Covering page for the dossier of papers found in the possession of Laurent Anglivel de La Beaumelle at the time of his imprisonment in the Bastille in April 1753
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CMV33748
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MS 54 (A)
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Covering page for the dossier of papers found in the possession of Laurent Anglivel de La Beaumelle at the time of his imprisonment in the Bastille in April 1753
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Papiers de la Beaumelle paraphé le 30 avril 1753
Incipit Modernised:
Papiers de la Beaumelle, paraphé le 30 avril 1753.
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Brief Summary:
A cover page on which is written ‘Papiers de la Beaumelle paraphés le 30. avril 1753’.
Detailed Summary:
The page was wrapped around the dossier of papers confiscated at the time of La Beaumelle’s imprisonment in the Bastille.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
2 pp.
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371 x 234 mm
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Watermark:
P.1 is watermarked with a shield.
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Binding:
The MS is bound with other papers in the collection in Middle Hill boards.
Additional Comments:
P.1 features three horizontal fold lines, dividing the paper into four evenly sized sections (since unfolded). There is significant discolouration across the centre of the page, as well as a smudge. There are two small holes in the centre of the page, one of which is larger than the other. The upper left-hand corner had been folded over (also since unfolded) and the lower left-hand corner is creased. A small tab of paper with a printed flourish has been adhered to p.2.
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Undecorated
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A mathematical sum has been added to the right-hand side of p.2. It appears to be calculating a sum of money and reads:
1.16.-
1.16.-
1.12.-
5. 4.-
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Owned by Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bt. (1792-1872).
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Provenance:
Sold at auction by Sotheby in London on 28-29 June 1976 (Lot 4167) for £2600 plus commissions.
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