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uncommonpre-1900
Ex-libris of the Capuchin Convent of Agen
France · 1750 · N/A (Ex-libris)
A circular ex-libris stamp featuring a central religious emblem or coat of arms, surrounded by text identifying the Capuchin Convent of Agen.
This ex-libris stamp served as a mark of ownership for books and manuscripts belonging to the Capuchin Convent in Agen, France, in the mid-18th century. It reflects the historical practice of monastic libraries identifying their collections.
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