‘Mémoire sur Genève’, written in the hand of Wagnière
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CMV33713
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MS 26, ‘Mémoire sur Genève’
Title:
‘Mémoire sur Genève’, written in the hand of Wagnière
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Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Le fond du gouvernement est populaire.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
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Brief Summary:
A text describing the history and constitution of Geneva.
Detailed Summary:
A text on the history and constitution of Geneva in the hand of Wagnière but not necessarily composed by Voltaire. The text describes the role and function of the Great Council and the relationship between Geneva and France.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
2 ff.
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Dimensions:
235 x 190 mm
Hands:
1
Watermark:
The page is watermarked with a crest topped with a crown. The crest features a ribbon motif.
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Additional Comments:
The pages feature a horizontal foldline. There are a series of small holes along this horizontal foldline on p.3. Tape has been added to the left-hand side of p.1.
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Undecorated
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History
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Ownership:
Owned by the Suard family.
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Provenance:
Bought at auction by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976) at Sotheby’s, London on 11th June 1968.
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