Autograph letter from Charles Marie de La Condamine to La Beaumelle, undated
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV33752
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MS 54 (E), ‘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:
Autograph letter from Charles Marie de La Condamine to La Beaumelle, undated
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No related manuscripts found.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
No
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter from Charles Marie de La Condamine to La Beaumelle, undated.
Detailed Summary:
The letter concerns Voltaire.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
4 pp.
Format:
Dimensions:
185 x 119 mm
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Watermark:
P.27-30 are 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:
A small hole runs through p.27-30. The pages feature a horizontal and vertical fold line.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
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There are some minor amendments to the text via crossings out and the addition of text superscript.
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History
Date:
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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