Note in La Beaumelle’s hand remarking that what follows are conversations between Lord Bolingbroke and M. de Chavigny, former ambassador in England

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CMV33749

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MS 54 (B), ‘Dossier of papers in the possession of Laurent Anglivel de La Beaumelle at the time of his imprisonment in the Bastille in April 1753’

Title:

Note in La Beaumelle’s hand remarking that what follows are conversations between Lord Bolingbroke and M. de Chavigny, former ambassador in England

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In Voltaire’s Hand:

No

Brief Summary:

A note in La Beaumelle’s hand remarking that what follows are conversations between Lord Bolingbroke and M. de Chavigny, former ambassador in England.

Detailed Summary:

La Beaumelle notes that it was l’abbé Le Maire who collected and presented him with these conversations.

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Physical Description

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2 pp.

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175 x 80 mm

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Binding:

The MS is bound with other papers in the collection in Middle Hill boards.

Additional Comments:

There are two holes in the lower centre of p.3, and two pin holes in the lower left-hand corner of the same. There is slight discolouration around the pin holes in the shape of a pin.

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Undecorated

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History

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Ownership:

Owned by Sir Thomas Phillipps.

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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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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

30 May 2024