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Contemporary copy of ‘Sur le Biribi’, c.1719
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CMV:
CMV36621
Repository:
Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France
Shelfmark:
NAF 24342 (fol.393)
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Language(s):
French
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Brief Summary:
Contemporary copy of ‘Sur le Biribi’ dating to c.1719.
Detailed Summary:
The copy contains two false verses. It was later found amongst Wagnière’s papers.
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Poetry
Status:
Copy (Contemporary)
Physical Description
Material(s):
Ink on paper
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1 f.
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History
Date:
c.1719
Ownership:
Formerly owned by Seymour de Ricci (1881-1942).
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Provenance:
Found amongst the papers of Voltaire’s secretary, Jean-Louis Wagnière.
Bibliography
Bibliography:
OCV Reference:
vol.1B, p.426-427
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.1B, p.426
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