Handwriting Collection (page 100)

Envelope with sealing wax and one penny stamp, 1848
Envelope with sealing wax from Woodbridge, Suffolk, date stamped 2 June 1848, addressed to J W Candler, 23 Liverpool Terrace, Liverpool Road, Islington, North London

Christmas cheque from the Santa Claus Banking Co, Merry Lane Branch, sending ten thousand kind greetings from N A Aplin to Miss Gerty Doggett. Date: 1891

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- More Men
Lord Kitchener Calls For More Men -- God Save the King. Recruitment poster, issued 19 May 1915. One of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 and March 1916. Date: 1915

Game, The Silver Bullet or The Road to Berlin, WW1
Game, The Silver Bullet or The Road to Berlin (The New War Game - manufactured by R.F.& S.). Inscribed Olga. With love from Winifred. Aberystwyth

Chief Oskenonton, Mohawk tribe, Canada
Chief Oskenonton (1886-1955) of the North American (Canadian) Mohawk tribe. He spent part of his career as a singer, and later became a spiritual leader. Date: 1920s

German soldier kissing the flag, WW1
A patriotic German soldier kissing his countrys flag during the First World War. Below are the words of the German national anthem, Deutschland uber alles. Date: circa 1914

Alphabet penmanship calligraphy 1881
Real PenWork, Self Instructor in Penmanship. Copyright 1881 by the Publishers Knowles and Maxim, Pittsfield, Mass

Handwriting and signature of George Washington, 1758 (pen & ink on paper)
KW478293 Handwriting and signature of George Washington, 1758 (pen & ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (1732 -99)

HMS VICTORY LOG-BOOK PAGE. The page from the log-book of the HMS Victory, kept by Thomas Atkinson, sailing master, describing the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Lord Nelson, October 21, 1805

WAGNER: DIE WALKURE, 1856. Manuscript for Act III of Richard Wagners Die Walkure, 1856

CIVIL WAR: RIFLE, 1864. Verso of a drawing by William Waud, 9 October 1864, with caption information and a sketch of a Spencer rifle

GOLD RUSH: DIARY, 1848. Diary entry by gold prospector Henry Bigler in California, dated 24 February 1848, describing the successful mining of gold

Leonardo da Vincis drawing for military hardware, including machine gun
LEONARDO: GUN. Leonardo da Vincis drawing for military hardware, including machine gun

Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a clock mechanism. Manuscript page, c1495-97
LEONARDO: CLOCK MECHANISM. Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a clock mechanism. Manuscript page, c1495-97

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne De Bienville Portrait
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, 1680 - 1767, aka Sieur de Bienville. Portrait and signature. French colonial administrator in New France

William Howe 5th Viscount Howe Portrait Signature
William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, 1729 - 1814. British Army officer. Howe was the Commander-in-Chief of British land forces in the Colonies during the American War of Independence

John Adams Dix Politician Soldier Military Officer
John Adams Dix, 1798 - 1879. American politician. He was Secretary of the Treasury and the 24th Governor of New York. He served as a Union major-general during the Civil War

Hand holding old fashioned pen with nib. After a 19th century print by an unidentified artist

Benedict Arnold V, 1740 to 1801. American general during the American Revolutionary War

Extract from the last letter of Mary Queen of Scots to the king of France. Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 -1587, aka Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. Queen of Scotland and Queen consort of France

Facsimile of a letter from Olvier Cromwell to Speaker Lenthall, reporting the victory of Naseby. Dated 14th June, 1645, the day of the battle

Signature of Sir Walter Raleigh, c. ?1552 / 1554 - 1618. English landed gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician
Signature of Sir Walter Raleigh, c.?1552 /1554 - 1618. English landed gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer

Signature of Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864

Text and signature of Pope Leo XIII, written on the 400 year anniversary of Columbuss discovery of America in 1492. Written in Latin it translates thus

Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849 - 1928. English poet, author and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Signature of Henry Smith Williams, 1863 - 1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Signature of Marie-Eugene-Melchior, vicomte de Vogue, 1848 - 1910. French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer, archaeologist, philanthropist and literary critic

A letter received by James Loveless from his brother George Loveless dated September 10, 1834. George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr

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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.