Handwriting Collection (#5)

Mushrooms: varietes of equestrian tricholomes or knights (or yellows) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842)
FLO4646730 Mushrooms: varietes of equestrian tricholomes or knights (or yellows) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646672 Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Zenbon shimeji mushrooms

Mushrooms: varieties of milk precoces (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646650 Mushrooms: varieties of milk precoces (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Literature. Manuscript of: Romances sans Paroles, by Paul Verlaine, London (England), 1873
3434368 Literature. Manuscript of: Romances sans Paroles, by Paul Verlaine, London (England), 1873. Dedication to Arthur Rimbaud crossed out later. Bibl

Frederick III and Empress, Princess Victoria
672701 Frederick III and Empress, Princess Victoria; (add.info.: Frederick III and Empress, Frederick III (German Kaiser, 18 October 1831 - 15 June 1888)

Liebig menu card for a hotel's restaurant (chromolitho)
8677636 Liebig menu card for a hotel's restaurant (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signature of Lord Byron (litho)
8634889 Signature of Lord Byron (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Byron. Illustration for Autograph Collecting by Henry T Scott (L Upcott Gill)

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859410 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

George Canning, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 (print)
3555497 George Canning, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: George Canning, 1770 - 1827)

Samuel Pepys, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890
3555488 Samuel Pepys, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Samuel Pepys, 1633 to 1703)

William Laud, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Au19tbrey pub. London, c.1890 (print)
3555486 William Laud, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Au19tbrey pub. London, c.1890 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: William Laud, 1573 to 1645)

Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample
3083230 Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection

Luigi Lablache, 1794 - 1858
3083293 Luigi Lablache, 1794 - 1858.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian opera singer of French and Irish heritage. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534
3062208 Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici. Hand writing sample.)

Giuseppe Mazzini, 1805 - 1872
3083257 Giuseppe Mazzini, 1805 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy. Hand writing sample and signature.)

James Monroe, 1758 - 1831
3083241 James Monroe, 1758 - 1831.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826
3083231 Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French actor and theatrical company manager. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature
3083203 Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

James VI and I, 1566 - 1625
3083286 James VI and I, 1566 - 1625.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Scotland as James VI and King of England and Ireland as James I. Hand writing sample.)

Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845
3083285 Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849
3083276 James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 11th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Paul I, Emperor of Russia, 1754 - 1801. Hand writing sample and signature
3083173 Paul I, Emperor of Russia, 1754 - 1801. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Engraving depicting a neograph: a roll of perforated paper was placed in a cabinet
5308969 Engraving depicting a neograph: a roll of perforated paper was placed in a cabinet and the handle turned when a fresh sheet was needed; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a neograph)

Signature of Daniel O'Connell, from the History of Ireland, pub. c.1854 (print)
5242557 Signature of Daniel O'Connell, from the History of Ireland, pub. c.1854 (print) by Irish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Signature of Daniel O'Connell, 1775 to 1847)

Letter from King Henry VII to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
5304733 Letter from King Henry VII to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.; (add.info.: Letter sent to King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516) and Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504)

An engraving depicting the method of holding the pen when writing, 19th century
5311231 An engraving depicting the method of holding the pen when writing, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

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)

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.)

A page of the manuscript from the play entitled The Dancing Girl, by Henry Arthur Jones, ffrom The Strand Magazine
3432565 A page of the manuscript from the play entitled The Dancing Girl, by Henry Arthur Jones, ffrom The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print) by English School

Facsimile of the letter from Christopher Columbus to the Bank of St. George, April 2, 1502
2915324 Facsimile of the letter from Christopher Columbus to the Bank of St. George, April 2, 1502, with instructions for the disposal of his worldly goods in the event of his death

Diary entry by Abel Tasman
3586297 Diary entry by Abel Tasman; (add.info.: Diary entry by Abel Tasman (1603-1659) a Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mushrooms: false lycoperdon asterophore and tricholome conglobatum - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842)
FLO4646896 Mushrooms: false lycoperdon asterophore and tricholome conglobatum - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: benitake and fragile russule - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646864 Mushrooms: benitake and fragile russule - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: white varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646795 Mushrooms: white varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Sunamoguri

Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji and nezumitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646775 Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji and nezumitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: variety of tricholomes burnt - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646715 Mushrooms: variety of tricholomes burnt - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646697 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Akashimeji

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

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)

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859416 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859405 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

Vintage French postcard showing children (babies) dancing around a mushroom, 1900
3666180 Vintage French postcard showing children (babies) dancing around a mushroom, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

French postcard with floral elements, 1900
3665722 French postcard with floral elements, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vintage French postcard showing a smiling young girl, 1900
3666181 Vintage French postcard showing a smiling young girl, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage French postcard showing a smiling young girl 1900)

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)

A letter received by James Loveless from his brother George Loveless dated September 10, 1834
5614424 A letter received by James Loveless from his brother George Loveless dated September 10, 1834; (add.info.: A letter received by James Loveless from his brother George Loveless dated September)

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)

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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.