'... Islendsk Qvæde ...', by Eggerhard Olafsson, written chiefly in 1768 by E. Olafsson
This volume is stated to be Olafsson's autograph and was written in 1768, the year of his death.
A MS. that not yet been printed in 1832; autograph of the author. Probably unique.
Dates
- Creation: written chiefly in 1768 by E. Olafsson
Extent
220 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Icelandic
Shelfmark
MS. Boreal 81
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. IV, no 20722
A catalogue by Magnusen, dated 1828, is in the Library, and was printed in 1832 with the title 'Catalogus...codicum cliii manuscriptorum Borealium præcipuæ Islandicæ originis, ...autcore... Finno Magnæo, Islando'.
Physical Facet
On paper, marked with a printed stamp dated 1766
Dimensions
7 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.
Repository Details
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