According to the Rare books department curator, the Special collections at Poitiers University Library make it the fourth largest university holding of rare books and incunabula in France outside Paris, with over 40,000 volumes.
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Its strengths are the d’Argenson papers, the Dubois collection, and a fine collection of French literary and historical sources.
Click for press article in French on the d’Argenson papers : https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/vienne/commune/les-ormes/la-branche-d-argenson-a-l-etude
The Library has recently received further donations from the Diocese of Poitiers adding to its wealth of historical volumes.
Click for press article in French: https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/poitiers/poitiers-le-president-de-l-universite-remercie-mgr-wintzer-pour-son-don-des-collections-d-imprimes-anciens
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Susan Finding (23 juin 2021). Poitiers University Library rare books collections new additions. Fonds Dubois / Dubois Collection. Consulté le 5 novembre 2024 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/ny9h