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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

John Ferriar 1764-1815 John Bartlett

 
1
    The princeps copy, clad in blue and gold.
          Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 6.
2
    Now cheaply bought for thrice their weight in gold.
          Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 65.
3
    Torn from their destined page (unworthy meed
Of knightly counsel and heroic deed).
          Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 121.
4
    How pure the joy, when first my hands unfold
The small, rare volume, black with tarnished gold!
          Illustrations of Sterne. Bibliomania. Line 137.