Signing Collection

19th AMENDMENT, 1919. Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner signing the resolution ratifying the 19th constitutional amendment, 1919. Photograph by Carl Deeg

Over 400 Rod Stewart fans joined the Daily Mirror Pop Club trip to Amsterdam over the weekend to watch Rod in concert at the Edenhall just outside the city centre

Robert Lee arrives at St James and is welcomed by Kevin Keegan. 21st September 1992

Reagan Chesterfield Ad
RONALD REAGAN 40th American President (1981-89), seen here as a popular actor of the early 1950s in a cigarette advert Date: circa 1951

Magna Carta
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

General Robert E. Lee surrendering the Confederate army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865

Signing of the Armistice, Compiegne, France, WW1
Signing of the Armistice in the carriage of Marshal Fochs private train, Compiegne, France, marking the end of the First World War. Illustration by F Chamouin. 1918

Alan Shearer of Newcastle United celebrates as his team win 5-0 against Manchester United

George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Line engraving, American, 1823

Sign language using a single hand, 1800s
Single-handed alphabet in sign language, used in the US, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Debating the US Constitution, 1787
George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention, 1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA
The Pilgrim Monument and Bas Relief Tablet on Town Hill, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA. It commemorates the signing of the Compact and the first landing place of the Pilgrims on 11 November 1620

Signing Venezuelas independence in Caracas (5th August 1811). Replica of a fresco painting by Tovar y Tovar (1883). Engraving

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, Soviet officer in the Red Army who played a decisive role during World War Two, including the capture of Berlin

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Treaty of Waitangi
Maori chiefs recognise British sovereignty by signing the Treaty of Waitangi

KING JOHN (c1167-1216). King of England, 1199-1216. King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 15 June 1215. Color wood engraving, 19th century

The first aerial post in England
The first aerial postman receiving the first bag of mail for carriage by airship: Mr Hamel signing the official receipt

Confederate surrender at Appomattox, 1865
General Lee surrenders his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

CIVIL WAR: APPOMATTOX, 1865. The Surrender of General Lee to General Grant, 9 April 1865. Oil on canvas by Louis Guillaume, 1867

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. John Hancocks Defiance. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

Lenny Henry, comedian, having some fun at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. June 1978

New Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar poses at Anfield with club captain Phil Thompson shortly after signing. 18th March 1981

George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Steel engraving, American, 19th century, after a painting by Michael Angelo Wageman

MAYFLOWER: COMPACT, 1620. The pilgrims signing the Compact aboard the Mayflower off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, 11 November 1620. Engraving, 1859, after Tompkins Harrison Matteson

The Autograph Album, by William Heath Robinson
A Souperscription. Illustration showing a missionary signing a little boys book whilst being boiled alive

Babe Ruth Signing a $100, 000 Contract, 1926
Photograph showing Babe Ruth (1895-1948), the American baseball player, signing a $100, 000 contract for a twelve-week tour, 1926

The Signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, 195
Photograph showing Shigeru Yoshida, the Japanese Premier, signing the Peace Treaty at San Francisco, 4th September 1951

Sir Edward Carson signing against Irish Home Rule
Sir Edward Carson signing the Covenant resisting Irish Home Rule. 1912

Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £37
Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £ 37, 000 transfer from Preston North End

Howard Kendall, aged 20, has just signed for Everton Football Club for 5, 000 making him the highest priced wing-half in England. He has just finished his contract for Preston

Kenny Dalglish signs for Liverpool for a British record fee of £440
Kenny Dalglish signs for Liverpool for a British record fee of £ 440, 000 watched by manager Bob Paisley

Mary Queen of Scots Compelled To Sign Her Abdication in Lochleven Castle, 1567, (1878). After Sir William Allan (1782-1850)

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1935. President Franklin D

The Presidents of the United States, publlished by N. Currier, New York, c. 1844 (litho)
AQS336773 The Presidents of the United States, publlished by N

Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. Creator: Unknown
Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in the north of England

David Moorcroft, British runner
David Moorcroft (b. 1953), British middle-distance and long-distance runner, signing an autograph at a fun run in Penzance, Cornwall

(1908-1973). 36th President of the United States
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 11 April 1968

The Big Four (French Premier Georges Clemenceau)
TREATY OF VERSAILLES, 1919

Richard von Kuhlmann signing Peace Treaty, Romania
Richard von Kuhlmann (1873-1948), German Foreign Secretary, signing a Peace Treaty (known as the Treaty of Bucharest) with Romania in the Cotroceni Palace, near Bucharest

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

John Signs Magna Carta
King John, pressured by the barons, signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

The American dancing and signing duo the Hengler Sisters
The American dancing and signing duo, famous on both sides of the Atlantic, the Hengler Sisters @ 1905 Date: 1920s

Signing the Treaty of Waitangi (colour litho)
2800140 Signing the Treaty of Waitangi (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Treaty of Waitangi)

King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)
6032036 King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

The United States purchase of the Panama Canal, 1903 (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 8, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952

Covenanting women: signing the anti-Home-rule pledge
Women take part in the demonstration by signing the anti-Home-rule declaration at Belfast. 1912

Signing the Register
A young bride and groom sign the register. The groom is wearing a suit with very wide lapels and the bride wears a satin wedding dress with fur around the cuffs

