Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Charles Augustin Feriol, comte d’Argental, written from Monriond and dated 20 January 1757 [D7129]
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CMV35334
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Collection Brigitte et Roland Broca : Lettres et manuscrits autographes, Partie I, Lot 115, ‘VOLTAIRE (1694-1778). L.A.S. «V», «Monrion» [Montriond] 20 janvier 1757, à Charles-Augustin, comte d’Argental; 4pages in-4.’
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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Charles Augustin Feriol, comte d’Argental, written from Monriond and dated 20 January 1757 [D7129]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
mon cher ange, je sens tout le prix de votre souvenir dans un temps ou vous êtes si consterné de l’horrible avanture
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Charles Augustin Feriol, comte d’Argental, written from Monriond and dated 20 January 1757.
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2 ff.
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Unbound
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Undecorated
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A second, later, unknown hand has added ‘Mr d’argental’ faintly in pencil to the bottom of f.1f.
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History
Date:
20 January 1757
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Owned by Brigitte and Roland Broca.
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Monrion
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Provenance:
Passed at the Ader sale in Paris on 13-14 June 2024 (Lot. 115). Estimated price: €8,000-10,000.
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