A signature written by the individual to whom it belongs Do not confuse with the subscribed attestation of an individual recorded by a scribe or notary, such as a witness in a legal document [See also HOLOGRAPH]
If someone famous autographs something, they put their signature on it. I autographed a copy of one of my books. an autographed photo of Clark Gable. a famous person's signature that they give to someone who admires them (autographum, from autographus , from , from auto- ( AUTO-) + -graphos ). if a famous person autographs a book, photograph etc, they sign it. Any manuscript handwritten by its author; in common usage, a handwritten signature. Aside from its value as a collector's item, an early or corrected draft of a work may show its stages of composition or "correct" final version. The earliest autograph signature of a famous person is probably the Cid's, dated 1096. There exist autographs of most of the great Renaissance figures, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Ludovico Ariosto. Since the 18th century, autograph material of notable people in the arts, sciences, or public life has been more abundant