The Law-book or code of king Magnus
The Law-book or code of king Magnus, in Icelandic: with additions: the latest document seems to be dated 1551.
Dates
- Creation: Perhaps written about the middle of the 16th century
Extent
142 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Icelandic
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Icel. e. 2, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Icel. e. 2
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19610
Abstract
The Law-book or code of king Magnus
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. 33754
Custodial History
There are some owners' names, one (late 18th cent. ?) 'W.[?] Sigurdson.' Brought by Richard Bright from Iceland in 1810.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by dr. J. Franck Bright in July, 1907.
Physical Facet
On paper, binding, stamped leather on bevelled boards, 18th cent. (?) Scandinavian work
Dimensions
7 3/8 × 6 1/8 in.
- Title
- The Law-book or code of king Magnus
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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