Caligraphy Collection

Elizabeth Is Signature
A Facsimile of Queen Elizabeth Is signature on the death warrant of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (this original published in 1807)

Facsimilie Of Letter From Vincent Van Gogh To Emile Bernard, Arles, 18 March 1888. Vincent Van Gogh, 1853-1890. Dutch Artist

Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin
528349 Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin. Spain, c1650. Music Vocal Religion Christian ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Arabic carving, Bou Inania Medersa, Fez, Morocco

Title page to manuscript of Dombey and Son in Charles DIckens own hand writing
709568 Title page to manuscript of Dombey and Son in Charles DIckens own hand writing. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

From the manuscript of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, showing that Mr. Bill Sikes first had his name spelled with a
709562 From the manuscript of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, showing that Mr. Bill Sikes first had his name spelled with a y, and including passages not in the published book

One of the title pages written by Charles Dickens when he was working on his novel Martin Chuzzlewit
709566 One of the title pages written by Charles Dickens when he was working on his novel Martin Chuzzlewit. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

Part of Charles Dicken's manuscript notes re the plot of The Old Curiosity Shop
709564 Part of Charles Dicken's manuscript notes re the plot of The Old Curiosity Shop. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

Page proof from Great Expectations, showing Charles Dickens's hand written corrections
709570 Page proof from Great Expectations, showing Charles Dickens's hand written corrections. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

Actor as Matsu? Harima (colour woodblock print)
5043586 Actor as Matsu? Harima (colour woodblock print) by Yoshitora, Utagawa (fl.c.1836-87); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Actor as Matsu)

John, Duke of Berry (chromolitho)
964210 John, Duke of Berry (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, Duke of Berry (Johannes, le Duc de Berri), 15th-century France

Ecrivain japonais (engraving)
2814612 Ecrivain japonais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecrivain japonais. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Metiers japonais (engraving)
2793188 Metiers japonais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metiers japonais. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1866 1H)

Capital One Million (engraving)
2772426 Capital One Million (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capital One Million)

Write on... Mrs Margaret Kendall teaches youngsters at Scissett Middle School about calligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting

Persian Lustred wall-tiles, pub. 1891. Creator: Henry Wallis (1830-1916)
Persian Lustred wall-tiles; Pl. 28. from the Godman Collection: Persian Ceramic Art in the Collection of Mr F Duane Godman FRS; pub. 1891 (colour lithograph)

Signature Of Axel Martin Fredrik Munthe 1857 To 1949 Swedish Physician And Psychiatrist From The Book The Story Of San Michele By Axel Munthe Published 1932

Bizarre mis-spelling on a sign in Lijiang, China
Lijiang, Yunnan China - 26 October 2006 This rather hilarious sign with rampant mis-spelling was seen on the foothills of Jade Dragon Snow mountain

Signature Of Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn Dated 1633. Dutch Artist And Etcher. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les EColes, ECole Hollandaise, Published 1863

Signature Of Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, 1606 A

Signature Of Maria Anna Angelika Or Angelica Katharina Kauffman, 1741 A

Handwriting Sample And Signature Of Albrecht D

Manuscript Of The Opening Sentences Of The Story Rodney Stone, By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, 1859 A

Receipt, Dated 1802, Signed By E. Pickwick, A Coach Proprietor From Whom Charles Dickens Took The Name For The Pickwick Papers. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

From The Manuscript Of Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens, Showing That Mr. Bill Sikes First Had His Name Spelled With A Y, And Including Passages Not In The Published Book

From The Original Manuscript Of Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens, Where "The Dodger"Cheeks The Magistrate
From The Original Manuscript Of Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens, Where " The Dodger" Cheeks The Magistrate. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

Part Of Charles Dickens Manuscript Notes Re The Plot Of The Old Curiosity Shop. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

One Of The Title Pages Written By Charles Dickens When He Was Working On His Novel Martin Chuzzlewit. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

Part Of Dickens Manuscript Notes Re The Name Of His Hero For Martin Chuzzlewit. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

Title Page To Manuscript Of Dombey And Son In Charles Dickens Own Hand Writing. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

Page Proof From Great Expectations, Showing Charles Dickenss Hand Written Corrections. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

From A Facsimile Of A Letter Sent To The Rev. Frederick Harford In 1869 By Gustave Dore. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

Styli Used For Writing In The 14Th Century. From A 19Th Century Print

Facsimilie Page Of A Notebook Of Charles Darwin Of 1837. Charles Darwin, 1809 -1882. British Naturalist. From The Book The Life And Letters Of Charles Darwin, Volume 2. Published London 1887

Persian Empire. Achaemenid period. Cuneiform writing. Palace
Persian Empire. Achaemenid period. Cuneiform writing on the wall of the Palace of Persepolis. 5th century B.C. Islamic Republic of Iran

China, Macau, A-Ma temple, rock garden China, Macau, Chinese writing adorns stone wall in A-Ma Temples peaceful rock garden

Roman Art. Ara of Iulia Primarum Sotira. White marble
Roman Art. Ara of Iulia Primarum Sotira. Sculpted in white marble and inscribed. Detail of the epitaph dedicated by Liberino, her husband, and her daughter Iulia Liberina

Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin. Spain, c1650. Music Vocal Religion Christian

Certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians Club
Coloured certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians Club informing him of his unanimous election as Honorary Vice-President of the Club, signed by Will Goldston and others, 7 January 1931

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Caligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting, has a rich and diverse history that spans across different cultures and time periods. From Elizabeth I's elegant signature to the intricate Chinese calligraphy found in Hong Kong's Lantau Island, this ancient art form has captivated people for centuries. In the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid period, cuneiform writing adorned palace walls, showcasing the power and prestige of its rulers. Similarly, Arabic carvings at Bou Inania Medersa in Fez, Morocco display both artistic beauty and religious devotion. Even renowned English writer Charles Dickens had a hand in caligraphy. His own handwritten title page to his novel Dombey and Son reveals his meticulous attention to detail. Manuscript pages from Oliver Twist also provide insight into Dickens' creative process with alternate spellings and unpublished passages. As seen in The Strand Magazine published in 1896, one can admire more of Dickens' handwritten work on titles pages for Martin Chuzzlewit as well as manuscript notes outlining the plot of The Old Curiosity Shop. Page proofs from Great Expectations showcase Dickens' corrections made by hand. Beyond literature, caligraphy extends into visual arts too. Color woodblock prints depict actors like Matsu? Harima while chromolithographs capture John Duke of Berry's regal presence. Engravings even portray Japanese writers immersed in their craft. Whether it be through royal signatures or literary manuscripts filled with ink-stained corrections, caligraphy serves as a testament to human creativity and expression throughout history. Its enduring allure continues to inspire artists worldwide who seek to master this timeless art form.