Manuscript of an incomplete copy of the Jónsbók.
Scope and Contents
Manuscript probably written in Iceland, containing a copy of the Jónsbók. It is incomplete at the end.
74 folios, measuring ca. 19 x 16.5 x 19 cm (average size). Written on vellum in a uniform hand in single columns. The first page begins the text with a large decorative initial; further larger initials coloured in red, green and yellow are found on folios 2v, 8r, 13r, 28v, 41r and 53v. Smaller decorative initials in blue and red in a variety of styles can be found throughout. The margins contain a number of drawings of fashionable humans, heads and fantasy creatures.
Dates
- Creation: 16th century.
Creator
- Thorkelin, Grímur Jónsson (Scholar) (Former owner, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Volumes ; 20.2 x 17.5 x 3.8 cm.
Language of Materials
Icelandic
Custodial History
From the collection of Professor Grímur Jónsson Thorkelin (1752-1829), Copenhagen. Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland
Physical Description
Re-bound by HMSO in a modern blue leather binding with a slipcase by HMSO in 1972-1973. Any remains of the original binding do not seem to have been preserved.
Many of the leaves are darkened, affecting legibility in places.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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