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Oxford University (Stamp 2)

Owner:

Oxford University

Arms:

An open book with seven clasps inscribed with the words SAPI/ENT/IA ET // FOEL/ICIT/ATE between three ancient crowns

Crest: Sun rising in the clouds
Motto: Dominus illuminatio mea, Bonitas regnabit, Veritas liberabit
Supporters: A lion gardant and a pascal lamb holding a flag and a key
Dimensions (height x width): 78mm x 57mm
Heraldic Charges: book clouds crowns, ancient 3 sun

Sources

Unused register book of Oxford University, ruled, bound in gilt goatskin and stamped with the University arms by Ralph Beckford (1654), with an account of the cost of the work in the hand of Gerard Langbaine, 1654, signed on receipt of payment by Beckford. Oxford,

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Oxford University (Stamp 2)