{"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":"The Archive Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44621724713038,"sku":"EB-53033405546778","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_f8d9b649-1312-4652-a6b8-405b62b19e49.jpg?v=1792593815","url":"https:\/\/thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/joseph-hume-1824-autograph-letter-signed-concerning-an-autograph-collection","provider":"The Archive Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}