Glórias aims to promote the world of autographs and historical documents while upholding the highest standards of quality. This commitment is rewarded by praise from the press and by the messages of satisfaction we receive from visitors, enthusiasts and clients.

Here are some of their testimonials

• Douglas M., Rio de Janeiro | Bought a personal book of the Baron of Rio Branco with handwritten annotations | “I picked up the parcel at the post office today and I already have the book. It is a wonderful item, everything about it is perfect!”
  
  
• Bruno S., São José dos Campos | Chose a rare Pelé autograph signed in Japan as a gift for a friend | “It arrived in perfect condition. Beautiful photo! It’s for the 50th birthday of a great childhood friend, a die-hard Santos fan. I can only thank you!”
  
  
• Philipp R., Winchester (United States) | A philosophy professor at a major university and a Michel Foucault specialist, he acquired a letter from the philosopher | “I am delighted to possess a document that Michel Foucault himself typed and signed. I consider the price you charged to be very fair.”
  
  
• Luiz L., Campinas (São Paulo) | An experienced collector, he acquired six pieces to enrich his collection, mainly letters by the Countess of Barral, Lúcio Costa, Carlos Chagas, Joaquim Nabuco and José do Patrocínio | “I received the pieces! They are fantastic.”
  
  
• Thiago Z., Brasília | A first purchase of two pieces: a letter from Malcolm Forbes and another from the Krug family, founders of the famous Champagne house | “Completely satisfied. Thank you very much!”
  
  
• João A., São Roque (São Paulo) | A former Varig/Vasp flight attendant in the 1970s and 1980s, he collected more than 80 celebrity autographs, which he asked us to appraise | “I want to thank you for your attention, your kindness, your courtesy and above all your time. You were very gracious in seeing me. It was a great pleasure to meet you. If you are ever in São Roque, call me and we’ll share a good bottle of wine.”
  
  
• Marcio P. de C., Rio de Janeiro | An admirer of Villa-Lobos, he chose a certificate signed by the composer in 1935 | “I’m writing just to let you know that the document with Villa-Lobos’s autograph has arrived and I am very happy with the purchase. And to thank you for your attention, professionalism and care throughout the transaction. Thank you very much. I will keep following (and admiring) your collection online (...). I am truly delighted with this acquisition.”
  
  
• Brittany L., California (United States) | A psychiatrist and researcher in Spiritism, she acquired an inscription by Chico Xavier addressed to a colleague | “I would first like to say what a joy it was to receive this item. It arrived safely and packaged well. Having it here with me has been a very special experience (...) I am so pleased to be able to give this gift to two people whom I love very much. Thank you for your care in making the item available and keeping it protected.”
  
  
• Eça C., São Paulo | Chose three original photographs by Marc Ferrez as a birthday gift | “Thank you for your help, it was great. The birthday boy loved it.”
  
  
• Guilherme S., Rio de Janeiro | An experienced collector, he had long been searching for a letter by Machado de Assis and found it with us | “I am overjoyed with my letter. Thank you so much. You made an unimaginable dream come true. I am hooked on Machado.”
  
  
• Fernando F., São Paulo | A lawyer, he completed his collection with a letter by José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva | “Received in good order. A beautiful document.”
  
  
• Marcelo R., Rio de Janeiro | Owner of a well-known Rio bookshop, he bought a piece of correspondence relating to slavery | “Yes, the order arrived. I really liked it, thank you.”
  
  
• Fabio P., Rio de Janeiro | An antiques professional, he chose a special manuscript describing in detail the last hours of the Brazilian monarchy | “I received this special document. Thank you very much!”
  
  
• Sol C., São Paulo | A renowned architect, she acquired a manuscript and drawings by Oscar Niemeyer | “Everything arrived just right! Very happy. Thank you.”
  
  
• Diego B., São Paulo | A collector of autograph objects and documents of Santos-Dumont, he acquired two handwritten letters by the aviator from us | “Two beautiful items that will add a great deal of historical value to my collection.”
  
  
• Thiago Z., Brasília | Decided to buy a handwritten letter by G.H. Mumm | “Everything perfect. Thank you, and I hope to buy from you again!”
  
  
• Alef P., Cuiabá | A new client who chose an inscription by Ayrton Senna | “I received it earlier than expected. Very satisfied with the item and with how well the ink is preserved, it’s out of this world. Thank you.”
  
  
• Raul S., Goiânia | A loyal client who bought a letter by Monteiro Lobato and an inscription by Elis Regina | “100% satisfied, thank you very much!”
  
