There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress or toil;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
~ Emily Dickinson
A selection of Cassandra's antique books with decorative publishers' bindings |
Such a lovely poem! Your antique book are a treasure.
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