An Icelandic poem on two leaves, apparently to celebrate the betrothal or wedding of Sigurdar Tors-sonar, Nov. 17, 1765: with some elaborate pen-and-ink ornament. The second leaf is mutilated.
(fols. i, 5-end are blank)
Dates
- Creation: Written in A.D. 1765
Extent
10 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Icelandic
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Icel. c. 2, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Icel. c. 2
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19533
Abstract
An Icelandic poem on two leaves
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
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. VI, no. 33192
Custodial History
'... From Guobrand Vigfússon's collection, 20. 3. 1889.'
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by the Delegates of the Clarendon Press on April 6, 1903.
Physical Facet
On paper, imperfect
Dimensions
14 1/4 × 9 3/8 in.
- Title
- An Icelandic poem on two leaves
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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