"Not as ours the books of old - Things that steam can stamp and fold; Not as ours the books of yore - Rows of type, and nothing more"

In this quote, Austin Dobson is highlighting the distinctions between contemporary books and those from the past. He recommends that our books are not like the ones from olden times, which were merely printed and bound. Instead, our books are more advanced and complex, with the ability to be digitally stamped and folded. Dobson also mentions the books of yore, which were made up of rows of type and did not have any additional features. By contrasting the two, Dobson is highlighting the improvements and improvements on the planet of books, while also acknowledging the simpleness and appeal of the books from the past.