French Interest.- 18th Century

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CMV32921

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Chiswick Auctions- Lot 341

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French Interest.- 18th Century

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Brief Summary:

Manuscript secretarial copies of letters written by the Venetian ambassador in French.

Detailed Summary:

The letters mostly mention events at the French court from 14 October 1733 to 9 May 1734. Loosely inserted are 10 pages of a manuscript account of the death of Voltaire, in a different hand.

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2

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There is some handling wear and soiling.

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Undecorated

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An annotation has been added in ink to the front board.

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