Signatures Collection (page 8)

Frederic Leighton, the President of the Royal Academy (b / w photo)
1614872 Frederic Leighton, the President of the Royal Academy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Leighton)

The late Mr J G Lockhart (engraving)
1607911 The late Mr J G Lockhart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr J G Lockhart)

Cheque for three pounds and thirteen shillings to Joseph Williams, 13th November 1783 (print and pen & ink on paper)
2561292 Cheque for three pounds and thirteen shillings to Joseph Williams, 13th November 1783 (print and pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-93) by American School

George Washington (litho)
2563354 George Washington (litho) by Newsam, Albert (1809-1864); 10.25x7.375 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: George Washington (1732-99)

Thomas Jefferson, 1840 (litho)
2563351 Thomas Jefferson, 1840 (litho) by Newsam, Albert (1809-1864); 12.75x7.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 - 4 July 1826)

Shakespeare portraits, statues, and signatures (engraving)
5198147 Shakespeare portraits, statues, and signatures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare portraits, statues, and signatures)

Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain
5216887 Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain, the Thirty Years War and scientists (engraving) by German School

Signature of George IV as Prince Regent (engraving)
5228607 Signature of George IV as Prince Regent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signature of George IV as Prince Regent)

Letter of Queen Mary to Lady Scarborough, 1692 (engraving)
5228596 Letter of Queen Mary to Lady Scarborough, 1692 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter of Queen Mary to Lady Scarborough, 1692)

Letter from Anne Of Denmark addressed to Buckingham, favourite of King James I (engraving)
5228587 Letter from Anne Of Denmark addressed to Buckingham, favourite of King James I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Your loving mother Katherina the Qween, Catherine Of Aragon, Signature (engraving)
5228576 Your loving mother Katherina the Qween, Catherine Of Aragon, Signature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your loving mother Katherina the Qween)

King Henry VII, Signature, Two Forms (engraving)
5228575 King Henry VII, Signature, Two Forms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VII, Signature, Two Forms)

King Henry VIII, Letter to Cardinal Wolsey (engraving)
5228574 King Henry VIII, Letter to Cardinal Wolsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII, signature)

Portion of letter from King Charles II to Sir George Downing (engraving)
5228593 Portion of letter from King Charles II to Sir George Downing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal Henry Paget (engraving)
812569 Field Marshal Henry Paget (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey)

Lord Macaulay (engraving)
812471 Lord Macaulay (engraving) by Eddis, Eden Upton (1812-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British poet, historian and Whig politician)

Sir Richard Tangye (b / w photo)
810872 Sir Richard Tangye (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Tangye, British manufacturer of engines and other heavy equipment)

Captain Frederick Marryat (engraving)
812673 Captain Frederick Marryat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Frederick Marryat, English Royal Navy officer and novelist)

Sir John Leslie (engraving)
812498 Sir John Leslie (engraving) by Chisholm, Alexander (1792/3-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Leslie. Painted by Alexander Chisholm. Engraved by H. Cook)

George Monck (engraving)
812490 George Monck (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English soldier and politician)

James Monroe (engraving)
812486 James Monroe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Monroe, fifth President of the United States)

Sir Thomas Lawrence (engraving)
812463 Sir Thomas Lawrence (engraving) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Lawrence, late president of the Royal Academy. Painted by Charles Landseer)

Rufus King (engraving)
812445 Rufus King (engraving) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rufus King, engraved by T. Kelly from the original picture by Gilbert Stuart)

Sir Thomas Buxton (engraving)
812367 Sir Thomas Buxton (engraving) by Briggs, Henry Perronet (1792-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Buxton, 1st Baronet. From a painting by H. P. Briggs)

Henry Clay (engraving)
812349 Henry Clay (engraving) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay, Peace Negotiations at Ghent. A 19th century engraving by W. J)

Joseph Grimaldi (litho)
816767 Joseph Grimaldi (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Grimaldi, English actor, comedian and dancer, who was noted for his portrayal of a clown)

Francois Andrieux (litho)
816766 Francois Andrieux (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Andrieux, French man of letters and playwright)

George Bancroft (engraving)
964448 George Bancroft (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Bancroft, American historian and politician)

Bishop Heber (engraving)
964445 Bishop Heber (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Heber)

