John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
John Ferriar 1764-1815 John Bartlett
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The princeps copy, clad in blue and gold. |
Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 6. |
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Now cheaply bought for thrice their weight in gold. |
Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 65. |
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Torn from their destined page (unworthy meed Of knightly counsel and heroic deed). |
Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 121. |
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How pure the joy, when first my hands unfold The small, rare volume, black with tarnished gold! |
Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 137. |