  
• Guilherme P., Rio de Janeiro | Acquired a handwritten letter by the composer Heitor Villa-Lobos and an inscription by the painter Candido Portinari | “(...) I received everything safely, all impeccable. I am very satisfied, thank you so much for all the updates since the purchase. If it were up to me, I’d buy half of your collection.”
  
  
• Jhonatan F., João Pessoa | Acquired a book signed by Chico Xavier as a gift | “The item arrived and it is incredible. The delay did not take away any of its shine... I’ll give the present tomorrow. And I’ll have the chance to buy other pieces. Your collection is very special.”
  
  
• Paulo M., Curitiba | A new client with a varied collection, he acquired an autograph of Jack Dempsey | “I received the envelope and opened it a little while ago. The card is in excellent condition. I appreciated it and congratulate all of you on your fine service. Thank you very much!”
  
  
• Luciano L., Goiás | The buyer selected a letter by the Baron of Rio Branco; he is also interested in Vinicius de Moraes, prints and more | “(...) We will do more business. We need people like you who love and are passionate about our national memory and culture.”

• School of Mines, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) | Selected a letter by Gabriel Auguste Daubrée for an artistic, scientific and historical exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Ouro Preto School of Mines | “Yes, I am very happy! You are very serious, knowledgeable, meticulous, reliable, extremely professional and friendly.”
  
  
• University of São Paulo (USP), interdepartmental laboratory at FFLCH-USP | Acquired a Latin exorcism prayer for research | “Yes, we are very satisfied!!!”
  
  
• Adair R., São Paulo | A collector for many years (Kardec, Pelé, Senna and more), he bought the course on document conservation | “I found it very interesting as an introduction to the preservation of documents and books. It gave a good overview to help collectors take proper care of their collections and archives.”
  
  
• Antônio D., Espírito Santo | A new client who requested a certificate of authenticity for a Pelé autograph | “Thank you very much for the excellent work and the speed.”
  
  
• Marcelo N., Rio de Janeiro | A new client who ordered a letter by Machado de Assis | “Hi Mathias, I received it yesterday. I loved it.”

• Alexandre G., São Paulo | A new client who ordered a letter by Vinicius de Moraes | “Received, thank you very much. I was impressed by the professionalism and quality of service.”
  
  
• Renato S., Campinas | A new client who ordered two documents relating to Alberto Santos-Dumont | “I received the documents today and wanted to thank you. Thank you so much for your efficiency, your precision and your expertise.”
  
  
• Heitor F., Brazil | Simply visited the website and liked it | “An excellent historical and documentary resource.”
  
  
• Célio B., Fortaleza | Célio acquired the most beautiful Ayrton Senna autograph we have ever handled, an exceptional piece | “Just received it!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!”
  
  
• Thiago M., São Paulo | A Bossa Nova enthusiast, Thiago acquired a record signed by Elis Regina in Paris (1961) and a long inscription by Tom Jobim (1976) | “Arrived perfectly. They are beautiful, thank you!”
  
  
• Letícia B., Piracicaba | Starting a collection of prints and rare books, she acquired a rare first edition with an original drawing by Carybé and an inscription by Jorge Amado for Vinicius de Moraes | “We love it. The book is incredible and arrived just right, very carefully packed. Thank you for your attention and excellent service from the moment of purchase. I hope to acquire other pieces from your collection in the future.”
  
  
• William M., Barueri | Decided to give his mother, a history teacher, a postcard written by Princess Isabel and a document relating to slavery | “Congratulations on your speed, expertise and commitment to the customer.”
  
  
• Marcelo B., Rio de Janeiro | A researcher specialising in the painter Emiliano Di Cavalcanti | “I am not a collector, I am a researcher. But I would like to congratulate you on such a professional initiative which, although aimed at the market, helps preserve Brazil’s cultural memory. I am working on a study of Di Cavalcanti and found on your website two letters to Gildo (?), which will be very useful for my research. So I am writing simply to thank you.”
  
  
• João M., Natal | A student specialising in the life of Vinicius de Moraes, he acquired an autograph document by the poet | “Everything wonderfully right, dear friend. I am lost for words at your generosity and professionalism, rare qualities nowadays. I am completely happy with this purchase. I remain forever an admirer of you and your work.”

• Marcos B., Curitiba | A loyal client and serious collector, Marcos has now chosen an inscription by Santos-Dumont | “Very grateful for your attention and great professionalism. I am a constant admirer of your collection and of you.”
  
  
• Luciano B., São Paulo | A Parisian at heart, Luciano acquired an original drawing by the famous Kiki de Montparnasse | “Received. I am satisfied and grateful.”
  
