Project Gutenberg 2016-05-20 Public domain in the USA. 473 Broadley, Alexander Meyrick 1847 1916 Chats on Autographs Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Chats on Autographs" by Alexander Meyrick Broadley is a detailed guide on autograph collecting written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating world of acquiring and understanding autographs, distinguishing between casual collectors and serious aficionados motivated by historical significance. Broadley provides insights into the value of autographs, how to collect them, and the excitement surrounding this unique hobby. The opening of "Chats on Autographs" sets the stage for an engaging exploration of the history and allure of autograph collecting. Broadley reflects on the origins of this hobby, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations and the early collections, such as the "alba amicorum" of the 16th century. He discusses the significance of authentic handwritten documents, emphasizing the differences between genuine autographs and mere signatures collected opportunistically. Throughout the introduction, he aims to educate readers about the nuances of collecting, the importance of provenance, and the joys of uncovering historical treasures through letter writing, while also cautioning against the prevalence of forgeries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Autographs Z Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 671855 2025-09-21T04:06:40.161927 text/html 609650 2024-10-23T00:35:42 text/html 6597487 2025-09-21T04:06:53.101933 application/epub+zip 6602556 2025-09-21T04:06:42.883961 application/epub+zip 285910 2025-09-21T04:06:41.522929 application/epub+zip 6779326 2025-09-21T04:06:59.569937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6739010 2025-09-21T04:06:51.610927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440877 2022-09-23T18:54:37.222698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 465397 2025-09-21T04:06:37.887982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 445587 2024-10-23T00:35:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16008 2025-09-21T04:06:59.728845 application/rdf+xml 13457 2025-09-21T04:06:41.696977 image/jpeg 2076 2025-09-21T04:06:41.612957 image/jpeg 6454153 2025-09-21T04:06:40.542020 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia