To R. F. Cooke 22 April [1871]
Summary
Detailed questions about illustrations for [forthcoming] Expression.
Asks whether Times review has hurt sales of Descent.
The type on specimen page of Origin [6th ed.] seems clear, but lines are close. The cost is the great point for a wide circulation.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
Date: | 22 Apr [1871] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 285–6) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7705 |
To R. F. Cooke 23 [February 1869]
Summary
Agrees to printing 1000 copies of Fritz Müller’s Facts and arguments for Darwin though he fears it is foolish. Lists seven publications for review copies.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
Date: | 23 [Feb 1869] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 194–197) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6628 |
To R. F. Cooke 23 June [1869]
Summary
He told Giovanni Canestrini that stereotypes [for Variation] would cost £10.
Reminds RC of his suggestion that a copy [of Origin, 5th ed.] be sent to Scientific Opinion for review.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
Date: | 23 June [1869] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 203–4) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6798 |
To R. F. Cooke 24 June [1875]
Summary
Insectivorous plants ready for publication. Asks price. Suggests advertisements in Nature and Gardeners’ Chronicle.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
Date: | 24 June [1875] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 338–9) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10028 |
To R. F. Cooke 27 June [1875]
Summary
Sorry to hear price of 15s [for Insectivorous plants]. Asks that JM consider 14s. Fears small sale at 15s. It is his fault – he never can help making his books too big.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
Date: | 27 June [1875] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 336–7) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10032 |
To R. F. Cooke 6 October 1875
Summary
Fears Variation [2d ed.] will not be ready for Murray’s annual sale unless printer sends proof more quickly. Arrangements with Italian publishers.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
Date: | 6 Oct 1875 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 326–7) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10184 |
To R. F. Cooke 10 April [1874]
Summary
Is glad to have Descent cheaper and sold more largely, but would be sorry to see it printed like the Origin. "The closeness of the lines is the great fault." Fears book might be very thick. "I hear scores of people complaining of the heavy and thick books which you publish."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 10 Apr [1874] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 291 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9402 |
From R. F. Cooke 24 May 1875
Summary
Replies to CD’s various questions and suggestions concerning publication plans for Insectivorous plants.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 May 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 452 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9990 |
From R. F. Cooke 26 May 1875
Summary
A set of electros of the woodcuts to Variation was sent to an Italian publisher in 1869, but no reply or payment has been made since then.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 May 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 453 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9995 |
To R. F. Cooke [after 11 October 1872]
Summary
Discusses printing of Expression.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | [after 11 Oct 1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 284 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8537 |
To R. F. Cooke [25 October 1872]
Summary
Comments on discussions with C. Reinwald concerning French edition of Expression.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | [25 Oct 1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 285 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8538 |
From R. F. Cooke 2 October 1872
Summary
Has learned that German edition [of Expression] will be on larger pages than English one. No copies of heliotype plates [for Expression] have been delivered. Hopes Heliotype Company is not going to throw them over. Suggests CD write a strong letter.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 2 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 421 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8539 |
To R. F. Cooke 3 October 1872
Summary
Arrangements for foreign editions [of Expression]. Delay by Heliotype Company is provoking.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 3 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 262) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8540 |
From R. F. Cooke 4 October 1872
Summary
Heliotype Company assures RC all 8000 sets of the plates [for Expression] will be ready next week.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 422 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8544 |
From R. F. Cooke 9 October 1872
Summary
Expression is now almost ready. The plates will require great care in the binding.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 423 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8549 |
From R. F. Cooke 11 October 1872
Summary
D. Appleton has been sent 3000 sets of plates [for Expression]. Hopes to publish [Expression] on 12 Nov.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 11 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 424 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8555 |
From R. F. Cooke 22 October 1872
Summary
Presentation copies [of Expression] will be ready in a week. Has ordered only 250 copies to have cut edges because trade prefers uncut pages.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 22 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 425 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8570 |
To R. F. Cooke 23 October [1872]
Summary
Discusses presentation copies of Expression.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 23 Oct [1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 286 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8572 |
From R. F. Cooke 25 October 1872
Summary
Murray’s will allow CD 18 copies [of Expression].
All foreign publishers, except Dutch, have paid for the plates.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 25 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 426 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8575 |
From R. F. Cooke 26 October 1872
Summary
Does not understand Reinwald [French publisher of Expression], who apparently intends an edition of only 500 copies. Sends first copy to CD.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 Oct 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 427 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8576 |
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