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"Hi" to Virginia.
Just kidding -- I guess Virginia was referring to the initials of Nikola I
("HI") that adorn the Montenegro arms post-C19. The coat of arms on this
binding, though, bears no initials, and although it may not be part of the
original binding, the spine is certainly pre-C19.
Anyway, thanks for the input, Virginia. If anyone else can help me to
identify these arms -- and specifically what this motto might be based on
the exposed letters -- please contact me off-list.
Sincerely,
Mike Garabedian
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Mike Garabedian
Michael Sharpe Rare & Antiquarian Books
569 S. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 405-2934
www.sharperarebooks.com