  
• Roberto V., Belo Horizonte | This collector, focused on painters, musicians and the history of Minas Gerais, enriched his collection with drawings by Eugênio de Proença Sigaud | “Congratulations on your business. In times when the universal past is being destroyed, including by suspicious fires, your beautiful documents are not only history and art: they are an ever-present reminder that our existence is built along a line that cannot be erased, and that it falls to the present generation to know, preserve and value what has been lived. Your work achieves this admirably.”
  
  
• Alex M., São Paulo | Alex grew up admiring Ayrton Senna, was devastated by the accident that killed the driver, and decided to acquire an authentic autograph of his: the centrepiece of his collection | “Mathias, thank you so much! It arrived in excellent condition! I am happy and will take great care of the document. Thanks again and see you next time!”
  
  
• Marcelo F., São Paulo state | A collector of rare documents for many years, Marcelo decided to acquire and preserve a letter by Empress Teresa Cristina | “I just received the letter at my building’s front desk. Very satisfied, thank you. Paper in excellent condition, perfect signature.”
  
  
• Roberto M., Santa Catarina | A historian of Brazil, Roberto acquired a handwritten poem by Emperor Pedro II, which he may present at a forthcoming public exhibition of his collection | “The Emperor is in my hands! I am very satisfied. Once again, thank you for the opportunity.”
  
  
• Cléber N., São Paulo | An experienced collector focused on military history, Cléber acquired an extremely rare clandestine edition of the Black Book of the Military Dictatorship | “(...) I will buy other items from the website in the future. Besides, you have provided excellent service.”
  
  
• Vitor M., Curitiba | A young collector, he acquired the first piece of his collection this year: a photograph signed by the great French singer Charles Aznavour, who was discovered by Edith Piaf | “I am very satisfied and happy, and I hope to make a new purchase soon! Thank you very much for your attention.”
  
  
• Marcos P., São Paulo | A renowned entrepreneur, author and speaker, he enriched his collection, focused on the pioneers of aviation and space exploration, with a historical piece signed by Alberto Santos-Dumont | “The document reached my hands in excellent condition. Hands which, I confess, trembled with joy at being able to touch it.”
  
  

• Marc G., Switzerland | A collector of documents related to the fashion world, he acquired a fashion drawing by Yves Saint Laurent | “It has already arrived, I like the sketches very much! Please let me know in case you get more items from the fashion world.”
  
  
• Lilian M., Florianópolis | A book lover with a particular interest in architecture and urban planning, Lilian acquired an original plan of the Flamengo Park by Roberto Burle Marx | “Good afternoon, Mathias. We received the document in excellent condition. All good.”
  
  
• Mario C., Rio de Janeiro | Interested in the life of Santos-Dumont, he chose a previously unpublished inscription by the Brazilian aviation pioneer for his collection | “Everything arrived fine. Congratulations on your business and your integrity, both rare in this country nowadays. (...) Always send me your new arrivals. I will certainly buy other items.”
  
  
• Fernando M., Curitiba | A young collector with a keen interest in the Brazilian Imperial Family, he acquired two documents for his collection | “Everything arrived perfectly, very well packed and preserved! Congratulations!”
  
  
• Marcos B., Curitiba | A collector passionate about rare documents, he enriched his collection with a handwritten letter by Alberto Santos-Dumont | “Mathias, mon cher! The letter has just arrived, impeccable and in perfect condition. Thank you so much!”
  
  
• Amit O., New York (United States) | A collector of prestigious documents, he acquired a moving letter from Marcel Cerdan to Edith Piaf | “You are amazing, Mathias! Thank you so much, this is brilliant. Really appreciate your help and communication through all of this, I wish all transactions were of the same standard with which you operate. Thank you for a fantastic experience.”
  
  
• Norberto C., Paris (France) | A specialist and biographer of the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, he acquired a letter from Respighi to the famous piano maker Steinway & Sons | “Good morning Mathias, I received my order and I am very happy!”
  
  
• Yuri A. M., Campinas | A PhD student at UNICAMP and a collector of Nobel Prize winners’ autographs | “Congratulations on the beautiful documents you have. I loved your website, you really have many rarities. Well done.”
  
  
• Salomon C., Brazil | Took an interest in a set of letters written in the trenches by a French soldier during the First World War | “I’m here lost in the translated passages of these letters. It’s amazing how these yellowed pages can transport us to the past. I sat here trying to imagine every scene they describe. This has a priceless value far beyond the listed price. Congratulations on your beautiful collection and on honouring the records of people who are no longer with us but who made history. I also love antiques and all the history surrounding them.”
  
  
• Marli Jussara M., Brazil | Needed an appraisal of an old German drawing | “Thank you very much for your effort and the attention you gave us. We will follow your advice and, yes, we will keep it.”
  
