Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean-Robert Tronchin, written from Ferney and dated 14 August 1765 [D12828]
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CMV36084
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MS 123.27
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean-Robert Tronchin, written from Ferney and dated 14 August 1765 [D12828]
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Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
jay recu, Monsieur, le dernier point
Incipit Modernised:
J’ay reçu Monsieur le dernier apoint.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
No
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean-Robert Tronchin, written from Ferney and dated 14 August 1765.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
2 ff.
Format:
Dimensions:
243 x 183 mm
Hands:
2
Watermark:
The paper is watermarked with indistinguishable text, the final line of which appears to read ‘PAIS DE GEX’.
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The MS was sealed using the ‘Tuck-and-Seal’ method. The wax seal is partially extant on f.2v and has caused some damage to the same. The paper was also folded to create a left-hand margin on both the recto and verso sides, and was additionally folded into four (since unfolded). There is a tape repair to the central bifolium fold line and minor foxing throughout. There are three ink blots along the lower edge of f.2v.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
The date line has been added by Wagnière. A Genevan postmark has been stamped above the address on f.2v.
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History
Date:
14 August 1765
Ownership:
Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).
Origin (transcript):
Ferney
Provenance:
Passed at the comte de [Hunolstein] sale hosted by Charavay in Paris on 3 February 1858 (Lot.418), the George Manners sale in London on 14 June 1870 (Lot. 864), and the William Lowe Fleeming sale in London on 2 July 1917 (Lot. 463).
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OCV Reference:
vol.113, p.255
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.113, p.255
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