Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert, written from Les Délices and dated 23 July [1757] [D7323]
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CMV:
CMV35887
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MS 122.6
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert, written from Les Délices and dated 23 July [1757] [D7323]
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Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
voicy encor de la besogne de mon pretre.
Incipit Modernised:
Voici encore de la besogne de mon prêtre.
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In Own Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert, written from Les Délices and dated 23 July [1757].
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
1 f.
Format:
Dimensions:
186 x 121 mm
Hands:
1
Watermark:
The paper is partially watermarked with a vase of flowers with a pyramid on either side. The watermark is partial due to the paper being cut.
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The MS has been folded in half horizontally (since unfolded). There is some minor foxing throughout.
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History
Date:
23 July [1757]
Ownership:
Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).
Origin (transcript):
aux délices
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Provenance:
Formerly part of the Colgenson archives.
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