  
• Luis E., Rio de Janeiro | Not a collector, but he wanted a good photograph of Pelé playing on the pitch | “Photo received, beautifully done! (...) I am very satisfied with my purchase from the Glórias Collection. Very attentive service, the piece was exactly what I expected, at a reasonable price, and they even followed up on the delivery, a process that is unfortunately still slow, but that is the fault of the Brazilian postal service.”
  
  
• Adriano R., São Paulo | An experienced collector, he acquired a previously unpublished postcard signed by the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont | “Received! Everything perfect, well packed... excellent.”
  
  
• Anselmo S., São Paulo | Owned an original document written by Pelé when he was a student at college in Santos | “Thank you for your punctuality and honesty in this transaction.”
  
  
• Marcos R. B., Curitiba | A discerning collector and specialist in Brazilian and French literature, he acquired a rare letter by Machado de Assis | “I have just received the Machado de Assis document. What a beautiful and extremely rare document! It is much better preserved than I expected. Thank you for the kind card and your words. My trust in you is mutual. As I have told you before, please consider me a loyal client from now on. It was a pleasant surprise to find you: a trustworthy, intelligent person who knows the trade, with a collection as rich as that of Glórias.”
  
  
• Marcelo F., São Carlos (São Paulo state) | An experienced collector, he acquired an interesting letter by Emperor Pedro II | “Thank you for sending the document, it arrived today in perfect condition. The document is truly fantastic, thank you.”
  
  
• Beatriz A., São Paulo state | A visual artist and great-grandniece of the famous Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral, Beatriz entrusted us with a rare copy of the catalogue of Tarsila’s first exhibition in Brazil, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1929 | “I have nothing but praise for the service I received from the website.”
  
  
• Giovana C., Rio de Janeiro | An admirer and specialist of Monteiro Lobato, she acquired two letters by the writer | “My passion for Lobato began in childhood, with the characters of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo. At university, I started reading and analysing some of his translations and discovered Lobato the translator and publisher. I studied his letters and came to know his thoughts on many subjects concerning the country’s development. Since then I have been looking for his own works, articles, magazines and translations, but I haven’t acquired much yet since they are not always accessible (...). We are extremely satisfied with the Glórias team; it arrived quickly and safely. It was wonderful to hold the documents, you know! I don’t think we have any suggestions, as everything went very well.”
  
  
• Roger, Brazil | Requested an appraisal of a letter signed by the Duke of Caxias | “I would describe it as a contact that fully met my needs, with very cordial treatment. I was satisfied.”
  
  
• Christina Y., London | An English collector who owned an important letter from the American astronaut Neil Armstrong | “Many thanks - it has been a pleasure to do business with you.”
  
  
• Lidia and Heloïsa K., São Paulo | Heirs of a famous Brazilian pianist who collected autograph documents | “The Glórias collection brings together not only documents but life stories and remarkable experiences. It is a store of culture full of goodwill and dedication. We are very satisfied and will always stay in touch.”
  
  
• Jairo C., Belo Horizonte | A web entrepreneur, owner of the website www.xicaradasilva.com.br | “I browsed your website and found it sensational. Very well made and of top quality. You should create a project for city councils, presenting Glórias as a teaching tool to show students the value of knowledge.”
  
  
• Jean-Charles G., Belo Horizonte | A Frenchman, retail executive and sports enthusiast, he received as a birthday present a photograph signed by the Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt | “Receiving a rare document as a gift, in my case a signed photo, was very moving. It’s not like receiving an ordinary present. You know it was chosen for you, that the person knows your tastes and interests, and that the document is unique. In my case it was a very strong expression of our friendship. It made me want to do the same for the people I consider special.”
  
  
• Silvia R., Belo Horizonte | A lawyer and classical music lover, she received as a birthday present a short musical score by the Italian composer Luigi Denza | “I felt very special when I received my present.”
  
  
• Guilherme S., Rio de Janeiro | An investor, he bought a numbered print signed by the Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes | “I never imagined I would make an investment through something as uncertain as the internet, but now that the deal is done, I am very happy I took the chance. Mathias’s company is serious, and I would recommend it to anyone. If buying art or collectibles online still seems risky, you can trust Mathias. He was very attentive at every stage of the purchase, answered my questions, and the rotogravure arrived in perfect condition two days after I made the bank transfer. No surprises at all. If you want to acquire something he offers, don’t think twice. Thank you for a smooth purchase and for your helpfulness.”
  
  
• Enzo M., Porto Alegre | A collector, he acquired a photograph signed by the American designer Tom Ford | “Great seller and an excellent piece. I recommend it to the whole collecting community.”