Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, dating to November 1752 [D5074]
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CMV36794
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MS 121.17
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, dating to November 1752 [D5074]
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Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
La Nature pour moy plut Maratre que Mere
Incipit Modernised:
La Nature pour moi plut Marâtre que Mère
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
–
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Frederick II of Prussia to Voltaire, dating to November 1752.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
1 f.
Format:
Dimensions:
257 x 216 mm
Hands:
1
Watermark:
The watermark is largely indistinguishable but features a flower and two animal paws.
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The letter was folded into four (since unfolded). There are two large stains on f.1r, and numerous tears. Attempts have been made to repair the tears with tape. There are several ink blots throughout.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
L.5 of f.1r has been crossed out, and corrected text written beneath it.
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History
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Ownership:
Owned by Theodore Besterman (1904-1976).
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Provenance:
Passed at the Castaing sale in Paris on 16 May 1975 (Lot. 106).
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OCV Reference:
vol.97, p.241–242
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