What to write in the front of a book...?

This may be sort of a strange question but I want a few opinions before I scribble all over a book
Im giving a friend one of my favorite books (Tolstoy), its nothing impressive, just an old paperback and the back cover looks a bit like the dog chewed on it but its special to me and thats what counts. My thought was that it would be a "thanks for being such a good friend" gift. I was thinking of putting "To remember me by" along with a few other lines in the front, but does that sound weird, like a farewell gift?
I know I know, I should be able to figure this out by myself

How about just a simple, "Words cannot express how much your friendship means to me."

"Your friendship is special to me, and so is this book -- I thought you might enjoy each other"

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

"Your friendship is special to me, and so is this book -- I thought you might enjoy each other"

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I love that! Just perfect for almost any occasion.

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

"Your friendship is special to me, and so is this book -- I thought you might enjoy each other"

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Oh that is a good one, but I already sort of already have what I wanted to say for the rest of it figured out (including a (probably) bad joke about it being used as a coaster). Hmm, now Ill have to think about it. So Im guessing the first bit I asked about doesnt sound so good?

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

"Your friendship is special to me, and so is this book -- I thought you might enjoy each other"

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Love this I'm going to remember this the next time I give a book to a friend.

Thanks!

Or...to explain its "worn-ness"..."I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have."