Autograph letter signed from Jacques Mallet du Pan to Jean-Jacques Thourneysen, written from Geneva and dated 21 October 1783
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CMV37617
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University Archives, Lot. 260, ‘Jacques Mallet du Pan, Voltaire’s friend, ALS to Swiss editor of Voltaire’s works’
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Autograph letter signed from Jacques Mallet du Pan to Jean-Jacques Thourneysen, written from Geneva and dated 21 October 1783
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Monsieur, M. Chirol m’a communiqué vôtre prospectus du Voltaire.
Incipit Modernised:
Monsieur, M. Chirol m’a communiqué votre prospectus du Voltaire.
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Jacques Mallet du Pan to Jean-Jacques Thourneysen, written from Geneva and dated 21 October 1783.
Detailed Summary:
Mallet du Pan writes that Mr. Chirol has informed him about Thoruneysen’s Voltaire prospectus, something he strongly encourages. He adds that such an edition would be do the Swiss press a great honour and that he is delighted that it has ended the ‘villainy’ of those from Lausanne. Mallet du Pan offers his services wherever he might be useful, adding that he spoke to Wagnière a few months ago, and that Wagnière was in possession of several short works that were not included in the Beaumarchais edition. He recommends Thoruneysen contacts Wagnière about his edition, as well as Gabriel Cramer whom he claims also has ‘valuable pieces’.
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Extent:
2 ff.
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225 x 187 mm
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1
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Unbound
Additional Comments:
The letter was locked using the ‘Tuck-and-Seal’ method before sending. The wax seal is partially extant on f.2v and has caused some damage to the same.
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History
Date:
21 October 1783
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Généve
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Provenance:
Passed at the University Archives ‘Rare Books, Manuscripts & Relics Including Forbes & Kerouac’ sale in Wilton, Connecticut on 24 June 2020 (Lot. 260) where it sold for $140.00.
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