Yes, this style is inserted from the back. Not as difficult as you might guess. It's an older type of construction.
Still ticking?
Yes, very easy to smear/smudge otherwise. Think there's more disagreement about whether to put oil behind glass.
Ah, the red lion rampant for Scotland. I was expecting a unicorn, but I'm American, WDIK?
Am I daft, or is Scotland not represented?
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Well, there are such things as Persian melons & Persian lamb (fur).
Looks to me like there would be 3 different symbols, representing the United Kingdom.
[IMG] [ATTACH] Does the other side of the lid of yours also have the red lion? I can't tell if these are two different pieces or the same piece...
Bernard, Was this one that was withdrawn yours, #643? https://denhams.com/antique-auction/september-2012/ceramic-glass-pottery/vases-urns
Apparently Diana with her nymphs & Silenus was a thing, but not seeing this version right off.
It reminds me of "the Pelican in Her Piety". [IMG] The pelican (yes, I know, it doesn't look like our idea of a pelican) was thought to wound...
With also a JH monogram.
The sea monster looks a bit like Renaissance depictions of dolphins.
Only looked at 1 of the 2, but clearly says SECOND EDITION, so thanks for getting that sorted. OP's still looks like RE&$ED to me, but obviously not.
Welcome, D'Manchago. What is the size?
I think your husband is a find!
Maybe Revised Edition (much expanded)?
Sometimes a book is judged by its cover. :joyful:
Yours is in 2 volumes; the one on ABE is a single volume. Something can be a first edition without being the first time the content is published....
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