“Such a book as his ‘Diary,’ then, cannot be too often reprinted, nor do we know a better edition than this, skilfully edited by Mr. Austin Dobson.”
| + + | Acad. 71: 567. D. 8, ’06. 1730w. |
“The reader of the ‘Diary’ is supplied with an ample commentary as he goes along, which will be of infinite service in elucidation of biographical and historical points. Indeed, we cannot imagine the work better done.”
| + + | Ath. 1906. 2: 765. D. 15. 980w. |
“But what gives Mr. Dobson’s edition its importance is less its text than its ‘editorial equipment.’” H. W. Boynton.
| + | Dial. 41: 451. D. 16, ’06. 500w. | |
| + | Lond. Times. 5: 389. N. 23, ’06. 2200w. | |
| + | N. Y. Times. 11: 852. D. 8, ’06. 1780w. (Reprinted from Lond. Times.) |
“Among various editions of Evelyn none surpasses in convenience, editorial thoroughness, and beauty of form this edition, in three volumes, presented with a combination of simplicity and elegance that mark only the best book-making.”
| + + + | Outlook. 85: 480. F. 23, ’07. 430w. |
“A fine edition ... for which we cannot thank Mr. Dobson too much.”