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Signature Collection (page 9)

"Unveiling the Power of Signatures: From Historical Figures to Treasured Artifacts" A French poster from General de Gaulle during WW2, bearing his iconic signature

Background imageSignature 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 imageSignature 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 imageSignature 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 imageSignature Collection: Torquato Tasso, 1544 - 1595

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

Background imageSignature 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 imageSignature 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 imageSignature 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 imageSignature 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 imageSignature Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte and the Concordat, 1801-1802 (illustration)

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Concordat, 1801-1802 (illustration)
8698401 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Concordat, 1801-1802 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. France)

Background imageSignature Collection: Giuseppe Verdi

Giuseppe Verdi
3078115 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Photographic portrait and signature of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian composer of operas. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold

Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold
3078419 Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold; (add.info.: Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold (1832-1901) a Finnish and Swedish baron, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer

Background imageSignature Collection: Franacois-Adrien Boieldieu

Franacois-Adrien Boieldieu
3118726 Franacois-Adrien Boieldieu; (add.info.: Portrait and autograph of Franacois-Adrien Boieldieu (1774-1834) a French composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: Autograph of Giacomo Puccini

Autograph of Giacomo Puccini
3118716 Autograph of Giacomo Puccini; (add.info.: Autograph of Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) an Italian composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Jenny Lind

Signature of Jenny Lind
3078409 Signature of Jenny Lind; (add.info.: Signature of Jenny Lind (1820-1887) a Swedish opera singer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Elias Gottlob Haussmann

Signature of Elias Gottlob Haussmann
3078386 Signature of Elias Gottlob Haussmann; (add.info.: Signature of Elias Gottlob Haussmann (1695-1774) a German painter. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: The collection of signatures, 1850

The collection of signatures, 1850
3478465 The collection of signatures, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the collection of signatures in the street for an Anti Corn Law petition)

Background imageSignature Collection: William Chambers (1800-1883)

William Chambers (1800-1883)
863470 William Chambers (1800-1883); (add.info.: William Chambers (1800-1883), Scottish publisher and author. In the 1820s, with a small second-hand hand press

Background imageSignature Collection: Portrait of G.W.F. Charles

Portrait of G.W.F. Charles
864168 Portrait of G.W.F. Charles; (add.info.: George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904); English soldier; cousin of Queen Victoria; field-marshal; commander-in-chief of

Background imageSignature Collection: William Henry Smith (1825-1891)

William Henry Smith (1825-1891)
863457 William Henry Smith (1825-1891); (add.info.: William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865), English businessman and politician

Background imageSignature Collection: James Russell Lowell, poet

James Russell Lowell, poet
672755 James Russell Lowell, poet; (add.info.: James Russell Lowell - engraving James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 - 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor

Background imageSignature Collection: Malcolm Campbell, signature (litho)

Malcolm Campbell, signature (litho)
8635884 Malcolm Campbell, signature (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malcolm Campbell, signature)

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Dr Samuel Johnson (litho)

Signature of Dr Samuel Johnson (litho)
8634893 Signature of Dr Samuel Johnson (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Samuel Johnson)

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Samuel Pepys (litho)

Signature of Samuel Pepys (litho)
8634891 Signature of Samuel Pepys (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Pepys)

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of James Watt (litho)

Signature of James Watt (litho)
8634887 Signature of James Watt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt. Illustration for Autograph Collecting by Henry T Scott (L Upcott Gill)

Background imageSignature Collection: Raphael's Autograph (engraving)

Raphael's Autograph (engraving)
8653144 Raphael's Autograph (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael's Autograph)

Background imageSignature Collection: Frank Hedges Butler (b/w photo)

Frank Hedges Butler (b/w photo)
8675734 Frank Hedges Butler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Hedges Butler)

Background imageSignature Collection: ALS of the Abbe Liszt to Secretary of Princess of Wales, Queen Alexandra, 16 April 1886 (litho)

ALS of the Abbe Liszt to Secretary of Princess of Wales, Queen Alexandra, 16 April 1886 (litho)
8668073 ALS of the Abbe Liszt to Secretary of Princess of Wales, Queen Alexandra, 16 April 1886 (litho) by English School

Background imageSignature Collection: Galloping Horse, 1944-45 (ink on paper)

Galloping Horse, 1944-45 (ink on paper)
1764897 Galloping Horse, 1944-45 (ink on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galloping Horse. Xu Beihong (1895-1953). Ink on paper

Background imageSignature Collection: Portrait of P. Tchaikovsky

Portrait of P. Tchaikovsky
673222 Portrait of P. Tchaikovsky; (add.info.: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (7 May 1840 - 6 November 1893) was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets

Background imageSignature Collection: Henry James (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916), 19th century (print)

Henry James (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916), 19th century (print)
672756 Henry James (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916), 19th century (print); (add.info.: American-born writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism)

Background imageSignature Collection: Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
863458 Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892); (add.info.: Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) English popular Baptist preacher, born at Kelvedon, Essex

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Napoleon Bonaparte

Signature of Napoleon Bonaparte
3078439 Signature of Napoleon Bonaparte; (add.info.: Signature of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution

Background imageSignature Collection: Statue of Aphrodite with the signature of Menophantos, first century BC, national museum of Rome

Statue of Aphrodite with the signature of Menophantos, first century BC, national museum of Rome
930388 Statue of Aphrodite with the signature of Menophantos, first century BC, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Louis Pasteur

Signature of Louis Pasteur
3078436 Signature of Louis Pasteur; (add.info.: Signature of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) a French chemist and microbiologist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

Background imageSignature Collection: Letter from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Francis Drake concerning a Mr Duval's situation

Letter from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Francis Drake concerning a Mr Duval's situation on the Zealous
CWA124881 Letter from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Francis Drake concerning a Mr Duval's situation on the Zealous, 1798 (ink on paper); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Background imageSignature Collection: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Signature

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Signature
534162 Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Signature.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Louis XIV of France

Signature of Louis XIV of France
3078392 Signature of Louis XIV of France; (add.info.: Signature of Louis XIV of France (1638-1715) King of France and Navarre. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSignature Collection: John Alexander Macdonald (1815-1891)

John Alexander Macdonald (1815-1891)
863466 John Alexander Macdonald (1815-1891); (add.info.: John Alexander Macdonald (1815-1891) Canadian statesman, born in Glasgow, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada with his family in 1820

Background imageSignature Collection: Portrait of P. Tchaikovsky

Portrait of P. Tchaikovsky
673223 Portrait of P. Tchaikovsky; (add.info.: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (7 May 1840 - 6 November 1893) was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets

Background imageSignature Collection: Resolution of a Council of War of the English Naval Commanders to pursue the Spanish Armada until

Resolution of a Council of War of the English Naval Commanders to pursue the Spanish Armada until we have cleared our
KDC441054 Resolution of a Council of War of the English Naval Commanders to pursue the Spanish Armada until we have cleared our own coast, 1 August

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print)

Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print)
3473172 Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, 1809 - 1882)

Background imageSignature Collection: Signature of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) (pen and ink on paper)

Signature of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) (pen and ink on paper)
KW141827 Signature of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) (pen and ink on paper); Private Collection

Background imageSignature Collection: Extrait of the constitution of the United States, 17th september 1787, the preambule

Extrait of the constitution of the United States, 17th september 1787, the preambule, the article I and the article VII
AIS5386306 Extrait of the constitution of the United States, 17th september 1787, the preambule, the article I and the article VII

Background imageSignature Collection: Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2

Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2
04.07.2010 Nuernberg, Germany - top 3 (l-r) Marco Wittmann (GER), Signature / Volkswagen (2nd), Valtteri Bottas (FIN), ART Grand Prix / Mercedes (middle, race winner) and Edoardo Mortara (ITA)

Background imageSignature Collection: Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2

Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2
04.07.2010 Nuernberg, Germany - race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN), ART Grand Prix / Mercedes - Formula3 Euroseries, Round 04 at Norisring - 68

Background imageSignature Collection: Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2

Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2
04.07.2010 Nuernberg, Germany - start of the race, Edoardo Mortara (ITA), Signature / Volkswagen, Roberto Merhi (ESP), Muecke Motorsport / Mercedes and Matias Laine (FIN)

Background imageSignature Collection: Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2

Formula3 Euroseries Norisring - 4th Round 2010 - Sunday RACE 2
04.07.2010 Nuernberg, Germany - race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN), ART Grand Prix / Mercedes - Formula3 Euroseries, Round 04 at Norisring - 68




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"Unveiling the Power of Signatures: From Historical Figures to Treasured Artifacts" A French poster from General de Gaulle during WW2, bearing his iconic signature, serves as a symbol of resilience and national unity. The signature of German Kaiser Wilhelm II on historical documents reminds us of the turbulent times that shaped Europe in the early 20th century. Bar Kokhba's original Dead Sea Scroll with multiple signatures transports us back to ancient times, preserving a significant deed for generations to come. Jonathan Edwards' distinctive signature immortalizes the influential theologian and preacher who left an indelible mark on American history. Mozart's intricate cadenza showcases his genius as a composer, leaving behind a musical legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. John Fitzgerald Kennedy's autograph represents hope and inspiration, reminding us of his transformative leadership during challenging times in America's history. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 captures a moment frozen in time, reflecting both his athletic prowess and the spirit of wartime camaraderie. Ramon Y Cajal's Nobel Prize-winning achievements are embodied by his distinguished signature, representing groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience over a century ago. The marriage certificate between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip bears their royal signatures—a testament to enduring love amidst regal duties and responsibilities. Bonzo with Studdy's whimsical artwork featuring his distinct signature brings joy through its playful depiction of this beloved cartoon character from yesteryears. Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill carries not only words but also Hampden’s personal touch –his unique handwriting- making it an invaluable historical artifact. King George VI expressing gratitude towards British children through heartfelt letters adorned with his majestic signature reveals compassion amidst adversity—inspiring future generations. In these diverse examples spanning history, art, and culture, signatures become more than mere ink on paper.