Glórias aims to promote this activity, imposing a high standard of quality. This total commitment is rewarded by the praise of the press and the messages of satisfaction from our visitors, both curious and clients.

Here are some testimonials

• Luciano L, from Goias | The buyer selected a letter from Baron of Rio Branco , he is also interested in Vinicius de Moraes, engravings, etc. | "(...) We will do more business. We need people like you who love and are excited about national memory and culture."

• UFO School of Mines | The buyer selected a letter by Gabriel Auguste Daubrée for an artistic, scientific and historical exhibition about the Sesquicentennial of the Ouro Preto School of Mines | "I am very happy! You are very serious, studious, detailed, reliable, extremely professional and friendly."
  
  
• University of São Paulo (USP) , interdepartmental laboratory at FFLCH-USP | They acquired a Prayer of exorcism in Latin for research | "We are indeed very satisfied!!!".
  
  
• Adair R, from São Paulo | A collector for many years (Kardec, Pelé, Senna, etc.), he bought the document conservation course | "I found it very interesting to introduce people to the preservation of documents and books. It gave a general idea to help collectors take good care of their collections and document repositories."
  
  
• Antônio D , from Espirito Santo | New customer who requested a certificate of authenticity for an autograph from Pelé | "Thank you very much for the excellent work and speed."
  
  
• Marcelo N , from Rio de Janeiro | New client who ordered a letter from Machado de Assis | " Hi Mathias, I received it yesterday. I loved it. "

• Alexandre G , from São Paulo | New customer who ordered a letter from Vinícius de Moraes | "Received, thank you very much. I was impressed with the professionalism and quality of service."
  
  
• Renato S , from Campinas | New client who ordered two documents about Alberto Santos Dumont | "I received the documents today, I wanted to thank you, thank you very much for your efficiency, for your accuracy, for your competence, thank you very much."
  
  
• Hector F , Brazilian | Simply visited the site and liked it | "Great historical-documentary source."
  
  
• Célio B , from Fortaleza | Célio acquired the most beautiful autograph of Ayrton Senna that we have ever had in our hands, an exceptional piece. | "I just received it!!!! Thank you very much!!!!!"
  
  
• Thiago M , from São Paulo | Passionate about Bossa Nova, Thiago acquired a record autographed by Elis Regina in Paris (1961) and with a long dedication from Tom Jobim (1976) . | "It arrived in perfect condition. It's beautiful, thank you!"
  
  
• Letícia B, from Piracicaba | She is starting a collection of prints and rare books. She acquired a rare first edition with an original drawing by Carybé and Jorge Amado for Vinícius de Moraes. | "We loved it. The book is incredible and arrived in perfect condition, very well taken care of for shipping. I appreciate the attention and excellent service since the purchase. I hope to be able to acquire other pieces from your collection in the future."
  
  
• William M, from Barueri | He decided to give his mother, a History teacher, a postcard written by Princess Isabel and a slavery document . | " Congratulations on your agility , competence and commitment to the customer."
  
  
• Marcelo B , from Rio de Janeiro | Researcher specializing in the painter Emiliano de Cavalcanti. | " I am not a collector, I am a researcher. But I would like to congratulate you on this very professional initiative that, although market-oriented, helps preserve cultural memory in Brazil. I am doing a study on Di Cavalcanti, and I found two letters to Gildo (?) on the website, which will be very useful in my research. Therefore, I am writing just to thank you."
  
  
• João M, from Natal | A student specializing in the life of Vinícius de Moraes, acquired an autographed document from him . | "Everything was wonderfully correct, dear friend. I am speechless with your generosity and professionalism, rare qualities nowadays, I am completely happy with this purchase. I will forever remain an admirer of you and your work."

• Marcos B , from Curitiba | A loyal customer and serious collector, Marcos has now chosen a dedication from Santos Dumont. | "I am very grateful for your attention and high level of professionalism. I am a constant admirer of your collection and of you."
  
  
• Luciano B , from São Paulo A Parisian at heart, Luciano acquired an original drawing of the famous Kiki de Montparnasse . | "Received. I was satisfied and I am grateful."
  
  
• Roberto V , from Belo Horizonte | This collector, who focuses on painters, musicians and the history of Minas Gerais, has enriched his collection with drawings by Eugênio de Proença Sigaud . | " Congratulations on your business. In times of destruction of the universal past, including suspicious fires, your beautiful documents are not only history and art, they represent the reminder that must always be present that our existence is built on a line that cannot be erased, and it is up to the contemporary generation to know, preserve and evaluate what was experienced, which your work provides with praise."
  
