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Samuel Lover Autograph Signature c1850s Irish Author Songwriter Clipped Signed For Sale

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Samuel Lover Autograph Signature c1850s Irish Author Songwriter Clipped Signed:
$197.00

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Samuel Lover Autograph Signature c1850s Irish Author Songwriter Clipped Signed

From the collection of Frank D Andrews, purchase from an sale of items he donated to the Vineland Historical Society.

Offered is an authentic 19th-century clipped autograph signature of Irish novelist, songwriter, and artist Samuel Lover (1797–1868). The signature is mounted on a larger sheet bearing an early handwritten annotation identifying Lover and noting that the signature originated from the Tremont House Register in Boston, Massachusetts, during his visit to the United States.

Lover was a widely read and celebrated literary figure whose works include the popular novel “Handy Andy” and numerous songs and ballads depicting Irish life and culture. He toured extensively in America during the mid-1800s, where he lectured and performed to enthusiastic audiences.

The signature is written in period brown ink in a fluid, confident hand with a pronounced terminal flourish. The paper shows light, even age toning and minor edge irregularities consistent with mid-19th-century autograph album or register extractions.

Approximate clipped signature size: small strip mounted to larger sheet (see images).
Ink: brown.
Condition: good overall with expected age toning.

This piece is offered as a genuine historical autograph. No modern authentication is implied or guaranteed; buyers are encouraged to rely on their own expertise.

Item will be carefully packaged and shipped flat with protective materials.

SIGNATURE ANALYSIS

• Identified Signer: Samuel Lover
• Visible Signature Transcription: “Samuel Lover” (flowing script with extended terminal flourish)

Handwriting Characteristics:
The signature is executed in a confident, fluid 19th-century cursive hand. It displays a rightward slant, moderate to heavy ink saturation, and smooth, continuous pen strokes. The capital “S” is large and looped, transitioning cleanly into the surname. The terminal stroke of “Lover” extends into a long horizontal flourish, a stylistic trait commonly seen in mid-19th-century literary and artistic signatures.

Ink & Medium:
Appears to be iron gall–type brown ink consistent with mid-1800s writing. No signs of modern ink or mechanical reproduction.

Authenticity Indicators (Cautious):
The ink tone, stroke quality, and writing style appear consistent with period-appropriate signatures from the mid-19th century. The clipped signature format aligns with common 19th-century autograph collecting practices, where guest registers and letters were trimmed for albums.

Physical Attributes:
• Small clipped paper strip affixed to a larger mount
• Light age toning visible
• Minor edge irregularities from period cutting
• Clean presentation with no obvious modern repairs

Document Type:
Clipped autograph signature, likely removed from a guest register or manuscript source.

Estimated Era:
Circa 1840s–1860s

Contextual Clues:
The handwritten note on the mount indicates the signature originated from the Tremont House Register, Boston, Massachusetts, during Lover’s visit to the United States.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY

This item is a 19th-century clipped autograph of Irish author, artist, and songwriter Samuel Lover, neatly mounted on a larger display sheet with an early handwritten biographical annotation. The note attributes the signature to a hotel register entry in Boston during Lover’s American travels, adding desirable provenance context.

SIGNER BIO

Samuel Lover (1797–1868) was an Irish novelist, songwriter, artist, and humorist best known for his depictions of Irish rural life and culture. Born in Dublin, Lover achieved wide popularity through novels, essays, and musical compositions, including the well-known ballad “The Low-Backed Car.” He also authored the popular series “Handy Andy,” which helped establish his reputation in both Ireland and the United States. Lover toured America in the mid-19th century, lecturing and performing, and became well regarded among literary circles on both sides of the Atlantic. His work occupies an important place in 19th-century Anglo-Irish literature and music history.

COLLECTOR INTEREST

• Desirable for literary autograph collectors
• Strong appeal to Irish history and culture collectors
• Interest for 19th-century manuscript & ephemera specialists
• Relevant to researchers of transatlantic literary figures
• Suitable for display in autograph or literature collections

KEYWORDS

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