Manuscripts:
Kall 253 fol.
Kall 253 fol. (1675-1725)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek, København
1. (1r-11v:8) Gautreks saga (defective)IcelandicNote: Parts illegible due to careless repairs.2. (11v:9-52v) Hrólfs saga GautrekssonarIcelandicNote: Chapter numbers continue from item 1.Note: Parts illegible due to careless repairs.
CodexA combination of materialsiii, 52, xiii308mm x 190mmWatermark on last leaf of book block (added later).Later foliation: Foliated 135-85 and 1-52Note: Two different foliations; both added laterAverage277mm x 158mmYesUnknownKurrentMajor
Info: Fols. 1r-51v, kurrent for main text, chancery for rubrics
UnknownKurrentMinor
Info: Fols. 51r-52v, kurrent for main text, chancery for rubrics
Low
  • Initial: Initials larger and slightly ornamented, but no colors
  • Paratext: squiggles
Low

Marginalia and test writings, mostly partly cut off:
  • (20r)
  • (24r)
  • (33r)
  • (46r)
  • (52r)
  • The last leaf of the book block and the fly leaves are added.
  • On the third inserted fly-leaf, there is a note in Latin on Verelius's edition.
  • Moderately decorated (later)
    Later binding in good condition; leather corners and spine; moderate decorations in various colors; golden imprint on spine: title and floral ornaments
    1675-1725Unknown
    Johan Christian Kall: Owner
    Last update: 2013-06-07

     

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