Letters Collection

Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Creator: Henry Wallis
Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770) was an unsuccessful poet whose suicide became a symbol of blighted artistic genius

Oaxaca (mexico), 1959
Bo Anderson

PESSOA, Fernando (1888-1935). Portuguese poet. Drawing by Almada Negreiros of 1935. Drawing

Eyesight test chart

Cabbala Tree of Life / Col
The TREE OF LIFE of the Jewish Caballa (variously spelt), formed from the ten Sephiroth and the twenty-two letters, constitutes the framework of Adam Qadmon, the Heavenly Adam

Tagore, Rabindranath (1861-1941)

Writing / Shorthand Pitman
Shorthand writing: an example of Pitmans system, boasting that Fortune magazine has gained over 100, 000 subscribers in five short years

Ancient Arabic Alphabet
Different types of ancient Arabic alphabets Date: Circa 1760

Cabbala Tree of Life
The TREE OF LIFE of the Jewish Caballa (variously spelt), formed from the ten Sephiroth and the twenty-two letters, constitutes the framework of Adam Qadmon, the Heavenly Adam

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, 1595, by Gerardus Merc
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). Flemish cartographer. Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio. Map of the Arctic with the North Pole and surrounding lands within and outside the Arctic Circle, 1595

Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427858 Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Wisconsin, USA - Americas Dairyland. Date: circa 1940

Place Name Large Letter Card - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, The Mission San Carlos de Borromeo was founded in 1771. Date: 1942

Walpole / Strawberry Hill
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD Grounds of Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters Date: 1717 - 1797

SOS message from Titanic
A wireless message received by the Russian steamer Birma from the Titanic about five minutes after Titanic struck the iceberg that sank her

Poster, Britons! Your Country Needs You

Postman emptying the letterbox, 1960
The village postman collecting from the box by the pathway leading to Ebernoe Church. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N55114

Cabbala Tree of Life
THE TREE OF LIFE of the Jewish Caballa (variously spelt). An old Israelite holds in his hand the SEPHIROTIC TREE; an arrangement of ten sephirot and twenty-two letters

Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916
Army Post Office in Regents Park, was receiving a rate of half a million parcels for Christmas a day for the soldiers in the trenches

BORGES, Jorge Luis (1899-1986). Argentinian poet
" BORGES, Jorge Luis (1899-1986). Argentinian poet, narrator and essayist. " The Aleph". Losada publishing house (1952)."

AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817). English novelist. Engraving

Advert / Parker Pens 1940
Parker pens - what does your pen say about you ?

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, USA Date: circa 1940

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA Date: circa 1940

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Sacramento, California Date: circa 1940

Letter and drawing by Federico Garc�Lorca to
Letter and drawing by Federico Garcic Lorca to Jos頍 aric Pemᮮ

Letter from Mandela
Arrest and trial of Nelson Mandela. Signed letter from Mandela while awaiting trial, September 1962 Date: 1962

Ancient Alphabets
Various ancient writing examples including the Egyptian and Phoenician alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Ancient Alphabets
Writing examples of the Arabic, Turkish and Persian alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Learning words
A boy catching the alphabet and words in his net 1922

Card index box. Index cards arranged alphabetically in a box

Airmail postcards at Gamages, London
People at Gamages in Holborn, Central London, addressing postcards and posting them in the special London Aerial Postbox, in time for the first aerial mail service from Hendon to Windsor

Walpole / Strawberry 1795
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters

First Postbox, London
LETTER BOX The first Post Office letter box in London is installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill

Henry Newbolt / Morgan
SIR HENRY JOHN NEWBOLT English poet and man of letters

Horace Walpole / Smith 10
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE 4TH EARL OF ORFORD English man of letters at the age of ten

FLOWER A
Flowery A

Ibadan Gate - Nigeria, West Africa
Ibadan Gate No.4 and Iwo Gate - Nigeria, West Africa Date: circa 1905

William James
Beth Cai

Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
1562639 Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Saint Humbeline
SAINT HUMBELINE sister of Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote her letters reproaching her for her worldly lifestyle so she left her husband and became a nun Date: 12th century

Sailors demonstrating flag semaphore system

Block Letters (litho)
6002062 Block Letters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Letters. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Witness my Act and Deed, (1882) (oil on canvas)
BOU203107 Witness my Act and Deed, (1882) (oil on canvas) by Paton, Frank (1856-1909); 53.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Page 3, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427859 Page 3, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

New recruits to the Royal Navy write their first letter home to tell their people of their safe arrival at HMS Raleigh, the navys training barracks at Torpoint in Cornwall. 21st December 1942

Pasadena, California, USA - Greetings from... Date: 1946

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Letters as Gateways to Knowledge and Connection" In a world where technology dominates communication, let us not forget the enchantment held within letters. Like branches of the Cabbala Tree of Life, they intertwine souls across time and space. From Pessoa's poetic musings to Tagore's profound wisdom, letters carry the essence of great minds. They transcend mere ink on paper; they are portals into worlds unseen. Just as an eyesight test chart reveals hidden clarity, letters bring forth revelations that touch our hearts. Through them, we decipher emotions and unravel secrets concealed in every stroke. Like Pitman's shorthand system unlocking words with swiftness, letters possess a power to condense thoughts into concise beauty. Each word carefully chosen becomes a masterpiece in itself. Page 2 of Abigail Adams' letter to John Adams echoes through history - her inked words capturing love and resilience amidst tumultuous times. A testament to the enduring strength found within correspondence. The Ancient Arabic Alphabet whispers tales from distant lands, carrying echoes of ancient civilizations long gone but never forgotten. In their curves and lines lie stories waiting patiently for curious minds to unveil their mysteries. As Mercator's map unveils uncharted territories, so do letters guide us through unexplored realms of imagination. Walpole's Strawberry Hill becomes tangible through his eloquent descriptions penned on parchment. AUSTEN’s engraving immortalizes her literary brilliance - her characters brought vividly to life through pen strokes that forever captivate readers' hearts. An advert for Parker Pens in 1940 reminds us that even in an ever-changing world, the allure of handwritten notes endures. The elegance and grace captured by each stroke remind us why these instruments remain timeless treasures. Letters hold more than just written words; they encapsulate human connection throughout history – from passionate love affairs sealed with wax seals to heartfelt confessions etched onto delicate paper.