Handwriting Collection (#100)

Various uniforms of Kingdom of Etruria, by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1801
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Kingdom of Etruria, 1801. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Vain man at a mirror on a comic greetings card, with verse. Date: circa 1850s

Late Victorian 1890s Card Cards Greetings Xmas
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Flowers and bird on a paper lace birthday card. circa 1890s

Baby in a pram on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

1900s Card Cards Greetings Wooden Frame String
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Christmas card in the shape of a red pillar box, open to reveal the greeting inside. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

An Arabic man seated on the ground, head partly covered, 1860-62. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
An Arabic man seated on the ground, head partly covered, 1860-62

A beggar, seated on the ground holding a stick, ca. 1862. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
A beggar, seated on the ground holding a stick, ca. 1862

A Moroccan man seated on the ground, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
A Moroccan man seated on the ground, ca. 1860-70

Head of a muleteer facing right, ca. 1860-70. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
Head of a muleteer facing right, ca. 1860-70

4 1 / 2c White House approved large die proof, 14072. Creator
4 1/2c White House approved large die proof, 14072. 4 1/2-cent White House Large Die Proof, originally attached by staples to certified plate proof 21972 as a reference copy for the Bureau of

Inkpot with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card
Overturned inkpot with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

New Year card in the shape of a gift box. Date: circa 1890s

Peter Stephen DuPonceau, c. 1800. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Peter Stephen DuPonceau, c. 1800

John Lennon, with Ringo Starr behind him, signs an autograph for a Beatles fan outside the Imperial Hotel, Torquay. November 1963

Moth on a handmade Christmas card, with a handwritten label and a little pink bag, perhaps containing pot pourri. Date: circa 1890s

Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a container -- it could be a bran tub, or it could be a newly baked loaf of bread... Date: circa 1890s

Drawing of Two Halves of a Skull, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing of Two Halves of a Skull, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Two Allegories of Envy, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two Allegories of Envy, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

A Spray of a Plant, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Spray of a Plant, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Two Nude Male Studies, Given by Raphael to Durer 1515, (1912). Artist: Raphael
Two Nude Male Studies, Given by Raphael to Durer 1515, (1912). A drawing given by Raphael to Durer, with autograph of Raphael, dated 1515 showing the physique of two male figures

Dorothy Menpes, c1885, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Dorothy Menpes, c1885, (1904). Dorothy Whistler Menpes, daughter of Mortimer Luddington Menpes (1855-1938), Goddaughter of James McNeill Whistler. From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes

Diagram illustrating the theory of light and shade and sketches of figures, c1472-c1519 (1883)
Diagram illustrating the theory of light and shade and sketches of figures illustrating the movements of the human body, c1472-c1519 (1883). From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol

Letter from King James VI (1566-1625) to his Mother, Queen Mary (1542-1587), 1584-5. Artist: King James I
A Letter from King James VI to his Mother, Queen Mary, 1584-5. A letter from King James VI and I (1566-1625) to his mother Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) written during his mother?s imprisonment

Facsimile of the Preamble and Constitution of the United States of America, 1901. A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, Volume I, William Heinemann, London, 1901

Letter from Queen Catherine of Aragon to her husband Henry VIII, 16th September 1513. Artist: Catherine of Aragon
Letter from Queen Catherine of Aragon to her husband Henry VIII, Woburn, 16th September 1513. Facsimile of a letter from Catherine of Aragon to Henry, then in France

Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. Artist: Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. The Council of State, 1653. Letter written from Whitehall to the Lord Mayor of London desiring him and the Alderman to be present

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Artist: Benjamin Franklin
Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Letter written from Passy when Franklin was Minister from the United States to France suggesting that

Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother Joseph, 25th July 1798. Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte I
Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother in Paris, 7 Thermidor (25th July 1798). Letter written from Cairo when in command of the French expedition to Egypt

Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Artist: Erasmus
Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Letter written in Latin from Basle by Erasmus to Dr Nicholas Everaerts, President of Holland

Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Artist: Thomas Gray
Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Copy, in Grays own hand, of his Elegy, enclosed in a letter written from Cambridge to Dr Thomas Wharton

Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Artist: Emperor Charles V
Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Letter in French from Charles V to Mary I, his daughter-in-law, expressing the desire to see his son King Philip, her husband

Who cares gold foil message
Who cares hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

Travel often gold foil message
Travel often hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

Take risks gold foil message
Take risks hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

But first coffee gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Broadcast Receiving Licence excluding television, issued in 1947, costing twenty shillings (one pound). 1947

Palestinian Arabic Scribe in London
Palestinian Arabic Scribe at the Palestine in London Exhibition held at the Royal Agricultural Hall (now the Business Design Centre) in Islington, London - June, 1907

Constance Gordon-Cumming, travel writer and painter
Constance Frederica (Eka) Gordon Cumming (1837-1924), travel writer and painter, seen here wearing a hat of the Queen of Tahiti, a place she visited in 1878. circa 1878

Hebrew and Aramaic Inscriptions on a mosaic floor Synagogue
Hebrew and Aramaic Inscriptions on a Mosaic Floor Synagogue at Ein Gedi. 6th century CE. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Book plate in Latin, Trinity College, Dublin, confirming high achievement in an examination. The handwriting suggests a recipient named Charles Lambart

WW2 poster, Your planes and your work defend our Empire, with a newspaper article dated 22 January 1942, Hurricanes Fight At Singapore. Date: 1942

Hotel Cavilla, Grand Square, Tangier, Morocco, with a letter of endorsement (dated 1909) from Don Jaime de Borbon, Duke of Madrid (1870-1931). circa 1910

Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, London
Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, London, with handwritten details. 1915

Cheque from the Bank of Friendship Unlimited, Goodwill Square Branch, with one thousand kind wishes from Ernestine Edgcumbe to Ernest Cust. circa 1890s

Signature of Queen Mary on a Christmas card, with accompanying envelope. (1 of 3) Date: 1936

Krupp family homes, Essen, Germany
Krupp family homes -- Alfred Krupps humble childhood home, and a somewhat grander family home, the Villa Hugel, both in Essen, Germany

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Handwriting: A Journey Through Time and Words" Handwriting, a timeless art form that transcends centuries, holds within it the power to capture history, emotions, and personal expressions. From the intricate strokes of the Brudenell Magna Carta to the sacred words of The Hippocratic Oath penned in a cross-shaped Byzantine manuscript from the 12th century, it has been an instrument for preserving knowledge and values. Inscribed on paper with ink, Abigail Adams' heartfelt letter to John Adams in 1776 echoes through time as a testament to love and resilience. The Lindisfarne Gospels unveil their divine beauty in delicate calligraphy, showcasing Saint Matthew's portrait with meticulous detail dating back to 700 AD. Olimpio Fusco's work by John Singer Sargent captures not only his talent but also his unique personality through every brushstroke. Similarly, John Hampden's letter after the Battle of Edgehill reveals bravery etched onto paper – a glimpse into history itself. As we turn each page of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales or marvel at Bach's Cantata No. , we witness how handwriting breathes life into literature and music. Even Sigmund Freud's signed photograph from c. 1921 carries his essence beyond words. Amidst these treasures lies an empowering message: "Be yourself" and "Trust your journey. " These golden foil messages remind us that our own handwriting is more than just pen on paper; it is an extension of ourselves—a unique mark that tells our story. So let us celebrate this ancient craft that connects generations across time—handwriting—the silent narrator whispering tales from long ago while inspiring new chapters yet unwritten.