meeting between Mohawk Native Americans and Sir William Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Detail of an engraving by Henry Dawkins, 1760

BOSTON: FIREMEN, 1799. Meeting announcement for the United Fire Society of Boston, Massachusetts, 1799

FOUNTAIN PEN AD, 1889. American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for ball-pointed pens

CORRECT WRITING POSITION. A gentleman demonstrating the correct writing position. Wood engraving, c1880

SHORTHAND, 1779. Short Hand made easy. Handbill published by Robert Baldwin, London, 1779

FOUNTAIN PEN AD, 1878. American newspaper advertisement, 1878, for Foley gold pens

CORRECT WRITING POSITION. A clerk illustrating the correct (left) and incorrect writing positions. Wood engraving, American, c1880

PENMANSHIP, c1880. Wood engraving, American, c1880, illustrating the correct (right) and incorrect positions for sitting while writing

SaDI: BUSTAN MANUSCRIPT. Persian manuscript, early 16th century, of the Bustan (1257) by Saadi

SCHOOL: MERIT AWARD, 1809. An illumination presented by a teacher to one of his students as a reward of merit, 1809. Line engraving, 19th century

FOUNTAIN PEN, 1885. English newspaper advertisement for Parkins & Gottos Magic Pen, 1885

ADVERTISEMENT: PENS, 1887. American newspaper advertisement for ball-pointed pens. Engraving, 1887

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1879. A school for Chinese immigrants in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1879

DURER: FASHION, 1500. Engraving and watercolor, 1500, by Albrecht Durer

ADVERTISEMENT: INKSTAND. Victorian inkstand made of silver. Engraving, English, late 19th century

HANDWRITING INSTRUMENT. Line engraving, German, late 19th century, after a French painting

HANDWRITING, 18th CENTURY. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

INKSTAND, 19th CENTURY. Victorian inkstand advertisement. Line engraving, English, late 19th century

ADAM JERZY CZARTORYSKI (1770-1861). Polish general and statesman. Wood engraving, English, 1846

HANDWRITING: PENS, 1890. Advertisement for fountain and stylographic pens, American engraving, 1890

HANDWRITING: FOUNTAIN PEN. U. S. patent fountain pen. Engraving, 1881
HANDWRITING: FOUNTAIN PEN. U.S. patent fountain pen. Engraving, 1881

STEEL PEN, 1830. Engraving, English, 1830

WILLIAM DAMPIER (1652-1715). English buccaneer and explorer. Facsimile of a page from the logbook of Captain William Dampier

MERCHANT TRADE DOCUMENT. Copper engraving, English, c1740

JOHN DONNE (1573-1631). English poet. Reproduction of an engraving by W. Marshall after a painting of Donne at age 18 in 1591

SYMBOL: FLAMING SWORD. Christian symbol of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise

FOUNTAIN PEN, 1888. An advertisement for Watermans Ideal fountain pen. Engraving, 1888

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"Unveiling History Through Handwriting: A Glimpse into the Past" In a world where digital communication dominates, there is something undeniably captivating about handwritten artifacts that have stood the test of time. Each stroke of ink on paper tells a unique story, offering us a window into moments long gone. The Galapagos Admiralty map by Fitzroy Beagle reveals the meticulous craftsmanship of an explorer's hand, mapping out uncharted territories with precision and curiosity. Meanwhile, the court record from the Salem witch trials transports us to a dark chapter in history, where penmanship served as evidence against innocent lives. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger's elegant French cursive captures her passion for music teaching, preserving her legacy through delicate curves and flourishes. The Beethoven Manuscript takes us back to 1806 when genius flowed onto paper; its musical notes whispering melodies that still resonate today. Among these treasures lies an unexpected duo - a Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket - remnants of dreams shattered by tragedy. In contrast, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip's marriage certificate symbolizes love eternal; their union forever etched in graceful calligraphy. The Reverend Stuart Holden's unused first-class ticket for the ill-fated Titanic serves as a haunting reminder of missed opportunities and unforeseen twists of fate. On another note, Tom Mudd's postcard echoes tales from aboard this majestic ship – words penned amidst hope or perhaps trepidation. Centuries ago, William Langland crafted his masterpiece Piers Plowman with quill and ink; his Middle English manuscript page now stands as testament to literary brilliance preserved through generations. Sigmund Freud's sepia-toned photograph bears both his signature and enigmatic gaze – capturing the essence of psychoanalysis within its frame. Lastly, Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwriting dances across paper like poetry itself – each word carrying profound meaning imbued with romanticism and rebellion.