A precious, mouldering pleasure 't is To meet an antique book, In just the dress his century wore; A privilege, I think. (Emily Dickinson)

A precious, mouldering pleasure 't is To meet an antique book, In just the dress his century wore; A privilege, I think.

Emily Dickinson

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