Nine manuscript sheets written by Voltaire from Cirey containing Chants III, IV, VII, VIII, and X of La Henriade
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CMV36630
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Z BENGESCO-129
Title:
Nine manuscript sheets written by Voltaire from Cirey containing Chants III, IV, VII, VIII, and X of La Henriade
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Yes
Brief Summary:
Nine manuscript sheets written by Voltaire from Cirey containing (according to the 1737 edition) Chants III, IV, VII, VIII, and X of La Henriade.
Detailed Summary:
The sheets present a selection of variants for both the 1730 and 1737 editions, and are pinned into a 1728 London edition of La Henriade. The edition also features marginalia by Voltaire.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
9 [+ 190] ff.
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1
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Binding:
The sheets are pinned into a bound copy of La Henriade.
Additional Comments:
Additional paper bearing Voltaire’s additions and amendments have been pinned into the volume.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
Marginalia in Voltaire’s hand has been added throughout the volume. Nine additional sheets containing variants and corrections in Voltaire’s hand have also been added. The library stamp of ‘E. Royer, aux Forges de Ciery’ has been stamped in the volume.
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History
Date:
c.1737
Ownership:
Owned by Ernest Royer, maître de forges à Cirey-sur-Blaise.
Origin (transcript):
Cirey
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Bibliography
Bibliography:
OCV Reference:
vol.2
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.2, p.232