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Lot #540
Voltaire

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Estimate: $1500+
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Description

Unsigned handwritten note in French, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Untranslated letter written by Voltaire, mentioning Alexandre Le Riche de La Poupliniere, Fermier General of King Louis XV. The letter retains a partial red wax seal to the lower right. Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with restored paper loss to the upper right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #537 - Ended October 10, 2018




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