Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Henri Louis Lekain, dating to c.July 1755 [D6359]
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CMV:
CMV37679
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Inlibris, BN#68216, ‘Voltaire, François-Marie, French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher (1694-1778). Autograph letter signed (“V”).’
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Henri Louis Lekain, dating to c.July 1755 [D6359]
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Content
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Incipit Diplomatic:
mon grand acteur voicy un de vos admirateurs que je vous dépeche
Incipit Modernised:
Mon grand acteur voici un de vos admirateurs que je vous dépêche
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Henri Louis Lekain, dating to c.July 1755.
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Physical Description
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Extent:
1 f.
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1
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Unbound
Additional Comments:
There is significant foxing of the MS.
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
c.July 1755
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Provenance:
Posted for sale by Inlibris in 2026 for € 24,000.00.
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OCV Reference:
vol.100, p.164
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