Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to François-Louis Jeanmaire, written from Ferney and dated 22 March 1765 [D12492]
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CMV36830
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Gros & Delettres, Lot 48, ‘VOLTAIRE François Marie Arouet (1694-1778)’
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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to François-Louis Jeanmaire, written from Ferney and dated 22 March 1765 [D12492]
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Bibliothèque nationale de France, MS f.fr. 12935, f.277
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Monsieur le comte de montmartin m’ayant fait lhonneur monsieur de me mander que vous me feriez tenir de sa part la ratification de Mgr le duc de Virtemberg
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to François Louis Jeanmaire, written from Ferney and dated 22 March 1765.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire begins by saying that the comte de Montmartin has informed him that Jeanmaire will have from him the Ratification de Mgr le duc de Virtemberg and the Chambre de Montbelliard. Voltaire adds that he has no doubt that Jeanmaire will be so kind as to send these pieces to him. He concludes by saying that he would be much obliged to Jeanmaire if he presents his respects to the comte de Montmartin.
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1 f.
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1
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The MS features one vertical and three horizontal fold lines. There is some damage to these fold lines in the form of tears and holes, and foxing throughout.
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Passed at the Gros & Delettrez sale in Paris on 1 June 2005 for €1500 (Lot 48).
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