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VOLTAIRE, François-Marie Arouet, dit (1694-1778).
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV33610
Repository:
Private Collection
Shelfmark:
De Baecque & Associes Lyon- Lot 181 (B)
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French
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Brief Summary:
A certificate pertaining to Voltaire.
Detailed Summary:
A life certificate issued to Voltaire, this time written in Wagnière’s hand. It is not signed by Voltaire and instead features the signature of Jean de Montpeyroux, resident for the King in Geneva. This certificate dates to 7 August 1760.
Keyword(s):
Alive, Geneva, Jean de Montpeyroux
Genre(s):
Certificate
Status:
Signed
Physical Description
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Ink on paper
Extent:
1 f.
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2
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The wax seal is extant. There is a fold in the paper creating a small left-hand margin.
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Undecorated
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Geneva, Switzerland
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