Signature Collection (#94)

JOHN JULIUS ANGERSTEIN (1735-1823). English merchant. Line and stipple engraving, English, 1829

GUY CARLETON (1724-1808). First Baron Dorchester. British soldier and administrator. Wood engraving, 19th century

THEODORE SEDGWICK (1746-1813). American politician. Line engraving, 19th century

JOSEPH GALLOWAY (c1731-1803). American lawyer and politician. Line engraving, American

DON DIEGO GARDOQUI (1735-1798). Don Diego María de Gardoqui y Arriquibar. Spanish statesman and diplomat. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

BOOKBINDER, 1763. A bookbinder workshop, where a volume is pounded through a marble block (A), a woman stitches page signatures (B), pages are cut (C) and the volumes placed under a press (D)

MELANCTON SMITH (1744-1798). American revolutionary and political leader

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

JOHN WINTHROP THE YOUNGER (1606-1676). Governor of Connecticut. Line engraving by J. G. Kellogg, 19th century
JOHN WINTHROP THE YOUNGER (1606-1676). Governor of Connecticut. Line engraving by J.G. Kellogg, 19th century

LEVI LINCOLN (1749-1820). American lawyer, statesman and Attorney General under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-04). Line and stipple engraving, American, c1847

JOSEPH LANE (1801-1881). American pioneer, soldier and legislator. Steel engraving, 19th century

JOSEPH ROGERS BROWN (1810-1876). American precision tool inventor and manufacturer;co-founder of Brown & Sharpe Co
JOSEPH ROGERS BROWN (1810-1876). American precision tool inventor and manufacturer; co-founder of Brown & Sharpe Co

HENRY BOUQUET (1719-1765). Swiss-born British officer. Steel engraving, 19th century

AIMÉ BONPLAND (1773-1858). Aim

BARON DE KALB (1721-1780). Baron Johann de Kalb. German soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century

FIRE CERTIFICATE of the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company of New York dated 1762 but engraved c. 1750

SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain: American humorist. Steel engraving, 19th century

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Wood engraving after a painting by Gilbert Stuart, 18th century

JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817). English novelist. Steel engraving, 19th century

LEOPOLD I (1790-1865). King of the Belgians, 1831-1865. Stipple engraving, English, 1831, after a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence

HENRY JAMES (1843-1916). American novelist. Wood engraving, 1882, by Timothy Cole (1852-1931)

JOHN JACOB ASTOR IV (1864-1912). American financier. Steel engraving, American, c1894

Book cover design, Through the Air: a Narrative of Forty Years Experience as an Aeronaut, by John Wise, Philadelphia: To-day Printing & Pub. Co, 1873. Showing a balloon over the sea. 1873

Henry Thoreau with signature
1817-1862. American author, poet, naturalist, philosopher, abolitionist, tax resister, development critic, historian, surveyor and leading transcendentalist

Queen Elisabeth of Romania playing the piano
Elisabeth of Wied, Queen Consort of Romania (1869-1914), the spouse of Carol I of Romania. Born Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise zu Wied, also widely known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva

Silhouette of David Lloyd George
Silhouette profile portrait of David Lloyd-George (1863 - 1945), 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman by H. L. Oakley, made at Llandudno. circa 1925

Writing by Voltaire
Francois Voltaire (1694-1778) His Francois Voltaire (1694-1778) His creed, February 1778 Date: 1778

Alexandru Marghiloman signing Peace Treaty, Romania
Alexandru Marghiloman (1854-1925), Romanian Prime Minister, signing a Peace Treaty (known as the Treaty of Bucharest) with Germany and Austria in the Cotroceni Palace, near Bucharest

Harold Wilson and Eric Johnston
Harold Wilson, President of the Board of Trade, and Eric Johnston, President of the Motion Pictures Association of America

Simpsons in the Strand, with Mr H Shelton
A postcard advertising Simpsons in the Strand, the famous London restaurant, depicting Mr H Shelton who has signed the card. Date: circa 1900s

Woman posing in costume
A woman posing in a costume and casting a shadow on the wall behind her. circa 1940s

Miguel De Cervantes / Hat
MIGUEL DE CERVANTES Spanish novelist Date: 1547 - 1616

Goethe / Maclise / Fraser
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE German writer and scientist Date: 1749 - 1832

James Martineau
JAMES MARTINEAU Unitarian theologian and philosopher Date: 1805 - 1900

Samuel Morley / Col Lith
SAMUEL MORLEY Statesman and philanthropist Date: 1809 - 1886

Edward Jenner / Mote
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination Date: 1749 - 1823

Jack Hatfield, British Olympic swimming champion
Jack Hatfield (John Gatenby " Jack" Hatfield, 1893-1965), British Olympic swimming champion, seen here at the time of the Stockholm Olympics in 1912

Churchill / Randolph / Roffe
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL British politician Date: 1849 - 1895

Magnifying glass on sheet of real Dali signatures
Art forgery detection. Magnifying glass on a sheet of authenticated Salvador Dali (1904-1989) signatures. They show all of the different ways he signed his name throughout his life

False colour TEM and fingerprint of soot (air)
Soot identification for pollution control. High- resolution transmission electron micrograph (HRTEM) of a particle of soot from wood or coal burning (left) with its derived signature

False colour TEM and fingerprint of soot (diesel)
Soot identification for pollution control. High- resolution transmission electron micrograph (HRTEM) of a particle of soot from a diesel engine (left) with its derived signature

Reverend William Buckland field portrait
Caricature portrait of the Reverend William Buckland in his Costume of the Glaciers 1841 adapted from a sketch by Thomas Sopwith in " The Life

Nansens Fram expedition, 19th century
Fram expedition to the Arctic, commanded by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Nansen and his crew sailed in the Fram (top left)

First space mail. On November 21st 1987, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Sputnik launch, the Soviet Unions agency for space affairs (Glavcosmos)

1855 Wallace and Rajah Brookes Birdwing
Rajah Brookes Birdwing male (Trogonoptera brookiana) shown with a specimen signature of Alfred Russel Wallace who named it for his friend Sir James Brooke

Mercury Program Monument, Alan Shepard
Mercury Program Monument. Hand prints of the US astronaut Alan Shepard (1923-1998), at the Mercury Program Monument, Space View Park, Titusville, Florida, USA

JOE DIMAGGIO (1914-1999). American baseball player. About to kiss his signature baseball bat following the 1941 season, during which he hit safely in a record 56 consecutive games while playing for

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1942. American sheet music cover, 1942, for the song Give My Regards to Broadway by George M. Cohan, first performed in 1904

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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.