Signing Collection

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

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

EVCW2A-00019
General Robert E. Lee surrendering the Confederate army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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. Currier, New York, c.1844 (litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); 34x23 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

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

The Autograph Album, by William Heath Robinson
A Souperscription. Illustration showing a missionary signing a little boys book whilst being boiled alive. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

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. This treaty, signed by 48 other countries of the United Nations

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. Watching on for Liverpool are Bill Shankly (behind left)

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, white shirt chairman John Smith left

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

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

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935, flanked by the bills co-authors (in dark suits)

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

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

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)

Lenny Henry, comedian, having some fun at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. June 1978. Sir Lenworth George Henry, CBE (born 29 August 1958), known as Lenny Henry, is a British stand-up comedian, actor

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

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

(1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill
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, American President Woodrow Wilson)
TREATY OF VERSAILLES, 1919. The Big Four (French Premier Georges Clemenceau, American President Woodrow Wilson, English Prime Minister David Lloyd George)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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]

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952. Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document making West Germany the 53rd member of

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

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

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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.