Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, dating to November 1752 [D5074]
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CMV36794
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MS 121.17
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Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, dating to November 1752 [D5074]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
La Nature pour moy plut Maratre que Mere
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, dating to November 1752.
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1 f.
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257 x 216 mm
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1
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The watermark is largely indistinguishable but features a flower and two animal paws.
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The letter was folded into four (since unfolded). There are two large stains on f.1r, and numerous tears. Attempts have been made to repair the tears with tape. There are several ink blots throughout.
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Undecorated
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L.5 of f.1r has been crossed out, and corrected text written beneath it.
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