Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, dated 3 October 1751 [D4583]
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV37521
Repository:
Shelfmark:
Français 15204, f.153, ‘Lettres de VOLTAIRE à M. de Maupertuis et au roi de Prusse, Frédéric II. (1732-1731).’
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, dated 3 October 1751 [D4583]
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No related manuscripts found.
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Reproductions:
Bibliothèque nationale de France, MF 6884
Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
faible réponse à votre belle ode en attendant que j’aye a lhonneur de la renvoyer avec tres peu d’apostilles
Incipit Modernised:
Faible réponse à votre belle ode en attendant que j’ai l’honneur de la renvoyer avec très peu d’apostilles.
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, dated 3 October 1751.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
1 f.
Format:
Dimensions:
240 x 170 mm
Hands:
1
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Binding:
Bound in red morocco.
Additional Comments:
There is a minor tear to the upper edge without loss of text.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
There are several corrections throughout in the form of crossings out, crossings out with corrected text added superscript, and corrected text added over the top of incorrect text.
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History
Date:
3 October 1751
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Bibliography
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OCV Reference:
vol.32A, p.404-407
OCV Manuscript Reference:
vol.32A, p.405, ‘MS1’
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