Peter Springborg shows us a manuscript

Peter Springborg with Reykjabók, a wood-bound Njál's Saga from 1300 AD

Reykjabók, a wood-bound Njál's Saga from 1300 AD

18th-century printed Njál's Saga alongside the 13-century manuscript

Rescued fragment

At the Institute

Jyske lov (Jutlandic Law)

Sjællandske lov (Zealandic Law)

Imperfect Parchment

At the Institute