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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Content

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Voltaire: Author

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In Voltaire’s Hand:

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

Material(s):

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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OCV Reference:

vol.2

OCV Manuscript Reference:

vol.2, p.232

Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

21 October 2024