Handwriting Collection (#99)

Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to the future King George I, Louvain, 25 May 1706. Letter in French from John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough to George Louis

Instructions from William III to Admiral Arthur Herbert, Whitehall, 16th March 1689. Artist: Daniel Finch
Instructions from William III to Admiral Arthur Herbert, Whitehall, 16th March 1689. Instructions from King William III to Admiral Arthur Herbert, afterwards Earl of Torrington

Letter from Charles II to his sister Henrietta, Canterbury, 26th May 1660. Artist: King Charles II
Letter from Charles II to his sister Henrietta, Canterbury, 26th May 1660. Letter, in French, from King Charles II to his sister Henrietta, afterwards Duchess of Orleans

Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Lord Fairfax, Wexford, 15th October, 1649. Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Lord Fairfax, Wexford, 15th October, 1649. Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Signature of Princess Victoria at the age of four, c1823, (1901). Artist: Queen Victoria
Signature of Princess Victoria at the age of four, c1823, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901), was the longest reigning British monarch. She ruled from 1837 until 1901

Autographs of Eminent Persons, 19th century. Signatures of famous Britons from an encyclopaedia: Sir Ralph Abercromby, soldier; J C Adams, astronomer; Roger Ascham, scholar; W Edmonstone Aytoun

Anton Chekhov, Russian author, 1899. Artist: Pyotr Petrovich Pavlov
Anton Chekhov, Russian author, 1899. Chekhov (1860-1904) is regarded as one of Russias finest playwrights and one of the greatest writers of short stories

A Philosopher with a Pen in his Hand, 1502-1505. Artist: Vittore Carpaccio
A Philosopher with a Pen in his Hand, 1502-1505. Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Childs figure in drapery, 17th century Artist: Guercino
Childs figure in drapery, 17th century. Guercino (1591-1666). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Drawings of jewels for Salammbo, c1858. Artist: Gustave Flaubert
Drawings of jewels for Salammbo, c1858

A letter to a Mr Storie by Oliver Cromwell, St Ives, 11 January, 1635-1636, (1899). Letter written by Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Letter from Michelangelo Buonarroti to his father, June 1508. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Letter from Michelangelo Buonarroti to his father, June 1508. Letter written from Rome, in Italian, from Michelangelo to his father, Lodovico di Leonardo di Buonarotti di Simoni, at Florence

Manuscript of Kenilworth, first published in 1821. Artist: Sir Walter Scott
Manuscript of Kenilworth, first published in 1821. Sir Walter Scotts original MS, corrected for the press, of the novel of Kenilworth (first published in 1821)

Article on The State in its Relations with the Church, 1839. Artist: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay
Article on The State in its Relations with the Church, 1839. Thomas Babington Macaulay, Lord Macaulays original MS, as sent to the press

Letter from David Garrick to Edward Gibbon, 8th March 1776. Artist: David Garrick
Letter from David Garrick to Edward Gibbon, 8th March 1776. Letter written from the Adelphi by David Garrick to Edward Gibbon, the Historian

Letter from David Hume to Richard Davenport, 8th July 1766. Artist: David Hume
Letter from David Hume to Richard Davenport, 8th July 1766. Letter written from London by David Hume to Richard Davenport

Letter from Dr Samuel Johnson to Warren Hastings, 29th January 1781. Artist: Dr Samuel Johnson
Letter from Dr Samuel Johnson to Warren Hastings, 29th January 1781. Letter from Johnson to Warren Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal

The Masque of Queens... 2 February 1609.Artist: Ben Johnson
The Masque of Queens... 2 February 1609. Ben Johnsons The Masque of Queens, celebrated from the House of Fame by the most absolute in all state and titles, Anne, Queene of Great Britayne, etc

Letter from Jonathan Swift to Henrietta Howard, 21st November 1730. Artist: Jonathan Swift
Letter from Jonathan Swift to Henrietta Howard, 21st November 1730. Letter written from Dublin by Swift, Dean of St Patrick s, to Henrietta

Letter from Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, 19th February 1606. Artist: King Henry IV
Letter from Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, 19th February 1606. Letter written from Paris by Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, thanking him on behalf of the Dauphin

Letter from Alexander Pope to Charles Montagu, 3rd December 1714. Artist: Alexander Pope
Letter from Alexander Pope to Charles Montagu, 3rd December 1714. Letter from Pope to Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax, First Lord of the Treasury

Letter written by Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Artist: Queen Elizabeth I
Letter written by Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). Illustration of a letter written in French by Elizabeth I (1533-1603) from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

The signature of Richard Milhouse Nixon, 37th President of the United States, 1972. Artist: Richard Nixon
The signature of Richard Milhouse Nixon, 37th President of the United States, 1972. Nixon (1913-1994) was president from (1969-1974)

A letter written by James Crofts, 1st Duke of Monmouth, begging for his life, July 1685. Letter from James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

Oliver Cromwells signature, (1907). Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwells signature, (1907). Two signatures by Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, the Lord Protector ; one dated 19 October 1651, and the other from 11 August 1657

Heidsieck Champagne advertisement on a menu, 19th century

Champagne advertisement on a menu, 19th century. Maison Fondee, Reims, 1864. Private Collection

Self Portrait with Reynaldo Hahn, c1891-1922. Artist: Marcel Proust
Self Portrait with Reynaldo Hahn, c1891-1922

Obstacle Course, c1891-1922. Artist: Marcel Proust
Obstacle Course, c1891-1922

Manuscript, Signed by Francois Guizot, c19th Century. Artist: Francois Guizot
Manuscript, Signed by Francois Guizot, c19th Century. Included in Pantheon of French Illustrations 19th Edition, Paris, Private collection

Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523. Found in the collection of the Kunstmuseum Basel Art Museum, Basel, Switzerland

The Wolf, c1900-1933. Artist: Jehan Rictus
The Wolf, c1900-1933

Letter signed by Eugene Delacroix, French Romantic artist, 1863. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Letter signed by Eugene Delacroix, French Romantic artist, 1863. From a private collection

Signature of Jules-Amedee Barbey d Aurevilly, 19th century. Artist: Jules-Amedee Barbey d Aurevilly
Signature of Jules-Amedee Barbey d Aurevilly, French writer and critic, 19th century. Barbey d Aurevillys (1808-1889) novels and stories, set in his native Cotentin

Vindolanda Letters, AD 92-120. Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort (castrum) just south of Hadrians Wall, which it predates, in northern England

Sweet dreams gold foil message
gold foil glitter quote saying Sweet dreams on a plain white background

Lets travel gold foil message
Lets travel hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

Hello sunshine gold foil message
Hello sunshine hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

Follow your heart gold foil message
Follow your heart gold foil glitter quote saying on a plain white background

Make it happen gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Reg Carter, artist, in his studio, Southwold, Suffolk
Reg Carter (1886-1949), freelance commercial artist, at work in his studio at Granville House, High Street, Southwold, Suffolk

Christmas card in the shape of a parcel, with a delivery boy carrying a basket of geese. Date: 1890

Choirbook number 5. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Nati
Choirbook number 5. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Nativity. Drop cap H. Miniature. Spain

Thomas Ken / Humphreys
THOMAS KEN Bishop of Bath and Wells, and writer of hymns Date: 1637 - 1711

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

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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.