Letter signed from Voltaire to an unknown recipient, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 1776 [inédit]
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CMV:
CMV33072
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Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Lot 161, ‘Voltaire—1776 Manuscript Document Signed from Ferney (Lot 161)’
Title:
Letter signed from Voltaire to an unknown recipient, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 1776 [inédit]
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Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
J’ai récu de Monsieur Le Marquis De P. Tropez, par Monsieur audibert
Incipit Modernised:
J’ai reçu de Monsieur Le Marquis De P. Tropez, par Monsieur Audibert
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In Own Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Letter signed from Voltaire to an unknown recipient, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 1776.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire says that he has received from the Marquis of St. Tropez, through Mr. Audibert, £481 12 cents for a year of his annuity which came to term on 1st May 1775.
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Physical Description
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1 f.
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159 x 102 mm
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2
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Countermark:
The paper is countermarked with the initials ‘D & C’.
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Undecorated
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The phrase ‘Trente quatre Cote Trente trois’ has been added beneath the signature in Wagnière’s hand but a more faded ink.
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Provenance:
Sold by Goldberg Coins & Collectibles at auction in Los Angeles, CA, US on 27th July 2019 for $1,300.
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