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Signatures have long served as powerful symbols of historical moments and personal connections

Background imageSignatures Collection: Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope)

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)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Signature of Queen Elizabeth I

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

Background imageSignatures Collection: Celebrities of the Day, Comte Ferdinand de Lesseps, GCSI (engraving)

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)

Background imageSignatures Collection: In Clubland, the Travellers Club (litho)

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)

Background imageSignatures Collection: In Clubland, the Athenaeum (engraving)

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)

Background imageSignatures Collection: A visit to the Bank of France (litho)

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)

Background imageSignatures Collection: The Death of James Payn (engraving)

The Death of James Payn (engraving)
1615404 The Death of James Payn (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of James Payn. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1898)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Replica of the plaque left on the Moon by Apollo 17 astronauts, 1972. Creator: NASA

Replica of the plaque left on the Moon by Apollo 17 astronauts, 1972. Creator: NASA
Replica of the plaque left on the Moon by Apollo 17 astronauts, 1972. Photographic replica of the plaque that the Apollo 17 astronauts left on the Moon at the Taurus-Littrow landing site

Background imageSignatures Collection: Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55

Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55
2561293 Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-92) by American School

Background imageSignatures Collection: Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)

Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)
2561290 Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constitutional Convention)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E flat BWV 998, c. 1735-40 (pen & ink on paper)

Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E flat BWV 998, c. 1735-40 (pen & ink on paper)
3531016 Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E flat BWV 998, c.1735-40 (pen & ink on paper) by Bach, Johann Sebastian (1748-78); 34.5x21.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

Background imageSignatures Collection: Josiah Wedgwood, signature (engraving)

Josiah Wedgwood, signature (engraving)
3641956 Josiah Wedgwood, signature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josiah Wedgwood, signature. Illustration for The Autographic Mirror (c 1864)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Francis Bacon, signature (engraving)

Francis Bacon, signature (engraving)
3641952 Francis Bacon, signature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, signature. Illustration for The Autographic Mirror (c 1864)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Michael William Balfe, signature (engraving)

Michael William Balfe, signature (engraving)
3641951 Michael William Balfe, signature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael William Balfe, signature)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Letter from Prince Edward, future King Edward VI, to his mother (engraving)

Letter from Prince Edward, future King Edward VI, to his mother (engraving)
5228580 Letter from Prince Edward, future King Edward VI, to his mother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter from Prince Edward)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Examples of penmanship of men connected with the early translation of the Bible (engraving)

Examples of penmanship of men connected with the early translation of the Bible (engraving)
5228618 Examples of penmanship of men connected with the early translation of the Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Letter of King James I to his son Charles, Prince Of Wales (engraving)

Letter of King James I to his son Charles, Prince Of Wales (engraving)
5228589 Letter of King James I to his son Charles, Prince Of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter of King James I to his son Charles)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Oliver P, Oliver Cromwell (engraving)

Oliver P, Oliver Cromwell (engraving)
5228588 Oliver P, Oliver Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver P, Oliver Cromwell)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Queen Elizabeth I, signature at the close of her reign (engraving)

Queen Elizabeth I, signature at the close of her reign (engraving)
5228584 Queen Elizabeth I, signature at the close of her reign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I, signature at the close of her reign)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Catherine Parr (engraving)

Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Catherine Parr (engraving)
5228582 Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Catherine Parr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Catherine Parr)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Queen Mary I, signature with that of Philip of Spain, her husband (engraving)

Queen Mary I, signature with that of Philip of Spain, her husband (engraving)
5228581 Queen Mary I, signature with that of Philip of Spain, her husband (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Giulia Grisi (engraving)

Giulia Grisi (engraving)
1056955 Giulia Grisi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giulia Grisi. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Celebrities of the Day, the Right Honourable Sir Stafford Northcote, Baronet, MP, DCL, GCB (litho)

Celebrities of the Day, the Right Honourable Sir Stafford Northcote, Baronet, MP, DCL, GCB (litho)
1061694 Celebrities of the Day, the Right Honourable Sir Stafford Northcote, Baronet, MP, DCL, GCB (litho) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Mr Gibson, the Sculptor (engraving)