Armistice between Turkey & the Allies
The signing of the Armistice between Turkey & the Allies on 30th October 1918 at Mudros. Ahmet Izzet Pasha (1864 - 1937). Izzet negotiated the Turkish Armistice at the end of World War One

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Scots Sign the Covenant
The signing of the covenant in Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh

Independence Declaration
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Aden Flint Joins Bristol City: First Team Photo
Aden Flint - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 11/06/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - BRISTOL CITY - ashton gate - Bristol

West of England Bantams (Bristol) - recruitment poster
West of England Bantams (Bristol) original recruitment poster calling for shorter men, printed for Recruiting Committee Bristol. Date: circa 1917

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). The signing of
Treaty of San Stefano (3 March 1878). Agreement imposed by the Russian Empire on the Ottoman Empire after its victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878

Siege of Gerona (Girona) (27 June to 10 September)
Siege of Gerona (Girona) (27 June to 10 September 1285)

Couple signing marriage contract, closeup

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General Kinzel (German General of Infantry) puts his signature to the surrender of the German land, sea and air forces in Northern Germany, Holland and Denmark

Gordon McQueen signs for Manchester United for a transfer fee of 500, 000 from Leeds United, February 1978. Also pictured, Manchester United manager Dave Sexton (right)

Dusty Springfield pictured at London Heathrow airport signing an autograph for a young fan. Dusty is wearing bells and beads over her multi-coloured trouser suit. Dusty is on her way to Los Angeles

Ursula Andress, Swiss actress, signs autograph for young admirer, outside the offices of Gala Films Limited, London, Wednesday 13th January 1965

Ricky Simmonds, actor from BBC television programme Grange Hill, playing the character Anthony Jones aka Ant, pictured in Stockton

Eddie Cochran, Singer, signs autograph for fan Ann Berwick from Hay Mills, Birmingham, after concert at the Hippodrome, Birmingham, Saturday 12th March 1960

Willie Johnston, new West Bromwich Albion signing from Rangers, shaking hands with new manager Don Howe at the Hawthorns. 4th December 1972

Hanging the Kaiser at Brackley
After the signing of the Armistace on November 11th 1918 effiges of The German Kaiser

Signing of the Armistice to end the First World War
817050 Signing of the Armistice to end the First World War, Forest of Compiegne, France, 11 November 1918 (litho) by Verneuil

King John signing the Magna Carta. 1215

Treaty of Versailles, 1919 by Fortunino Matania
The Signing of the Peace Treaty with Germany at Versailles. Britains Prime Minister signing the peace treaty with Germany in the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles, June 28, 1919

Footballer Rodney Marsh speaks with Manchester City manager Malcolm Allison after signing for the club March 1972

Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer George Best signs autographs for a fan at a Belfast hotel April 1970

Paul and Linda McCartney of Wings seen here at Madison Square Garden, New York to meet with 300 members of the Daily Mirror Pop Club prior to their concert. 24th May 1976

Ricky Simmonds, actor from BBC television programme Grange Hill, playing the character Anthony Jones aka Ant, pictured in Stockton

Controversial striker Robin Friday signs for Cardiff City watched by his new manager Jimmy Andrews. 31st December 1976

Footballer Phil Parkinson, signs for Reading Football Club, Friday 3rd July 1992. Also pictured, player manager Mark McGhee and owner John Madejski

Margaret Thatcher in Harrods signing copies of her memoir " The Downing Street years". London, 18th October 1993

Phyllis Calvert, English film, stage and television actress signing copies of her new LP, pictured with Child TV Star Kate, at Stockton COOP, Circa 1973

The Stereophonics album signing at The Virgin Megastore in Cardiff, Wales. The album is called Performance and Cocktails and was the 2nd album released by the band

Paul McCartney pictured signing an autograph at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool, Merseyside. Tonight will be the first performance with his band Wings on their 1979 UK Tour

New Liverpool signing Craig Johnston has a word with his new boss Bob Paisley in the Anfield canteen after his £ 650, 000 transfer from Middlesbrough. 3rd April 1981

New Liverpool signing Kenny Dalglish at Anfield after completing his transfer from Celtic. 10th August 1977

New Liverpool signing Kenny Dalglish with manager Bob Paisley at Anfield as he completes his transfer from Celtic. 10th August 1977

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From historic agreements to victorious celebrations, it has shaped our world. From the Reagan Chesterfield Ad to the Magna Carta, signatures have marked significant moments in history. The EVCW2A-00019 reminds us of the importance of documentation even in modern times. The Signing of the Armistice in Compiegne during WW1 brought an end to a devastating conflict. Alan Shearer's triumphant celebration after Newcastle United's 5-0 win against Manchester United shows how they are express joy and success on the field. Debating the US Constitution in 1787 showcased how they are shape nations and their laws. Venezuela's independence was sealed with a signature in Caracas, marking a turning point for their nation's future. George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention, leaving his mark on American history through his leadership and signature. Sign language using a single hand revolutionized communication for those who are deaf or hard of hearing in the 1800s. Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov's signature represents bravery and military prowess as one of Russia's greatest generals. And let us not forget King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, forever changing England's political landscape with this iconic act captured by a color wood engraving from the 19th century. Even entertainers like The Hengler Sisters used sign language to captivate audiences through dance and song.