From John Murray 16 November [1870]
Summary
JM reports 1900 [advance] copies of Descent were taken at his annual sale,
and 340 copies of Origin [5th ed.] were sold.
Sheets for Dutch publisher will be sent to CD immediately. JM cautions against possibility that Dutch edition will anticipate the English.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 Nov [1870] |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 381 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7372 |
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- … Murray, John (b) Darwin, C. R. …
- … r . 16 My Dear Sir I think you will not be disappointed when I tell you that 1900 copies were taken of your new Book at my sale on Friday also 340 of Origin of Species. Clowes will send you immediatel the fair sheets to within 2 of the end. It is prudent to keep back a few sheets in both volumes least any check occurring here—the foreigner sh d supplant you at home or anticipate you. Rotterdam attached to Kramers name will be sufficient address I am Dear Sir | yours very faithfully | John Murray Chas Darwin Esq | &c & …
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