Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey, written from Potsdam and dated 4 November [1752] [D5061]
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CMV:
CMV37366
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International Autograph Auctions Europe SL, Lot 1453, ‘VOLTAIRE: (1694-1778)’
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey, written from Potsdam and dated 4 November [1752] [D5061]
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No related manuscripts found.
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Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
en verité monsieur je ne vous croyais pas suisse
Incipit Modernised:
En vérité, monsieur, je ne vous croyais pas Suisse
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey, written from Potsdam and dated 4 November [1752].
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
2 ff.
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Hands:
1
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The letter features two horizontal and two vertical fold lines.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
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There are several minor corrections throughout in the form of crossings out, corrected text being written over the top of incorrect text, and corrected text added superscript.
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History
Date:
4 November [1752]
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Origin (transcript):
potsdam
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Provenance:
Passed at the International Autograph Auctions Europe SL sale on 19 June 2025 (Lot. 1453). The estimated price was €12,000 – €15,000.
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