Conversations between Bolingbroke and M. de Chavigny mentioned in CMV33749
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CMV33750
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MS 54 (C), ‘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:
Conversations between Bolingbroke and M. de Chavigny mentioned in CMV33749
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
No
Brief Summary:
The conversations between Bolingbroke and M. de Chavigny mentioned in MS 54 (A).
Detailed Summary:
An official endorsement by the officers of the Bastille has been added to p.22.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
18 pp.
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Dimensions:
344 x 228 mm
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Watermark:
P.5 is watermarked with a fleur-de-lys. P.23-36 are watermarked with a circular shield.
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Binding:
The MS is bound with other papers in the collection in Middle Hill boards.
Additional Comments:
P.5 features three pairs of pin holes: one in the centre, and two in the lower left-hand corner. There is also a stain at the centre of the page, seemingly caused by red wax. There is a further hole in the lower left-hand corner. P.7, p.9, p.11, p.13, p.15, p.17, and p.19 similarly feature a small hole and a pair of pin holes in the lower left-hand corner. There is discolouration around the pin holes on p.20 in the shape of a pin. P.21 features a small hole but not the pin holes. The lower right-hand corner has been folded over (since unfolded). P.5-22 feature vertical fold lines used to create margins and a horizontal fold line. There is an area of discolouration across the centre of p.22.
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Undecorated
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There are amendments to the text via crossing out and the addition of text superscript throughout. An official endorsement has been added by officers of the Bastille on p.22.
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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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