Mr Gibson, the Sculptor (engraving)
1096176 Mr Gibson, the Sculptor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gibson, the Sculptor)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Joshua Slocum, 1898 (b / w photo)

Joshua Slocum, 1898 (b / w photo)
1153878 Joshua Slocum, 1898 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 - on or shortly after November 14, 1909)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (engraving)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (engraving)
964453 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Will Carleton (engraving)

Will Carleton (engraving)
964450 Will Carleton (engraving) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will Carleton, American poet. With a facsimile of Carletons signature)

Background imageSignatures Collection: William Wordsworth (engraving)

William Wordsworth (engraving)
964444 William Wordsworth (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Wordsworth, British poet. With a facsimile of Wordsworths signature)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen (engraving)

Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen (engraving)
1062648 Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Celebrities of the Day, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate (engraving)

Celebrities of the Day, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate (engraving)
1061526 Celebrities of the Day, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Autograph of the Duke of Albany (engraving)

Autograph of the Duke of Albany (engraving)
1061545 Autograph of the Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autograph of the Duke of Albany)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving)

Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1095532 Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Associates of the Royal Academy)

Background imageSignatures Collection: William Etty (engraving)

William Etty (engraving)
1101331 William Etty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Etty. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageSignatures Collection: William Mulready (engraving)

William Mulready (engraving)
1101330 William Mulready (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Mulready. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of Wilkie Collins (b / w photo)

Portrait of Wilkie Collins (b / w photo)
819835 Portrait of Wilkie Collins (b/w photo) by Bassano, Alexander (1829-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkie Collins, English novelist and playwright, Society Bijou Portraits No 96)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of Edward Law (engraving)

Portrait of Edward Law (engraving)
819321 Portrait of Edward Law (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Law, Lord Ellenborough, British Tory politician)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of Thomas Moore (engraving)

Portrait of Thomas Moore (engraving)
820032 Portrait of Thomas Moore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Moore, Irish poet, singer songwriter. With a facsmile of Moores signature)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of Dmitri & Lorina (b / w photo)

Portrait of Dmitri & Lorina (b / w photo)
819924 Portrait of Dmitri & Lorina (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dmitri & Lorina, dancers and acrobats, holding a dance pose)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of Jonathan Trumbell (engraving)

Portrait of Jonathan Trumbell (engraving)
819914 Portrait of Jonathan Trumbell (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Trumbell)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of John Flaxman (engraving)

Portrait of John Flaxman (engraving)
819906 Portrait of John Flaxman (engraving) by Derby, William (1786-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Flaxman, British sculptor and draughtsman)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of James Oglethorpe (engraving)

Portrait of James Oglethorpe (engraving)
819890 Portrait of James Oglethorpe (engraving) by Ireland, Samuel (d.1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Oglethorpe, British general, Member of Parliament, philanthropist)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving)

Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving)
819380 Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I of England and Ireland, James VI of Scotland)

Background imageSignatures Collection: King William and Queen Mary (engraving)

King William and Queen Mary (engraving)
812636 King William and Queen Mary (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William and Queen Mary, after Sir Godfrey Kneller and Vander Vart)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Sir John Soane (engraving)

Sir John Soane (engraving)
812582 Sir John Soane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Soane, English architect and author of Designs of Buildings)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Paul Sandby (engraving)

Paul Sandby (engraving)
812592 Paul Sandby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Sandby, English painter, called the Father of the Watercolour School. Drawn by R. Cosway, R.A)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Alexander Siemens (engraving)

Alexander Siemens (engraving)
812591 Alexander Siemens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Siemens, German electrical engineer)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Washington Irving (engraving)

Washington Irving (engraving)
812548 Washington Irving (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington Irving, American writer)

Background imageSignatures Collection: Sir Abraham Hume (engraving)

Sir Abraham Hume (engraving)
812546 Sir Abraham Hume (engraving) by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Baronet, British Tory politician. Painted by Henry Edridge)



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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.