In Memory of the Old Times

I cataloged a book today with one of the best dedications ever. Martin Haug and E. W. West dedicated their Essays on the Sacred Language, Writings, and Religion of the Parsis (Kegan Paul, 1878) as follows:

TO

THE PARSIS OF WESTERN INDIA

This revision of the

first attempt, in the English language,

to give a correct account of their

ancient Zoroastrian religion and literature,

IS INSCRIBED

in memory of the old times

of friendly intercourse enjoyed

both by the author and by

the editor.

 

Here’s to old times and friendly intercourse!

 

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