Letter signed from Voltaire to an unnamed recipient, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 30 October 1769 [inédit]
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CMV37255
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Swann Galleries, Sale 2351, Lot 228
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Letter signed from Voltaire to an unnamed recipient, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 30 October 1769 [inédit]
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Partly
Brief Summary:
Letter signed from Voltaire to an unnamed recipient, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 30 October 1769.
Detailed Summary:
Voltaire thanks the recipient for acquainting him with a letter that he wrote to Frederick II of Prussia. He states that it has been two years since he wrote to Frederick, and adds that as their relationship caused much comment it is not unreasonable to assume that the letter is from him. Voltaire notes that everyone in Geneva has advised him to repudiate the letter in the public papers. He asks the recipient to allow him to send him a letter on this matter that he sent to the Duke of Grafton. He concludes by musing on the English press, noting that the liberty of the press is extended a little too far.
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2 ff.
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2
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The MS is kept in a double-sided frame, with a portrait on each side.
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There is some minor foxing throughout.
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Undecorated
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Select words have been underlined throughout.
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History
Date:
30 October 1769
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Origin (transcript):
Ferney
Provenance:
Passed at Sale 2351, held by Swann Galleries on 22 May 2014. The MS sold for $7,500.
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