A metrical version of the Psalter (perhaps by Odd Oddsson), in Icelandic: with musical notes, written in the 17th cent.
Imperfect at end, the last three psalms being lost.
A probably unique MS.
Dates
- Creation: written in the 17th cent.
Extent
163 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Icelandic
Shelfmark
MS. Boreal 111
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 20752
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: binding, stamped leather on boards, bearing figures of David, Aaron, and Joshua, with clasps (18th cent.)
Dimensions
6 1/4 × 4 1/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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