Lbs 143 8vo
In the manuscript section of the University National Library is a grimoire made of animal skin from the 17. century (Lbs. 143, 8vo) that contains a few magic staves and texts in Icelandic and Latin. Much of the text is of Christian origin, among them a letter from Christ apparently originated in Germany. Most of the staves in the manuscript are for protection.
In the pages shown there is the latter part of a Charlemagne typeface and an Aegishjalmur stave with accompanying text and the Seal of the holy spirit and the Seal of Salomon, a powerful protecting stave that has many versions.
Photo: Icelandic National University Library