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## John Ferriar quotes

1. > The princeps copy, clad in blue and gold.

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2. > Now cheaply bought for thrice their weight in gold.

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3. > Torn from their destined page (unworthy meed Of knightly counsel and heroic deed).

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4. > How pure the joy, when first my hands unfold The small, rare volume, black with tarnished gold!

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## Also attributed

1. > “What wild desires, what restless torments seize The hapless man, who feels the book-disease..." -”

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