Old books, old wine, old Nankin blue;— All things, in short… - Austin Dobson

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Old books, old wine, old Nankin blue;—
All things, in short, to which belong
The charm, the grace that Time makes strong,—
All these I prize, but (entre nous)
Old friends are best.

Austin Dobson

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Austin Dobson (January 18, 1840 – September 2, 1921) was an English poet and essayist.

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Alternative Names: Henry Austin Dobson

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