{"product_id":"joseph-hume-1824-autograph-letter-signed-concerning-an-autograph-collection","title":"Joseph Hume—1824 Autograph Letter Signed Concerning an Autograph Collection","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging one-page autograph letter signed “Joseph Hume,” dated May 10, 1824, from 38 York Place, London, addressed to a woman whose name appears to read Mrs. Turner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHume writes that he is sending a note received the previous evening, explaining that it will serve “as an autograph to be added to those of other public characters you may have.” The letter offers a charming glimpse into the collecting of notable signatures during the early nineteenth century, with Hume himself helping the recipient build her collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph Hume (1777–1855), a Scottish physician and prominent parliamentary reformer, became especially associated with scrutiny of public expenditure and advocacy of reform. This brief personal letter presents an appealing connection between a recognized political figure and the history of autograph collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in dark ink and bearing a large, boldly underlined signature. Visible condition includes light toning, folds and handling creases, scattered discoloration, and paper loss at the upper-right corner, clear of the writing. The text and signature remain readily legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered as the single letter shown; the note mentioned in its text is not included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53033405546778,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_3572.jpg?v=1791406743","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/joseph-hume-1824-autograph-letter-signed-concerning-an-autograph-collection","provider":"TheArchiveAuthority.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}