The Colloquies of Edward Osborne, Citizen and Clothworker of LondonManning, Anne
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The Colloquies of Edward Osborne, Citizen and Clothworker of London
Manning, Anne
Biographical fiction; London (England) -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction; Osborne, Edward, 1530?-1591 -- Fiction
In crown 8vo, with Illustrations by JOHN JELLICOE and HERBERT RAILTON,
price 6s., cloth elegant, gilt top.
_Some Press Notices_
The Household of Sir Thos. More
+Graphic.+—"A picture, not merely of great charm, but of infinite value
in helping the many to understand a famous Englishman and the times in
which he lived."
+Scotsman.+—"This clever work of the historical imagination has gone
through several editions, and is one of the most successful artistic
creations of its kind."
+Sketch.+—"In the front rank of the gift-books of the season is this
beautiful and very cleverly illustrated reprint of a work which has
lasting claims to popularity."
+Magazine of Art.+—"The grace and beauty of the late Miss Manning's
charming work, 'The Household of Sir Thomas More,' has been greatly
enhanced by the new edition now put forth by Mr. John C. Nimmo.... This
remarkable work is not to be read without keen delight."
The Maiden and Married Life of +Mary Powell+ (Afterwards Mistress
Milton) And the Sequel thereto, Deborah's Diary
+Literary World.+—"It is rare in these days of sensational literature,
when the demand for novels of action is supreme, to take up a book which
is so palpitating with real humanity as this, in which the good and evil
are depicted dividing their power over one heart, and not broadly
separated into heroine and villain."
+Athenæum.+—"Many will welcome the pretty new edition of the late Miss
Manning's most popular work."
+Gentlewoman.+—"Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Mr. John
Jellicoe and Mr. Herbert Railton, whose dainty illustrations have so
well caught the spirit of the book."
Cherry & Violet A Tale of the Great Plague
+Athenæum.+—"The late Miss Manning's delicate and fanciful little
cameos of historical romance possess a flavour of their own.... The
numerous illustrations by Mr. Jellicoe and Mr. Railton are particularly
pretty."
+Sketch.+—"A beautiful book! is the verdict, and one to read and read
again. A similar verdict is to be passed on the drawings with which
Messrs. Herbert Railton and John Jellicoe have enriched this edition."
+Literary World.+—"Nearly thirty illustrations by Mr. John Jellicoe and
Mr. Herbert Railton enrich the volume, and materially help to make it a
dainty and acceptable book for presentation purposes."
+Magazine of Art.+—"With such a work of fiction before her as Defoe's
'Journal of the Plague,' Miss Manning showed not only extraordinary
courage, but even a touch of genius, in approaching a similar theme, and
dealing with it charmingly and successfully. It is her own grace and
charm which have rendered this book worth preserving, fit to place with
others of our foremost women writers."
The Old Chelsea Bun-Shop A Tale of the Last Century
+Athenæum.+—"A handsome reprint of Miss Manning's pleasant tale. The
illustrations add to the attractions of the volume."
+Bookman.+—"The illustrations are capital."
+Notes and Queries.+—"The work constitutes a delightful gift-book."
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