Copy of ‘Saül’, undated

Identifiers

CMV:

CMV37657

Shelfmark:

Ms 1192, ‘Recueil’

Title:

Copy of ‘Saül’, undated

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No related manuscripts found.

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People:

Voltaire: Author
Unknown: Copyist

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No

Brief Summary:

Undated copy of Saül, likely produced after 1762.

Detailed Summary:

The copy forms part of a recueil containing several works by Voltaire.

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Physical Description

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Extent:

70 pp.

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245 x 178 mm

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1

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Bound in calfskin over cardboard. There are triple gilt fillets and fleurs-de-lys motifs in the corners. The spine has five raised bands and compartments with floral motifs. The title label in red leather reads: ‘1 Recueil de pièces’.

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History

Date:

post-1762

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Bibliography

Bibliography:

Artigas-Menant, Geneviève, « Les manuscrits philosophiques clandestins », Arts et métiers du livre : La Bibliothèque Mazarine, 222, 2001, p. 60-61.

OCV Reference:

vol.56A, p.325-540

OCV Manuscript Reference:

vol.56A, p.435, ‘MS4’

Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

2 February 2026