Contemporary copy of ‘Adélaïde Du Guesclin’, c.1775
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV36664
Repository:
Shelfmark:
MS 2755
Title:
Contemporary copy of ‘Adélaïde Du Guesclin’, c.1775
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No related manuscripts found.
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Reproductions:
Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, MICROFILM ARS R-56812
Content
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
No
Brief Summary:
Contemporary copy of Adélaïde Du Guesclin, c.1775.
Detailed Summary:
This MS copy represents the final entry in a bound volume, falling after Samson and Eriphyle. The volume is collectively titled ‘Supplément aux œuvres de theatre de M. De Voltaire’ and forms part of the d’Argenson collection. The MS appears to be related to those sent by Lacombe to Voltaire in 1775, and may be their source.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
39 ff.
Format:
Dimensions:
265 x 190 mm
Hands:
1
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Binding:
Bound in tan calf.
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An ex-libris bookplate bearing the d’Argenson arms has been added to the volume.
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History
Date:
c.1775
Ownership:
Owned by Marc-René, marquis d’Argenson (1771-1842).
Origin (transcript):
[France]
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Provenance:
From the library of Antoine-René d’Argenson, marquis de Paulmy (1722-1787).
Bibliography
Bibliography:
OCV Reference:
vol.10
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.10, p.65
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