Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert, written from Les Délices and dated 24 [May 1757] [D7267]
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CMV35883
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Ms 122.2
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert, written from Les Délices and dated 24 [May 1757] [D7267]
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Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
voicy mon cher et illustre philosophe l’article mages de mon pretre.
Incipit Modernised:
Voici mon cher et illustre philosophe l’article mages de mon prêtre.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert, written from Les Délices and dated 24 [May 1757].
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
1 f.
Format:
Dimensions:
239 x 183 mm
Hands:
1
Watermark:
The paper is watermarked with a shield bearing a post horn, topped with a crown.
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
There is some minor foxing throughout.
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
24 [May 1757]
Ownership:
Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).
Origin (transcript):
aux delices
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Provenance:
Formerly part of the Clogenson archives.
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