Signatures and seals to the articles of union with Scotland, 1706 (colour litho)
3652471 Signatures and seals to the articles of union with Scotland, 1706 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celebrities of the Day, the Right Honourable William Henry Smith, MP (engraving)
1050474 Celebrities of the Day, the Right Honourable William Henry Smith, MP (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day)

Portrait of John Ruskin (engraving)
819976 Portrait of John Ruskin (engraving) by Richmond, George (1809-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin, English art critic, draughtsman, watercolourist)

Portrait of William Roscoe (engraving)
819974 Portrait of William Roscoe (engraving) by Lonsdale, James (1777-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Roscoe, English historian. After James Lonsdale, engraved bys Freeman)

Portrait of William Roscoe (engraving)
819955 Portrait of William Roscoe (engraving) by Thomson, John (1778-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Roscoe, English historian. Drawn and engraved by John Thomson)

Portrait of James Fenimore Cooper (engraving)
819915 Portrait of James Fenimore Cooper (engraving) by Jarvis, John Wesley (1780-1839/40) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Fenimore Cooper, American writer, in naval uniform)

Portrait of Oliver Goldsmith (engraving)
819912 Portrait of Oliver Goldsmith (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Goldsmith, Irish novelist, playwright and poet)

Portrait of Robert Macnish (engraving)
819901 Portrait of Robert Macnish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Macnish, Scottish surgeon physician, philosopher and writer)

Portrait of Sir James Mackintosh (engraving)
819898 Portrait of Sir James Mackintosh (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Mackintosh, Scottish writer, lawyer, historian and philosopher)

Portrait of Victor Hugo (litho)
819877 Portrait of Victor Hugo (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Hugo, French poet, novelist and dramatist)

Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley (engraving)
819848 Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percy Bysshe Shelley, English Romantic poet)

Portrait of James Duff; Earl of Fife (engraving)
819681 Portrait of James Duff; Earl of Fife (engraving) by Rochard, Francois Theodore (1798-1858); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Duff, 4th Earl of Fife, Scottish soldier)

Portrait of Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (engraving)
819483 Portrait of Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (engraving) by Room, Henry (1802-50) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, English physiologist and surgeon)

Portrait of William Shakespeare (engraving)
819325 Portrait of William Shakespeare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright)

Portrait of Sir Edward Harley (engraving)
819381 Portrait of Sir Edward Harley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Harley, politician and parliamentarian army officer)

Portrait of King George IV (engraving)
819320 Portrait of King George IV (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: His most gracious majesty, George Augustus Frederick, the fourth)

Portrait of Henry Liverseege (engraving)
819315 Portrait of Henry Liverseege (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Liverseege, English painter. WIth a facsimile of Liverseeges signature)

The Late Reverend C H Spurgeon (engraving)
1055933 The Late Reverend C H Spurgeon (engraving) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Reverend C H Spurgeon)

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Signatures have long served as powerful symbols of historical moments and personal connections. From ancient artifacts to modern documents, these handwritten marks carry the weight of significance and authenticity. One such signature is found on the original Dead Sea Scroll 5/6 Hev44, dating back to 134 CE. This fragment bears the name Bar Kokhba, a Jewish leader who led a revolt against Roman rule in ancient Judea. His signature represents resistance and determination in the face of oppression. Fast forward to 1787, when another iconic signature graced the Constitution of USA. With their pens poised, founding fathers etched their names onto this pivotal document that laid the foundation for American democracy. Each stroke symbolized unity and a shared vision for a new nation. In matters of love and commitment, signatures hold immense sentimental value too. The marriage certificate between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip showcases their union sealed with inked affirmations of devotion—a testament to enduring love amidst royal duties. The suffragette Women's March in 1912 saw countless signatures adorning petitions demanding voting rights for women. These bold strokes represented resilience and an unwavering pursuit of equality—an indelible mark on history's path towards gender parity. Sports also bear witness to significant signatures like those found on the West Indies Cricket Team -1957 Tour memorabilia. These autographs capture not only athletic prowess but also cultural pride as players left their mark while representing their nations across borders. Turning our attention back to politics, we encounter yet another monumental signature—the Declaration of Independence (1776). This historic document boldly proclaimed America's autonomy from British rule; its signatories forever immortalized through penmanship that echoed freedom's call. Beyond politics lies commerce—where financial transactions are authenticated by signatures like those seen on share certificates for The Yukon Goldfields or official wordings within apprenticeship indentures. These handwritten confirmations solidify legal agreements while connecting individuals to the economic fabric of their time.