Collection of 7 L.A.S. and one L.S., 1735-1770; to miscellaneous; each letter in a window mount. All bound in one in-fol volume
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CMV33483
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Christie’s- Lot 157 (H)
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Collection of 7 L.A.S. and one L.S., 1735-1770; to miscellaneous; each letter in a window mount. All bound in one in-fol volume
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J’ay repondu a M.de Salies a son adresse.
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Nicolas Claude Thieriot, written from Ferney and dated 26 November [1770].
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Voltaire writes that he replied to M. de Salies at his address. He remarks that he has no doubt that Thieriot is familiar with the eulogy of Moukden in a verse by the King of China and that he will see in the answer the praise of France. He adds that it is the time to give Ninon and Gourville. He concludes by telling Thieriot that if he knows anyone who wants beautiful but inexpensive watches, he should contact the Ferney factory where Voltaire has welcomed the best artisans of Geneva, totalling thirty families.
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1 pp.
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Undecorated
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Minor corrections have been made throughout the collection by Voltaire in the form of crossing out and underlining.
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