Letter signed from Voltaire to Jean François de La Harpe, written in the hand of Wagnière and dated 25 February 1771 [D17040]
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CMV37354
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MS 126.26
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Letter signed from Voltaire to Jean François de La Harpe, written in the hand of Wagnière and dated 25 February 1771 [D17040]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Le diable se foure par tout depuis longtems.
Incipit Modernised:
Le diable se fourrer par tous depuis longtemps.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Partly
Brief Summary:
Letter signed from Voltaire to Jean François de La Harpe, written in the hand of Wagnière and dated 25 February 1771.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
1 f.
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200 x 162 mm
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2
Watermark:
The paper is partially watermarked with the names ‘D&C Blauw’.
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Unbound
Additional Comments:
The paper has been folded to create a left-hand margin on both the recto and verso sides. It features a further vertical and two additional horizontal fold lines. There are several very small ink blots throughout, and a small area of discolouration in the upper left-hand corner of f.1r..
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Undecorated
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The number ’21’ has been added to the upper left-hand corner of f.1r.
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History
Date:
25 February 1771
Ownership:
Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).
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