The Standard.—"Singularly interesting and amusing ... sumptuous book ... an immense amount of bibliographical information.... Mr. Baillie-Grohman is a hunter of world-wide experience, and his authority will be generally recognised."
Morning Post.—"Magnificent folio ... the editors' notes on the text are full of far-sought information, and, what is more, are delightfully written.... Happy is the sportsman and scholar who has a copy of it."
The Country Gentleman.—"Mr. and Mrs. Baillie-Grohman have done their work as editors admirably ... nothing could be better than the general 'get-up' of this charming volume."
New York Herald.—"Magnificent edition of the 'Master of Game,' edited with a loving care that makes it a literary marvel. No labour, no expense has been too great for the editors of this truly splendid edition of a singularly interesting work."
Chicago Tribune.—"Sumptuous folio of the first importance to students ... it must ever be considered a classic of its kind."
The Nation (New York).—"One can hardly speak too highly of the loving and enthusiastic care which the editors have manifested in preparing the work for publication."