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."
Artist.—"We cannot thank Mr. Nimmo sufficiently for bringing out so charming an edition. If there is any one who does not know 'The Old Chelsea Bun-Shop,' he must get it and read it now."