Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to François de Pougny de Guillet, baron de Monthoux, written from Les Délices and dated 2 December [1759] [D8626]
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CMV37413
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Sotheby’s, Lot. 263, ‘VOLTAIRE. L.A.S. AU BARON DE MONTHOUX. AUX DÉLICES, 2 DÉCEMBRE [1759]. 2 P. PETIT IN-4. A PROPOS D’UN PRÊT.’
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to François de Pougny de Guillet, baron de Monthoux, written from Les Délices and dated 2 December [1759] [D8626]
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Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Incipit Modernised:
Monsieur, Les inquiétudes des jurisconsultes de Geneve m’en donneraient si votre parole d’honneur me rassurait.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to François de Pougny de Guillet, baron de Monthoux, written from Les Délices and dated 2 December [1759].
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
2 ff.
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Dimensions:
197 x 155 mm
Hands:
1
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The MS features at least one vertical and one horizontal fold line.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
A note has been added to the address panel stating that the letter should be ‘recommandé à M. Mirabeau.’
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History
Date:
2 December [1759]
Ownership:
Owned successively by Paul Chaponnière (1883-1956) and his son, Jean-François Chaponnière (1919-2005).
Origin (transcript):
aux délices
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Provenance:
Passed at the Sotheby’s sale on 18 November 2019 (Lot. 263) where it sold for €1,875.
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