To John Murray 10 May [1871]
Summary
CD is perplexed about illustrations for Expression, i.e., whether photographs are better than woodcuts. He thinks photographs, but does not know which process is preferable. Asks JM to inquire.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 10 May [1871] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 278–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7749 |
From John Murray 10 May 1871
Summary
Offers CD same payment for the 3d issue of Descent as for 2d.
Has bespoke four better drawings of birds in case a 4th issue is needed.
Vanity Fair wants CD’s portrait by Carlo Pellegrini ["Ape"].
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 May 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 398 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7750 |
To John Murray 12 May [1871]
Summary
Will require at least six weeks’ notice before a new edition of Descent has to go to press because of considerable corrections needed.
Thinks cheap edition of Origin is needed, since he could answer objections in it.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 12 May [1871] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 244–5) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7755 |
From John Murray 26 May [1871]
Summary
Sends two bills [JM’s notes for payments due to CD] for £420 each for 3d issue of Descent.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 May [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 399 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7769 |
To John Murray 27 May [1871]
Summary
Asks JM for final decision about a cheap edition of Origin. Would like to begin soon to revise and answer recent objections.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 27 May [1871] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 287–8) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7772 |
From John Murray 31 May [1871]
Summary
On photographic illustrations [for Expression].
Estimates 7s 6d price for a cheap edition of Origin [6th].
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 31 May [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 400 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7784 |
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| Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
| Murray, John (b) | (3) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
| Murray, John (b) | (3) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (6) |
| Murray, John (b) |
