Life certificate issued to Voltaire, written in the hand of Wagnière and dated 7 August 1760
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CMV33610
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De Baecque & Associes Lyon- Lot 181 (B), ‘VOLTAIRE, François-Marie Arouet, dit (1694-1778).’
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Life certificate issued to Voltaire, written in the hand of Wagnière and dated 7 August 1760
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Brief Summary:
A life certificate pertaining to Voltaire.
Detailed Summary:
A life certificate issued to Voltaire, 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.
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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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Sold at auction by De Bacque & Associes Lyon, 70 Rue Vendôme, 69006 Lyon on 14 April 2022 (Lot 181).
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