Autograph draft of a letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, written from Brussels and dated 1 September 1738 [c.25 July 1739] [D2051]
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CMV34618
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MA 986.15, ‘Autograph draft of a letter : Brussels, to Frederick the Great, 1738 Sept. 1 [i.e., ca. 1739 July 25].’
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Autograph draft of a letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, written from Brussels and dated 1 September 1738 [c.25 July 1739] [D2051]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Ce nectar jaune de Hongrie / Enfin dans Bruxelle est venu
Incipit Modernised:
Ce nectar jaune de Hongrie / Enfin dans Bruxelle est venu
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph draft of a letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, written from Brussels and dated 1 September 1738 [c.25 July 1739].
Detailed Summary:
Although Voltaire dated the letter 1 September 1738, Besterman believed this was erroneous and instead dates the letter to c.25 July 1739. He argues that the letter was written around the time of the composition of D2056, and that D2063 is a reply to the letter.
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4 pp.
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Height: 185 mm
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History
Date:
1 September 1738 [c.25 July 1739]
Ownership:
Owned by Alfred Morrison.
Origin (transcript):
Bruxelles
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Provenance:
Passed at the Charavay sale in Paris on 17 April 1880 (Lot. 28) where it was bought by Alfred Morrison. Passed at the Sotheby sale in London on 19 April 1918 (Lot. 1768). Purchased from J. Pearson & Co. in London in 1923 by J.P. Morgan, jr.
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