Autograph letter from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, written from Lausanne and dated 29 January [1758] [D7592]
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CMV35335
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Collection Brigitte et Roland Broca : Lettres et manuscrits autographes, Partie I, Lot 116, ‘VOLTAIRE (1694-1778). L.A., Lausanne 29 janvier [1758], à D’alembert; 4pages in-4.’
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Autograph letter from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, written from Lausanne and dated 29 January [1758] [D7592]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
je reçois mon cher philosophe votre lettre du 11.
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, written from Lausanne and dated 29 January [1758]
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2 ff.
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Unbound
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Undecorated
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Voltaire has underlined words corresponding to entries in the Encyclopdédie and other select phrases throughout. There are occassional corrections in the form of corrected text written over the top of incorrect text, such as on l.2 of f.1r. Voltaire has added a marginal note to the left-hand margin of f.1r which expands on the text, and is linked to it through the use of a corresponding symbol.
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History
Date:
29 January [1758]
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Owned by Brigitte and Roland Broca.
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Lausane
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Passed at the Ader sale in Paris on 13-14 June 2024 (Lot. 116). Estimated price: €10,000-12,000.
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