  
• Alex M , from São Paulo | Alex grew up admiring Ayrton Senna, was devastated by the accident that killed the driver and decided to acquire an authentic autograph from him: the masterpiece of his collection. | "Mathias, thank you very much! It arrived in great condition! I'm happy and will take good care of the document. Thanks again and see you next time!"
  
  
• Marcelo F. from São Paulo | A collector of rare documents for many years, Marcelo decided to acquire and protect a letter from Empress Teresa Cristina. | "I just received the letter here at the condominium's reception. Very pleased, thank you. Paper in excellent condition, perfect signature."
  
  
• Roberto M. from Santa Catarina | A historian from Brazil, Roberto acquired a handwritten poem by Dom Pedro II that he will perhaps present during an upcoming public exhibition of his collection. | "Emperor in hand! I am very pleased. Once again, thank you for the opportunity."
  
  
• Cléber N. from São Paulo | An experienced collector focused on military themes, Cléber acquired a very rare clandestine edition of the Black Book of the Military Dictatorship . | "(...) I will buy other products from the site in the future. In addition, you have provided excellent service."
  
  
• Vitor M. from Curitiba | A young collector, he acquired the first piece in his collection this year: a photograph signed by the great French singer Charles Aznavour , discovered by Edith Piaf. | "I am very pleased and happy, I hope to make a new acquisition soon! Thank you very much for your attention."
  
  
• Marcos P. from São Paulo | A renowned businessman, writer and speaker, he decided to enrich his rich collection, focused on the pioneers of aviation and the conquest of space, with a historical piece signed by Alberto Santos Dumont. | "The document arrived in excellent condition in my hands. I confess that my hands trembled with joy when I was able to touch it."
  
  

• Marc G. from Switzerland | A collector of documents related to the fashion world, he acquired a fashion sketch created 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. from Florianópolis | A lover of books with an emphasis on themes related to architecture and urban planning, Lilian acquired an original plan of the Flamengo landfill by Roberto Burle Marx. | "Good afternoon, Mathias. We received the document in excellent condition. Everything is fine."
  
  
• Mario C. from Rio de Janeiro | Interested in the life of Santos Dumont, he chose an unpublished dedication from the Brazilian aviation pioneer for his collection. | "Everything arrived ok. Congratulations on the project and the correction. Rare things in the country these days. (...) Keep me updated. I will definitely buy other items."
  
  
• Fernando M. from Curitiba | Young collector, with a great interest in the Brazilian royal family, acquired two documents for his collection | "Everything arrived perfect, very well packaged and preserved! My congratulations!"
  
  
• Marcos B. from Curitiba | A collector passionate about rare documents, he decided to enrich his collection with a handwritten letter from Alberto Santos Dumont | "Mathias, mon cher! The letter has just arrived, impeccable and in perfect condition. Thank you very much!"
  
  
• Amit O. from New York, United States | Collector of prestigious documents, acquired an emotional 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. from Paris, France | Specialist and biographer of the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, acquired a letter from him to the famous piano factory Steinway & Sons | "Good morning Mathias, I received my order, I am very happy!"
  
  
• Yuri AM from Campinas | PhD student at UNICAMP and collector of Nobel Prize autographs | "I congratulate you on the beautiful documents you have. I loved your website, you really have many rarities. Congratulations."
  
  
• Salomon C. from Brazil | He was interested in a set of letters written in the trenches by a French soldier during the First World War | "I am here traveling through the translated excerpts of these letters. It is amazing how these yellowed pages have the ability to transport us to the past. I stayed here trying to imagine each scene described in these letters. This is invaluable, far beyond the advertised price. Congratulations on your beautiful collection and congratulations for valuing these records of people who are no longer among us, but who made history. I also love antiques and all the history that revolves around them."
  
  
• Marli Jussara M. from Brazil | Needed to evaluate an old German drawing | "We are very grateful for the effort and attention you gave us. We will follow your advice, we will keep it."
  
  
• Luis E. from Rio de Janeiro | Not a collector but wanted to have a good photo of Pelé playing on the field | "Photo received, perfect! (...) I was very pleased with the transaction with the Glórias Collection. Very attentive service, the piece was exactly what I expected - at a reasonable price - and they even tracked the delivery - a process, unfortunately, still slow but due to the Brazilian Post Office service."
  
