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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Francesco Algarotti, written from Tournay and dated 16 August [1759] [D8441]
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV34898
Repository:
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, US
Shelfmark:
MA 1807, ‘Autograph letter signed : “Tourney par Geneve,” to Count Francesco Algarotti, [1759] Aug. 16.’
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Incipit Diplomatic:
M’avete favorito di due lettere mio caro cigno d’Italia, e di due tragedie una delle quali é dedicata a un papa.
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Language(s):
Italian
In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Francesco Algarotti, written from Tournay and dated 16 August [1759].
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Letter
Status:
ALS
Physical Description
Material(s):
Ink on paper
Extent:
2 pp.
Format:
8vo
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1
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
16 August [1759]
Ownership:
Formerly part of the Giuseppe-Salem collection.
Origin (transcript):
Tourney par Geneve
Origin:
Château de Tournay, Pregny-Chambésy, Switzerland
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Bibliography
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OCV Reference:
vol.104, p.315–316
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.104, ‘MS1’, p.316
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