autography
/ɔˈtɑɡrəfi/
noun
- A person's own handwriting or signature.
- His autography was so distinctive that it was easy to spot forgeries.
- Collectors value autography because it shows the personal touch of the writer.
- The letter was written in her own autography, so there was no doubt it was from her.
- The study or collection of handwritten documents and signatures.
- She specialized in autography and could identify the author of any old letter.
- Autography is a fascinating field for anyone interested in history and handwriting.
- The course on autography taught students how to verify historical documents.
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