  
• Adriano R. from São Paulo | Experienced collector, acquired a previously unpublished postcard signed by aviator Alberto Santos Dumont | "Received! Everything perfect, well packaged... excellent."
  
  
• Anselmo S. from São Paulo | He had an original document from Pelé when he was a student at the university in Santos | "I appreciate the punctuality and honesty in this negotiation."
  
  
• Marcos RB from 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 document by Machado de Assis. What a beautiful and rare document! It is in much better condition than I expected. Thank you for the kind card and your words. My trust is mutual. As I have told you on other occasions, please consider me a loyal customer from now on. It was a pleasant surprise to meet you, a trustworthy, intelligent person who knows his craft and has such a rich collection as Glórias."
  
  
• Marcelo F. from São Carlos, in the interior of São Paulo | Experienced collector, acquired an interesting letter from Dom Pedro II | "Thank you for sending the document, it arrived today and in perfect condition. The document is truly fantastic, thank you."
  
  
• Beatriz A. from the interior of São Paulo | Visual artist and great-granddaughter of the famous Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral, Beatriz donated a rare copy of the catalogue of Tarsila's first exhibition in Brazil , in Rio de Janeiro, in 1929. | "I only have praise for the service I received from the website."
  
  
• Giovana C. from Rio de Janeiro | Admirer and specialist of Monteiro Lobato, acquired two letters from the writer | "My passion for Lobato began in my childhood, with the characters from Sítio do Picapau Amarelo. In college, I started reading and analyzing some translations and discovered the face of Lobato as a translator and editor. I studied his letters and got to know his thoughts on various subjects concerning the development of the country. Since then, I have been looking for his own works, articles, magazines and translations, but I have not yet acquired much since they are not always accessible (...). We were very pleased with the Glórias team, they arrived quickly and safely. It was really cool to get the documents, you know! I don't think we have any suggestions, because everything went very well."
  
  
• Roger , Brazil | Asked for an evaluation of a letter signed by Duque De Caxias | "I consider him to be a contact who perfectly met my needs, with very cordial treatment, I was satisfied."
  
  
• Christina Y. from London | English collector who owned an important letter from American astronaut Neil Armstrong | "Many thanks - it has been a pleasure to do business with you."
  
  
• Lidia and Heloïsa K. from São Paulo | Heirs of a famous Brazilian pianist who collected autographed documents | "The Glórias collection brings together not only documents, but life stories and remarkable experiences. It is a cultural treasure trove full of good will and dedication. We are very pleased and will always keep in touch."
  
  
• Jairo C. from Belo Horizonte | Web entrepreneur, owner of the website www.xicaradasilva.com.br | "I browsed your website and found it to be sensational. Very well done and top quality. Create a project for city halls, addressing Glórias as a pedagogical means of teaching students the value of knowledge."
  
  
• Jean-Charles G. from Belo Horizonte | French, retail executive and sports enthusiast, received a signed photograph by Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt as a birthday present | "Receiving a rare document as a gift, in my case an autographed photo, was very exciting. It's not like receiving a regular gift. You know it was made for you, that the person knows your tastes and interests and you know that the document is unique. In my case, it was a very strong demonstration of our friendship. It made me want to do the same for people I consider special."
  
  
• Silvia R. from Belo Horizonte | Lawyer and classical music lover, received a small score by Italian composer Luigi Denza as a birthday present | "I felt very special when I received my gift."
  
  
• Guilherme S. from Rio de Janeiro | Investor, bought a numbered and signed image by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes | "I never imagined that I would make an investment from something as uncertain as the internet, but now that the deal is complete, I am very happy that I took a chance on it. Mathias' company is serious, and I would recommend it to anyone. If it still seems risky to buy art or collector's items online, however, you can trust Mathias. He was very attentive during all stages of the purchase, answered my questions, and the rotogravure arrived in perfect condition, two days after I made the deposit into my account. No surprises. If you want to buy something offered by him, don't think twice. Thank you for the smooth purchase and for your helpfulness."
  
  
• Enzo M. from Porto Alegre | Collector, acquired a photograph signed by the American designer Tom Ford | "Great seller and excellent piece. I recommend it to the entire community of collectors."