To R. F. Cooke 29 July 1872
Summary
Queries and suggestions for arrangements about foreign editions of Expression.
CD must see proofs for lettering on the plates [for Expression] to ensure that it matches the text.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 29 July 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 263–6) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8433 |
To R. F. Cooke 4 August 1872
Summary
Asks whether he can tell Appleton that Murray will supply clichés and stereotypes [for Expression] at only a small profit. Will make same offer to other foreign editors. Prefers that W. S. Dallas prepare the index.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 4 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 258–9) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8451 |
To R. F. Cooke 7 August 1872
Summary
On arrangements for paying for stereotyped plates for Expression. D. Appleton will be told not to publish "an hour before" Murray.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 7 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 255–6) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8455 |
To R. F. Cooke 8 August [1872]
Summary
Cannot understand the estimate of the Heliotype Company [for plates for Expression]. Discusses the original agreement as he understood it.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 8 Aug [1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 96: 150–1 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8458 |
To R. F. Cooke 10 August [1872]
Summary
CD suggests fair way for the Heliotype Company to charge for new negatives and copies of plates.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 10 Aug [1872] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 257) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8463 |
To R. F. Cooke [14 August 1872]
Summary
Is greatly relieved to hear that the estimate [of the Heliotype Company] was a mistake. Sends lettered copies of seven plates for Expression, and discusses payment to be made by foreign editors for copies of the plates.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | [14 Aug 1872] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 253–4) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8468 |
To R. F. Cooke 15 August 1872
Summary
Arrangements for the plates for Expression and charges to be made for them to foreign editors.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 15 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 260–1) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8471 |
To R. F. Cooke 17 August 1872
Summary
Will inform all foreign publishers that John Murray will supply 1000 copies of heliotype plates [for Expression] for £75. CD would not have used so many photos had he foreseen the cost, but woodcuts would not have done.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 17 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 283–4) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8474 |
To R. F. Cooke 23 August 1872
Summary
CD has given translation right [for Expression] to Dutch publisher Joh. Ijkema.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 23 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 269–70) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8482 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
To R. F. Cooke 27 October [1872]
Summary
Discusses distribution of presentation copies of Expression. Sends instructions for mailing his copies. Discusses negotiations with C. Reinwald concerning French edition. Suggests journals to receive review copies.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 27 Oct [1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 287 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8581 |
To R. F. Cooke 20 November [1872]
Summary
Discusses production of plates [for Expression].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 20 Nov [1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 288 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8638 |
To R. F. Cooke 7 December [1872]
Summary
Comments on additional printing of Expression. Complains about poor quality of plates.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Date: | 7 Dec [1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 289 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8663 |
From R. F. Cooke 27 July 1872
Summary
Foreign translations, illustrations, and other arrangements for Expression. Foreign publishers must be bound not to publish before the English edition is out.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 27 July 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 410 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8430 |
From R. F. Cooke 6 August 1872
Summary
Sends Murray’s cheque for £315 for the last issue of Descent.
Details regarding foreign editions of Expression.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 6 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 412 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8452 |
From R. F. Cooke 14 August 1872
Summary
Sends a set of plates [for Expression]. Price of the book must be 12s instead of 10s 6d, or 14s instead of 12s.
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 415 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8469 |
From R. F. Cooke 16 August 1872
Summary
Cost of plates [for Expression] is very high and will make "a terrible hole in the profits".
Author: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Aug 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 171: 416 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8473 |
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