F. A. Fraser, a well-known illustrator, made those for "Great Expectations."
A. B. Frost, an American artist of great ability, did "American Notes," and Gordon Thomson "Pictures from Italy." E. G. Dalziel undertook "Reprinted Pieces" and "The Uncommercial Traveller," as well as other short stories. Of "E. G. D.'s" work we will here quote two letters by distinguished artists in appreciation.
"2 Palace Gate,
"30th January, 1878.
"Dear Dalziel,—I ought to have thanked you for your kind and thoughtful present of Xmas books. The illustrations of your son to 'The Uncommercial Traveller' are admirable. I recognise his work in Fun, and the care of his work is not lost upon
"Yours very truly,
"J. E. Millais."
"Vanbrugh Park,
"Blackheath,
"23rd December, 1877.
"Dear Mr. Dalziel,—I thank you for the volume, where your son's drawings show an amazing care and truth—a certain weirdness most telling in some subjects, notably, 'Chips, the Carpenter'—the Devil with the Rat on his shoulder is grand. There is a Donkey, taken into custody by the police, most beautifully drawn. The Cart is by Albert Durer, so also is 'Mr. Baker's Trap'; 'A Cheap Theatre' is good, full of varied character; so is the Group of Chair-menders on title—the man's eyes screwed up because of the sun, and the woman looking through the back of the chair. There is a group of old women on p. 136 which is capital; very good character on p. 101, also on p. 84. 'Mr. J. Mellows,' p. 112, very good.
"With best wishes for health and happiness to you and yours,
"I am, dear Mr. Dalziel,
"Very truly yours,