Signatures Collection

Bar Kokhba, original Dead Sea Scroll 5 / 6 Hev44, 134 CE, a deed with 4 signatures
Bar Kokhba, original Dead Sea Scroll 5/6 Hev44, 134 CE, a deed with 4 signatures

Constitution of Usa / 1787
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Drawn up by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia

West Indies Cricket Team - 1957 Tour - Signatures
The West Indies Cricket Team - Tour of England 1957. Featured are the brilliant (Sir) Garfield (Gary) Sobers, Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes, (Sir) Wesley Winfield Hall and Sonny Ramadhin

Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)

Suffragette Womens March 1912
In October 1912, six women left Edinburgh to walk 400 miles to London, gathering signatures en route in support of Womens Suffrage. The march was organised by Mrs

Declaration of Independence of the 13 United States of America of 1776, 1823 (copper
BAL10593 Declaration of Independence of the 13 United States of America of 1776, 1823 (copper engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields
A share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields Limited, representing 35 shares. Gold deposits were first discovered along the Yukon River in Canada in 1896, and this triggered off a gold rush

Stylised Sultans signature (tugra), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Uk / Chartism / Punch, 1848
Cartoon of a hoax petition which included the signatures of Queen Victoria, seventeen (!) Dukes of Wellington and others!

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Foundation letter (1846) - Institution of mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Date: 1846

Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496176)
496177 Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496176) by Dutch School, (17th century); 44.8x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496177)
496176 Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496177) by English School, (17th century); 44.8x24.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

100 Years of the Napoleonic Code in France - 1804-1904
Postcard commemorating 100 Years of the Napoleonic Code in France - 1804-1904. A family dynasty stretching from Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) through to Victor, Prince Napoleon

Three ballooning personalities
Three miniature portraits of ballooning personalities, arranged in a triangle, with a small balloon at the centre, and signatures below

Harrow School - 4th Form Room, with panelled walls covered with the carved graffiti signatures of generations of students, including the signatures of Byron, Palmerston and Archbishop Trench

Portrait of Sir Walter Scott (engraving)
819905 Portrait of Sir Walter Scott (engraving) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott, Scottish novelist, playwright and poet)

Relics of Nicholas Ferrar (engraving)
1608771 Relics of Nicholas Ferrar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Nicholas Ferrar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 May 1856)

Charles Dickens, after a bust by Henry Dexter, c. 1942 (engraving)
2563289 Charles Dickens, after a bust by Henry Dexter, c.1942 (engraving) by Halbert, Augustus (19th century); 17x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Resolution of Council of War for pursuit of Spanish Armada bearing the signature of Francis Drake amongst others. Date: 1588

French caricature (colour litho)
6031033 French caricature (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: French caricature)

Marriage certificate issued at Gretna Green, Scotland, dated 28 February 1920, between Michael Joseph Wyne of London and Marguerite Marchmont of Mount Florida, Glasgow. Date: 1920

Stock Share Certificate - Pan American Sulphur Company, 100 shares. 1968

Commissioner of police accepts memento of signatures from Londoners who appreciated the way the police handled the demonstration of Sunday 27th October

Prince Albert and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, Marriage Certificate
The Marriage Certificate for the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) to Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth)

The Vic-Wells Season & Dance, Waterloo, London, with portraits and signatures of creative staff, actors and actresses, including Tyrone Guthrie, Athene Seyler, Charles Laughton, Flora Robson

First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. Armstrong walked on the surface on July 21. Date: 1969

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Harland ad Wolff, album with autographs
Harland and Wolff, album with autographs. Edwardian album pages signed by Lord Pirrie, Chairman of Harland and Wolff and Margaret Carlisle, later Viscountess Pirrie. 16ins. x 12ins. and 9ins

WW2 Home Guard Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas card from the staff officers of F.5 sector, Warwickshire (Birmingham) Home Guard, to Colonel N. F. Rose, M.B.E

Autograph pages relating to Harland and Wolff
Autograph pages: two Edwardian album pages signed by Lord Pirrie, chairman of Harland and Wolff, and Margaret Carlisle, later Viscountess Pirrie. 16ins. 12ins. and 9ins. 11ins

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, dinner menu card (back)
Signed First Class dinner menu card (back) for Titanic?s sister ship RMS Olympic dated September 20th 1911. This is a significant date as Olympic collided with Royal Naval cruiser HMS Hawke

Parchment commission, 2nd Lieutenant Henry Vaughan
Parchment commission document for 2nd Lieutenant Henry Vaughan, Madras Corps of Engineers, East India Company Date: 1852

Harland and Wolff, Pirrie Carlisle archive, autographs
Harland and Wolff, Pirrie Carlisle archive - autographed album page dated 8-11 December 1911, Witley Park, Godalming, Surrey

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, photo with handwriting and signatures. Abstract of logs dated 29 September 1920, 27 October 1920 and 17 November 1920. Date: 1920

Autographs on card with flowers, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of the Olympic class liners. Date: early 20th century

Autographs on card, Downshire House, London SW1
Autographs on a card with photo of Downshire House, Belgrave Square, London SW1, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of Olympic class liners

Permit to Be a Bore, fake certificate with comic signatures Date: circa 1950

Reverse of George V & Queen Mary Christmas card
This card was contained in a tin of tobacco and chocolates given to troops at Christmas 1914. Sailors had a card with the King in Naval uniform

Chartist petition procession
A print of the chartists procession of 1842 taking the great national petition of 3, 317, 702 signatures to the House of Commons

Handwritten dedication in L'Amour la poesie, 1929 (pen & ink on paper)
3576458 Handwritten dedication in L'Amour la poesie, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 21.7x16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris)

Signatures to Declaration of Independence, America
3784424 Signatures to Declaration of Independence, America; (add.info.: Signatures to the Declaration of American Independence, 4 July 1776)

Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope)
3576434 Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signature of Queen Elizabeth I
3784945 Signature of Queen Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Signature of Queen Elizabeth I. Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603): 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603. Cassells History of England, Vol

Celebrities of the Day, Comte Ferdinand de Lesseps, GCSI (engraving)
1061415 Celebrities of the Day, Comte Ferdinand de Lesseps, GCSI (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day, Comte Ferdinand de Lesseps)

In Clubland, the Travellers Club (litho)
1615688 In Clubland, the Travellers Club (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland, the Travellers Club)

In Clubland, the Athenaeum (engraving)
1604105 In Clubland, the Athenaeum (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland, the Athenaeum)

A visit to the Bank of France (litho)
1039336 A visit to the Bank of France (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A visit to the Bank of France)

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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.